Traditional Tomato, Celery And Apple Soup
This traditional harvest time soup has been reinvented recently. Blended and garnished with a swirl of crème fraiche, it can be enjoyed as a delicious gourmet snack. Full of flavour and made with fresh ingredients, this light soup can be enjoyed all year round. Serves 6 Serving Time: 40 minutes Ingredients: 1 onion
Warm Beef Salad Niςoise
When you need a light lunch, try this tasty French dish. The sautéed beef, layered on the crisp leaves, conjures images of lunch in summer in the south of French. Our home made vinaigrette has a distinctive twist, to really liven up this summer time treat. Enjoy with friends, al fresco, to bring a little
Warm Chicken Salad With Crispy Bacon
For a warm salad to enjoy all year round, try fresh chicken breast slowly roasted in the oven, diced and layered on a bed of crispy lettuce leaves. Our homemade dressing is light and free from all artificial additives and preservatives, making it great for all the family. Enjoy with tofu as a perfect meat
Warm Pancakes With Maple Syrup
This great little recipe is quick and fun, for a delicious breakfast treat. For those of you, who enjoy a gluten tolerant diet, try with gluten free flour. It only takes a few minutes in the morning and you have a wonderful breakfast for the whole family to enjoy. Enjoy topped with a squeeze of
Toasted Pecan And Maple Tart
For a decadent treat, enjoy our recipe for toasted pecan and maple syrup tart. Great if you need a sugar lift, this recipe is enjoyed the world over. Many Americans swear by it, with a strong cup of coffee and half an hour with the newspaper. We hope you enjoy it with a scoop of
Tofu Strip Wrap With Homemade Salsa
If you enjoy a vegetarian diet and you are looking for a quick snack, try our tasty wraps with homemade salsa. All the ingredients are fresh and full of flavour. Great as a snack, they can be easily wrapped and taken to work or added to a lunch box for school. With the salsa as
Tomato, Cheese And Black Olive Bread
To add a little flavour to you soup or sandwiches, try using herb bread. Simple to make, they offer endless variety, so every meal can have an exciting new addition. We’ve included a traditional recipe, though popular flavours today include walnut, potato and herb, or raisin and pecan. Try toasted with a little melted cheese
Three Bean Salad With French Dressing
If you are looking for a quick snack or a mouth watering side dish, this recipe has it all. Packed full of protein and flavour, it will look after your palette, as well as your waste. Enjoy it during the day, between meals or with a little tofu or roasted chicken for a full meal.
Gourmet Courgette And Almond Soup
This delicious soup was served to us in Ireland. With its lush green colour and velvety smooth texture, it makes for a perfect snack or starter. We enjoy it with a slice of Irish wheaten bread, a swirl of crème fraiche and a sprinkle of flaked almonds. Serves 6 Serving Time: 1 hour
Grilled Fillet Of Salmon With Sauté Garlic Prawns
Fresh fillet of salmon, lightly grilled on a bed of creamy mash, served with garlic sauté prawns and garnished with herb pesto. When looking for a delicious recipe to serve to guests or a healthy meal to enjoy with the family, you’ll find this recipe is full of flavour and colour. Serves 4 Serving
Open Steak Sandwich Served On Herb Focaccia Bread
When the cold weather sets in, we all need a hearty dinner to warm us up. In the highlands of Scotland, they enjoy many a winter warmer. This dish was sent to us by 2 Italian friends, who run a gourmet restaurant, high up in the Scottish mountains. With a traditional base and an obvious
Pasta Genovese In A Rich Tomato Sauce
For a taste of southern Italy, try this wonderful Mediterranean recipe. It uses penne pasta, to hold onto the sauce. The pasta is simmered in a rich creamy tomato sauce, drizzled with basil pesto, and served with lightly toasted garlic bread. This recipe is great for large parties, as it can be very easily scaled
Greek Salad With Fresh Leaves, Feta and Olives
This is a great recipe for those looking a light snack, with that Mediterranean summer feel. The mix of fresh leaves, offer an array of fine flavours and textures to this salad. The delicate peppery taste of the rocket, the gentle crunch of the Batavia, with the nutrients and colour of the spinach, create a
Herb Focaccia Bread With Olives And Tomatoes
For an authentic Italian feel to any meal, try our traditional focaccia bread. The recipe comes from Italy, the home of fine herb bread. Best served with fresh pasta in a creamy tomato sauce, we also encourage you to try it toasted with a little melted cheese or a humus dip. We love trying different
Homemade Beef Burgers And Crunchy Fries
When the summer comes and the suns out, it’s time to get the family and friends around, and get the barbeque lit. When we were in LA, sitting on the beach, an Italian American friend of ours opened the ice box and threw these burgers on the flame grill. He was an expert chef at
Homemade Vegetable Soup
For a tasty starter, or a light snack, try our homemade vegetable soup. Based on a traditional Irish recipe, we’ve added a little French garnish to make this a tasty and wholesome addition to any dinner table. Great fresh from the pot, or cool and store in the fridge to enjoy over a few days.
Italian Pesto Meatballs In A Rich Homemade Sauce
A good friend and chef from Sicily told us, that the secret to fine Italian food is in the freshness of the ingredients. With the standard of his recipes, we understood why. He passed on this delightful family recipe for Italian pesto meatballs with a homemade tomato sauce. We hope you enjoy. Serves 4
Lasagne Al Forno
A close friend and esteemed chef from Sicily stayed with us recently. Before he flew home, he made this wonderful, traditional Italian lasagne from scratch. He told us the secret to fine Italian food is in the freshness of the ingredients. When we tasted his meal, we understood why. All the parts of the dish
Luxurious Carrot Cake With Toasted Walnuts
For one of our personal favorites, enjoy a slice of fresh carrot cake with a dollop of cream. This cake can be enjoyed the year round. In the winter, gently heat before serving. During the warm summer months, serve cool from the fridge with a scoop of Madagascan vanilla ice cream. Serves 8 Serving Time:
Mexican Enchiladas Smothered In Cheese
Mexican has always been very popular as an international cuisine. The blend of tomatoes and spices has always intrigued many. When a friend from Mexico City sent us a homemade recipe for traditional salsa and tortilla wraps, we were very excited. We’ve added a little cheese to melt on top. Serves 2 Serving Time:
Rich Tomato Penne Pasta With Homemade Sauce
This is a delicious recipe which is quick and easy to prepare. We’ve set out the full recipe below with our own home made sauce (more nutritious than jarred sauce), though if you’re in a hurry, readymade sauce can be used. This is a vegetable dish, though you can add potato, chili and cumin for
Roasted Carrot And Tomato Soup
For a healthy, great tasting snack, try our homemade roasted carrot and tomato soup. Full of fresh vegetables and cooked using the traditional southern Spanish style of baking, our soup is perfect for all the family to enjoy. Great in the winter with hearty brown bread, or in the summer with a dollop of crème
Shredded Beef Tossed In Oriental Sauce
While in downtown Shanghai, a local guide took us to a noodle bar. In the traditional style, the use of exotic spices and sauces were exquisite. We took the recipe home and adapted it, to include a little more sauce and a little sweetness, to lift the aroma of the dish. Enjoy this quick recipe
Smoked Mackerel On A Bed Of Baby Leaves
For a healthy mid-week snack, why not enjoy our tasty smoked fish recipe, sent to us by our gourmet chefs in Scotland. Fresh fish, with a light, natural smoke flavour, layered on a bed of fresh baby salad leaves, and drizzled in a vibrant herb pesto, will delight any evening mealtime. Serves 2 Serving
Spanish Style Roast Vegetables In A Light Chilli Sauce
The Spanish love their roasted dishes. In many parts of Spain, it is the traditional method of cooking. They believe it is a healthy option which maintains the nutrients of the food. It certainly helps release the flavour of the food. This recipe was sent to us from Madrid. It can be enjoyed with or
Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
For a delicious gourmet starter, try serving our Portobello mushrooms, stuffed with sundried tomatoes and baked with melted smoked cheese. The tender mushrooms soak up the flavour of the sun dried tomatoes and the melted smoked cheese. This recipe is also delicious, just as a snack. Serves 4 Serving Time: 20 minutes Ingredients:
Tagliatelle Carbonara With Toasted Garlic Bread
If you are in a rush and need a tasty lunch, try our carbonara. It is quick to make and full of flavour. The recipe comes from northern Italy, home of some of the finest vine yards in the world. Here the locals grow and produce their own wine, which has traditionally been used to
Fresh Italian Ciabatta Bread
When enjoying fresh pasta or a delicious steak sandwich, try our recipe for fresh Italian ciabatta bread. As any Italian will testify, the secret to great tasting food is found in the freshness of the ingredients. You’ll agree, you can’t get much fresher than homemade bread, straight from the oven. Enjoy with melted cheese and
Stuffed Chicken Breast With Roasted Baby Potatoes
Why not sit around the table and enjoy a wonderful, healthy dinner. Our simple recipe for roasted chicken and vegetables is perfect for the whole family to enjoy. In many parts of the world, baking is the traditional means of cooking, used to release the natural flavour of the food. In our recipe, simple vegetables
Raspberry, White Chocolate And Pecan Scones
This is a delightful little recipe for the whole family. The scones are a traditional Irish recipe, with a gourmet twist and are perfect as a treat at breakfast, or at any time during the day as a great snack. Using only the finest ingredients, they are perfect smothered in melted butter and jam, or
Caribbean Banana Bread
For a taste of the Caribbean, sink your teeth into this recipe. As your baking it, the smell of the bananas will fill the house with a beautiful aroma. Enjoyed the world over, this bread is more of a cake than a traditional loaf. You’ll find this bread is perfect sliced, toasted and smothered with
Chicken Curry With Oriental Stir Fry Vegetables
For a feel of the orient, try this quick recipe. Easy to make for when you’re in a rush, you’ll soon have dinner ready for all the family. The versatility of this dish means you can easily substituent the chicken, for beef, lamb, pork, tofu or just enjoy vegetables. Serves 4 Serving Time: 35
Chicken New Yorker
When we were invited to downtown New York for lunch in our friend’s gourmet restaurant, we were expecting steak and plenty of it. It came as a surprise when we were served chicken. It had been wrapped in smoked bacon and baked, before being smothered in BBQ sauce and melted cheese. The quality was superb
Chilli Beef Ciabatta On A Bed Of Mash
For an Italian style dish, which lends a little inspiration from Mexico, try this excellent recipe. It blends a rich, creamy tomato sauce with a little chilli, to warm and delight. Served on a toasted ciabatta, it is accompanied with a creamy mash, making it a wonderful evening meal for all the family, to be
Chilli Chicken Pasta In A Creamy White Wine Sauce
When entertaining friends, try serving up this warming Italian dish. Served in pasta bowls and covered in creamy sauce, it will certainly please your guests. The rich white wine sauce is complimented with a little chilli, to add spice to the pasta. Instead of chicken, you can use tofu or strips of beef. For a healthier
Creamy Roasted Pepper Soup
With a swirl of crème fraiche and a side of toasted herb bread, this creamy, vibrant soup will liven up any meal. With its deep red colour and smooth full flavour, it will be enjoyed by the whole family. If you’re watching the calories, enjoy the same great soup without the cream. Serves 6
Dark Chocolate And Brazil Nut Cookies
Everyone deserves a little treat now and again. That’s why we’ve included this recipe for delicious dark chocolate and Brazil nut cookies. It has been long known that dark chocolate and nuts contain natural aphrodisiacs to excite you. Why not try these cookies late in the evening after a romantic meal and under a little
Diced Chicken Breast With Peanut Satay On A Bed Of Noodles
With the tender chicken and the intense flavour of the peanut satay, this is a great dish for any nut lover. The recipe comes from Japan and has been tweaked with a variety of vegetables. Enjoy as a wholesome meal, or adapt the chicken and sauce to form skewers for any party treat. Serves
Baked Beef With Cardamom, Cumin And Coconut Milk
For a feel of exotic eastern aromas and spices, try our taste of India recipe. Created by our friends in Delhi, we’ve added a few milder ingredients to bring you a mouth watering dish. It’s full of subtle flavours and delicate textures, which will excite your palette all evening. Serves 4 Serving time: 1
Beer Battered Cod With Chunky Wedges
Traditional fish and chips are an English recipe which has long been enjoyed around the world. This favourite, has been sent to us by our friends in the London. They use it in their gourmet restaurant and serve it with a tasty English twist, using a beer batter to really liven up the fresh fish.
Braised Beef With Roast Vegetables And Baby Potatoes
When you are looking for a Mediterranean feel, look no further than this delicious recipe. Quick to prepare and full of fresh ingredients, it is one recipe we love bringing to the table, time after time. For a little twist and a wonderful flavour, try baking your vegetables with a few sprigs of rosemary or
Breast Of Chicken In A Sun Dried Tomato Sauce
For a great weekend meal to sit down and enjoy with the family, try our Mediterranean style recipe. Fresh chicken breast, in a lavish sun dried tomato sauce, served on a bed of creamed mash. It is a simple, homemade recipe, using only the freshest ingredients, so your family can get the best from their
12oz Sirloin Steak With Sauté Mushrooms And Garlic Butter
Steak is enjoyed the world over, and is cooked many ways. Here we are grilling ours in a traditional American fashion, with a French twist of sauté onions and mushrooms. We are accompanying our steak, in the US manor, with French fries, though for a healthier option, serve with a baked potato and steamed vegetables.
Broccoli, Feta And Roast Walnut Salad
For a perfect summer time salad, try this recipe served with a little lettuce and couscous. If you’re having a barbeque, remember to make plenty of this popular salad to go around. The light bite from the broccoli and the smooth texture of the feta, compliment the flavour and crunch of the toasted hazelnuts.
Butterbean And Smoked Bacon Salad
This wonderful recipe is perfect for anyone looking a little extra protein in their diet, while also watching those calories. The beans are a great source of nutrients and combined, this simple recipe can make for a great snack or accompaniment to any meal. Instead of the bacon, try tofu or smoked cheese for a
Buttered Chicken With Basmati Rice And Fresh Coriander
When having guests over, you need a meal which is simple to prepare, with that little hint of sophistication. Our wonderful buttered chicken has all this and more. The delicate blend of spices, served over tender chicken on a bed of soft basmati rice, will excite anyone who has joined you for dinner. The ease
Caesar Salad With Warm Chicken And Smoked Bacon
If you are looking for a tasty snack for 2 or a simple starter for 4, then try our delicious Caesar salad recipe. We’ve added a few little twists to reinvent this classic dish. The rocket adds a delicate peppery taste, while the feta and chicken lend a smooth texture against the crunch of the
Sun Dried Tomato, Olive And Ricotta Stuffed Baked Potatoes
This is a great mid-week snack. It can be quickly made with a choice of simple ingredients and enjoyed with a variety of fillings. Our choice of this Irish favourite comes with a little Italian twist of sun dried tomatoes and ricotta. We hope you enjoy. Serves 4 Serving time: 1 hour Ingredients:
10oz Fillet Steak With Pepper Sauce And Creamed Potato
Last year, on a trip to Dublin, our Irish friends ordered a traditional dish, with a peculiar side. Far from us to question the sanity of an Irish man, the gourmet chef served up a succulent fillet steak served with creamed potato and cauliflower cheese as a side. The local ingredients were excellent and the
Poached Salmon On A Bed Of Baby Potatoes
Poached salmon served on a bed of baby potatoes and garnished with herb pesto. This tasty dish is low in fat and high in protein. If you’re cutting out the calories, though you still want to enjoy great flavour, try this quick and easy recipe. Serves 4 Serving Time: 30 minutes