For me one of the best tests of this type of dish is how good does it taste the next day--great or better? This one wins on all fronts, and it will definitely be a staple from now on. The chef is already complaining!! Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe Sweet and...

Similar to a recent chicken recipe, also from Down Under, this one has a completely different take on the potatoes and also has asparagus to elevate it. Besides, can you ever have enough chicken recipes in your life? Not me! Lemon, Herb & Asparagus Chicken with...

Doesn't that look fabulous?? From our subscriber in NZ--thanks again. And it tastes just as good as it looks--make the most of fresh Spring flavours and let your hair down--just a little.   Lemon & Ricotta Spring Tart with Fresh Berries Serves 4 A light,...

These well-priced dishes were easy to handle and so delicious we were eating leftovers for days --without straining at all.   Tender meatballs in a bright, velvety pan sauce made with fresh lemon and chilli.   Ingredients For the Meatballs: 500g (1 lb)...

Where would we be without these wonderful recipes from a subscriber in New Zealand? Thanks so much for them. This one was so different --loved the warm potato salad--packed with flavour. And you can do the beef as you like it--either one piece or separately Rosemary...

Another brilliant recipe from a New Zealand subscriber.! Thanks so much.  Sheet-Pan Lemon Chicken, Crispy Potatoes, Feta & Capers   Serves: 4.   Preparation: 20 minutes (plus marinating).   Cooking: 45 to 50 minutes Ingredients 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken...

This was irresistible --sweet with caramel layers, equally gorgeous with the sauce being a key player, great at any temperature, even straight from the fridge---I should know. Easily adaptable for normal baking. We topped with kumquats and chopped dates---use your...

These two recipes are a bit more work than usual, but the result is spectacular, so they are well worth the extra effort. Adapt them as you see fit--after all, you are the cook, aren't you?  Enjoy Sticky Pomegranate, Harissa & Pistachio Roast Lamb Serves: 6–8...

  Moist Gluten-Free Chocolate Bundt Cake Travel back to earlier times with this fudgy old-fashioned gluten-free chocolate bundt cake Ingredients: Bundt Cake 2 cups gluten free all purpose flour 1 ½ cups granulated sugar 3 tbsp Treacle or blackstrap molasses ½ cup...

Gluten Free Apple Pie A gluten free apple pie with a buttery shortcrust gluten free pastry and a sweet and tangy apple filling, spiced delicately with cinnamon. This recipe serves six. Can easily be adjusted for other fruit that is not too juicy, such as pears and...

You're not only going to love this wine, but these fabulous recipes will be just the thing to accompany it. Here are the recipes for three dishes to serve accompanied by a chilled glass or two of The Porcupine Ridge South Island Sauvignon Blanc. Starter: Whipped...

This was so delicious we ate it for three days afterwards--unheard of in our house! A superb melange of flavours, from savoury to tangy, from sweet all the way back to savoury --and textures?! From meat to fruit --delish! and it tastes great even cold---and I should...

  This is an incredibly moist banana bread that is made with simple ingredients you probably have in your pantry!--- one banana bread recipe you won't want to miss. Ingredients   1/2 cup butter, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs, large 2 cups...

Father’s Day Recipes Here are three hearty, warming Father's Day recipes perfect for a winter celebration: one elegant and restaurant-worthy, the other pure comfort food with a pub-style twist, and the last one gluten free. All are comforting, flavour-packed and ideal...

This was so delicious, with a nice balance of fruity and sweet with a beguiling coconut crunch--it got wolfed down leaving a longing for more  Coconut, Almond and Blueberry Cake from Yotam Ottolenghi This cake is about as versatile as you can get. For dessert, serve...

Having roasted pork belly for decades the traditional way, frankly I had my doubts about this when I first heard about it from the chef, BUT it was absolutely delicious, a sticky, spicy treat, very reminiscent of Chinese cooking at its finest. Try it and see for...

This cake was totally delicious, with flavours sweet and tangy. It looks complicated but isn’t. We used pear preserve which added a lot to the end result but will definitely try it next with fresh pear. Use your imagination. After all, it’s your cake, isn’t it?  ...

I hope you love this as much as we did.  The smell is enough to get you going!! ORANGE POLENTA CAKE—ADAPTED INGREDIENTS 250g unsalted butter 250g golden caster sugar 4 large eggs 140g polenta 200g plain flour –we used gluten free 2 tsp baking powder zest and juice 2...

Mother’s Day calls for more than just a fleeting gesture. It’s a day to slow down, gather close and cook with intention. This year, celebrate from sunrise to sundown with a menu that feels both generous and grounded, infused with the sun-drenched flavours of South...

  While there are as many ways of preparing paella in Spain as there are Spanish grandmothers, here's a delicious and easy dish to prepare for the family.  There have been wars fought over the use or non-use of meat in paella, suit your own taste and go for it,...