I used leftover rice to make a risotto with one lethal weapon: Sacla Truffle Pesto. With crushed nuts and grated cheese, it tastes and smells so good ...
Everyone asks to eat a lovely tiramisu when it's a birthday or anniversary. My friends love it when I take this to a dinner party, it makes everyone smile. It's perfectly suitable if you have an egg allergy or can't eat raw egg - it has none!
Beetroot and edamame both have a very vibrant colour. You might think it's too vivid but it's a great combination. In fact, while making the video, I was eating from the plate and before I realised it, it was half finished!
Beetroot, Lemon, Extra virgin olive oil, Salt, Edamame beans (defrosted), Stilton cheese, Walnuts, Black pepper
I saw a recipe in Tesco for making a foolproof macaroni cheese, so I gave it a go. Like lasagne that tastes better the next day, this was certainly more delicious the day after. It's ideal to make for a party.
Macaroni, Meat (chicken, bacon, meatballs, etc.), Vegetables (onion, broccoli, etc.), Olive oil or butter, Garlic, Tinned tomatoes (chopped), Mascarpone cheese, Hard cheese (Cheddar, Red Leicester, etc.)
You get a whole new view with this piled-up chicken dish.
Tomato, Chicken thighs with skin on , Cream cheese, Salt & pepper, Potato starch or cornflour, To make the sauce, Light soy sauce, Mirin, Sugar, Sake, Garlic, Sesame seeds
Mozzarella caprese is delicious but a bit watery. Put tomatoes in an oven to make them semi 'sundried' and you'll have a tastier (and not so wet) caprese!
An easy peasy pasta dish using ingredients left in the refrigerator. Just like lasagne that tastes so good one day later, make a lot and divide into portions.
Short pasta, Chicken, bacon, salmon, etc, Mushrooms, onions, courgettes, etc, Butter, Flour, Vegetable stock granules, Milk, Cheese, Salt & pepper
Really delicious when eaten hot with a cold yogurt curry sauce.
Broccoli florets, Cheddar cheese, Cured ham slices, Nori sheet, Spring roll wrappers (small), Flour & water, Vegetable oil for frying, Yogurt Curry Sauce, Yogurt, Mayonnaise, Curry powder, Salt & pepper
You can oven bake or grill this, simply roll up and cook thin slices of aubergine with lots of cheese, it's guaranteed to make you feel good and warm all over.
You can easily make this on toast if you don't have pitta bread. It's quick because you're using store-cupboard ingredients, and the kids love the sweet sauce!
Grill bread slices like pizzas, with lots of cheese and any leftover ingredients in the fridge. So quick to make so ideal for lunch or a late evening snack.
Sliced bread, Mayonnaise, Tomato sauce (home made or ready), Your favourite toppings, Mozzarella cheese for pizza, Parmigiano reggiano & parsley (optional), Salt & pepper
Nectarine, Courgette, Red pepper, Yellow pepper, Halloumi cheese, Green grapes (seedless), Pine nuts, 【Dressing】, Yuzu pepper (or black pepper), Cider vinegar, Extra virgin olive oil, Balsamic vinegar, Salt
After many years of trial and error, I finally succeeded to make this okonomiyaki crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. It's just like the ones you really enjoy in a restaurant!
Amalfi is a southern Italian coastal town, famous for its lemon production. Spaghetti al limone is not at all as sour as it sounds, it's a refreshing pasta dish perfect for summer days.
Extra virgin olive oil, Lemon, Parmigiano reggiano, Black pepper, Basil leaves, Lemon zest, Salt (for spaghetti), Spaghetti
Blend the mackerel to make an instant pate. Delicious when spread on toast. Traditional pates use butter but this time I used cream cheese which makes it much milder.
A quick and trendy starter to show off to your guests!
Apples, (Cox, Braeburn, Golden delicious), Egg, Parmigiano reggiano, Gherkins or cornichons, Extra virgin olive oil, White balsamic vinegar (or lemon juice), Walnuts or pecan nuts, Salt & pepper
Sprinkle with crushed rice crackers for a lovely crunchy topping.
Leeks (medium), Chicken breast fillets (medium), Pancetta or bacon, Double cream, Chicken stock cube, Hot water, Salt & pepper, Sake or white wine, Parmigiano reggiano, Breadcrumbs, Parsley, Rice crackers with peanuts (kakinotane)
You can use this versatile sauce with almost anything - add to pasta, spread on grilled chicken or fish or as a dip for crudites...the list is endless.
Turkey breast fillets, Fresh sage or basil leaves, Bacon rashers, Hard cheese (such as Mimolette or Parmigiano reggiano), Flour, Olive oil, White wine, Salt & pepper
