Blue Cheese and Caramelised Onion Tarts
This is a wonderful starter which can prepare in advance. Use your favourite creamy blue cheese to create this delicious dish.
Spiced Potted Beef
This is a great starter that can be made ahead as it will keep in the fridge for up to three days. Delicious served spread onto fresh, crusty bread or hot toast.
Parmigiano Reggiano Biscuits
These biscuits made with the King of cheeses are so light and crisp, make lots because they are extremely moreish! Make the dough in advance and bake when required. They are perfect for unexpected guests or after a dinner party – simplicity at its best!
Chicken Liver Pate with Red Wine & Onion Marmalade
This is an inexpensive, delicious, easy to make but very elegant starter to impress your guests!
Jerte Picota Cherry Glazed Lamb Shanks
Heavenly tender lamb shanks with a Jerte Picota Cherry glaze, this dish is truly out of this world!
Meatballs with Rioja Sauce
An absolutely scrumptious meatball dish, perfect for any occasion. This dish is best served with crusty bread or your favourite pasta and of course a large glass of Rioja!
Five Spice Roasted Duck Breast
This is a delicious duck recipe – perfectly tender meat for this very easy dinner party dish, very tasty!
Moules au Cidre (Mussels in Cider)
An absolutely gorgeous starter – steamed mussels and cider are a perfect flavour combination!
Pork Loin Stuffed with Chorizo & Caramelised Apples Served with Cider Fondant Potatoes, Glazed Carrots & Buttered Cabbage
This Sunday roast is full of flavour, every mouthful tantalises your taste buds. The apple and pork combination is enhanced with the chorizo to make this dish absolutely delicious!
Lamb Steaks with Redcurrant & Rosemary Glaze
A lamb steak recipe that is coated in a red currant & rosemary glaze and cooked to tender. The glaze on the lamb steaks is insanely delicious and packed with flavour… It is very quick and easy using only 4 ingredients – it is a perfect recipe for a dinner party or a BBQ.
Raspberry Ripple Frozen Dessert
A delicious dessert with the wow factor; creamy, with crunchy meringue and raspberry ripple! Even better you can prepare this in advance and it will keep in the freezer for up to a month.
The Best Beef bourguignon
A delicious and rustic French classic! Red wine, brandy, pancetta, shallots, mushrooms and herbs, what a wonderful combination for beef!
Chorizo & Prawn Risotto
Chorizo and Prawns, a match made in heaven – this is comfort food at its best! This is definitely my favourite risotto recipe – a must try!
Monkfish & Chorizo Risotto
This meaty monkfish drizzled with herby garlicky butter and served with spicy chorizo risotto makes an absolutely wonderful taste combination. It is full of flavour and bursting with deliciousness!
The Best Moussaka
Bring Greece to your home with this absolutely delicious classic Greek dish!
Seared Tuna on Spicy Risotto
The perfectly marinated fresh tasting tuna really compliments the spiciness of the risotto – delicious! A definite must try!
Chicken & Chorizo Braised in Cider
A rich cider and chorizo sauce is a perfect match for this dish of succulent chicken thighs… even better you can make this dish in advance!
Fesenjan – Persian Stew
A fabulous Persian stew of pomegranate molasses, walnut and chicken. A truly delicious and fragrant dish and pretty simple to make too!
Steak & Peppercorn Sauce
This creamy peppercorn sauce is absolutely delicious and compliments this steak wonderfully. It is so simple to make with just four ingredients! The Ribeye steak was gifted to me by Swaledale Butchers as part of the Classic Steak Box. The steak is one of the most delicious that I have ever tasted. The meat box arrived fresh not frozen and perfectly chilled. The quality is absolutely outstanding. Check out their website to see their wonderful selection of meats https://swaledale.co.uk/ I …
Honey & Miso Glazed Trout
This is an ultra-easy trout recipe using only 4 ingredients for the glaze; honey, miso paste, pomegranate molasses and lime. It is an absolutely stunning recipe and is cooked in minutes. British trout is so tasty, highly sustainable low in fat, high in vitamins a, d & omega 3 #ShoutOutForBritishTrout
Strawberry Pavlova
This Strawberry Pavlova is marshmallowy in the centre with crisp and chewy edges piled high with whipped vanilla cream, drizzled with strawberry sauce and topped with delicious strawberries. The perfect summer dessert – well actually it is perfect for any time of the year!
Scallop & Chorizo Spaghetti
A very simple, quick & easy but extremely delicious scallop and chorizo pasta dish! The wonderful Scallops were gifted to me by Bradley’s https://bradleysfish.com/ (they deliver throughout the UK) use the code Victoria-15 at check out for a 15% discount on all orders over £70.
The Best Coq au Vin
A delicious and rustic French classic! Red wine, brandy, pancetta, shallots, mushrooms, herbs & a pinch of chilli what a wonderful combination for chicken!
Lemon Prawn & Scallop Risotto
A fresh and flavourful lemon prawn and pea risotto topped with delicious seared scallops. A wonderful seafood risotto! The wonderful King Prawns & Scallops were gifted to me by Bradley’s https://bradleysfish.com/ (they deliver throughout the UK) use the code Victoria-15 at check out for a 15% discount on all orders over £70.
Festive Salmon
This festive salmon is a delicious crowd pleaser for over the Christmas holidays. This whole side of salmon is baked in a stunning pomegranate and maple glaze, it is so quick and easy to make. I was gifted the salmon by Bradley’s https://bradleysfish.com/ (they deliver throughout the UK) use the code Victoria-15 at check out for a 15% discount on all orders over £80.
Crab, Leek & Gruyere Cheese Tart
This absolutely delicious tart can be served as a main or as a brilliant starter. This is perfect for entertaining and can be made in advance!
Prawn, Chilli & Lemon Risotto
A vibrant, zesty twist on a classic Italian favourite. This creamy risotto is infused with the fresh zing of lemon, a gentle heat from red chilli, and juicy king prawns. Stirred through with baby spinach for added colour and goodness, it’s finished with Parmesan and a hint of chilli crisp for an extra flavour punch. Perfect for a cosy night in or date-night dinner, it’s a dish that feels indulgent yet fresh—and is as easy to cook as it is …
The Ultimate Chilli Con Carne with Steak & Chorizo
This Ultimate Chilli Con Carne is rich, smoky, and full of flavour. Tender steak and spicy chorizo are slow-cooked in red wine, tomatoes, and warm spices with a hint of dark chocolate. A hearty, comforting dish and a firm family favourite & crowd pleaser — perfect served with rice and crusty bread.
Shepherd’s Pie made with 10 Hour Slow-Cooked Lamb Shank
This Shepherd’s Pie is taken to a whole new level with melt-in-the-mouth lamb shank that’s slow-cooked for 10 hours until it simply falls off the bone. The tender lamb is folded into a rich gravy with onions, carrots, celery, mushrooms, peas and a splash of red wine, creating a deep, comforting flavour that’s worth every minute of cooking time. Topped with buttery, fluffy mashed potato and baked until golden, this luxurious twist on a classic is the ultimate cold-weather comfort …
Lamb Steak Tikka Masala
If you love a proper curry night, this Lamb Steak Tikka Masala is one you’ll absolutely adore. Succulent lamb steaks are marinated for a full 24 hours in garlic, chilli and aromatic spices, ensuring every bite is beautifully tender and packed with flavour. Cooked in one pan with a rich, spiced coconut tikka masala sauce, it’s indulgent enough for a dinner party yet simple enough to enjoy as a cosy winter warmer. Serve with fluffy basmati rice and warm Indian …