Risotto with Pesto
Risotto & pesto – the flavour combination is fantastic!

Risotto & pesto – the flavour combination is fantastic!

This soup is really hearty and filling – perfect for a chilly day!

This is a beautiful melt-in-the mouth dish that tastes better if you cook it a day in advance!

This aromatic stew of beef and onions cooked in red wine is a popular Greek dish. Best served with roast potatoes or crusty bread!

This chicken pot pie with a stuffing crust is full of flavour. It is a delicious midweek meal for all the family or a great alternative to a Sunday roast!

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!

A great British favourite – this curry is full of spice with melt in the mouth beef!

An absolutely delicious alternative to a traditional Full English – such a tasty dish with a kick!
Few things make you feel more snug, and indeed, smug than a jar of homemade chutney. Roll up your sleeves and get stewing. A delicious accompaniment to a Cheese Board & Ploughman’s Lunch. This recipe make 5 x 500ml jars.
A perfect winter warmer that is 100% fat free! Slow-cooking the root vegetables make the flavours all the more intense.

An absolutely gorgeous starter – steamed mussels and cider are a perfect flavour combination!

This is a very simple and easy to make nutritious curry packed full of flavours & freshness.

A delicious alternative to a full English breakfast – the perfect brunch!

This jam is absolutely delicious and is made from rhubarb, fresh & stem ginger and a vanilla pod. It is perfect for toast and goes extremely well with scones and clotted cream – it also makes a wonderful gift!

A wonderfully delicious satisfying meal, perfect for a winters evening! The gentleman’s relish compliments this dish perfectly.

The caramelised onion and fresh herbs and spice give this lentil soup another dimension. A delicious soup full of flavour for this chilly weather!

The roast chestnut flavour will have you filled with that festive feeling. This is a delicious soup which is rich and tastes luxurious – perfect for Christmas day!

Tadka Dal is a North Indian dish and is a kind of thick, spicy soup usually served with rice or, my personal favourite, just warm chapatis or naan bread which to scoop it up! A delicious warming, comfort food at any time!

A delicious and rustic French classic! Red wine, brandy, pancetta, shallots, mushrooms and herbs, what a wonderful combination for beef!

A simple but classic pasta dish! Rich tomato sauce with smoky pancetta and hot, hot, hot!

This simple chicken tagine is great made a day before and left so the flavours can infuse – a one-pot wonder!

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!

It is not the most traditional Goulash but is extremely delicious and easy to make!

This sweet & spicy tagine with melt in the mouth tender beef is a wonderful taste combination! It is so quick and easy to prepare before slow cooking in the oven.

A delicious rich, creamy and slowly simmered sauce, which tastes even better the next day – if you can wait that long! It is not the most traditional recipe but it certainly tastes wonderful.

An extremely simple to make beef and ale casserole which is full of flavour! The dumplings make this dish… this is a definite must try!

This is a wonderful comforting and warming dish! Use your favourite varieties of sausages to create this Sausage Casserole and serve with crusty bread – delicious!

Chicken and rice is always a really satisfying combination – with the addition of a bit of spice, chorizo & prawns it becomes even better! This has to be one of the best Jambalaya’s I have ever tasted.

A delicious, quick & easy dish to make! Chorizo and Prawns are a match made in heaven!

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!

You must try this pasta as it is has a unique flavouring – I made it with pork and apple sausages. This made a wonderful combination!

A deliciously fresh and aromatic lamb meatball curry!

This has to be one of the best Irish stews, this may not be the most traditional recipe but it is certainly one of the tastiest! Serve with crusty bread or a giant Yorkshire pudding.

If you love curry you will absolutely adore this dish! The lamb steaks have been marinated in spices and garlic for 24 hours and are delicious and tender.

A very fresh and easy to make chicken curry which is bursting with aromatic flavours. This curry is always a winner!

The perfect soup for a chilly day, make the day before as it tastes even better the next day!

This is a delicious nutrient rich and low in fat chicken curry. Popeye would love this dish!

There are so many variations of Chilli Con Carne but this has to be one of the BEST! It takes a while to make so pour yourself a glass of red… the wait is most definitely worth it!

For the ultimate comfort food on a cold night, you can’t beat this tasty, slow-cooked stew! Best served with buttery mash or greens & crusty bread! You can cook this in the slow cooker if you do – reduce the stock and wine by half.

A simple yet delicious, easy to make tender lamb curry made with onions, garlic, ginger, spices, fresh mint and coriander.

This curry is very straight forward to make – it is a delicious, mild & comforting curry!

Wow! This curry is amazing! It takes a while to cook but it is well worth the wait.

A fabulous Persian stew of pomegranate molasses, walnut and chicken. A truly delicious and fragrant dish and pretty simple to make too!

A great British favorite – Chicken Tikka Masala! If you love curry you will absolutely adore this dish!

A full flavoured risotto – add your favourite mushrooms and extra chilli flakes for an extra kick! I used Sublime Truffle & Parmesan butter for this recipe and it took it to another level (check details below).

This is a wonderfully creamy Tuscan chicken pasta with sundried tomatoes, garlic, Parmesan and spinach. A delicious comforting pasta dish made in 30 minutes – the perfect mid week meal.

This honey & garlic glazed recipe is such a wonderful way to serve salmon. It is so quick & easy to make and is absolutely delicious! The salmon was gifted to me by Bradley’s – see below for a 15% discount code.

This brunch is packed with flavour; smoky bacon, sausages, mushrooms, chorizo, tomatoes, spinach, eggs and a sprinkling of chilli. It is the perfect one-pan recipe to rustle up for a weekend brunch with family and friends. It’s gluten and dairy-free, and lightly spiced with chilli flakes, so everyone’s sure to enjoy this easy breakfast recipe.

This is a wonderful one-pan meal, it is so easy to prepare and absolutely delicious. I used Panga fillets that 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. Panga is also known as Pangases/Basa, a farmed freshwater meaty fish. Pangasius is becoming a staple in the seafood industry because it can be farmed and grown in freshwater lakes. You can cook panga by pan-frying with …

A delicious spicy, vodka & sausage spaghetti which is quick and easy to make!

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.

Chorizo and Prawns, are a match made in heaven – this is comfort food at its best! A different take on risotto that uses orzo in place of arborio rice to make this absolutely delicious Orzotto. The prawns are absolutely amazing and 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.

This comforting stew is packed full of flavour, thanks to the intensity of the chorizo sausage, the tenderness of the pork and the creaminess of the butter beans. A wonderful stew for the colder months.

A delicious and rustic French classic! Red wine, brandy, pancetta, shallots, mushrooms, herbs & a pinch of chilli what a wonderful combination for chicken!

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.

A hearty & warming dish! A simple and tasty recipe which is full of flavour – one of the best beef goulash’s I have ever tasted!

A spicy, creamy and silkiest orzotto made with juicy King prawns, Nduja, orzo, spinach, mascarpone and parmesan. Comfort food at its absolute best! The wonderful King Prawns 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 £80.

I love scrambled eggs for breakfast at the weekend. But for this recipe I have taken it to the next level and added chorizo, Parmesan cheese and spinach to make this a quick recipe filling enough for lunch or dinner too. It is absolutely delicious!

Fall-apart tender beef, garlic, lots of black pepper, root vegetables and a whole bottle of red wine slowly cooked until perfection. Best served with creamy mash and crusty bread!

Indulge your taste buds with the vibrant and aromatic flavours of this Thai green curry. This mouthwatering recipe combines fragrant herbs, creamy coconut milk, and a medley of vegetables, creating a harmonious blend of spicy and savoury notes. Whether you’re a Thai cuisine enthusiast or a curious food lover looking to explore new flavours, this green curry recipe is sure to impress and transport your senses to the bustling streets of Thailand. It is so easy to make and tastes …

This one pot Bolognese orzo is delicious with a time saving twist on the classic Italian pasta dish, Spaghetti Bolognese made in under 25 minutes. With just a single pot and a handful of ingredients this recipe is a hearty and flavourful meal that will satisfy the whole family. The orzo pasta is cooked in the same pan, absorbing all the flavours and becoming perfectly tender. Once everything is cooked the dish is ready to be enjoyed garnished with a …

This recipe combines the richness of chestnut mushrooms with a wonderful creamy, garlic & Dijon mustard sauce. The pork steaks are seared to perfection and served with a velvety sauce with the right balance of creaminess. A quick and easy mid-week meal made in 30 minutes.

This is a wonderful comforting and warming dish! It is made with Italian sausages, borlotti & cannellini beans topped with a parmesan & herb breadcrumb topping and served with crusty bread – delicious!

A deliciously tender chicken & spinach curry which is very simple to make – perfect for a mid-week meal! Popeye would love this dish!

A super tasty lamb keema; a fragrant blend of lamb mince, spices, peas and tomatoes. It is quick to make and can be made in advance.

Pasta tossed in a white wine butter sauce with caramelised sausage, onions & fennel, lots of garlic, chilli flakes, wilted spinach, grated Parmesan cheese and topped with buttery pistachios. An absolutely delicious pasta dish.

This is a delicious one pot sausage & chorizo orzo recipe. It is quick and easy to make, creamy and a wonderfully comforting weeknight dinner.

Creamy butter beans coated in a deliciously rich sauce of melted Parmesan and cracked black pepper. This is a quick and flavourful dish, perfect as a side or a light main. I served this with lemon & herb roasted chicken thighs and seasonal vegetables but I could have ate the butterbeans alone (all to myself).

A delicious creamy chicken curry made in 30 minutes. This is such a comforting bowl of curry made with a selection of spices, green chillies and coconut. It is so quick and easy to make – it is the perfect mid-week meal.

This lentil & mushroom Bolognese is a hearty vegetarian twist on the classic; packed with earthy mushrooms, protein rich lentils and a bold kick of chilli. Simmered in a rich tomato sauce. It is the perfect balance of comfort and spice for a meat-free Bolognese!

A very simple but very delicious dish to make – pork and cider were made for each other! This dish is best served with a hearty pile of mash!

An extremely delicious tomato soup that brings back memories of childhood! You better make lots as you’ll certainly be going back for seconds. The grilled cheese sandwiches compliment the soup perfectly.

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 …

This comforting Italian-inspired bake brings together beef and pork meatballs enriched with ricotta, Parmesan, and lemon zest, baked in a hearty tomato, red wine, and smoked paprika sauce. Courgette, red pepper and creamy butter beans add extra depth and texture, while dollops of ricotta and a final sprinkle of Parmesan make the dish irresistibly rich and satisfying. Finished with fresh basil, this one-pan wonder is perfect served with crusty bread, pasta, a crisp green salad or just on its own. …

A rich and aromatic curry inspired by the flavours of South India, this Lamb Malabar is made with tender lamb simmered in a spiced coconut sauce with curry leaves, turmeric, cumin, and chilli. Creamy, fragrant, and full of depth, it’s perfect served with basmati rice and warm naan bread.

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.

This Butter Chicken is rich, creamy and full of classic Indian flavour. Tender pieces of chicken are marinated in yogurt, almonds, tomatoes and aromatic spices, then gently cooked with butter-fried onions until beautifully tender. Finished with double cream and fresh coriander, the sauce is smooth, mildly spiced and incredibly comforting. Perfect served with fluffy basmati rice and warm Indian breads, this much-loved curry is a true crowd-pleaser and ideal for an easy yet impressive homemade feast.

This Ultra-Creamy Carbonara is a rich and luxurious take on the classic Italian favourite. Made with six silky egg yolks, crisp guanciale and plenty of Pecorino and Parmesan, the sauce becomes velvety, glossy and perfectly coats every strand of spaghetti. There’s no cream needed — just good ingredients and the heat of the pasta creating that irresistible, restaurant-style finish. A quick, comforting dish that’s ideal for weeknight dinners or a simple yet impressive meal.

This comforting Mince with Cheesy Horseradish Dumplings is the perfect hearty dish for chilly evenings. Rich, savoury mince is simmered with vegetables and herbs to create a deeply flavourful base, then topped with soft, fluffy dumplings made with mature cheddar and a hint of horseradish for an irresistible kick. Baked until golden and bubbling, this easy one-pot meal is warming, satisfying, and guaranteed to become a firm family favourite.

This Pork & Bean Casserole is slow-cooked comfort food at its best. Tender, marinated pork is browned and simmered with onions, herbs, tomatoes, red wine and creamy haricot beans to create a rich, deeply flavoured sauce. Finished with a golden, buttery breadcrumb topping and a generous sprinkling of Gruyere, it delivers the perfect balance of savoury, sweet and tangy. Hearty, warming and packed with rustic charm, this casserole is ideal for chilly evenings or a cosy weekend meal. Serve straight …