Hot Asian beef
The Naughty Cook loves nothing better than a meal that can be prepared at one end of the day, left to cook all day in a slow cooker, and then served up with the minimum […]
April 2016
Sloppy Joe meatballs
Sloppy Joe meatballs A sloppy joe immediately conjures up images of a cheap lunch bar in 1930s America. And that, in fact, is exactly where it originated, as an early form of fast food for […]
Pork with ginger and honey
Best prepared the day before and left overnight to marinate, this is a quick, easy, and flavoursome dish with all the subtle yin-yang contrasts for which Chinese recipes are renowned and with ingredients that are readily […]
Poached chicken with pak choi
A slow cooker is used to create this mouth-watering and juicy poached chicken served with the tasty sauce in which it was cooked together with pak choi and (I suggest) long grain rice. Some 20 […]
Paul Hollywood bran coconut flapjacks
Paul Hollywood bran coconut flapjacks I can take no credit for the incredible deliciousness of this recipe! To my shame, these were made straight out of a packet. I saw Paul Hollywood’s smiling picture on a […]
Toad in the hole
This is one of the great classic yet humble dishes of undisputed British origin, probably introduced in the early 18th century as a means of using up leftovers from the Sunday roast. Today, it is […]
Coconut tray bake
Two of my favourite flavours – cinnamon and coconut – combine in this easy-to-make tray bake that should delight everyone. Wholesome rolled oats provide the body of the cake which can be ready for serving […]
Coconut marshmallows
These bite-sized marshmallows coated in coconut are perfect for all sorts of occasions. The size and shape of these can vary according to what you need or have to hand. But always remember to take […]
Fiery laal maas lamb
This is a truly royal dish having once been a favourite of the maharajas and princes of India. A recipe packed with fiery chillies and garlic, you can expect plenty of heat, although I tone […]
