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Slow roast leg of lamb with tomatoes
Image By Sally Courtney Abstract After five hours in the oven, the lamb will literally fall off the bone, and the aromas that fill your kitchen will have you coming back to this gorgeous roast again...
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Baked chocolate egg custards
Image By Alan Barclay Abstract Good-quality dark chocolate that has a cocoa content of 70 per cent or higher will be rich in antioxidants and will also contain less added sugar than low-quality brands.
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French flag macarons
Image By China Squirrel Abstract Ok… So macarons can be tricky to make… up until now that is! Here we will tell you the hidden secret to making the best macarons, previously reserved only for elite...
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Chicken pumpkin tagine with almond pilaf
Image By Amber Fiori Abstract This wholesome Middle Eastern dish combines spicy marinated chicken with sweet pumpkin and raisins, served on a bed of almond pilaf.
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Garlic, lime and black pepper beef stir-fry
Image By Alan Barclay Abstract Black pepper has a warm, spicy heat. It is often referred to as the king of spices, having many benefits in addition to improving the overall flavour of many ingredients.
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Potato and cauliflower masala dosa
Image By Alan Barclay Abstract Dosa, or Thosai, originated in South India. It is traditionally a breakfast dish of a fermented crepe with a spiced potato filling. This full-flavoured, low-fat and...
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Spanish tortilla pies
Image By Alan Barclay Abstract To save time, make these tortilla pies a day ahead. Take any left-over pies for lunch the next day with a mixed salad.
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Turkey and sage burgers with onion and fennel relish
Image By Alan Barclay Abstract Proof that it is possible to make healthy, tasty burgers, these are high in protein, moderate in carbohydrate and high in dietary fibre and potassium. Other flavours...
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Crispy-baked pierogi stuffed with pork and pine nuts
Image By Zuza Zak Abstract Crispy pierogi are not a common dumpling, but they are a great alternative to uszka with clear red borscht and also work well with zurek. You should eat these on the side of...
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Crunchy pine cones
Image By Zuza Zak Abstract Biting into a caramel pine cone always makes me think of biting into a bees’ nest. I have added sesame seeds to the recipe which makes this recipe a cross between my two...
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Melt-in-your-mouth Mazurian potato marjoram pie
Image By Zuza Zak Abstract My perpetually young-at-heart great auntie Krysia was my grandma Halinka’s younger sister, who lived in Olsztyn, not too far from the magical, meandering lake district...
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Young spring cabbage with dill and bacon
Image By Zuza Zak Abstract As spring progresses and the earth blooms, fresher tastes start coming into play in Polish cooking. Side dishes begin to require young vegetables – this is especially true...
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Spiced chocolate martini
Image By Zuza Zak Abstract People in Poland often make their own vodkas using rectified spirit for medicinal purposes. My grandma Ziuta always had Orzechówka (a bittertasting nut vodka) on hand, which...
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Sweet ricotta dumplings with poppy seeds (canederli dolci di ricotta)
Image By Alecia Wood Abstract Combining Italian ricotta and alpine bread dumplings - these canederli (or knödel as they are called in German) from Italy’s northern Alto Adige region reflect the area’s...
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Packham pear, parsnip and potato soup with walnuts
Image By O Tama Carey Abstract This is a simple, gentle, warming winter soup with a subtle pear sweetness. The nutty salsa on top provides the contrast: a little tangy and slightly salty with a hint...
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Roasted nashi, fennel, and crispy polenta salad
Image By O Tama Carey Abstract This is a delightful warm winter salad, it has weight yet still retains a lovely freshness. Morsels of fried polenta and chunks of roasted nashi mingle together and are...
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Roasted pork chop, baby corella pear and mustard
Image By O Tama Carey Abstract Fatty pork, sweet pear and spicy mustard all mingle together rather nicely in this dish. A perfect winter dinner that can be prepared in stages and easily finished when...
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Spiced beurre bosc pear, ricotta and almond cake
Image By O Tama Carey Abstract This is a deliciously spiced, dense yet moist pear cake with a delightful aroma. It has several layers, many ingredients and a long cooking time but don’t be alarmed –...
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Pork and chilli dumplings
Image By Sally Courtney Abstract Who doesn't love classic dumplings with a crisp pan crust?
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Cherry spelt cakes, mascarpone and licorice sugar
Image By Simon Bajada Abstract Nordic countries have an affinity for licorice, both the common sweet type and the sweet and salty. Licorice powder, derived from licorice root, can be tricky to find...
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