Tapas style octopus with smoked paprika
This is a really simple and tasty Galician dish, just made it tonight and was amazed at how easy it is. One of my favourites when we go on holiday!
Moules mariniere
Mussels in white wine and cream is such a simple, classic dish. It is incredibly easy to make and always looks fabulous. Tuck in with some crusty bread to soak up the lovely sauce.
Orla’s easy puttanesca
This is a great recipe recommended by my lovely friend Orla. It is easy to rustle up on the spur of the moment from your store cupboard. I always try to have these basics in, inexpensive and they always work together.
Homemade Lasagne
This is a big favourite of ours, if you make it yourself you know exactly what’s in it too, so it can actually be fairly healthy. It can take a bit of time to put together so make extra as it freezes well, then you have a ready made meal for a busy day. 🙂
Spicy Sichuan chicken
This is a little bit spicy, but predominantly it is just tasty. A classic dish.
Authentic Mexican Chilli
A different version of something with which most people are familiar. Worth trying if you can get hold the ingerdients on line at a Mexican grocers. Best served with rice.
Braised stuffed pork shoulder
This is a really economical cut of meat, which is really tasty when slow cooked. This is great served ‘family style’, in the middle of the table in a tuck in sort of way! A traditional French country recipe.
You can vary the stuffing as you like, if you want something really easy, use shop bought stuffing… Still delicious!