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.
Mint and chilli couscous
A really quick and healthy accompaniment to any meal, delicious with the homemade pittas.
My friend Jose’s best Szechuan Chilli Chicken
This is a recipe shared with me by my friend Jose – great cook, and great taste. The great thing about this is that you can vary the ingredients to suit your taste. I am being a bit conservative on the spice – so add extra if you like it hot!
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!
Pear and chocolate cake
A delicious combination, use fair trade ingredients if you can it really does make a difference. 🙂