Apple, Blackberry and Butterscotch Trifle (8)

Another delicious trifle from Diana Henry.

Plum, Pomegranate and Cardamon Trifle (8)

A delicious dessert from Diana Henry.

Chicken Pot Roasted in Milk, Bay and Nutmeg (6)

A most delicious dish from ” A Bird in the Hand” by Diana Henry.

Pastel de Choclo (6)

Some years ago i spent a few weeks in Chile with a friend and this meat pie with a corn topping was often on the menu. It quickly became a favourite and I cooked it a couple of times on my return but had forgotten all about it until i saw this recipe by Raul Diaz.

Cream of Crab Soup (4)

This version of Crab Soup is from Barbados and can be found in ” Caribbean Cooking ” by Elizabeth Lambert Ortiz.

Budino di cioccolato (6)

I came across this Italian chocolate pudding on a recent trip to Italy when i was keen to try something other than Tiramasu for dessert. This is a simple version from Rachel Roddy but both versions I had benefited from the addition of Amaretto, either added to the pudding itself or as biscuit crumbs sprinkled on top. Or both….

Rick Stein’s Fish Pie (4)

A simple English fish pie from Rick Stein’s ” Seafood Odyssey” , best made with high quality fish.

Cheats Cheese Souffle (4)

Souffle without the height from Claire Thomson’s ” Home Cookery Year”.Serve with a green salad dressed in a good vinaigrette.

Leek and Fennel Lasagne (8-10)

A dish from “Jamie Cooks Italy” which makes a great vegetarian main course.

Tartiflette Baked Potatoes (4)

I have been continuing to cook my way through Claire Thomson’s ” New Kitchen Basics” and am very much looking forward to her new book coming out in September which i have to confess to pre-ordering. These potatoes are based on a favourite french gratin dish popular in the Savoy Alps and just what you need after a day on the ski slopes, or walking in the mountains, or indeed any time.

Spuntino Mac and Cheese (6)

Macaroni Cheese with Kale (6)

This is from Thomasina Miers.

Hawksmoor Macaroni Cheese (4-8)

A luxurious Macaroni Cheese from ” Hawksmoor at Home” .

Squash, Kale and Goat Cheese Frittata (4)

Another delicious recipe from ” New Kitchen Basics” by Bristol based chef and food writer Claire Thomson. It is my go to cookbook of the moment and everything i have cooked from it is tasty and relatively easy. You can use sweet potato instead of the squash if you like.

Shepherd’s Pie (4-6)

Felicity Cloake’s ” Perfect” recipe.

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