More pie, please.  This one is called “Romany’s Lucky Ducky Pie” and is my favourite recipe is from the Pieminister Cookbook by Tristan Hogg and Jon Simon. If you have sampled their wares, or just like a good pie, I highly recommend it. The recipes are quite tricky, but just clear the decks, open a [...]

It’s getting nippy out, so here’s another comfort dish: pie. Mmmm… pie pants. You’ll need the extra fat for the winter. This dish is homelier than Kirstie Alsopp’s knitted scones. It doesn’t have any cream so won’t put your stomach in a coma. Feel free to substitute broccoli or ham for the mushrooms. You can [...]

Hurray! It’s another miserable day. But the good news is that you should eat this casserole and it might make you feel nice and warm. Yes, winter is clearly back, but as the dark days close in over the next few weeks, I’ll bring you not one but several delicious comfort food recipes. The only [...]

I fancied some classic fish ‘n’ chips but my beloved Burdocks (man they give huge chip portions) was miles away in the big smoke. Stuck up a mountain and with no option but my local chipper which serves up manky muck, I had to rustle up something myself. My local Supervalu was doing a deal [...]

To mark Bastille day, I’m planning a French feast this evening with some friends. Tucking into French onion soup, a classic Coq au vin and a Crème brûlée; a French three course meal doesn’t have to cost a fortune and this menu contains basic ingredients that won’t break the bank. Incorporating onions, white wine, cheese [...]