I love roasted gammon. I buy the Be Good To Yourself type because it’s lean and my toddler like it especially in her soups. It is very versatile. You can pack it with your lunch box, enjoy it with your eggs for breakfast, use it to prepare pies or make glorious sandwiches. This simple recipe does not require too much time, so it’s perfect for … Continue reading Roasted Gammon Joint
My husband prepared this dish for me to celebrate my birthday; it is now one of my favourite alternative ways of cooking a roast joint. This is a full-flavoured hearty meal for family, friends, or a special occasion, and it’s simply divine! Serves 4 people Ingredients 1 cup brown sugar 500 ml dry red wine (a good brand makes the difference) 1 kg beef bottom-round roast … Continue reading Venezuelan Asado Negro
In Italy, we call them polpette (meatballs) and this version is one of my favourite way of eating them! Soft and super tasty on the inside and crispy on the outside. Best served with roasted potatoes or a simple salad, your family will fall in love with this recipe. I buy the family pack steak mince because on weekdays, I don’t have much time to … Continue reading Pan-fried Italian Style Patties
My husband loves to try out new recipes and this one is definitely one of my favourites. I like my cheeseburger thin cut, with a bit of crunch on the outside but tender on the inside. My husband loves the big patty cooked rare. I always go for the 5% fat lean beef. Some say that if it is not fatty and greasy, it is … Continue reading Hubby’s Homemade Double Cheeseburger
This dish was introduced to me by my mother-in-law from Venezuela and I quickly fell in love with it! Serve it with your favourite rice or fresh bread. A dish perfect for the whole family. And don’t forget to do the “scarpetta” (it literally means sopping up the sauce left on your plate with bread) with this delicious sauce! 😊 With this recipe you can … Continue reading Chard Rolls with Ground Turkey in Tomato Sauce
They say that a good stew rich in flavour is made of fatty meat. Not for me. As I do not like any kind of fat, for my stew, I use a roasting joint and it always turns up super tasty. You will love this recipe! Serves 4 people Ingredients 1.2 kg beef roasting joint Extra virgin olive oil 500 gr tomato passata 1 can … Continue reading Simple Beef Stew
Parathas are quick to prepare and very tasty. Simply fill them with your favourite veggie, meat or cheese and enjoy. Here’s how I make mine. Serves 2 people Ingredients 1 bag Paratha 200g (1 pack) French Torchon or your favourite cured ham 1 mozzarella, sliced 1 bag rocket salad 2 vines tomatoes, sliced 1 pack sliced red Leicester cheese Half cucumber, sliced Extra virgin olive … Continue reading Paratha Rolls with Wild Rocket Salad
Who can resist roasted chicken with potatoes!! I like to eat it at least a couple of times per month and each time, I like it a little bit more. So, go ahead and enjoy! Serves 3 people Ingredients 600g chicken thighs fillets (or the 1kg pack as you can always freeze the pieces you don’t need) 1/1.5 kg white potatoes Lemon & herbs seasoning … Continue reading Roasted Chicken Thighs with Potatoes
I came up with this dish as I had these ingredients in the fridge and at first, I was not sure what to do with them. I wanted to bake savoury crepes but then I thought that chapattis could be a great substitute. Needless to say, they came up delicious. I have a newly found love with German salami and baked with your favourite cheese … Continue reading Two Cheeses & Salami Baked Chapattis
Cooking with Lilia 