Chicken Madeira Cheesecake Factory + VIDEO

Chicken Madeira Cheesecake Factory is even better than the original! Tender, juicy, chicken smothered in a rich, mushroom Madeir…

Mango, coconut and lime cake

I've been a late comer to Great British Bake Off but now I'm hooked. I have to admit that I'm in awe at how talented …

Spanish chicken with garlic (pollo al ajillo)

I'd become a bit bored of cooking over the last couple of years and it took me a while to figure out why. The answer was surp…

Prawns and garlic stewed in olive oil

This is a really simple dish. There is only one trick to it, which is to start with cold oil so that the prawns stew slowly, rath…

Salt cod fritters (bolinhos de bacalhau)

This recipe is adapted from a rather charming comic-strip version by Len Deighton (the spy author). I've tweaked it a bit as …

Risotto with Italian sausages and dried porcini

Every cook has a repertoire of dishes and techniques that grows and changes over time. I can't always put my finger on when I…

Roasted pepper dip

The internet is a great resource for cooks (well, I would say that) - particularly if you are looking for a specific recipe or ne…