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…

Szechuan fried chicken

When I go to the Wing Sing Inn in Edinburgh, I always order the spicy Szechuan chicken - little pieces of chicken, on the bone, …

American-style breakfast pancakes

Before I had children, when I was on holiday I would pore over my guidebooks in the morning (this was pre-internet) and try to fi…

Sliced mushrooms with ginger dressing

This has been a staple of ours for a few years.  I usually make it as a salad to accompany a meal but it always seems to get eate…

French Toast Bake (Make Ahead Recipe) + Video

This French toast bake is perfectly sweet and has the texture of bread pudding. Make this recipe the night before and bake it in…

Sugar Cookie Bites + Video

Cookie bites are tiny versions of our best sugar cookie recipe that are just as soft and tender. Make these mini sugar cookies t…

Hot Cocoa Krispies Treats

Hot cocoa krispies treats have marshmallows and melted chocolate on top for an extra decadent dessert. Make this recipe in just …

Pecan Pie Bombs + Video

Pecan pie bombs combine gooey, nutty filling with tender rolls and sticky caramel drizzle. Make this dessert bread in just three…

Hot Cocoa Fudge

This easy fudge recipe  makes a cozy treat that tastes like hot cocoa with marshmallows! Make some for yourself or to give as hol…

Christmas Pinwheel Cookies + Video

Christmas pinwheel cookies are fun, festive, and deliciously sweet. Make this recipe with either homemade or store bought cookie…

French Onion Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese + Video

This creamy baked mac and cheese is bursting with caramelized onion flavor. Make this recipe tonight for the best ever cheesy co…

Smores Crock Pot Candy + Video

Smores Crock Pot Candy tastes just like your favorite campfire treat! Make it with all the classic ingredients plus honey roaste…

Peppermint Crunch Mini Cheesecakes

Peppermint crunch mini cheesecakes burst with flavor from tiny bits of candy cane throughout. Make this recipe for a tasty seaso…

Pretzel Crockpot Candy + Video

Pretzel crockpot candy is creamy, crunchy, peanutty, and perfectly salty and sweet. Make this white chocolate candy in just a fe…