Winter

During these cold winter months, a good nutrient dense casserole packs in a lot of flavour and is particularly satisfying!

What could be nicer over the festive period than a beautiful terrine. A night in the fridge, and it will cut into beautiful rectangular slabs with the pork fat studded throughout like jewels.

Beef bourguignon, also known as bœuf bourguignon, is a classic French dish that warms the soul. This rich and hearty stew features tender chunks of beef and Eskimo smoked scout sausage, all slow-cooked in a gelatinous broth. The result is the most tender and succulent meat combined with the most delicious cooking juices that are guaranteed to tantalize the taste buds.

These Christmas Canapés are easy to make and tasty to eat!

When I think of Christmas, I immediately think of the fun times spent building a Snowman and having snowball battles in the garden with family and friends!

Lamb kidneys in blankets is simply another fun way to eat lamb kidney. They are nutrient dense, taste delicious and hold together really well.

I wanted to combine lamb with a nice fluffy filling / topping and voilà, these mini lamb burger bites were born!

The French Cooking Academy has a great technique for roasting a chicken in the oven which I wanted to share in case folks are not familiar with it. This technique is simple and yields a succulent, juicy result.

These guilt free pork 'fudge' bites are creamy and delicious and make a perfect party food addition over the festive period.

I made these wonderful beef crunchies with my younger brother in mind, to satisfy his ravenous hunger. They don't disappoint, and taste great both warm and cold!

These delicious ice cream 'cheesecakes' can be enjoyed as a nice treat over the festive period. They are super tasty, easy to make and have no dairy in sight!

There is nothing nicer than a nourishing bowl of apple crumble. This version is ideal for both summer and winter, offering a lovely blend of flavours and textures.