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One of the things you’re sure to see on just about every menu in Mexico are Quesadillas. Folded corn or wheat tortillas filled with anything and everything then either dry fried in a pan or baked in the oven until lightly browned and crisp around the edges.

Extravagant, rich and absolutely delicious, just how I like my men - oops sorry I mean cakes!
Served at Christmas and weddings, this wonderful cake from Sicily is definitely one for a special occasion.

I love the rich meatiness of oxtail soup and I was fascinated when I found this recipe for a mildly spiced Malay version. It’s not as thick as the usual soup I make but it’s just as tasty and filling.
Don’t forget to soak the oxtail in salted water for at least an hour prior to [...]

A wonderful Italian biscuit to have with a cup of coffee and easier to make than you think. The name biscotti is plural of Italian biscotto, roughly meaning “twice baked”. The biscuits should be very dry and crunchy which makes them perfect in my book for a spot of dunking. For a more decadent touch [...]

If, like me, you love hot and spicy food then this is the soup for you….
Laksa Lemak is a creamy coconut noodle soup from Malaysia. It’s more of a meal than just a soup though and makes a pretty impressive lunch.
You do have to juggle a few pans to make sure it all comes together [...]

This economical West African chicken dish packs a bit of a punch so for those who would prefer it a little milder I suggest you remove the seeds from the chilli.
It has a strong, flavoursome sauce so it’s best served with simple accompaniments like plain boiled rice or couscous and maybe some fried sweet potato.