Fajita’s are traditionally made using skirt steak, which was once considered to be a less desirable cut of meat because it is tough unless cooked correctly.
The term Fajita comes from the Spanish word ‘faja’ which translates into sash or belt referring to the skirt steak which is the diaphragm muscle of the steer.
Although originally a […]

I have used a slow cooker for many years, mainly because I worked long hours and had a young family. But even though they have grown up and moved on I still use my slow cooker for easy to prepare meals. Well that was up until recently when the exterior finally rusted away.  So it is time for […]

 This weeks Blog of the Week is
Joy of Baking
This is one of those absolute treasures. The blog is written by Stephanie Jaworski and the recipes are all tried and tested in her own kitchen. The fabulous photographs are provided by her husband Rick.
Now believe me when I tell you that her recipe for Banana Muffins […]

We are great fans of Yorkshire Pudding and Paula was lucky enough to have the cook of the house fix Roast Beef and Yorkshire pudding for Christmas dinner.
Now this time honoured English tradition is about to receive the distinction of having it’s own day.
Recipes4us.co.uk will launch of the first ever British Yorkshire Pudding Day […]

My grandchildren and I love pikelets and pancakes. We each have our favourites and when we decide to have a pancake cooking time, everybody helps. I like my pancakes plain with butter added while they are warm so that the butter soaks into the pancake. Sometimes I like to add a jam such as  blackberry […]

Strolling around the San Lorenzo market soon builds up and appetite and there are some great eating places where you can take time out to get refreshed and re-feulled before heading out again to check out whatelse the market has to offer.
Da Nerbone’s - a trattoria that first opened in 1865. They only open […]

Just for a change in topic I thought I would talk about the San Lorenzo food market in Florence. Paula and I visited Italy a while ago now, but the images of the sights, sounds and smells still remain vivid.
Florence is one of the most interesting and exciting cities to visit in Europe. It is […]

Solid Copper Polenta Pan with Wooden Handle

This great looking polenta pan is made of solid polished unlined copper and is designed to cook polenta quickly and evenly. The pot holds 5 quarts.
Ideal for preparing polenta, however it may not be suitable for cooking acidic foods such as tomato sauces, etc.
Copper conducts heat rapidly […]

I have never been a huge fan of vegetables. As a child I would only eat potatoes and peas and maybe carrots but only if they were raw. These days I am happy to eat anything but I prefer it to have a bit of flavor. That is why I really love this recipe using […]

All-Clad Stainless 4 qt. Paella Pan with Lid

Maximize the flavor of seafood, meats, grain dishes and traditional paella by browning the first ingredients, then simmering the food slowly, using a steady, low heat.
This traditionally-designed Paella Pan by All-Clad is the ideal pan for making paella with the capacity to prepare a full family meal. It’s designed to cook food […]