Cheesy Chicken & Lentil Mini Hot Pots with Caribbean Herbs Chicken and lentil individual hot pots with carrots, red pepper and Caribbean herbs. Perfect for snack/lunch or parties.
Pasta Salad with Tuna, Mediterranean Veggies and Caribbean Herbs Caribbean fusion cuisine with Mediterranean and Polish twist.
Fragrant Coconut Rice with Chicken & Caribbean Herbs INGREDIENTS 500g chicken breast (cubed) 400g button mushrooms (halved or whole if very small) 1 red bell pepper (diced) 3-4 medium tomatoes (coarsely cubed) 1 large pink or white onion (cut into wedges) 2 cups basmati rice 4 cups of water 1 tbs Caribbean mixed herbs (thyme, basil, marjoram, savory and parsley) 2 tbs mild […]
Tandoori Masala & Tuna Couscous Quick and easy couscous salad recipe with bell peppers, tuna and tandoori masala seasoning.
Kulebiak – Traditional Polish Sour Cabbage & Mushroom Pie [Recipe by Babcia Ala, my mother.] INGREDIENTS for the dough 1 kg plain flour 100g fresh or 3⅓ tbs dry yeast 100g unsalted butter 2 whole eggs 2 egg yolks, save the egg whites for brushing 1½ cup lukewarm milk 1 tsp grated nutmeg 1 tsp sea salt, less if butter is salted for the […]
Mexican Enchiladas INGREDIENTS about 12 enchilada wraps 600g chicken breast (cubed) unsalted butter 400g jar of tomato sauce 1-1½ tbs enchilada seasoning mix sea salt – to taste 2-3 bell peppers (the more colours the better) – sliced freshly chopped coriander to serve – optional 200g grated cheese EQUIPMENT large, oven proof dish cheese greater METHOD Preheat […]
Barley Stew with Smoked Garlic, Mushrooms & Lemon Thyme Warming up, thick, creamy and very fragrant soup for cold and rainy days.
Pearl Barley Spinach Salad with Garlic and Chilli Flakes Healthy, low calorie salad recipe with refreshing flavour of lemon.
Bulgur Wheat Tabbouleh INGREDIENTS 250g bulgur wheat / 1¼ cup 5 cups / 1¼ litre of boiling water 3 vegetable cubes (10g each) medium red onion (diced finely) 1 red & 1 yellow or orange bell pepper (diced finely) 3 garlic cloves (chopped or squeezed) handful of chopped mint / 15g handful of chopped flat leaf parsley /15g […]
Spicy Tuna, Corn & Red Kidney Bean Jacket Potatoes Baked potatoes filled with spicy tuna, great also as sandwich filler or pasta topping.
Pasta Salad with Chicken & Tandoori Masala Dressing INGREDIENTS 500g chicken breast (diced) 500g pasta a little bit of butter or oil to fry onions 1 large onion (diced) 1 red or yellow bell pepper (diced) 3-4 spring onions (chopped) 150-200g of salad leaves – I used bistro leaf mix with shredded beetroot pieces (bigger leaves shredded) 400g tin of chick peas (drained) […]
Butternut Squash Chicken with Sage – 7 months + INGREDIENTS 250g butternut squash (peeled & diced) 200g potatoes (peeled and chopped) 100g chicken breast (diced) 100g carrots (peeled & sliced) ½ tsp olive oil ½ tsp of dried sage 1 cup of boiling water EQUIPMENT hand blender small pot with a lid METHOD Place all ingredients in a pot and cook covered over medium fire until […]
Jacket Potatoes with Garbanzo Bean & Red Onion Filling INGREDIENTS 6-8 large baked potatoes (you can use ready baked potatoes from Bannisters’ Farm) for the filling 3 x 400g tins of garbanzo beans / chickpeas (drained) 2 large red onions (diced) some butter or oil to fry onions few tbs crème fraiche or soured cream (I used about 100g) 1 tsp garlic powder few dashes […]
White Fish Fillets in Creamy Leek Sauce INGREDIENTS 750g frozen white fish fillets 3 vegetable cubes (10g each) 3-4 carrots (sliced) 1 large onion (diced) 25g unsalted butter 2 leeks about 2 tbs fresh / frozen dill black peppercorns 1 tbs garlic powder 3-4 tbs crème fraîche or double cream 2 cups water 3 tbs flour 1½ kg potatoes to cook separately […]
Black Pasta Monsters – Halloween Pasta with Sausages Halloween pasta monsters – quick and easy recipe idea.
Steamed Veggies with Potato & Chicken Mash – 8 months + INGREDIENTS 100g chicken breast 250g potatoes 1 tsp real butter (unsalted) boiled water 1 tsp fresh or frozen dill steamed veggies to serve (I used broccoli, cauliflower and baby carrots) METHOD Cook potatoes with chicken breast and water until soft and cooked through. Add butter, dill and blend adding more boiled water if necessary. Serve […]
Potato & Leek Chicken with Dill – 6-7 months + INGREDIENTS 100g chicken breast 300g potato 100g carrot 4 cm piece of leek 150g apple (for sweetness) 1 tbs chopped dill enough boiling water to cover the food 1 tsp olive oil METHOD Place all ingredients, except dill, in a small pot and cook covered over medium fire until all vegetables are soft and chicken […]
Chicken with Tomato and Basil – 6 months + INGREDIENTS ½ chicken breast – about 100g (diced) couple of baby potatoes – about 100g (peeled and chopped) couple of fresh basil leaves 2 medium tomatoes – about 100g (halved) or tinned tomatoes 50g green beans – I used dwarf beans (trimmed) 1 small apple – about 10og (peeled and cored) 1 cup of boiling […]
Creamy Cauliflower, Potato & Chicken – 4-6 months + INGREDIENTS ½ chicken breast – about 100g (diced) 1 small carrot – about 50g (peeled and sliced) 100g piece of cauliflower few baby potatoes – about 50g (peeled and chopped) 3 tbs instant baby rice flakes 2 cups of water 2½ tsp baby’s usual milk powder to add later EQUIPMENT hand blender small pot with […]
Smooth Chicken with Apple & Marjoram – 4-6 months + INGREDIENTS ½ chicken breast – about 100g (diced) 2 small carrots – about 100g (peeled and sliced) couple of baby potatoes – about 100g (peeled and chopped) 2 pinches of dried marjoram – optional 3 tbs instant baby rice flakes 1 cup of boiling water 2½ tsp baby’s usual milk powder to add later EQUIPMENT […]
Bell Peppers Stuffed with Turkey & Mushrooms INGREDIENTS 600g minced meat (I used turkey) 2 onions (chopped) 3 tbs of butter 350g mushrooms (chopped) 2 chicken cubes ½ cup hot water 1½ tbs smoked paprika powder ½ tbs garlic powder 1 tsp chilli flakes 8-10 medium bell peppers (yellow, orange or red) METHOD Fry mushrooms and onions on butter until browned. Add […]
Chilli con Carne Jacket Potatoes for Bonfire Night I’m very late with this post but it is great dish for any cold evening not only Bonfire Night… INGREDIENTS 450 – 500 g minced meat (I used turkey) 2-3 onions (chopped) 3 tbs oil (I used grapeseed oil) 2 tbs paprika powder or even better smoked paprika 1 tbs garlic granules 1 tsp (or more) […]
Chicken Breast with Lentils, Carrots & Mushrooms INGREDIENTS 600g of chicken breast (cut into chunks) 350g button mushrooms (sliced) 25g butter 1 cup of dry green lentils (soaked for about an hour, rinsed and drained) 4 chicken cubes 2 echalion shallots (chopped) 250g carrots (diced) 3 cups of boiling water 3 tbs plain flour ½ cup of cold water black peppercorns (freshly […]
Chicken in Tarragon & Dijon Mustard Sauce with Button Mushrooms INGREDIENTS 600g of chicken breast (cut into chunks) or 1½ kg chicken wings 350g button mushrooms (sliced) 1½ tbs dried tarragon or some fresh one 1½ tbs mustard seeds 2 vegetable cubes 1 large onions – I used red onion (finely chopped) 2 tbs butter 3 tbs plain flour ½ cup of cold water 2 […]
Baked Chicken Wings with Tomato Sauce, Chilli Flakes & Coriander Delicious, smoky baked chicken in tomato sauce with chilli, garlic and coriander.
Jacket Potato with Cottage Cheese & Smoked Mackerel Paste Traditional Polish recipe for cottage cheese and smoked fish paste… good with baked potatoes or simply on bread.
