Serves 8 to 10 This dish is a true example of cooking that is rewarded by time and patience. Kleftiko literally means “stolen” and originates from the times of the Greek revolution, when the Klephts stole lamb and cooked it very slowly, in deep holes in the ground over hot coals, sealed with soil so…
Category: Dinner
Melanzane Parmigiana
This recipe is my go-to for a vegetarian meal. It really is enough on its own, but also makes a great accompaniment. You can vary the quantities to make this portion that should comfortably serve 6 or increase it to serve a crowd. With the weekend coming up, you might want to add these ingredients…
Weeknight Pot Roast Chicken
Growing up, our family Sunday roast was often a crispy roast chicken with potatoes, slowly cooked alongside the meat in all the delicious juices. This pot roast chicken is simply an extension of this, which I now cook any day of the week – with the lid on, ensuring all the delicious flavours are infused…
Oxtail
Serves 12 What comes to mind with Oxtail Stew is deliciously rich, warming, comfort food. So it’s perfect for winter. The sauce is so moreish that I use the left-overs in an Oxtail Risotto – if you’re lucky enough to have any left over! Here’s what goes in 1 large onion, diced 1 teaspoon of…
Youvetsi
Serves 10 to 12 Youvetsi is a Greek stew, traditionally made for Sunday lunches. This would have you up really early on a Sunday morning, so I recommend you rather serve it for dinner, or get it going the day before because of its lengthy cooking time. The upside is that this is a dish…
Braised Lamb Shanks
If you’re looking for something special to cook for your loved one this Valentine’s Day, this braised lamb shank dinner for two is sure to win hearts! The lengthy cooking time makes it look like a labour of love, but prepping it is quick, and then you can leave it to cook gently while you get…
Ginger Glazed Gammon
If you’ve been following me on Instagram this week, most of my recipes for Christmas have been featured there. But I’m posting the longer ones here on the blog today. Hopefully you have done your shopping already in anticipation of what you need to prep your Christmas meals! I find I’m always in the grocery…
Cheffy Mom 