There’s nothing wrong with bolognese – or should I say, GOOD bolognese. It’s popular because it’s simple, cheap and very tasty. What’s not to like? Now this recipe is quick version that tastes utterly slow. Another time, we’ll do a brilliant, slow cooked meat sauce that’s the basis for chilli, mousakka and even a left…

The easiest of recipes. It’s better than anything you’ll get out of a tin that needs heating up. Fresher, zingier and just more REAL. You need: Two tins of good quality chopped tomato (no additives please, organic if you can) A handful of fresh, chopped basil Juicy clove of garlic, crushed (if you can find…

I’m getting demob happy. It’s PSKF tomorrow, them I’m off to Greece for a week with Mrs NP. I thought I’d leave you with one more recipe. It’s a goodun. BYEE. Top vegetarian one – Indian potato curry. It’s hot, spicy and not for tiny tots.  This serves 4. 2 tablespoons oil 1 teaspoon cumin…

It was inevitable that the Wurst would rear it’s beautifully, meaty head at some point in the recipe series. Today is that day. Since it’s a Monday, we’re going to do something that’s dead easy; Quick Sausage Cassoulet. Do not confuse this delight with the complex version that takes an age to prepare – but…

Lauren pointed out, and rightly so, that there are vegetarians out there. So number three in the recipe list is mushroom risotto. Comfort food doesn’t have to take hours to prepare. This is a culinary hug in less than 30 minutes. Summery too. Great outside with a glass of something cool and dry. This a…

It seems that OK feedback for the recipe stuff means we’ll be carrying on. As usual with these things, you learn as you go along. So there’s some additional housekeeping…. Firstly, where possible, ingredients will be fresh, or the next best thing. Packets will be avoided at all costs. Secondly, there will be a washing…

This post from Rob has got me fired up. Like so many people these days, he’s finding it hard to eat properly thanks to having bugger all time. Now while I happen to think cooking a proper meal is actually fun and a great way to unwind, I perfectly understand people who think it’s a…