The Cookery Book
The Cookery Book
Hello and welcome to fourteen years of sharing on recipes, both old and new, providing links to websites where possible - all laid out for you to follow with ease, whatever your level of expertise.
I am a home cook, who enjoys growing my own herbs and vegetables and using these wherever possible in my dishes.
No blog - just recipes!
More than 570 for you to try!
The Cookery Book - Latest recipes
Two brand new sections have been added recently -
POKE BOWLS
WRAPS, TACOS, SUSHI & PANCAKES
This Spring, more than 170 new recipes have been added to this collection,
with old ones removed or improved.
The protein element of any recipe can be substituted very easily
and successfully for other meats, vegan choices or fish.
Please note that many recipes have been sourced online, I have stated provenance
where possible for both recipes and photos. I note that many different sources have
published the same recipe and same photo so it is confusing to find out who the original author is
for quite a few recipes.
Like many others, I often tweak the recipes to suit our tastes and the purpose of
this website is simply to share on some great ideas.
VEGAN
Excellent recipe with great flavours.l
FISH
Absolutely loved this dish.
SAUCES, DIPS, MISC
Six fabulous flavours and easier to make than you think.
BEEF
Relatively easy to make, healthy, delicious and filling
SOUP
Rather naughty but delicious, rich, filling soup - a complete meal!
POKE BOWL
Greek Chicken Souvlaki with Creamy Lemon Garlic and Herb Sauce (or use either Tofu or Quorn)
Succulent chicken with a healthy Mediterranean accompaniment of fresh veg and a delicious tangy sauce
POKE BOWL
Teriyaki Chicken Poke Bowl
Worth the preparation to make this really yummy chicken dish - with a Japanese theme to the flavours.
PUDDING
Baked Pears with Dolcelatte, Walnuts and Glaze
This is a pretty pudding, light to eat and with scrumptious flavours
SOUP
Cold Cucumber Soup with Prawns
An impressive soup with wonderful flavours, to be made the day before serving.
PUDDING
Cherry Clafoutis with Cherry Brandy, Kirsch or Brandy
Popular very moreish pudding served warm or cold
VEGETARIAN
Roasted Veg with White Bean and Garlic Dip plus Couscous
Simple to prepare roasted veg with Middle Eastern spices and a roasted garlic dip.
VEGAN
Roasted Aubergine with Creamy Tomato Beans and Rice
Deeply satisfying dish with great flavours.
PASTA
One Pot Pasta Primavera
Using fresh English asparagus, all items cook together in about 12 minutes!
VEGETARIAN
Honey Curry Roasted Cauliflower with Grilled Halloumi and Crunchy Chickpeas
Best dish we have had in ages with fragrant rice and gorgeous garlic dip
FISH
Salmon with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Spinach and Mascarpone
This is a fabulous way to cook Wild Atlantic Sock-Eyed Salmon
VEGETARIAN
Golden Roasted Cauliflower with Green Tahini Sauce
Quick and easy baked cauliflower dish with spices and a tangy, tasty sauce
CANAPE - STARTERS
Parmesan Twists
Cheesy twists of puff pastry with either Parma ham or anchovies for extra taste.
PUDDING
Baked Mulberry, Red Currant Vanilla Pudding
Another variation of a fruity pudding with a soufflé style topping and made with any soft fruit combination.
GAME
Game Casserole with Caramelised Apples and Cider
Game casserole with apples and cider, ideal for Sunday lunch - fabulous flavour and easy to prepare
CAKE
Spiced Parsnip, Orange and Walnut Cake
Gorgeous, moist, gently spiced cake with a hint of orange
SOUP
Broccoli and St. Agur Soup with Walnuts or Pistachios
Perfect flavours with delicious topping of blue St. Agur cheese, walnuts/pistachios and parsley
BEEF
French Daube Provençale Beef Stew with Orange
A delicious slow cooked stew - perfect for family or entertaining packed with wonderful flavours
PUDDINGS
Baked Rhubarb, Raspberry, Apple and Almond Pudding
Tkes time to prepare, part of which can be done in advance - your guests will love this pudding!
VEGAN
Saffron Rice with Barberries and Sliced Dried Plums
Delicious vegan dish with the influence of Persian cuisine
PUDDING
Burnt Basque Cheesecake
A rich decadent pudding which tastes heavenly and pairs beautifully with sharp compôte or coulis
PUDDING
Strawberry and Rhubarb Flan
Heaven on a plate - magical pairing of these two fruits! Even more divine when served with home made ice cream!
GAME
Wild Boar Sausage Stroganoff with Tagliatelle
This was ridiculously scrumptious. These sausages are to die for, but you could use any good quality sausage!
GAME
Partridge with Poached Pear and Cranberry Sauce
Partridges are absolutely tiny but have an incredible, light gamey flavour perfect with this special sauce.
GAME
Pot Roasted Guinea Fowl with Fennel, Potatoes and Blood Orange
A delicious way to serve Guinea Fowl, beautifully complimented with the bitter sweet oranges and fragrant herbs.
POKE BOWL
Quick easy lunch with terrific flavours
POKE BOWL
Quick easy lunch with terrific flavours
SAUCES, DIPS, MISC
The ultimate, impressive luxury for entertaining - fiddly, but that burst of flavour on your tongue makes this worthwhile!
VEGAN
Gorgeous gentle Middle Eastern flavours with the tang of pomegranate and crunch of flaked almonds
POKE BOWL
Prawn and Avocado with Mango Salsa with Lime Sriracha Sauce
Quick and easy to prepared Mediterranean style dish with gorgeous tangy, spicy flavours.
FISH
Creamy Coconut Lime Salmon with Avocado Mango Salsa
Tangy Thai flavours with a delicious creamy sauce
POULTRY
Basque Chicken
Risotto style dish with Provençal flavours, peppers, chicknen, chorizo and olives
VEGETARIAN
Summer Vegetable Tart
A delicious Summer tart with fresh veg and home made Hollandaise sauce
PASTA
Sweet and Sour Aubergine Orzo
Subtle sweet and sour flavours which pair well with spicy aubergine
VEGETARIAN
Baked Feta with Blood Oranges plus Baked Aubergine and Haricots Beans
Great flavours which worked so well together
PASTA
Creamy One Pot Orzo
Delicious versatile vegetarian pasta dish that can be enhanced with fish, chicken etc.
VEGETARIAN
Tortilla Quiche Bake
Delicious tortillas with a quiche vegetable filling and perfect for lunch
PUDDING
Raspberry Tiramusu
A scrumptious Italian trifle made with Amaretti biscuits and fresh raspberries with a generous dash of Creme de Framboise
VEGETARIAN
Courgette and Almond Pizza
Quick and easy with a WOW factor, delicious and all fresh ingredients used - so really healthy!
GAME
Venison Sausage, Mushroom and Cider Stew
Quick and easy to prepare, delicious flavours for a cold Winter's day.
ICE CREAM & SORBETS
Rosemary Ice Cream
Fabulous flavour with Vanilla ice cream, gorgeous recipe and pairs well with many puddings
FISH
Salmon en Croute with Garlic Cheese and Spinach
Relatively easy and not only delicious but has a bit of the Wow factor
FISH
Baked Salmon with Parmesan and Herb Crust
This looks and tastes great and really quick and easy to prepare
PASTA
Prawn and Harissa Spaghetti Pasta
Featuring Middle Eastern spices, quick and easy to prepare
VEGETARIAN
Charlotte's Nut Roast
A delicious Nut Roast with gorgeous flavours, delicious eaten either hot or cold.
VEGETARIAN
Baked Aubergines, Tomatoes with Crispy Crust Topping,
Mozzarella and Orzo
Delicious vegetarian or Vegan dish with Mediterranean flavours, divine crunchy topping
FISH
Provençal Bouuillabasse
Traditional French Fish soup with mixed seafood, and gorgeous garlic sauce for the toasted baguettes
SOUP
Roast Tomato, Red Pepper and Sweet Potato Soup
Delicious and packed full of flavour, easy to make and with a variety of garnishing and hot baked crusty rolls
FISH
Smoked Salmon Terrine
Perfect for entertaining, a truly delicious, quick and easy dish to prepare.
LAMB
Epaule d'agneau Boulangère
A really easy and delicious way to serve Roast Lamb ideally with red currant jelly on the side!
VEGETARIAN
Spring Vegetable and Herb Tart
Great way to enjoy plenty of fresh seasonable vegetables on a tangy, aromatic base
