Category: National Speciality
Victoria Sandwich Cake
It was my son Jamie’s 18th birthday last week and a Victoria Sandwich Cake was his cake of choice. It is probably one of the...
Italian Meatballs Pasta
This is an easy recipe for Italian Meatballs Pasta. The recipe was inspired by one of Tom’s student cook books. I have added a few...
Italian Meatballs and BBQ Pizza
We really like Dominos meatball pizzas. This is a homemade probably healthier and definitely cheaper version. My Italian meatballs and BBQ pizza combines a homemade...
Goan prawn curry
This is a simple recipe for a Goan Prawn Curry. I learnt how to make a similar one on a Indian cooking course. One of...
Pineapple and Coconut Cakes
These Pineapple and Coconut cakes are deliciously moist and have a tasty meringue icing/frosting sprinkled with toasted coconut. The cake is an adaptation of my...
Quark Scones
In Germany the closest thing to a traditional British Scone, in terms of taste, that we have found is a Quark Broetchen. This something that...
Mini Quiche Lorraine
This is an easier version of the French Classic dish, mini quiche lorraine. Quiche Lorraine was one of the first dishes that I learnt...
Italian tapas scotch eggs
This recipe is inspired by one of my son Tom’s favourite restaurants in Glasgow where they do Italian Tapas. I haven’t had it yet but...
Spanish Chicken
Spanish Chicken is a Parker Family special. It is one of the first dishes my mother in law Wendy cooked for me. I’m not sure...
Lemon curd
Lemon curd sounds horrible but it really tastes great. When a lot of people hear the word curd they think of cheese. The curd ,in...
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