45 mins plus recipes

Lemon Meringue Pie is one of my favourite desserts. The tart lemon base covered in a sweet gooey merangie is just a wonderfull texture and taste sensation. This lemon meringue pie is an all time ... More...
Baking, Dessert, Nut free, Vegetarian, Easy Entertaining , 45 mins plus, Classical, Cooking for a crowd , Traditional, Spring, Summer

This cake is based on my recollection of a recipe I came across for a sour cherry cake. I have made it in the syle of a teacake, and used the lefover cherry juice for a glaze which I poured over t... More...
Baking, Dessert, 45 mins plus

This recipe does take some work, but the rewards of freshly baked croissants are worth it. More...
Baking, Breakfast, Lunch , French, Christmas, Easter, Father's day, Mother's day, Valentine's day, 45 mins plus, Cooking for a crowd

Is there anything more decadent than a chocolate croissant for breakfast or brunch. Your friends will be impressed when you invite them over for brunch and Chocolate Croissants. More...
Baking, Breakfast, Dessert, Lunch , French, Freezer friendly , Christmas, Easter, Father's day, Mother's day, Valentine's day, 45 mins plus, Cooking for a crowd , Chocolate

This is an oldie and such a goodie.

Coming from the chronicles of Darina Allen, no less than Irish kitchen royalty, this doyenne taught us all how to do things the Ballymaloe way and I ... More...
Baking, Dessert, British/Irish/Scottish, Dairy free, Freezer friendly , Kid-friendly, Nut free, Children's parties, Christmas, Easter, Easy Entertaining , Father's day, Mother's day, 45 mins plus, ...

This chicken tagine is full of flavour and really easy to make. Have you made this chicken tagine? Tell us about it. More...
Dinner, Marinades , 45 mins plus, Chicken , Winter

The effort that goes into making this pork belly is truly rewarded. You must try this. More...
Dinner, Modern, 45 mins plus, Pork

Beef Soup for the Soul....think Winter snowfights, angels in the snow, greatcoats and hunger that can only be sated by the sweet, delicious flavours of paprika and beef, a luscious soup mopped up w... More...
Dinner, Lunch , Eastern European, German, Dairy free, Egg free, Freezer friendly , Nut free, 45 mins plus, Budget , Cooking for a crowd , Slow Cooked, Traditional, Beef, Soup, Autumn, Winter

Pork ribs, sticky BBQ sauce, and some chrispy bacon. What else do you need from a pork rib recipe? More...
Baking, Barbecue , Dinner, Marinades , Sauces & Dressing, Modern, USA, Egg free, Wheat/gluten free, Father's day, 45 mins plus, Cooking for a crowd , Modern, Slow Cooked, Pork, Winter

This is the perfect dinner party pasta recipe. Prepare it the day before and cook when your guests arrive. More...
Baking, Dinner, Italian, Freezer friendly , Easy Entertaining , 45 mins plus, Cooking for a crowd , Modern, Cheese, Chicken , Pasta