As the first page of my recipe site this page gives you a portal into the remainder of the recipe site. The site itself is undergoing a huge re-shaping and I'm hopig to make it far more navigable... So that it's easier for you to find the recipes you need. With over 9000 recipes now in the database (and growing weekly) that's not an easy task. But you can use the links below to navigate to the main sections of this site:
Recipes sorted by main meal types:
| Accompaniments to Main Courses | Breads, Cakes and Pastries | Breakfast Recipes |
| Dessert | Drinks | Main Course |
| Sauces and Jams | Snacks | Spice Blend |
| Starters | ** Newest Recipes ** |
Recipes sorted by meal type and main ingredient:
Recipes sorted by main cooking method:
Recipes sorted by main regions of the world:
| African Recipes | Recipes from the Americas | Arabian Recipes |
| Asian Recipes | European Recipes | Fusion Recipes |
| Indian Recipes | Oceanian Recipes |
Recipes for special occasions:
| Recipes for Special Occasions, Home | ||
| Christmas Recipes | Easter Recipes | Halloween Recipes |
| St David's Day Recipes |
Recipes by historical period:
| Ancient | Roman | Medieval |
| Elizabethan | Traditional | Modern |
| Welsh (Cymric) Recipes | Scottish Recipes | English Recipes |
| British Recipes |
Classic Cuisines — Some countries have yielded a number of the world's great cuisines. Here I present links to the recipe lists for a number of those countries:
| French Recipes | Indian Recipes | Italian Recipes |
| Moroccan Recipes | Turkish Recipes |
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The traditional recipes of Wales are what might be thought of as 'peasant food' the kind of recipes made by the poor who want to make the most out of what little food they had. This, in some respects, has left Wales with a blank culinary slate where some very exciting modern foods, bringing together influences from all over the world have been created. Here I give an example of a traditional Welsh dish and an example of a recipe from the new breed of Welsh cookery...
I know that the combination of chilli and chocolate sounds odd to modern ears. Yet this is an ancient mix used by the Aztecs and later adopted in Sicilian cuisine. What's presented here is a rich and piquant gravy that goes excellently well with game dishes.
The Romans were the first peoples to formally add a dessert course at the end of a meal. Here you will learn a little about why we like sweet desserts and why they all, in one way or another, echo the fruit our ancestors used to eat. You will also see two recipes for classic fruit-based desserts.
Breakfast truly is the most important meal of the day and most of us ignore it. It's when the body re-fuels itself for the day and skipping breakfast actually puts the body in 'starvation mode' and actually reduces brain function and makes weight loss more difficult. Breakfast needn't be complicated, but it should involve a balance of grains and fruit. Here are some ides for simple and nutritious breakfast recipes anyone can make.
Halloween has a 2000 year history, extending from the time of the Ancient Celts to the modern day. Learn how the Romans and Christians changed this ancient feast and how it found its way to the Americas. You will also get recipes for a Celtic stew and a pumpkin dish associated with Halloween.
With Autumn approaching, the mind naturally turns to how best to preserve the season's glut of fruit for the coming winter. One of the best preservation methods is to turn the fruit into jams and jellies, which will last you through the winter and well into the following spring. Here you will learn the secrets of making perfect jams and jellies with grape jam being used as an example.
Ethiopia is one of the most ethnically, geographically and religiously divers countries in the World. Indeed, it's one of the world's oldest countries and the second country to have become officially Christianized. Ethiopian cuisine is also unique and wholly native and here you will find a taster of that cuisine, with a classic bread and stew combination.
The article focuses on the Chinese construction machinery sector, its rapid development and changes that have taken place due to the global economic crisis.
Chocolate is perhaps the most indulgent ingredient to emerge from the Americas. It was once considered a royal drink and prepared especially for the ruling elite. Chocolate itself is made from the cocoa bean and as such is actually, technically, a spice. It's hardly surprising that this magical substance has inspired a host of memorable quotations...
Review of 'Roman Cookery' by Dr Mark Gant. How valuable a resource is this? Will it actually teach you to cook the Roman way? Read this review and find out for your self.
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