Isn't it awful how the prices in the supermarkets have escalated? More than ever I am seeking out recipes which don't cost a lot to...

On Violet's Pantry, our members had the privilege of testing some of Lotte Duncan's recipes for her new book Lotte's Country...

Anyone who has lived or stayed in Scotland will know all about this plain simple but oh so delicious dish. At home as a child it was served ...

Fair fa' your honest, sonsie face, Great chieftain o' the puddin-race! Aboon them a' ye tak your place, Painch, trip...

This is a fairly quick uncomplicated meal. I have used beef but chicken or other meat of your choice could be used. It's also good for ...

I love 'Come Dine With Me' My net book is beside me on the work top when I am cooking so I can watch away. It sometimes makes me cri...

Isn't the title the most unappetising you will ever hear? Yet essentially that is what this is. It's eye of silverside pot roasted a...

Everyone has their favourite recipe for Ragu. It can be done quickly of course but I find it is worth the effort to do it the slow way using...

Liver seems to be making a come back. I was amused to see my son order it in a restaurant in London. If I had offered that to him when he wa...

Why is it sometimes when you throw something together without any particular plan it turns out really well. Other times you plan a meal wit...

This comes from Nigells Lawson's Feast in the Midnight Feasts section of the book. I have never made it at midnight I confess as I would...

A very quick easy and tasty dinner. This was exactly what I needed tonight. Just the thing when galloping exhaustion strikes yet something t...

This is a firm family favourite in our house and has been for many years. It is a cheat's dish but if you dislike using processed food y...

I love Nigel Slater. I love his writing. I love his love of food. I especially love his book 'Appetite'. I think the fact that his r...

I had some steak pieces I needed to use. Now what to make. I remembered I saw this recipe from SoozyB getting rave reviews on Vi's Pantr...

I love a beef burger. A decent home made beef burger that is. I'm afraid I wouldn't give the mass produced ones house room. I prefer...

I have definitely been in left over mode this week. I always have Ragu sauce in the freezer. I was at a loss as to what to make for dinner t...

On Vi's pantry we have a challenge running. Every two weeks each participating member has to post three recipes. Everyone who wishes to ...

As the days lengthen and we head into summer the winter love affair with comforting casseroles and stews goes into decline. A little too ear...

The notion of a curry is what the British during their rule in India referred to when ...