fish florentine This classic fish dish is easy enough for a family meal but fancy enough for a dinner party. Look for thick fillets of the freshest fish you can find.
corned beef with mustard sauce This is an old-fashioned favourite, best served with mashed potato and lightly cooked green vegetables. If you like a lot of sauce, make double the recipe so you have enough...
cheesy baked gnocchi with spinach Tender gnocchi blanketed in a creamy tomato sauce, speckled with fresh spinach and topped with melty cheese. Gorgeous!
macaroni cheese The ultimate indulgent comfort food. Make one large dish or give everyone their own portion to savour.
ginger kisses These delicious light kisses are superb enjoyed for a special afternoon tea — or anytime for that matter.
lemon & poppyseed muffins Who would have thought lemon and poppyseeds would be such a wonderful match?
italian sliders Sliders are quick and easy to make when you have hungry mouths to feed. I like to leave the bread rolls joined together and fill and bake them as one...
southland cheese rolls These famous cheese rolls are handy to have in the freezer, so I’ve made this an extra big batch. For a Hawaiian version, add drained crushed pineapple while the cheese...
paté-stuffed mushrooms Crunchy on the outside, creamy on the inside, these morsels make a lovely rustic canapé. You can use my Chicken & Brandy Paté or your favourite store-bought paté.
chicken & brandy paté I have been making this paté for years and it never fails to impress. Serve with crackers or toasted French bread.
cheese fondue A cheese fondue is a fun way to gather friends and family together. Serve with blanched broccoli, beans, cauliflower, asparagus, French bread or Crispy Chicken Tenders on skewers.
seafood chowder This chowder can be changed up to suit whatever seafood you like or have available. It’s best made the day before to let the flavours develop. Reheat gently to avoid...
autumn apple snap cocktail The combination of apples and ginger makes this cocktail refreshing yet warming, so it’s ideal for autumn.
affogato Try this elegant idea when you need a dessert in a hurry. You can use amaretto, Frangelico or any liqueur that goes well with coffee.
no-bake lemon posset tart A lemon posset on its own is divine but in tart form it’s simply irresistible.
chocolate self-saucing pudding To serve this after a roast dinner, pop it in the oven once the roast has come out, and it’ll be ready by the time you’ve finished your main. Serve...
caramel apple crumble pie A perfect marriage of flavours to celebrate the arrival of autumn. Use bought sweet short pastry if you like.
dehydrated pineapple Who would have guessed that thin slices of fresh pineapple would look as pretty as flowers when dehydrated?
hummingbird cake with maple cream cheese icing The maple syrup in the icing makes this lovely moist cake even more delicious. Decorate with Dehydrated Pineapple if desired.
chocolate cupcakes with buttercream icing Decorate these moist cupcakes with anything you like, from sweets to edible flowers. Here I’ve jazzed them up for an Easter party.
chocolate-dipped coconut macaroons Store these delicious treats in an airtight container — although you’ll find they never last long!
frozen herbs in oil or butter These little flavour bombs are so handy to have in the freezer. Mix different herbs to go with your favourite meals.
roasted whole duck with stuffing, duck fat potatoes & orange sauce This is a stunning meal, especially if carved at the table.
beef fillet with red wine jus & horseradish cream A classic combination that always works well together. Serve with lightly steamed green vegetables.
stir-fry sauce This versatile sauce is good with any combination of vegetables and meat or chicken. For a quick dinner, toss it in a wok with 500–700g velveted chicken or meat and...
velveting meats Here’s how Chinese restaurants tenderise economical cuts of meat so they are tender and juicy for use in stir-fries.
celeriac purée This rather unattractive vegetable makes a smooth, classy purée that’s particularly good with pork.
tangleby crispy pork belly I’ve lost count of how many times this recipe has been cooked at Tangleby. It never disappoints. Serve on a bed of Celeriac Purée.
pulled pork & apricot pizza If you have any Mexican Slow-Cooker Carnitas left over, use it to make these easy pizzas. I’ve left the quantities fluid so you can feed as few or as many...
mexican coleslaw Make this to use in Mexican Slow-Cooker Carnitas or have with any Mexican meal. The tequila in the dressing is a game-changer!
mexican slow-cooker carnitas This is a great shared get-together meal without a lot of effort. If you have a jar of Pickled Red Onions in the refrigerator, they go very well on top....
autumn salad with mint cream The Mint Cream brings this simple roast vegetable salad to a whole new level.
pork fillet with fig & chilli sauce You can use two small pork fillets or one large one here, but a single large fillet will need a little longer in the oven. Serve with the Autumn Salad...
crispy cheese-baked broccoli These crispy, cheesy bites of broccoli have become a regular feature of our meals at Tangleby.
bonnie prince charlie chicken A wonderful wee Scottish recipe. It goes well with a side of Crispy Cheese-Baked Broccoli.
