Stews & Sauces Reviews

I first made my own salsa to go with fajitas. I originally intended to buy some from my local Sainsburys but they only had some rather expensive branded salsas, so I decided to make my own with ingredients I already had. I had a quick look on the internet for salsa recipes and there were various ones. I didn't have all of the ingredients ...  Read the complete review

From all the Greek foods that I was cooking as a student, tzatziki is the one that all my international friends loved! For this simple and easy recipe you will need around 20 minutes of preparation. Ingredients: 400 gr Greek style yogurt -one medium container (Total if you can find) 1 big cucumber 4 cloves of ...  Read the complete review

I will be the first to admit that I am useless at cooking most things!! I tell you, I could burn a sandwich that doesn't require cooking lol!! The one thing I am good at it broths and stews..... Any varity I'll give it a go. I was taught by my nan.... who's in my opinion cooking can't be beaten! ~~~ Chicken Stew ...  Read the complete review

INTRODUCTION   A very easy to make and tasty cheese sauce that goes well with Irish Potato Layer Cake - see my other Dooyoo recipes for this!   YOU WILL NEED:   30 g plain flour 25 g butter 1 pint of milk 100 g grated mature cheddar   METHOD   1.  On a low heat, melt the ...  Read the complete review

Who doesn't love a good home made chilli con carne, it's easy to make, it all fits in one pot and it tastes great. The recipe below should be looked at as sort of a guideline because people' taste differ and who am I to tell you how something should taste. It is a great dish to experiment with, especially when it comes down to ...  Read the complete review

Stop right there! Yes that jar of sharwoods is on offer at just a pound but it's discounted price doesn't offer you a sense of achievement....tasty tasty achievement. Want to make a tasty simple meal? Like a bit of Chinese flavour? Got a couple of pans? Well here's how I make my Chinese chicken noodles in your own ...  Read the complete review

My grandma pretty much saved me from starvation when I went to uni. Luckily she lived in the same town as me and dropped by every now and then with bag fulls of shopping. To this day I still don't know how she managed to get it all on the bus or up the 3 flights of stairs but she did...and I am so grateful for that. If it wasn't for her ...  Read the complete review

I am not a big fan of a stew but in the winter my mom makes this recipe and I love it. It is the one stew that I get excited about eating and I do like to make myself. It also gets me to eat beef in this form which is rare for me so this is my recipe for a beef and cashew nut stew. The only thing is that there is quite a few ...  Read the complete review

I've seen so many gravy "recipes" in food magazines that look so vile yet are claimed to be the ultimate gravy I thought I better share my accompaniment to roast meats. Also, in restaurants of any type, fancy or down-to-earth they usually serve up a few teaspoons of posh "jus" which is some insipid coloured water or ...  Read the complete review

I thought I would share with you a lovely recipe I found in an old Weight Watchers cook book, I first made it a few months ago and have made it so many times that I don't need to refer to the recipe any more! It's a delicious hearty seafood stew which is low fat and contains just 3 Weight Watchers points per serving. The recipe serves ...  Read the complete review

I was watching a program the other week about the little chef chain and a chef trying to help them, and he came up with a dish that comprised of ox cheeks..... not everyones cup of tea, but made me think about when i was little and the oxtail stews my mum made, so i digged out the recipe and made it last on monday and it was gorgeous, so ...  Read the complete review

A key staple in many good recipes, the bechamel sauce is one that seems to get people into a tizzy for some unknown reason! It's very easy to make a good one and it's definitely a technique to stock in your culinary arsenal. There are varying levels of complexity depending on the time you have, so I'll discuss both a fast ...  Read the complete review

Garlic and Mushroom Sauce - mmmmmmm! I found this recipe in a Slimming World Sauces book so thought I'd give it a try, couple of little changes. I used the sauce with steak and a selection of roasted vegetables and the meal was wonderful - the sauce is quite sweet, and the mushroom makes it a wonderful accompaniment. Would ...  Read the complete review

Smoked Paprika Stew This smelt like a barbecue when it first went in the pan and I thought I had burnt everything. I nearly cried. But it turned out to be mighty tasty! Do not worry if you don't have brown rice syrup- I just use it as a natural sweetener rather than sugar but I have used sugar before and it works perfectly. ...  Read the complete review

This is a recipe for beef casserole, its a real warming meal ideal for the winter months ahead, it serves four people. Ingredients: 750g lean stewing beef half a cup of plain flour 1 onion 1 carrot 1 beef stock cube 2 cups of hot water 1 tablespoon of tomato sauce 1 tablespoon of ...  Read the complete review

I have also written the 'fresh' version of this in the 'soups' area. This is a soup but a stew bit of both really! This version is for the days where you can't be bothered to go shopping but you really don't have much in the cupboard... I call it... The corned beef cupboard concoction! Basically grab anything that will go ...  Read the complete review

This is a great recipe that I made up a while ago. We all love it - even the kids (3 and 1), it's really quick and freezes well too! BEAN CHILLI Ingredients: desert spoon of olive oil 1 x medium sized onion, chopped 1 x green or red pepper (or half of each), chopped garlic - 1-2 cloves, crushed ...  Read the complete review

Whilst writing this I have a delicious-smelling beef stew cooking in my Remoska (which I have reviewed on here). Before I bought my Remoska, I would use the same recipe and cook the stew in a big saucepan on the gas hob. I have found this stew to be fool-proof - it turns out great every time I make it. For two people, I brown ...  Read the complete review

This is a casserole/stew that I make and you can throw anything into it that you like. This is what I do. Take 4 belly pork strips and cut them in half. Brown in a fry pan and then transfer to a stew pot or a big heavy pot. Add a bag of Asda (or any brand) frozen casserole veg to the pot and cook over a low heat. Add enough ...  Read the complete review

There is little in life that gives me a greater sense of well-being on a cold, miserable winter's day, than to cook up a huge pot of stew & dumplings, ladle a mammoth portion onto a plate, then sit on the sofa with my feet up - tray on my lap - and indulge myself stupid. A lot of people condemn British cooking as being ...  Read the complete review