Diana Griffiths

Eddingtons Kitchen Trolleys Review

Having never owned a trolley of any kind before, I am now finding myself manoeuvring through piles of information on wood, metal and wheels to get that ‘just right' solution for my kitchen. An Eddingtons kitchen trolley seems to be the affordable answe... Read >

Pasta with Creamy Peas

This is a perfect late spring supper using ingredients that are bursting with seasonal flavour. I prefer to use a shallot in this recipe as it has a mild and concentrated flavour and won't overpower the other delicate vegetables, but of course a small on... Read >

Spring Vegetable Soup

My mind generally goes to soup in the cold winter months, with the possible exception of Gazpacho and Vichyssoise, but this Spring Vegetable Soup bridges that gap wonderfully using fresh early spring vegetables and herbs in a healthy and delicious combina... Read >

How to choose Paella and Crepe Pans, Woks and Tagines

Paella Pans Paella is a delicious rice based Spanish dish that has huge variations depending on which region (and sometimes which village) you are in. It is commonly made with chicken, seafood or chorizo sausage, with rice as the constant. The pan is s... Read >

KitchenAid Artisan Mixer Review

If it's possible to have an ongoing relationship with one's KitchenAid Artisan Mixer, then mine is very close, and personal. I had first seen it while travelling in the US on a free spirited gap year, and even then was a domestic dreamer; seriously consi... Read >

Choosing Casserole Dishes and Stockpots

In English "Casserole" has evolved to mean a wide, straight sided pot with a close fitting lid and ‘ear-like' side handles. It has also come to describe the method of cooking which produces a rich stew of meat and vegetables and to achieve this it is i... Read >

Easter Simnel Cake

Makes 1 x 20 cm Cake Ingredients 225g sultanas 100g currants 50g mixed peel juice of 1 lemon (optional) 50 ml brandy (optional) 50 ml orange juice (optional) 225g soft butter 225g light muscovado sugar 4 eggs 225g self-raising flour 100g ... Read >

Hot Cross Bun Bread and Butter Pudding

This is a great Easter version of the traditional pudding that can be eaten using tea cakes, or my favourite version which uses left over Panettone. Serves 4 Ingredients 8 hot cross buns split 110g softened butter Rind of half a lemon grated 2... Read >

Asparagus wrapped in Pancetta with a Lemon and Garlic Dressing

The British asparagus season is very short but well worth waiting for and lasts for only about six weeks from late-April to mid-June. Of course asparagus is always available from different parts of the world all year, but if you can make a point of search... Read >

Pot Roasted Pork in White Wine with Garlic, Fennel and Rosemary

Serves 6 Makes a delicious alternative to traditional roast pork Ingredients: 1.5kg loin of pork, off the bone, skin removed Salt and black pepper 1 tablespoon fennel seeds 2-3 large knobs of butter Olive oil 8 cloves of garlic Handful of f... Read >

Easy Chicken Garam Masala

Serves 4 Ingredients: * 1 x 3lb chicken * 1 tablespoon Garam Masala * 8 oz long grain rice, preferably Basmati * 1 level teaspoon salt (optional) * Half a small carton of natural yoghut * 1 medium sized onion * Quar... Read >

Boeuf Bourguignonne

Serves 6 A recipe which has been in our family for years and was always one of my mother's favourites. It is a lovely comforting dish for cold winter evenings and can be left simmering slowly in the oven whilst you are out, ready for your return. I... Read >

Chinese Chicken Stir Fry

This recipe is easy to make and packed full of healthy ingredients. Serves 4 Ingredients: Groundnut oil 450g boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into thin strips 3tbsp dark soy sauce 350g broccoli, broken into small florets 200g green bean... Read >

Tips on cooking a really tasty turkey

Choose the size of turkey you need First of all decide on the size of bird that you need. For birds up to 4.5kg/10lb, allow 350-450g/12oz - 1lb per person and for larger birds allow 200-350g/8-12oz per person. Then check that you have a roasting tray l... Read >

Homity Pie

This great old English recipe is an all year round favourite with our family. It can be served either cold with a salad in the summer months, or hot as a winter supper with some homemade baked beans (flageolet beans in a rich velvety tomato sauce). Ing... Read >