Some delicious seasonal summer family recipes to choose from the What Dad Cooked repertoire.
This is inspired by a recipe in the book, ‘Salad’ by Amy Nathan (1985).
Most cooks agree that when you have an amazing ingredient it is best to prepare it as simply as possible. And they are not wrong: this must be the very best way to eat asparagus. Steamed and presented in a big stack to share. Butter, salt and lemon are optional extras…
A really easy and tasty starter or light lunch or supper. Make during summer when home-grown asparagus might still be available.
‘A beautiful chocolate flan from Dad inspired by the flavours of Mexico.’
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A perfect winter warmer – Cassoulet!
Try Dad’s loaded low-fat salsa quesadillas with The Laughing Cow Lightest x8 cheese.
An excellent way to turn a popular Italian slow food standard into an easy and quicker family classic.
My best pumpkin pie yet!
A seasonal favourite ingredient of Dad's, so much so he made a 30 recipe series about the green spears! Try these recipes whilst asparagus can still be found locally.
Asian asparagus salad in a rice paper wrap – not your usual way with asparagus – but well worth the effort.
These pastries are irresistable. They look and taste delicious.
Three asparagus and pastry recipes. Choose from goats cheese and spinach, Taleggio and mushroom, or Gruyère. All are quite simple and ideal for a light lunch or supper – or make in advance for a party or a picnic.
Dad loves to write about food. Whether it's discovering a new road local to London or Surrey, where the treasures of foodie stores and independent shops delight—or Dad's macro observations in the world of food. Dad's articles (and foodie stories to his recipes) are a funny and knowledgable journey through the lense of how pops views the world.
Vietnamese market stalls and restaurants are cropping up everywhere – and with them the hugely popular pho soup.
The Wagamama in Wigmore Street opened in 1998 and was the chain’s third London restaurant.
Saturday Morning Kitchen is a great start to the weekend for any aspiring home cook. I’m often inspired by the show and adapt many of it’s recipes.
North Americans usually associate waffles with breakfast. These crispy indented batter cakes are interchangeable with pancakes and generally served with butter and maple syrup.