Serve this sorbet between the appetizer and the main course, to refresh the palate, or as part of a buffet. It could also make a different dessert.

This Mediterranean tomatoes get a subtle citrus flavor from lemon balm.

High in acid, low in sugar, and wit a fluffy texture, Bramleys are extremely popular cooking apples. They keep some tang and tend to melt in the mouth when cooked.

Bramley apples are a great choice for apple pies and tarts or great in an apple crisp mixed with berries; serve them simply stewed ith custard or pureed and sweetened in an apple sauce to accompany roast pork... or filled with dried fruit and nuts and baked with honey, as in this irresistible recipe.

This is the broth you will use most. Many recipes ask for chicken broth and it is also excellent to have on its own or in a simple soup.

Great side dish for a summer barbecue

Another way to enjoy healthy salmon, and so easy to prepare. Cook the parcels either in the oven or the grill.

No baking in this chocolate almond cookies recipe, and very suitable to let the kids cook with you.

This French style peas recipe is an example of how a touch of herbs makes an incredible impact in taste. Peas can be prepared in small quantities, ideal for a dinner for one or two.

Use Monterey Jack or Chihuahua cheese in this recipe. Mexican oregano will render a more authentic flavor.

Chicken recipes and flavors of Thailand. One of the most popular Thai dishes. A subtle blend of green chili, galangal and garlic flavor with a hint of lime and the aroma of coconut milk.

Ideal with poached eggs -eggs Benedict- or fish, steamed vegetables, like asparagus -this one also grilled- or broccoli, and with some chicken dishes.

Step by step instructions for a perfect home made ice cream.

This is an interesting way to serve lettuce. Crunchy lettuces are not the best for this recipe, but you can use the outer leaves, those you don't throw into the salad.

Homemade mayonnaise is very easy to do; you will need only egg, oil, lemon juice, and salt. A few extra ingredients can transform a basic mayonnaise into a very special sauce.

A hand held blender makes this task very easy, as you can use it in smaller containers and prepare only the amount you need. The only trick to get the mayonnaise to thicken is to have all ingredients at the same temperature, that is room temperature.

Very simple but a treat if you use only fresh tender spring vegetables. Vegetables stew in their juice. Very little or no water required. No wine.

This simple recipe can be adapted for speed cooking by using prepared or frozen vegetables. We prefer fresh, but frozen vegetables are better than no vegetables.

A yogurt based salad dressing with no vinegar or lemon juice.

This is a low fat version of traditional Greek tzatziki.

No vinegar or citrus fruit juice if the mustard used is free from vinegar.

Yogurt based and free from vinegar or citrus fruit juice.

Substitute apple cider with apple cider vinegar if you need the zing.

This is a light version of a popular Thai beef salad. Serve with sesame bread sticks.

Three kinds of beans, grilled tomatoes and a rocket and red wine dressing.

This recipe is easy, simple, and offers many possible substitutions. The dough can be used to make blue corn muffins or cornbread. Endless variations for a creative mind.

Serve this soup either cold or re-heated.

Substitute butter with 2 Tbs vegetable oil for a strict vegetarian diet.

A hit with all our guests and amazingly easy to prepare. The uniqueness in flavor comes from using as dressing the olive oil and cider vinegar mixture from the baking dish. That trick we learnt from Arzak, one of the top chefs in Spain.

Serve with crudités such as carrot, celery, peppers, cauliflower and broccoli, or savory potato or tortilla chips.

Goes well with baked ham -gammon- or roasted pork.

Its flavor also complements some game meats such as venison.

The addition of lemon juice gives this recipe a tangy side.