Dinka's Cookbook

Sounds complicated, but it isn’t – may be made ahead and cooked when needed, but it seems to taste even better reheated …

Marcella Hazan is an Italian cookery writer who writes in English. Her cookbooks are credited with introducing …

This is a bit of a pain to make, but is undoubtedly the king of chunky vegetable soups – I served it as a special request for a winter Christening, …

There are as many recipes for Irish soda bread as there are Irish cooks. However, I particularly like this one because of the addition of mashed potato, which gives a moister, tastier loaf than those made with no potato. And, after all, potato is virtually the Irish national food! …

This bread is fabulous eaten slightly warm, and particularly good with roast chicken. It can be kept, tightly wrapped, for 2-3 days, or it can be frozen. …

Best eaten on day of making, though it does keep fairly well. …

May be made ahead – cool after pouring into the baking dish, then cook as above. This doesn’t freeze very successfully. …

This may be made well ahead, and reheated – in fact, any leftovers, heat up very well the next day. Probably not the healthiest of dishes, …

There are potato bakes that are classic French dishes, for example Potatoes Boulangere and Potatoes Dauphinoise . …

This may also be frozen for up to 3 months. …

Excellent with all Moroccan meat dishes including Moroccan Lamb Kebabs with Aioli; and also all simple meat dishes. …

Best served cold, but check seasoning before serving. …

Whichever way you serve it, it is a delicious warming soup that is ideal for lunch on a cold miserable winter day. …