LIFESTYLE 14^th Apr, 2024

Recipes From My Travels - Paul's intense flavoured butternut squash soup with pumpkin seeds

The dish uses Droitwich Salt and a competition has recently been launched for new recipes with the sought-after condiment.

LIFESTYLE 9^th Jan, 2024

Recipes From My Travels - Paul's roasted beef short ribs with garlic buttered peas and charred lettuce

Chef and blogger Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 29^th Dec, 2023

Recipes From My Travels - Paul's turmeric pasta with chickpea and spinach curry

'No festive season is complete without a curry or two'.

LIFESTYLE 22^nd Dec, 2023

Recipes From My Travels - Paul's chocolate and orange pasta with spicy lentil bolognese offers something different

Okay, so this is not your normal Christmas type recipes, but, let’s be honest, what is normal in today’s world.

LIFESTYLE 5^th Aug, 2023

Recipes From My Travels - Hot and fiery Vietnamese Meatballs (Xiu Mai)

Chef and blogger Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 2^nd Aug, 2023

Recipes From My Travels - Paul's traditional Green Fasolakia Giaxni and ginger beer

This traditional Greek green beans recipe is packed with flavour and certain to amaze you.

LIFESTYLE 29^th Jul, 2023

Recipes From My Travels - Steamed Mediterranean cod and chorizo and Panko baked spare ribs

A couple of simple dishes today that are perfect for lunch.

LIFESTYLE 16^th Jul, 2023

Recipes From My Travels - Paul's butterflied fillet of pork with pork crackling lattice

CHEF and blogger Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 10^th Jul, 2023

Recipes From My Travels - Vegetarian chicken and honeydew melon curry - perfect for your summer barbecue

This is a perfect dish for a barbecue or just for a lovely meal to have while the sun shines and the rain keeps away.

LIFESTYLE 5^th May, 2023

Recipes From My Travels - Paul's Ballotine Chicken gives classic coronation dish a reboot

CHEF and blogger Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 18^th Feb, 2023

Recipes from my Travels- Paul's double cooked Chinese pork belly with buttered kale and oyster sauce

CHEF and blogger Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 4^th Feb, 2023

Recipes From My Travels - Paul's potato dish inspired by Romanian cuisine

CHEF and blogger Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 28^th Jan, 2023

Recipes From My Travels - Paul's chilli is perfect for any occasion

The chef and blogger cooks it on New Year's Eve.

LIFESTYLE 14^th Jan, 2023

Recipes From My Travels- Paul's sausage roll filling and Christmas Slaw

CHEF and blogger Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 17^th Dec, 2022

Recipes From My Travels - Paul's wild boar with blueberries and creamy mash

CHEF and blogger Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 10^th Dec, 2022

Recipes From My Travels - Paul's Caribbean sweet pepper poussin

CHEF and blogger Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 9^th Dec, 2022

Recipes From My Travels - Paul's Peppered Steak with Batatas à Murro

Chef Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 19^th Nov, 2022

Recipes From My Travels - Paul's Ukrainian Borscht is perfect for autumn and winter

CHEF and blogger Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 12^th Nov, 2022

RECIPES FROM MY TRAVELS - Paul's free range chicken with smoked garlic potato puree and chicken sauce

CHEF and blogger Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 5^th Nov, 2022

Recipes From My Travels- Paul's Tomato goujons with kiwi and mozzarella and smoked salmon and cream cheese omelette roll

CHEF and blogger Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 29^th Oct, 2022

Recipes From My Travels - A starter and main course with tomatoes at the centre of them

Chef Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 22^nd Oct, 2022

Recipes From My Travels - Paul's Lemon Cheesecake with a tomato jelly topping

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NEWS 21^st Oct, 2022

Our 'Recipes From My Travels' chef needs your votes in semi-final of national cooking contest

Paul James is through to the semi-finals of the Mutti-Parma Cook 2022 competition

LIFESTYLE 8^th Oct, 2022

Recipes From My Travels - Paul's Tuscany cheese and basil biscuits with Cavalo Nero and pancetta

CHEF and blogger Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 1^st Oct, 2022

Recipes From My Travels - Freya's Chicken and Vegetable Broth

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LIFESTYLE 20^th Sep, 2022

Recipes From My Travels - Paul's Loukoumades drizzled with Greek honey and crushed nuts

CHEF and blogger Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 27^th Aug, 2022

Recipes From My Travels - Paul's Smoked tofu with a Puy lentil and chilli warm salad

CHEF and blogger Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 13^th Aug, 2022

Recipes From My Travels - Paul provides a typical taste from a Slovenian Sunday

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LIFESTYLE 8^th Aug, 2022

Recipes From My Travels - Paul's Gnocchi with mushrooms, tomato sauce and parmesan shavings

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LIFESTYLE 28^th Jul, 2022

Recipes From My Travels - Paul's Brummie Bacon Cakes for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

CHEF and blogger Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 26^th Jul, 2022

Recipes From My Travels - Nouboulo and apricot salad with liquor dressing

CHEF and blogger Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 17^th Jul, 2022

Recipes From My Travels - Paul's Greek pancakes with seasonal fruit and honey - perfect for the heatwave

CHEF and blogger Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 9^th Jul, 2022

Recipes From My Travels - Paul's take on the classic 'Moussaka'

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LIFESTYLE 2^nd Jul, 2022

Recipes From My Travels - Slovenia provides the inspiration for Paul's mouth-watering Bograc

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LIFESTYLE 25^th Jun, 2022

Recipes From My Travels - Spanish chicken with creamy pasta

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LIFESTYLE 18^th Jun, 2022

Recipes From My Travels - Paul's King Prawn Saganaki and Baked Feta in filo pastry

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LIFESTYLE 11^th Jun, 2022

Recipes From My Travels - Paul's Corsican chicken with chestnut stuffing and tarragon mayonnaise

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LIFESTYLE 28^th May, 2022

Recipes From My Travels - Paul's peppered beef stir-fry with cashews and tagliatelle

CHEF and blogger Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 21^st May, 2022

Recipes From My Travels - Chicken Caprese Salad - a real taste of Italy

CHEF and blogger Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 7^th May, 2022

Recipes From My Travels - Paneer in spicy peanut butter sauce with sauteed mushroomns and onions

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LIFESTYLE 1^st May, 2022

Recipes From My Travels - Paul's chicken and mushrooms in a non-alcoholic white wine sauce

CHEF and blogger Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 9^th Apr, 2022

RECIPES FROM MY TRAVELS - Steamed cod with black pudding and batter scraps with salad potatoes and more.....

CHEF and blogger Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 4^th Apr, 2022

Recipes From My Travels - Greek king prawns, wilted greens, fennel and lemon and ouzo sauce

CHEF and blogger Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 26^th Mar, 2022

Recipes From My Travels - Paul recreates Cyrus Todiwala's 'fiery' Dragon Chicken

CHEF and blogger Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 17^th Mar, 2022

Recipes From My Travels - Two Irish dishes for you to try on St Patrick's Day

CHEF and blogger Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 12^th Mar, 2022

Recipes From My Travels - Black eyed beans with garlic infused baby spinach

CHEF and blogger Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 12^th Mar, 2022

Recipes From My Travels - Marinated Halloumi with fig and apricot salad

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LIFESTYLE 27^th Feb, 2022

Recipes From My Travels - Paul's 'Peaky Blinder' style Brummagem Crayfish Tail Rolls

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LIFESTYLE 19^th Feb, 2022

Recipes From My Travels - Paul's pork chops with Gorgonzola and parsley sauce 

CHEF and blogger Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 12^th Feb, 2022

Recipes From My Travels - Valentine's Day marinated fillet steak with asparagus, creamy buttered mashed potato and vodka sauce

CHEF and blogger Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 29^th Jan, 2022

Recipes From My Travels - Spanish slow-cooked beef cheeks with tomato bread

CHEF and blogger Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 22^nd Jan, 2022

Recipes From My Travels - Paul's turkey tagliata with chilli balsamic dressing

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LIFESTYLE 22^nd Jan, 2022

Recipes From My Travels - Paul's turkey tagliata with chilli and balsamic dressing

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LIFESTYLE 15^th Jan, 2022

Recipes From My Travels - Time to try Paul's Lahmacun LAHMACUN (Turkish Pizza)

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NEWS 6^th Jan, 2022

Recipes From My Travels author's new book to help people cook more with their children and grandchildren

'The Grandfather, my grandad is the best chef in the world' by Paul James is aimed at helping children learn cooking skills from a young age.

LIFESTYLE 18^th Dec, 2021

Recipes From My Travels - Paul's Caribbean Christmas Pork

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LIFESTYLE 11^th Dec, 2021

Recipes From My Travels - Paul's honey and vodka marinated pepper beef stir-fry

CHEF and blogger Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 11^th Dec, 2021

Recipes From My Travels - Seared scallops with cauliflower puree, chargrilled cauliflower and edible flowers

CHEF and blogger Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 13^th Nov, 2021

Recipes From My Travels - Slow-cooked Haleem (traditional Pakistani beef and lentil stew)

CHEF and blogger Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 23^rd Oct, 2021

Recipes From My Travels - Staffordshire pork and leek sausages with mustard mash and the best red wine and onion gravy

CHEF and blogger Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 9^th Oct, 2021

Recipes From My Travels - Peicinhos Da Horta - fried beans and ribeye steak

CHEF and blogger Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 2^nd Oct, 2021

Recipes From My Travels - Guinness risotto with peas and wild mushrooms

CHEF and blogger Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 20^th Sep, 2021

Recipes From My Travels - Chilli and lime marinated salmon with pineapple salsa

CHEF and blogger Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 11^th Sep, 2021

Recipes From My Travels - Greek belly pork with a Corfiot salad

CHEF and blogger Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 7^th Aug, 2021

Recipes From My Travels - Paul's 'no nonsense' Braised lamb Kleftiko with lemon and garlic potatoes is 'how life should be'

CHEF and blogger Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 24^th Jul, 2021

Recipes From My Travels - Paul's 'Cockney classic' pie, mash and liquor sauce

Chef and blogger Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 17^th Jul, 2021

Recipes From My Travels - Crispy Cantonese pork in 'better than OK' Brummie sauce

CHEF and blogger Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 3^rd Jul, 2021

Recipes From My Travels - Paul's Bullit de peix fish dish - all the way from Ibiza

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LIFESTYLE 26^th Jun, 2021

Recipes From My Travels - More flavours from Euro 2020 with Turkey's Kuru fasulye

CHEF and blogger Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 19^th Jun, 2021

Recipes From My Travels - Celebrating the tastes of Euro 2020 with Italian meatballs with orzo pasta and chilli

CHEF and blogger Paul James writes for our paper. 

LIFESTYLE 12^th Jun, 2021

Recipes From My Travels - This nutty chicken dish will give you a super Satay-day

CHEF and blogger Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 5^th Jun, 2021

Recipes From My Travels - Paul 'goes Dutch' with Hutspot and Blauwe Bliksem (blue lightning)

Chef and blogger Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 29^th May, 2021

Recipes From My Travels - Memories of Spain and Portugal sparked with this Adobo pork with saffron and paprika rice

CHEF and blogger Paul James writes for our paper. 

LIFESTYLE 22^nd May, 2021

Recipes From My Travels - Check out Paul's Corfu-inspired Med veg, feta, olives and chorizo dish

CHEF and blogger Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 15^th May, 2021

Recipes From My Travels - Sumac and Honey Moroccan Lamb

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NEWS 8^th May, 2021

Recipes From My Travels - Paul's classic Greek dish Moussaka in tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh

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LIFESTYLE 29^th Apr, 2021

Recipes From My Travels - This Chinese beef rice is as a real 'Friday night winner'

CHEF and blogger Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 17^th Apr, 2021

Recipes From My Travels - Paul heads down under for a traditional Aussie meat pie

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LIFESTYLE 10^th Apr, 2021

Recipes From My Travels - Going Greek with a nice Chicken Stifado

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LIFESTYLE 2^nd Apr, 2021

Recipes From My Travels - Why not try this fabulous 'fogasta' - traditional Easter bread from Corfu?

The traditional fragrance comes from kumquat liqueur, but being tee-total I used the juice from a tin of mandarins and good quality vanilla extract.

LIFESTYLE 27^th Mar, 2021

Recipes From My Travels - Going Dutch with these fantastic Frikandel

CHEF and blogger Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 20^th Mar, 2021

Recipes From My Travels - Trips to Stratford-upon-Avon inspire Paul's traditional shepherd's pie

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NEWS 13^th Mar, 2021

Recipes From My Travels - A taste of Greece with Paul's 'Drunken Chicken with Ouzo'

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LIFESTYLE 6^th Mar, 2021

Recipes From My Travels - Warm salad of pancetta, sweet potatoes and sprouts

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LIFESTYLE 27^th Feb, 2021

Recipes From My Travels - Pork Loin with chorizo and tomato topping

Magaluf inspired this mouth-watering masterpiece.

LIFESTYLE 20^th Feb, 2021

Recipes From My Travels - Paul's Med-inspired 'Anise Cod with Lemongrass and Pea Puree'

CHEF and food blogger Paul James writes for our paper. 

LIFESTYLE 13^th Feb, 2021

Recipes From My Travels - A potato dish with fiery Italian beauty

CHEF and blogger Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 6^th Feb, 2021

Recipes From My Travels - Paul's take on the simple 'Cuban sandwich'

RETIRED professional chef Paul James, author of travel and food blog Recipes From My Travels, writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 30^th Jan, 2021

Recipes From My Travels - Spicy Corned Beef Hash with Poached Egg

Paul has taken this classic 'American diner dish' he first had in New York and spiced it up.

LIFESTYLE 23^rd Jan, 2021

Recipes From My Travels - Classic Cornish cuisine with Potato Jowdle and Kiddley Broth on the menu

Paul James: "Cornwall is always in my heart - magical and mystical, rugged coastlines with waves crashing against the rocks and beautiful beaches."

LIFESTYLE 16^th Jan, 2021

Recipes From My Travels - Canary Islands pork with caramelised apple is a real winter warmer

The dish reminds Paul James of his trips to Fuerteventura.

LIFESTYLE 23^rd Dec, 2020

Recipes From My Travels - Paul gets all Christmassy with these Greek cookies

RETIRED professional chef Paul James, author of travel and food blog Recipes From My Travels, writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 6^th Dec, 2020

Recipes From My Travels - Paul heads to the Greek islands

The chef was supposed to be in Kassiopi, Corfu, not too long ago, had it not been for the restrictions so thought he'd bring a taste of Greece here.

LIFESTYLE 28^th Nov, 2020

Recipes From My Travels - Paul's take on the 'Brummagem Balti'

Birmingham is famous for its Balti Belt and this dish is guaranteed to warm you up on those cold winter evenings.

LIFESTYLE 24^th Oct, 2020

Recipes From My Travels - Paul gets creative in Cornwall

This week - Cornish Scallops with black pudding crumb, fennel and cucumber salad, pea and pea shoots, pomegranate seeds and apple puree.

LIFESTYLE 18^th Sep, 2020

Recipes From My Travels - Curry dusted cauliflower 'steak' topped with chives and garlic mushrooms

Retired chef shares some more of his recipes from around the world.

LIFESTYLE 18^th Aug, 2020

Recipes From My Travels - Fillet steak with a Spanish Sofrito sauce and Patatas Bravas

This week Paul heads to Brit-loving Benidorm.

LIFESTYLE 11^th Aug, 2020

Recipes From My Travels - Salt and Pepper Calamari with Noodle and Mandarin Salad

Retired chef Paul James writes for our paper and this week reminisces about Portugal.

LIFESTYLE 5^th Aug, 2020

Recipes From My Travels - Pork Souvlaki and Greek salad

Chef Paul James writes for our paper and remembers his time in Kassiopi in Corfu.

LIFESTYLE 26^th Jul, 2020

Recipes From My Travels - Whisky infused pork ribs with chilli and lime glaze

Retired professional chef Paul James, author of travel and food blog Recipes From My Travels, writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 24^th Sep, 2022

Recipe From My Travels - Lois’ marinated lamb chops with a red pepper and onion topping

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LIFESTYLE 2^nd Jun, 2022

Recipes From My Travel's - Paul's Coronation Chicken Terrine - perfect for your Queen's Platinum Jubilee spread

CHEF and blogger Paul James writes for our paper. 

LIFESTYLE 22^nd Apr, 2022

Recipes From My Travel's - Paul's take on English classic 'Roast Beef' as St George's Day approaches

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LIFESTYLE 8^th Jan, 2022

Recipes From My Travel - Paul's Potted Pork with crusty bread

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LIFESTYLE 4^th Dec, 2021

Recipes From My Travel - Paul's chilli beef pie with spicy kale gravy

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LIFESTYLE 27^th Nov, 2021

Recipes From My Travel - Greek chicken served with lemon, honey, potato scallops and buttered kale

CHEF and blogger Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 6^th Nov, 2021

Recipes From My Travel - Paul's zesty Greek orange cake (Portokalopita)

Chef and blogger Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 16^th Oct, 2021

Recipes From My Travel - Try this spiced cauliflower with couscous to get a taste of Slovenia

CHEF and blogger Paul James writes for our paper.

LIFESTYLE 25^th Sep, 2021

Recipes From My Travel - Spaghetti with Chorizo, Fennel and Nduja Sauce

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NEWS 23^rd Dec, 2023

Rubery chef to give up his Christmas Day to volunteer at Birmingham Shelter for the homeless

Paul James - who writes our 'Recipes From My Travels' - will be working so 150 homeless and other lonely adults can enjoy their Christmas Day.

NEWS 23^rd Nov, 2022

Foodcycle Birmingham given cash boost by Rubery and Alvechurch Co-Ops

The charity aims to help eradicate food poverty, loneliness and food waste in communities.

LIFESTYLE 15^th Oct, 2022

Paul creates two mouthwatering gammon dishes with local cheeses

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NEWS 26^th Feb, 2021

This week's Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters.....

THIS WEEK - Electric shuttle bus welcomed, don't be too hard on maternity unit, well done Boris on lockdown easing plan and more praise for recipes feature.

NEWS 19^th Feb, 2021

This week's Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters.....

This week: Calls for a Western Relief Road and praise for vaccine staff, Princess of Wales Community Hospital and Paul James' Recipes From My Travels feature.

NEWS 21^st Aug, 2020

This week's Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters......

Asylum seekers, day centres and the need to protect the NHS amidst Covid-19 all feature in this week's selection.

NEWS 10^th Jul, 2020

Rubery chef's ebook will raise funds for QE Cancer Centre which saved his son's life

Paul James' son Mark is now in remission after his battle with T-Cell Leukaemia.

LIFESTYLE 20^th Dec, 2023

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