Saturday, 7 March 2015

American Pork & Beans

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This is another one of those dishes than can be cooked many different ways and has been a staple dish in the USA since the mid 19th century....
Friday, 6 March 2015

Easy Baked Spring Rolls

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Oh this is for those like me who crave spring rolls. In fact I have ordered a Chinese takeaway in the past just so I can get a portion of ...

Warm Lamb Salad with Balsamic Mustard Dressing

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I was feeling a bit lazy yesterday, so I re visited an old favourite that can be whipped up really quickly. This would be an ideal dish for ...
Wednesday, 4 March 2015

Chicken Ragu with Spaghetti

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Or as I always call it - 'Spaghetti Chickenese'. Like Spaghetti Bolognese but with chicken. I have made a pork version too in the pa...
Tuesday, 3 March 2015

Tomato, Thyme and Caramelised Garlic Tarte Tatin

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This may well be a dish that shouts out 'summer is here!' Obviously, March in London feels very far away from that as its still so c...
Monday, 2 March 2015

Baba Ganoush

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If you like dips - this is a lovely one. From the Middle East, its an aubergine dip that works on the side of many dishes or can be served a...

Mutter Paneer

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Now this dish a such a crowd pleaser - I have yet to meet anyone who doesn't like Mutter Paneer. For those who haven't tried it yet,...
Sunday, 1 March 2015

Tarka Daal & Gujarat Papaya Chutney

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This weekend was cold as usual in London which is pretty usual at this time of year. And also as usual, this weekend curry was back again. I...
Saturday, 28 February 2015

Chicken and Prawn Laksa

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I have had a number of people ask about the main photo on my blog and asking "what is it?" and "what's the recipe?" ...

Thai Green Papaya Salad (Tam Som)

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This spicy salad combines the five main tastes of Thai cuisine. Sour lime, hot chillies, savoury fish sauce, salt and sweetness. It is of La...
Thursday, 26 February 2015

Blueberry & White Chocolate Cupcakes

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Who wants cake? Its a Friday - we all deserve cake. This is one of my recipes that I have done many, many times and yet I don't get bore...
Wednesday, 25 February 2015

Baked Chicken Burritos with Refried Beans

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This is weight watching food at its best for me. Poached chicken breast with no skin, low fat crème fraiche, low carbs. Okay so there is som...

Blackened Salmon, Mango & Black Bean Salad with Mofongo

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You know what I love most about cooking? Its the fact that yesterday I took some salmon fillets out of the freezer and could have done salmo...
Monday, 23 February 2015

Turkey stuffed with Cheese, Quince & Pine nuts

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Turkey breasts are not only cheaper than chicken, but also lower in a fat - a three ounce serving has only 1g of fat compared to chicken whi...

Restaurant Review - Zinco Italian

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Today I had lunch at an old favourite place of mine, Zinco's Italian in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. I met with my niece for lunch and al...
Sunday, 22 February 2015

Sunday Morning Breakfast Loaf

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Sunday morning was cold. The only warmth seemed to be coming from the three cats piled on the bed. Even they, who normally are pestering for...

Ethiopean Chicken Doro Wat Curry

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Friday night was home-cooked 'takeaway' night and yet again - curry won. This Ethiopian Doro Wat is my favourite curry that I tend t...
Friday, 20 February 2015

Stollen Three Ways

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So how many of you made a Christmas cake at the end of last year? Hands up...? Well, I do one every year and every January I end up with lef...