Wednesday, 30 December 2015

Spaghetti with Pork & Butternut Squash Bolognese

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Sometimes I love a good old 'spag bol'. Its not only the ultimate comfort food but also is a nice change during the Christmas period...

Pan Fried Gurnard with Peas & Beans

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Red Gurnard is a lovely fish that for some reason, is a bit difficult to buy in London without visiting a fishmongers. It such a shame as so...
Monday, 21 December 2015

Asturian Fabada (Spanish Bean Stew)

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I had actually eaten this twice in Spain before I got to making it myself. Both times myself and The Bloke were in an non touristy, remote p...
Monday, 14 December 2015

Tikka Prawns with Mango Salsa

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This is a nice change to the usual chicken tikka that is so well known and loved, particularly in the UK. As I made it after work, I was ver...

Easy Cock-A-Leekie Soup

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Well it has been quiet on here, hasn't it. I would apologise, but I have been away!! While London poured its cold rain on people trudgin...
Thursday, 3 December 2015

Sri Lankan Chicken Curry with Cauliflower

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I find it so hard to not want a curry every day. To me it just has so much flavour, whether it be North Indian, Asian, Ethiopian.. or any of...
Wednesday, 2 December 2015

The Best Warm Halibut Salad

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It sounds a bit cheeky to call this 'The Best' but its my blog and I think it is! Layers of texture and flavour with crushed potatoe...
Monday, 30 November 2015

Pan Fried Red Mullet with Potatoes & Aioli

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Red mullet if not a fish I tend to see often in supermarkets in London; you have to head to a fishmongers usually. Which is a shame as its a...
Wednesday, 25 November 2015

Sausage & Halloumi Couscous with Fresh Rocket Pesto

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I nearly didn't cook tonight. After a long day at work I was tempted to not bother, but as much as I thought I wasn't in the mood to...

South Asian Chicken Dopiaza Curry

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Dopiaza is a Persian word meaning 'two onions'. This is a curry that changes so much from recipe to recipe but the onions are basica...
Tuesday, 24 November 2015

Slow Cooker Lamb Pie with Pink Port & Peppercorns

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Now I don't know about anyone else, but if I ever get served a lamb shank my first thought is 'fabulous, I love lamb shank'. How...
Sunday, 22 November 2015

Plaice stuffed with Pancetta and Spinach

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Here's a nice easy recipe for you. The Bloke wanted fish and chips after coming home from the pub on Friday night and I wanted healthy s...

Celeriac, Salsify and Roast Onion Soup

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Yes, it does sound a bit odd but I was doing my usual peering in the fridge at what needed to be eaten and I had a stick of salsify and a ha...
Tuesday, 17 November 2015

Butternut Squash & Spinach Lasagne (V)

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This is one for cousin Joe. He is a vegetarian and I know its been a little while since I have given the vegetarian readers a treat! This di...
Sunday, 15 November 2015

Bbq Chicken Pizza

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I've not been the biggest fan of pizza over the years and to be honest the main reason is I just see it as glorified cheese on toast. An...
Wednesday, 11 November 2015

Mauritian Banana Tart with Hazelnut Topping

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This is for those moments when you notice you have 3 or four bananas in the fruit bowl going way past their best. Bananas are one of those f...

Horseradish & Garlic Barnsley Lamb with Salsify

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These have to be one of my favourite chops. I actually personally don't like pork chops at all and some lamb chops you get are tiny! Bar...
Sunday, 8 November 2015

Spicy Mexican Chicken Tortilla Soup

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Without intention, it really is starting to be 'Soup Saturdays'. I love soup, but never really like the canned variety so am buildin...