Tuesday, 2 March 2021

Creamy Aubergine Involtini

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This vegetarian dish of Aubergine Involtini is just so warming and comforting and is something I have made many versions of over the years. ...

Za'atar fried Halloumi with Tomato Cannellini stew

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  Another vegetarian recipe that I made last week. The stew contains chipotle sauce which you can either make yourself ( recipe here ) or yo...

Romanesco Tagliatelle with capers and parmesan

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Well, it certainly has been some time since I have been on this blog. Mostly I have just been busy working, but I am back with some new reci...
Wednesday, 17 July 2019

Leftover Roast Pork Nasi Goreng

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This is a recipe that is perfect for the day after you have had a delicious Sunday roast pork & crackling dinner. You are left with a go...
Tuesday, 28 May 2019

Chipotle Quinoa, Mango & Corn salad

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The flavour combination of mango and lime has to be one of my absolute favourites and I try different salads and salsas with them in it. Thi...
Wednesday, 27 February 2019

Beef Keema Curry and Green Beans with Curry Leaves & Lime

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I know most curry recipes with these particular spices have predominantly been from India, and I know mine are not authentic. But I think th...
Monday, 25 February 2019

Baileys Creme Caramel

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A big fan of any creamy desserts, this is up there in my top five. And although it looks a bit daunting to make, it really is pretty much fo...

Warm Sumac Crusted Lamb Salad with Roasted Tomatoes & Pine Nuts

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This lamb salad is a recipe I have been playing with for many years to get the exact flavour I wanted. Finally, I am happy with it. I have b...
Tuesday, 19 February 2019

Chocolate, Pecan Oat Cookies

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I have never been a fan of biscuits and never buy them. But occasionally I am in the mood for making them. Yesterday was that day. I looked ...
Thursday, 14 February 2019

Lemon & Almond Tart

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Sometimes simplicity is the key to a good dessert. This is a recipe I adapted from a simple lemon tart I used to make all the time. I wanted...
Tuesday, 12 February 2019

Chicken Ragu with Pappardelle

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A ragu is normally thought of as a red sauce with beef, but there are many different types of ragu - this one is chicken.  This lovely Ita...
Wednesday, 30 January 2019

Pea and Ham Soup

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The origins of pea soup go back many years and cover the UK, Poland, USA, Netherlands, Sweden.. although back when it was first introduced i...
Tuesday, 11 December 2018

Plum Frangipane Tart with Honey & Black Pepper

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A delicious tart full of juicy plums with a dash of local honey and seasoned with black pepper. This may sound odd, but plums work well with...

Wild Garlic Pesto Pasta with Ham

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Buying the wild garlic leaves was one of those spur of the moment things, with no idea what I was going to do with it. So it sat in the frid...
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Wednesday, 7 November 2018

Roast Squash, Asparagus, Parmesan and Basil Salad

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As the winter nights draw in I still want my steak with salad so I tend to have 'hot' salads. Sometimes with stir fried baby gem let...

Simple Apple Tarte Tatin

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This has to be one of my favourite desserts, particularly as I like any desserts that are quick to make, impressive to serve and delicious t...
Monday, 23 July 2018

Asian Pork Belly with Szechuan Cabbage

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We rarely eat pork belly in our house. I have never been a fan of fat and although you can render a great deal of it out of pork belly (when...
Wednesday, 11 July 2018

Cauliflower and Bacon Salad

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Still trying out more salads this week and decided on giving cauliflower a go. Although I do like raw cauliflower, with this recipe I like t...