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Author: Sheila Wilton

CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS IN FRANCE

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • December 22, 2021
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Christmas Eve. was traditionally the evening when French families sat down together to celebrate Christmas. The meal can go for up to six hours. Le Réveillon. Was the name of … Continue Reading →

SPICY LAMB KEBABS WITH LEMON POTATOES

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • December 21, 2021
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Following on from our Christmas dinner with Cathy and Nigel, because it was so big we cut a piece off, to freeze for later. So I thought I would spice … Continue Reading →

CHILLI CON CARNE

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • December 19, 2021
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This chilli con carne recipe has to be one of the best dishes to serve to friends for a casual get-together. An easy sharing favourite that uses up store cupboard … Continue Reading →

PRAWN COCKTAIL

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • December 18, 2021
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A classic Christmas Dinner starter for us, and especially so in 2022 when we prepared a typical English Christmas Dinner for Jerome and his parents. It is a classic from … Continue Reading →

OVEN-COOKED PORK CHEEKS

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • December 16, 2021
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Pork cheeks are a slow roast, with plenty of liquid to ensure they are meltingly tender. Pork and beef cheeks are one of our favourite cuts. As pork is classically … Continue Reading →

APPLE SAUCE

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • December 9, 2021
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This simple, tangy apple sauce takes no time to make. Fantastic with roast pork. INGREDIENTS Serves 4 225g Apples 13g caster sugar Juice of half lemon Half teaspoon cinnamon METHOD … Continue Reading →

CHILLI CON CARNEVALE

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • December 5, 2021
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Carnevale means “farewell meat” This is a hearty, delicious alternative to traditional chilli con carne that packs a real flavour punch and is super easy to make. INGREDIENTS  Serves 4 … Continue Reading →

LAMB SHANK CASSOULET

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • November 29, 2021
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  Gordon Ramsay’s lamb shank cassoulet recipe is  the perfect winter warmer.  We love Lamb, and Shanks are a perfect “fall of the bone” succulent lamb dish It’s packed with … Continue Reading →

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