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Category: Cheese and Eggs

LA DAUBE DIXEF

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • March 27, 2020
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      Daube Dizef. This spicy dish of  eggs in a spicy tomato sauce is a recipe from Sophie Grigson. The term “daube des oeufs ” (stew of eggs) … Continue Reading →

GRATIN DAIUPHINOIS

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • February 18, 2020
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            This rich gratin of sliced potatoes and cream, named after royalty is a unabashedly decadent dish that makes an excellent partner to spring lamb … Continue Reading →

EASY SAUSAGE CARBONARA

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • January 27, 2020
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    Something quick and simple, Pasta of course and there is no quicker way then Jamie’s version using just 5 ingredients. to be truthful we did scoff over this … Continue Reading →

CREAMY MASALA CHAI CREME BRULEE

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • April 12, 2019
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Sheila isn’t much of a desert fan, but all things custard wins her over. I’m already there. This is an Indian twist on the French classic, and once again from … Continue Reading →

CREME BRULEE

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • April 11, 2019
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Never one for Gadgets but since getting a kitchen blow torch there is no stopping me and for me  blow torch equals  Créme Brulee. It is strange but for some … Continue Reading →

SPAGHETTI CARBONARA

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • February 24, 2019
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This recipe is one of our family favorites from Carluccio. No cream. This recipe is the real thing. It was brought to Lazio from Umbria by coal men (carbonari), who … Continue Reading →

BEETROOT PIZZA WITH CHEDDAR

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • November 1, 2018
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It is the star of Italian cuisine, Pizza is certainly the most consumed specialty in France and in the world. A nice crispy base and just a few simple ingredients BLUE … Continue Reading →

PIZZA WITH POTATOES ROSEMARY AND BLUE CHEESE

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • November 1, 2018
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  I love pizza: with a good, thin, burnt-at-the-edges crust that seductively conspires to be both crisp and chewy at the same time. Spare me from those hefty, overloaded slabs favoured … Continue Reading →

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