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SEEDED CHICKEN SCHNITZEL

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • November 22, 2021
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  I love fried chicken excluding KFC  A simple meal for me is chicken schnitzel served with a green salad. Leafing through Ottolenghi’s Simple book I came across Seeded Chicken … Continue Reading →

CORONATION CAULIFLOWER SALAD

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • November 8, 2021
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Coronation chicken is a classic British salad using poached chicken, mayonnaise and curry powder and Mango Chutney . If you are having a vegetarian evening this version replaces chicken with … Continue Reading →

MAGRET de CANARD WITH RED WINE SAUCE

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • November 8, 2021
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  This restaurant-worthy duck recipe is guaranteed to impress your dinner guests. The prunes add a melting sweetness. INGREDIENTS Serves 4 8 dried Agen prunes 4 duck breasts 150g carrots, … Continue Reading →

POULE AU POT WITH SAUCE GRIBICHE

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • October 10, 2021
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This simple chicken and vegetable stew occupies a sacred place in the French heart, largely thanks to its association with King Henry, king of France from 1589-1610. During his coronation … Continue Reading →

SEAFOOD GRATIN

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • September 14, 2021
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  Apparently according to Rick Stein in his introduction: This dish comes from a restaurant in Dieppe called Le Newhaven. I wonder if there are any restaurants called Le Dieppe … Continue Reading →

ROAST DUCK LEGS WITH PLUM SAUCE

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • September 5, 2021
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An elegant and tasty plum sauce sets off roasted duck legs to perfection. makes for a stylish main course for a special occasion. INGREDIENTS serves 4 For the plums 1.2 … Continue Reading →

CHICKEN CACCIATORE

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • August 8, 2021
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  The best chicken cacciatore in a rich and rustic sauce with chicken falling off the bone is simple italian comfort food at its best! Authentic Chicken Cacciatore is an … Continue Reading →

SPICED SLOW-COOKED LAMB SHANKS

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • July 7, 2021
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This Jamie Oliver’s recipe is a popular choice at Monkvalley. We love these lamb shanks, they are slow cooked so they do take time,  but you will be rewarded with … Continue Reading →

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