Side dishes and Pickles Archives : Page 2 of 8 : Ooh La Loire

ASIAN CUCUMBER SALAD

By Sheila Wilton
January 20, 2025
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This Asian cucumber salad is perfect to serve along all kind Asian-inspired dishes. Savoury, crunchy and a bit sweet, this salad is meant to pair with other dishes or to … Continue Reading →

ROASTED GARLIC AND PARMESAN CREAMED POTATOES

By Sheila Wilton
November 23, 2024
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Enjoy these delicious garlic Parmesan creamed potatoes. They’re made with roasted garlic for a delightful, delicious twist. They have a rich, buttery taste with a hint of sweet, and a … Continue Reading →

GREEN TOMATO MARMALADE

By Sheila Wilton
October 14, 2024
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The lemons give it the proper marmalady taste and texture, while the tomatoes provide the bulk. The ginger adds a little kick while helping to preserve the bright green colour. … Continue Reading →

FIG CONSERVE

By Sheila Wilton
October 7, 2024
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What’s unique about this fig preserve is that it uses whole figs. But in the cooking process, they get really soft and are completely spreadable. It’s the perfect partner to … Continue Reading →

BOK CHOY AND GARLIC SAUCE

By Sheila Wilton
April 15, 2024
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Garlic Bok Choy. Tender bok choy seasoned with a simple, savoury umami sauce with garlic! The perfect vegetable side dish to any meal. Ready in 10 minutes! INGREDIENTS 800g … Continue Reading →

GUJARATI GREEN BEANS

By Sheila Wilton
November 12, 2023
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A Madhur Jaffrey recipe – a queen of Indian cooking. Normally Sheila does not go a bundle on green beans, but there is just so much flavor in these—she … Continue Reading →

HETE BLUKSEM “HOT LIGHTNING” (new potatoes with apples, pears and bacon)

By Sheila Wilton
October 23, 2023
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This is a delicious vegetable dish on a cold winter evening. And who can resist such a name? We served it with The Danish Pork. INGREDIENTS Serves 4 1kg … Continue Reading →

NO MAYO POTATO SALAD

By Sheila Wilton
August 14, 2023
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This no mayo potato salad with it’s lighter, herby vinaigrette is easy to make, and a very pleasing side dish. Loaded with fresh, vibrant flavours, with a cheeky hint of … Continue Reading →

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DOMAINE DE SAINT-MAUR Ideally located in Anjou, the Domaine Saint-Maur is located on the hills that dominate the left bank of the Loire, the Thoureil, Maine and Loire. The vineyards of Saint Maur became the property of the CHOUTEAU family in 1962. Winegrowers and winemakers for several generations, we bring our passion and our know-how to the breeding of our vines. The main grape varieties that make up the 36 ha predominantly clay-limestone are theCabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon-Chenin, Sauvignon Blanc and Grolleau .

Manoir de Jouralem Manoir de Jouralem is a new stylish boutique bed and breakfast & Gite in The Loire Valley, France. Opened in July 2018, Mel & Hywel are English speaking owners living the good life with their young family and Tilly the wonder-dog. There are 8 hectares of grounds to explore, including the new natural swimming pool, walks through the woods, passing the flower garden, orchard and picnic area. They look forward to welcoming you for a well deserved stay, whether you are wine and food enthusiasts, keen cyclists, chateaux visitors or just need a good cosy rest.

Domaine Leduc Frouin Nathalie and Antoine LEDUC now run the family estate founded in 1873. Before them, four generations of winegrowers - parents, uncle, grandparents - built and developed the Seigneurie vineyard. Combining tradition and modernity , they do everything they can to offer you typical Anjou wines, subtle and surprising. Passionate, they work rigorously on their vineyard of around thirty hectares located in Martigné-Briand, in the heart of Haut-Layon. The diversity of their terroirs - falun, schist, clay - allows them to produce plot-by-plot vinifications that reveal the character of the Seigneurie wines each year.