TUSCAN FRIES
I was interested to read recently a Nigella Lawson way of cooking chips. To begin with I was horrified to learn that she placed the prepared potatoes directly into … Continue Reading →
MONKVALLEY: Food, memories and life in the Loire Valley: France
I was interested to read recently a Nigella Lawson way of cooking chips. To begin with I was horrified to learn that she placed the prepared potatoes directly into … Continue Reading →
A classic easy curry with chickpeas. This Chickpea curry is not complicated, but doesn’t skimp on flavour! This curry is the perfect weeknight dinner: it’s quick and easy to … Continue Reading →
This vegetarian chili is till every bit as warm, comforting, and filling as a classic beef chili It’s filled with warm spices and a dash of sratchi adds a … Continue Reading →
The French love soups, and often have them in the evening as they tend to eat their main meal at Lunch time. They would love this smooth, creamy leek and … Continue Reading →
Guacamole in Aztec means avocado (from ‘guac’) sauce (from mole). The secret to a good guacamole is to use ripe avocados, masses of fresh coriander and really mash up … Continue Reading →
Traditionally, pho (phở pronounced “fuh”) is made with strips of beef, and the broth is flavored with fish sauce. One of the things I love about this pho is … Continue Reading →
These peppers are a popular choice in monkvalley, and not always when we are in diet mode. Try them once, and you’ll be back for more. They are pretty blinking … Continue Reading →
This is a store cupboard recipe. Invariably we have cans of haricot beans and jars of toasted red peppers in the larder. It ticked all the boxes and it … Continue Reading →