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CHICKEN WITH CREME FRAICHE & VERMOUTH
CHICKEN WITH CREME FRAICHE & VERMOUTH:   This recipe is taken from Diana Henry’s fabulous cookbook “From oven to the Table”. We just love her books, and her chicken recipe are “to die for” and this … Continue Reading →
TUNA PASTA
TUNA PASTA: This tasty Tuna Pasta can be rustled up from tins and packets in the store cupboard. Quick and simple….and fairly healthy. I cooked it after we’d had friends round for an … Continue Reading →
CHICKPEA AND CHORIZO SALAD
CHICKPEA AND CHORIZO SALAD: This easy salad is packed full of strong flavours from the spicy hot peppery chorizo, and the red onions. With the chickpeas served on a bed of rocket. It makes … Continue Reading →
7 HOUR LAMB
7 HOUR LAMB: This slow-cooked lamb is succulent, juicy and the most delicious gravy. Serve leg of lamb with roast potatoes and a selection of vegetables, loads of bread to mop up the … Continue Reading →
ROASTED NEW GARLIC WITH CREAMED GOAT’S CHEESE
ROASTED NEW GARLIC WITH CREAMED GOAT’S CHEESE: Roast new Garlic with creamed Goats Cheese  A fabulous way of enjoying the first garlic of the year. So very tasty, just add bread. If you find some, do try … Continue Reading →
BAKED WHOLE VACHERIN MONT DOR WITH CORNICHIONS
BAKED WHOLE VACHERIN MONT DOR WITH CORNICHIONS: Called “the holy grail of raw milk cheeses”, Mont d’Or (also called Vacherin Mont d’Or, and Vacherin Haut-Doubs) is truly a spectacular cheese. This economical recipe is a delight for … Continue Reading →
MASALA FISH CAKES
MASALA FISH CAKES: This delicious Fish Cake is another recipe taken from  GUNPOWDER.  We served it with Burani Raita  which is a perfect accompaniment  and the crispy fried garlic is a perfect foil … Continue Reading →
VEGETABLE SAMOSAS
VEGETABLE SAMOSAS: Samosas make an excellent appetizer. Serve with a spicy mango pickle, a mint cucumber dip, or spicy carrot salad Tasty so very tasty Makes 16 Samosas INGREDIENTS for the pastry … Continue Reading →
GIGOT D’AGNEAU BOULANGERE
GIGOT D’AGNEAU BOULANGERE: A classic Sunday lunch, with no fuss and masses of flavour – perfect for Easter INGREDIENTS 2 kg leg of lamb 1 bulb of garlic bunch of fresh rosemary 1.5 kg … Continue Reading →
TUSCAN FRIES
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 →
THAI CHICKEN THIGHS WITH COCONUT RICE
THAI CHICKEN THIGHS WITH COCONUT RICE:   Chicken thighs marinated in coconut milk, lime juice, and fish sauce give this one-pan meal plenty of umami. Layering the pan with cabbage wedges allows them to catch every … Continue Reading →
ROASTED COD WITH PARMA HAM
ROASTED COD WITH PARMA HAM:   This roasted cod recipe couldn’t be easier to prepare and tastes really special. A lovely simple way to cook cod. Plenty of flavour from the sweet roasted veg and … Continue Reading →
PETITS POIS A LA FRANCAISE (Peas with lardons and onions)
PETITS POIS A LA FRANCAISE (Peas with lardons and onions):   This is a delicious recipe for peas done in the French style. Lovely and buttery. Peas brought to a new level. INGREDIENTS. Serves 4 60 g butter 1 head … Continue Reading →
MEATLOAF WITH PICKLED ONION RINGS
MEATLOAF WITH PICKLED ONION RINGS: INGREDIENTS Serves 6 600g minced beef6 600g minced Pork 100g minced bacon 3 Garlic cloves crushed 1 tablespoon salt 2 teaspoons fennel seeds 2 teaspoons chilli flakes 50g butter 3 … Continue Reading →
SALMON EN CROÙTE
SALMON EN CROÙTE:   Take salmon en croûte to chef standard. Succulent salmon, cream cheese and dill are encased in puff pastry. Lightly crispy on the outside. Buttery on the inside. Indulgent. Almost … Continue Reading →

TUSCAN CHICKEN

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • July 15, 2024
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Win over dinner guests with this simple Tuscan chicken recipe! Juicy chicken breasts are seasoned with Italian spices and seared until golden, then simmered in the most luxurious cream sauce … Continue Reading →

Crema Catalana

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • July 1, 2024
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  Crema Catalana, a Spanish custard flavored with citrus and cinnamon and finished with caramelized sugar, is a lighter and easier version of crème brûlée. Make this gluten-free dessert to … Continue Reading →

EASY CARAMILSED APPLES

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • June 17, 2024
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  Serve this 10-minute pudding with ice cream, custard or just as they are with maybe a dash of extra maple syrup! INGREDIENTS Knob of butter 3 firm apples, such … Continue Reading →

LIVER AND BACON WITH ONION GRAVY

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • June 17, 2024
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A nostalgic thrifty dish that’s rich and nutritious – serve the gravy drizzled over fluffy mashed potato INGREDIENTS Serves 4 450g lambs’ or calves’ liver, sliced 4 teaspoons plain flour … Continue Reading →

MEATLOAF Extra tasty

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • June 3, 2024
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This Meatloaf is so much more than a giant hunk of ground beef in a loaf shape. It oozes with flavour,  moist and tender, and yet does not crumble apart … Continue Reading →

DOMATESLI KIYMALI FIRIN MAKARNASI (TOMATOE BEEF MINCE CYPRIOT PASTA BAKE)

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • May 13, 2024
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  A Cypriot Pasta Bake, which everyone makes a little differently, but this recipe is delicious because of the addition of the Halloumi and mint into the béchamel. The spicing, … Continue Reading →

TOAD IN THE HOLE

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • May 13, 2024
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The great British classic! Sausages nestled in a giant Yorkshire pudding, in all its puffed up glory, with delightfully crispy edges. The trick for stability is a dab of mayonnaise, … Continue Reading →

FETA, BASIL AND STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE CUPS

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • May 7, 2024
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  These mini no-bake cheesecake cups are super easy to whip up and assemble. They’re irresistibly creamy, rich and topped with fresh strawberries. No oven required. This dessert is perfect … Continue Reading →

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