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 →
A CLASSIC FRENCH CARROT SALAD
One bite of this parsley-specked carrots salad doused with lemon Dijon vinaigrette and you’ll know why it’s standard fare in every French bistro, and market. The salad is not only … Continue Reading →
WARM GOATS CHEESE WITH CREAME AND WALNUTS (chèvre chaud à la crème )
We love having people for dinner, but when we prepare a starter, we like to keep things incredibly simple. This is just that. Easy Peasy. The tartness of … Continue Reading →
CRISPY DUCK SALAD
Enjoy the fantastic contrasts in this zingy salad – salt, sweet and sour flavours combined with the warm duck and the cold fruit. INGREDIENTS Serves 4 4 large Duck … Continue Reading →
LEMON OLIVE OIL CAKE
This could become my favourite summer cake recipe. It’s perfect on its own at breakfast, or served with whipped cream and fresh summer berries. This Spanish lemon olive oil cake … Continue Reading →
YOGHURT PANNA COTTA
There’s something super special about this delicate dessert. Flecked with aromatic vanilla and set with a satisfying wobble, it’s an absolute pleasure to eat. ” INGREDIENTS Serve 4 – 5 … Continue Reading →
SAFFRON COUSCOUS
This Persian Saffron Couscous is a great healthy recipe. You won’t believe how quick & easy it is to cook. Couscous flavoured with stock, saffron, dried cranberries, Ras el Hanout, … Continue Reading →
SANGRIA JELLY
Wibble wobble, wibble wobble, party on a plate – there’s nothing like jelly for making people smile. Beautiful to behold and light as a feather to eat; a jewel-like jelly … Continue Reading →
CHICKEN AND ONION “PIES” with MOROCCAN FLAVOURS
We do enjoyed the flavours of Morocco and the jewel in the crown is b’stilla, a pigeon pie. In this recipe by Claudia Roden she uses chicken, drawn from … Continue Reading →