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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 →

EASTER TRADITIONS IN FRANCE(Paques)

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • April 18, 2022
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Pâques: derives from the Latin “pascha”, meaning “Passover” In France children are told that church bells bring them their Easter eggs. In a sign of mourning, church bells fall silent … Continue Reading →

TRIPLE CHEESE HOT CROSS BUNS

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • April 10, 2022
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Take the basic spicy-sweet hot cross buns we all know and love, add three Cheeses, and what do you have? Probably the best hot cross bun spin-off of all time. … Continue Reading →

POTATO SALAD

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • April 2, 2022
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This classic potato salad recipe is the perfect barbecue side dish. Baby potatoes have a naturally sweet flavour and creamy texture. Even better, they hold their shape better than cut-up … Continue Reading →

Béchamel sauce

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • March 24, 2022
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  Béchamel sauce is one of the classic “mother sauces” of French cuisine This sauce is traditionally made from a white roux butter and flour and milk, with ground nutmeg … Continue Reading →

LASAGNE ALLA BOLOGNESE

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • March 23, 2022
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As with so many classic Italian dishes, lasagne alla bolognese should be kept simple – although the robust Ragu is all the better for being made from a recipe by … Continue Reading →

BEEF SKEWERS WITH DRIED LIME AND SUMAC ONIONS

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • March 21, 2022
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Dried limes, which have long been a staple of Persian cooking, impart to these tender, juicy kebabs a special, very distinctive tangy and earthy flavor. Most of us love a … Continue Reading →

SPICY CORIANDER PESTO NAAN PIZZA

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • March 8, 2022
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Naan Pizza made with coriander pesto, fresh buffalo mozzarella, and tomatoes, baked in an Oven. This is a delicious and quick fusion pizza for the times when you are craving … Continue Reading →

KHORESH GHEYMEH – PERSIAN DRIED LIMES, LAMB AND SPLIT PEA STEW.

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • March 7, 2022
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  KHORESH GHEYMEH خورش قیمهis a deliciously balanced Persian stew that is prepared with, lamb and yellow split peas, but the special ingredient is Limoo Amani Persian dried limes have … Continue Reading →

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