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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 →

LIVER AND ONIONS

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • September 28, 2025
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  This liver and onions recipe will delight liver lovers! A nostalgic thrifty dish that’s rich and nutritious. INGREDIENTS Olive oil for frying 2 Large onions thinly sliced 1 tablespoon … Continue Reading →

BURNT AUBERGINE WITH FETA AND HARISSA DRESSING

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • September 28, 2025
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  This easy roasted aubergine with harissa and creamed Feta is very hands-off and is a virtually effortless vegetarian recipe. You can serve this as a main course with a … Continue Reading →

CHOCOLATE ORANGE POTS

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • September 23, 2025
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  When only chocolate will do, these pots are sweet, tangy, comforting, silky and utterly delicious. INGREDIENT Serves 6 200g pitted Medjool dates 20g blanched hazelnuts 300g silken tofu 4 … Continue Reading →

CHICKEN AND BERRY GRAIN BOWL

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • September 23, 2025
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Blistered blueberries amplify the deliciousness in this beautiful warm chicken salad. INGREDIENTS Serves 2 2 x 150g skinless free-range chicken breasts 1 teaspoon ras el hanout, plus extra to serve … Continue Reading →

YORKSHIRE PUDDING

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • September 15, 2025
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Mary Berry’s Yorkshire pudding recipe is easy and fool proof, and “very” yummy INGREDIENTS 100 plain flour ¼ teaspoon salt 3 large free-range eggs 225ml milk 4 tablespoons sunflower oil … Continue Reading →

PLUM JAM

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • September 9, 2025
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You will love this classic recipe for Easy Plum Jam, made with sweet, ripe, juicy plums at the height of their season. It is the ultimate way to preserve this … Continue Reading →

FRESH FIG JAM

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • September 7, 2025
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This Fig Jam is so simple—no peeling or deseeding required. Just stem, chop, and simmer the figs with lemon juice, sugar, water. In under an hour, you’ve got a jam … Continue Reading →

NO BAKE CHEESECAKE

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • September 3, 2025
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This is a no Bake Cheesecake that tastes very similar to a classic Baked Cheesecake, made without the fuss of baking! It boasts an exceptionally smooth, light-yet-creamy filling and a … Continue Reading →

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