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 →
GRILLED BEEF TOMATOES WITH CHILLI GARLIC AND GINGER
These tomatoes are delicious, and so easy. All you need is some crusty bread, to mop up all those yummy tomato flavoured juices. A tip from Yotam Ottolenghi: if … Continue Reading →
BEEF MEATBALLS WITH LEMON AND CELERIAC
These are meatballs with that added extra special something. They are delicious and all the flavours work well together. Both Sheila and I love celeriac and this recipe appeals … Continue Reading →
TURKISH WHITE BEAN SALAD (Piyaz)
Turkish white bean salad. Another store cupboard menu. So simple: Beans, red onions, parsley, but it was the dressing, using tahini which was a taste bud revelation. INGREDIENTS Serves 4 … Continue Reading →
GAZPACHO
Gaspacho is the perfect iced cold soup for a hot summers day. The secret is in the tomatoes, there is no substitute for ripe fragrant, sweet tomatoes. You could … Continue Reading →
SALAD OLIVIEH
One of the most popular salads in Iran, Salad Olivieh is believed to have taken its influence from Russia and the salade russe, With Chicken, eggs, and cucumber added. … Continue Reading →
SEARED AND ROAST DUCK BREASTS WITH ASIAN PLUM SAUCE SAUCE
These seared & roasted duck breasts with Asian spiced plums, is another recipe from our favourite writer Diana Henry. A delicious combination of flavours – the rich gamey duck complemented … Continue Reading →
MOULES AU ROQUEFORT
Moules de Roquefort is one of our favourite mussel dish and these were new season Moules from Mont st Michel- incredibly plump and sweet! . The fresh mussels add … Continue Reading →
MELON CUCUMBER, AND TOMATO SALAD WITH FETA
A light summer salad by Rick Stein – melon (charentais) tomato, cucumber and feta cheese. The dressing was tangy, and instead of the fresh mint (I’m finding this too bitter … Continue Reading →