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 →
VILLAGE LIFE VOL 3
I thought it was time to put “pen” to paper with more news and stories from Monk valley. Life continues is be good and not a week passes by, without … Continue Reading →
SOUPE A L’ OIGNON (French Onion Soup)
The subtle smoky flavoured Soupe à l’Oignon is associated with the réveillon on Christmas Eve and is a traditional winter favourite, and is also a firm favourite in Monkvalley. INGREDIENTS … Continue Reading →
MASALA FISH CAKES
This delicious Fish Cake is another recipe taken form our new recipe book GUNPOWDER. We served it with Burani Raita which is a perfect accompaniment and the crispy fried garlic … Continue Reading →
BEEF PEPPER FRY
Indian cuisine is a passion of ours particularly Sheila , however, one must admit the preparation is often all time consuming. The list of ingredients can also be exhausting to … Continue Reading →
CHICKEN TANDOORI 1
Marinated with yogurt and spices, this tandoori chicken recipe is a winner. We think the fenugreek and sumac gives it that magic touch, Now the recipe calls for Mango … Continue Reading →
MUSSEL RICE AND SWEETCORN SOUP
We are always on the look out for new ways to prepare Mussels, and this one in the Guardian a cross between a chowder and a Chinese broth fits … Continue Reading →
BREAD SUACE
Sheila’s Bread sauce is a legend in the families. Packed full of flavour from the cloves, bay, and peppercorns. I did once cause great consternation when I idly suggested “This … Continue Reading →
SAGE AND ONION STUFFING
This is a really good recipe for sage and onion stuffing, which Sheila as been making for years. It’s wonderful with Pork, Turkey or even Goose. She prefers to cook … Continue Reading →