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 →
POTAGER KITCHEN GARDEN
When living in the UK I had very little space in the garden for growing fruit and vegetables. A small greenhouse was as far as we got, tomatoes and cucumbers, … Continue Reading →
OVEN ROAST CHIPOTLE HONEY PORK
Serves 8-10 Ingredients 2.5kg bone-in Pork Shoulder Sea Salt and Black Pepper 2 tablespoons Lard (for a truly Mexican feel lard is the fat of choice) 1 medium Onion, … Continue Reading →
COURGETTE-R-US (our favourite courgette recipes)
Let’s consider the humble courgette:- To start with it’s incredibly easy to grow, ideally sited in a well manured plot, and watered regularly, you will be rewarded with a bumper … Continue Reading →
SWEET AND SOUR COURGETTE PICKLE
A delicious and simple way of using all your surplus courgettes. INGREDIENTS 1 kg Courgette 2 onions For the pickling Liquid 400g white sugar 250ml white wine vinegar 1 … Continue Reading →
COURGETTE SOUP WITH PARSLEY AND BASIL
I love the infusion of the herbs egg, and parmesan, it makes for an interesting soup, full of flavour; INGREDIENTS 2 Tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion finely chopped 5 … Continue Reading →
COURGETTE AND MINT SOUP
This is one of our favourite soups in Monkvalley. Delicious and simple. The last minute addition of the mint and parsley give the soup a sharp, fresh flavour. Serve … Continue Reading →
COURGETTE TART
My favourite tart recipe. A change from the ubiquitous French Quiche and perfect to take on summer picnics. INGREDIENTS For the Pastry 225 plain flour salt 140g unsalted butter 1 … Continue Reading →
CHOCOLATE BROWNIES
Ingredients 185g Unsalted Butter 185g Dark Chocolate (min 60% cocoa solids) 85g Plain Flour 40g Cocoa Powder 50g White Chocolate 3 large eggs 275g Golden Caster Sugar Method … Continue Reading →