Mongolian Lamb Tacos
Eager to try some recipes from Tim Hayward’s excellent new book “The DIY Cook” I invited some friends round at the weekend to watch the rugby. One of the recipes … Continue reading
Asian Steak Tartare
I was intending to make beef carpaccio this weekend for a bit of an Italian themed dinner but unfortunatley wasn’t paying attention when buying the fillet steak from the butcher … Continue reading
Courgette Fries
I don’t often deep fry things but sometimes………. well sometimes its good for the soul to deep fry! Over the weekend I was spending some time with some old school … Continue reading
Crudites with Anchoiade
I was watching Rick Stein’s journey through France again the other day and amongst all the great regional cooking spotted a really simple Provencal dish that would be perfect with … Continue reading
Peking Duck Doughnuts
There was some coverage this week in a magazine on the Chef at the Chiltern Firehouse in London, Nuno Mendes and some of the coooking he was doing there. In … Continue reading
Pork Belly Terrine
I was in the supermarket yesterday and whilst perusing the meat aisle I happened across some lovely pigs trotters so I thought I’d try a terrine, something I’d never attempted … Continue reading
Baked Portobello Mushrooms with Dolcelatte, Bacon and a Balsamic, Rosemary and Lemon Sauce
It was Saturday, It was hot and i fancied a lightish lunch as I was out to a friends for a BBQ later. Mostly from what i already had in … Continue reading
Roasted Stuffed Peppers with Chorizo and Pine Nuts
A simple side or starter that’s really tasty and easy to make. After seeing these lovely peppers on the shelf I decided to do a simple stuffed concoction, but … Continue reading
Potted Crayfish with Applewood Smoked Butter
As part of my Easter extravaganza I decided to go fishy for the first course. I love potted shrimp but had never made it, so channeling my inner food geek … Continue reading
Spring Green Soup with Walnut Pesto
Spring Green Soup with Walnut Pesto After a hint of spring, now a distant memory as I write this and the rain is hammering down outside, i thought I’d make … Continue reading
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