Monthly Archives: March 2014

Louisiana chicken

Posted on March 30, 2014 by neilche

I’ve been a bit lax about updating this for the past few days – sorry about that. I’d like to claim that I’ve been living a hectic whirl of a social life, but, in reality, apart from a very nice … Continue reading →

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Chicken, bacon and leek pie

Posted on March 27, 2014 by neilche

My friend Mat was over for dinner on Monday and Alberto was working late so I decided that I fancied a pie. I made this one in a 20cm pie dish which gives three generous portions or four slightly smaller … Continue reading →

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Duck jambalaya-style stew

Posted on March 26, 2014 by neilche

Duck jambalaya-style stew I made this for Alberto and I on Sunday evening. It’s from a new cookbook called Spice Up Your Life that my lovely friend Chris gave me for my birthday when we met up on Saturday. I … Continue reading →

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Beef noodles in oyster sauce

Posted on March 25, 2014 by neilche

I fancied a little bit of a stir fry on Thursday evening and so decided on a simple beef noodle recipe. It’s quick, easy and tasty. The beef and the oyster sauce compliment each other beautifully. Serves 1 ½ a … Continue reading →

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Pork with apple juice and lemon sauce

Posted on March 23, 2014 by neilche

On Tuesday, as I was only cooking for myself, I decided to use up a pork chop that I had in the freezer. I made a simple sauce for it that was a variation on one that I’d made before … Continue reading →

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Lamb stew with dumplings

Posted on March 12, 2014 by neilche

Sunday was my birthday and so I fancied cooking something satisfying but low-effort. Alberto was working late so I also wanted something tasty that could just easily bubble away until he got home. My friend Phil had cooked this for … Continue reading →

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Butternut squash soup with chilli and fennel seeds

Posted on March 12, 2014 by neilche

I’m still writing up all of the recipes I cooked over a week ago. That’s the problem with having a big cooking day – it takes ages to write everythingf up afterwards! Still, this is the last recipe now. Fortunately … Continue reading →

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Mango and lemon tarts

Posted on March 8, 2014 by neilche

After finishing the muffins I decided to make these little beauties for Alberto and I for dessert for the evening.Like the mini-quiches I made them using the 5″ silicone flan dishes. Pastry for two flan dishes (see my mini-quiche recipe … Continue reading →

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Welsh rarebit muffins

Posted on March 7, 2014 by neilche

After the mini-quiches were made I then turned to these. I do love a cheese scone and so I thought that these would be similar. I made them in a bun tin rather than a muffin tin, so they’re a … Continue reading →

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Mini roasted red pepper and goat’s cheese quiches

Posted on March 7, 2014 by neilche

On Sunday I decided to have a cooking day. I just felt in the mood for it and there were several things i wanted to get done. I started off by making a simple white loaf, oval in shape and … Continue reading →

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