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Monthly Archives: December 2013
Limoncello
Back at the start of December I decided to make some Limoncello for Alberto as a Christmas present. He loves it and between us we’d just finished a bottle so it seemed like a good idea. I trawled around on … Continue reading
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Ginger chicken stir-fry
I made this for myself on Thursday evening as I was in the mood for (yet another) tasty stir fry. This recipe comes from my Big Book of Wok and Stir-Fry cook book and is really tasty and easy to … Continue reading
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Tagged Asparagus, Broccoli, Carrot, Chicken, Ginger, Leeks, White wine
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Crispy chilli beef with broccoli
I made this for myself on Monday night as I fancied a quick and easy stir-fry. I found the recipe on a memory stick that I haven’t used for a while so I’ve got no real idea where I originally … Continue reading
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Tagged Asparagus, Beef, Broccoli, Cornflour, Dried chilli flakes, Garlic, Lime juice, Noodles, Soy sauce, Spinach
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Pasticcio alla Napoletana (Neapolitan pasta bake with meatballs)
My friend Abigail was down to visit at the weekend and she and I, and Alberto, were all off out on Saturday evening to see the excellent Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus Christmas Show and so I wanted something tasty and … Continue reading
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Tagged Basil, Beef mince, Breadcrumbs, Chopped Tomatoes, Eggs, Grana Padano, Lamb mince, Mozzarella, Onion, Pasta, Salami
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Cheese-stuffed chicken wrapped in bacon on creamed leeks
I made this last night as I wanted something relatively quick and easy that I could cook for Alberto and I whilst we were decorating the Christmas tree. My colleague Betsy made this a few weeks ago and recommended it … Continue reading
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Tagged Butter, Chicken, Cream, Leek, Mature cheddar, Red onion, Rosemary, Streaky bacon
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Chicken and chorizo paella
I’ve been meaning to cook this dish for a while – my friend Phil made it for me a couple of weeks ago and it was delicious. I sneakily took a photo of the recipe he used and so I … Continue reading
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Tagged Chicken, Chicken stock, Chorizo, Green beans, Onion, Paella rice, Plum tomatoes, Red onion, Red pepper, Smoked paprika, Yellow pepper
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Beef noodles with oyster sauce
On Friday evening Alberto was working late and I fancied a little stir-fry so I had a little flick through my Big Book of Wok and Stir-Fry recipe book, (it’s a good book – worth getting if you like a … Continue reading
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Tagged Asparagus, Beef, Egg noodles, Garlic, Ginger, Light soy sauce, Mangetout, oyster sauce, Red onion, Red pepper, Rice wine, Sesame oil, Sesame seeds, Vegetable stock
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