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Monthly Archives: February 2014
Chorizo and bean soup
Yesterday we were off out for Sunday lunch so I made a soup in the morning so that we’d have something light (or lightish anyway – it was a thick soup in the end!) to eat in the evening. I … Continue reading
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Tagged Borlotti beans, Butterbeans, Carrot, Chicken stock, Chopped Tomatoes, Chorizo, Cumin, Garlic, Mild chilli powder, Onion, Paprika, Thyme
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Lamb tagine with chestnuts, saffron and pomegranate seeds
On Tuesday evening Fig wasn’t able to come over for our usual bout of Whoery so I decided to cook dinner for Alberto and I. I really fancied a tagine so I flicked through my recipe book to find one … Continue reading
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Tagged Cinnamon sticks, Cooked chestnuts, Garlic, Ghee, Ginger, Honey, Lamb, Mint, Onions, Pomegranate, Saffron
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Pea and mint carbonara
I made this for myself for dinner last night. It’s from a Sainsbury’s recipe card and despite sounding a little unusual it was very tasty and I shall certainly be cooking it again. Albeit with a couple of lessons learnt … Continue reading
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Tagged Egg, Garlic, Mint, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Pasta, Petit pois, Pine nuts, Smoked bacon, Spinach
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Pork, chorizo and butter bean stew
I made this on Monday evening for Alberto and I – he was working late so I wanted something warming and tasty that he could easily warm up. I fancied pork and so trawled around on line until I found … Continue reading
Honey spelt loaf
As a break from my continual quest to make Tiger bread that actually looks like it does in the shops I decided to make some bread with spelt flour instead. I made this last Saturday morning. I’ve never used spelt … Continue reading
Fruity duck stir-fry
I made this for myself on Tuesday evening. Fig was too ill and cold-ridden to come over for our usual Tuesday Who session and Alberto was busy so I decided to make this for myself. I’ve only made it once … Continue reading
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Tagged Baby corn, Chilli oil, Chinese 5 spice, Cornflour, Duck breast, Mangetout, Pineapple chunks, Plum sauce, Red onion, Spring onion
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Steak and ale pie
Last night with the wind and the rain blowing outside I decided it was time for pie. Specifically a steak and ale pie for Alberto and I. I’ve made this recipe a couple of times before but not for a … Continue reading
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Tagged Ale, Bay leaves, Beef stock, Braising steak, Carrots, Puff Pastry, Red onion, Shallots, Thyme, Tomato puree
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Chilli pork stir-fry
On Thursday evening I decided on a stir-fry. I think it was all the talk of the Chinese New Year, coupled with the fact that I hadn’t had a stir-fry for a while.I cobbled this together from a couple of … Continue reading
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Tagged Chillies, Dried chillies, Garlic, Hoisin sauce, Honey, Mangetout, Mirin, Noodles, Pork, Red pepper, Soy sauce, Spring onions
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