Monthly Archives: April 2015

Spanish pork pie with Valencian peas

I was working late last night so I had yesterday morning off and decided to make a pie for Alberto and me for the evening. I’ve been meaning to make this recipe, from the great cookbook The Food of Spain, … Continue reading

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Cumin lamb and aubergine stew

On Tuesday Figgy was busy, held up by the mayor, and Alberto was in London for work, so I had my friend Douglas over for dinner and a bit of televisual entertainment. (An episode of Whodunnit hosted by Jon Pertwee … Continue reading

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Duck stir-fry

My! It’s been 17 days since I last updated! Doesn’t time fly. I’ve been cooking loads, as ever, but it has, by and large, been stuff that I’ve already blogged about. I made this for myself for dinner this evening. … Continue reading

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Chicken, walnut and pomegranate stew – Koresh-e-fesenjan

On Wednesday evening Alberto was caught up at work and I had nothing planned so I thought I’d cook us a spot of dinner. I thought I’d try this tasty Middle-Eastern stew from my Persiana cook book as it involved … Continue reading

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Tray-baked rose petal lamb chops with chilli and herbs

Fig wasn’t over for our usual Tuesday Who this week as he wasn’t feeling well, and as it was Alberto’s first day back at work after his holiday I decided to cook this interesting looking recipe from Persiana for the … Continue reading

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