Tag Archives: Garlic

Stir-fried beef in a cream sauce

Figgy was over for dinner and Doctor Who on Tuesday evening and so I decided to cook this tasty pasta dish, which is mostly of my own devising, as it’s tasty, simple and I know that it’s one of his … Continue reading

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Turkish lamb casserole

I decided to make this for dinner last night for Alberto and me. It’s very tasty and full of lovely spices. I’m not sure how genuinely Turkish it is though – I’d have to make it for my friend Gokhan … Continue reading

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Duck breasts with chilli and lime

I made this for myself last Wednesday after my late night. The recipe was perfect as it required marinating for at least three hours so I was able to prepare the duck and pop it in the marinade in the … Continue reading

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Louisiana chicken

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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Lamb stew with dumplings

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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Pork rendang curry

On Saturday I fancied a bit of Thai food, so, before going into town I wrote down the constituent ingredients of six different recipes, so I could make up my mind later. Then I ended up cooking this, which is … Continue reading

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Receta de Bacalao dorado a mi manera

This was Friday night’s dinner. I first became aware of it when my friend Miguel posted a picture of it on Facebook. He kindly linked me to a recipe and then, a week or so later Alberto decided to cook … Continue reading

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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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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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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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