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Chicken cacciatore

I had my friend Mat over for dinner on Monday, and Alberto was working late, so I thought I’d cook this little recipe for the three of us, which I found on the BBC website. I added some smoked pancetta, … Continue reading

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Tomato-baked lamb with rosemary, olives and feta

On Monday evening Alberto was working late and so I decided to cook something new and tasty that I could eat and that he could easily re-heat when he got in. I’d been for a cycle-ride to Shoreham and back … 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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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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Goulash with fried gnocchi

Yesterday was grim and wet and cold so I fancied cooking something tasty and warming in the evening. Also Alberto was due back from a week in Spain so I needed to feed both of us. (It can be really … Continue reading

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Shepherd’s pie

Last night I fancied something comforting and tasty, so I decided on a shepherd’s pie. Alberto was working late so I figured that it could easily be re-heated too. It’s fairly easy to make, however I do always find it … Continue reading

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Chilli con carne

Well, the Mexican theme continued yesterday as I fancied a chilli, so I decided to go for this recipe. This recipe came from a former colleague so, Emma, if you’re reading (and I know you are) then stop now as … Continue reading

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Chicken breast in tequila and lime marinade on paella fried rice with mango salsa

This was the main course for our Mexican meal. It comes from the Giraffe cook book which I got for my birthday. It’s a great little cook book with some lovely, imaginative, tasty recipes. I’d recommend getting it. For the … Continue reading

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Lasagne

On Thursday night our friend Mat came over and so I cooked a lasagne for the three of us. I do love a bit of lasagne and it’s an easy and delicious dish to do. It’s particularly good if you’re … Continue reading

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Great sausage casserole

This is an absolutely delicious recipe. It’s originally a Hairy Bikers recipe and can be found on the BBC website. I first encountered it when my friend Phil cooked it for me. I’ve shamelessly stolen Phil’s innovation of adding some … Continue reading

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