Shepherd’s Pie
The ultimate winter comfort food. A thick layer of luscious minced meat coated in a silky, flavourful gravy, all topped with light, fluffy and buttery mashed potato and served with more luscious gravy! Oh my, comfort food…
Lobster Risotto
Lobster in lockdown was a wonderful way to escape from this crazy and mundane world we all inhabit. We all need to find our own coping strategies and ours is normally excellent food and wine during the…
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Bratwurst Roll and Pumpkin Spice Swirl
In need of a quick treat? A speedy lunch? Some nibbles whilst you watch the football? These recipes are incredibly quick, unbelievably tasty and made in a jiffy! Both these recipes use a Jus Roll tin of…
Autumn/Pumpkin Spice Mix
Autumn/Pumpkin Spice Mix is a delectable and comforting combination of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and allspice; not only does it taste divine, it makes the house smell amazing, evoking comfort and warmth. Whenever I smell this spice…
Autumn Cookies with Pumpkin Spice, Oats, Pecan Nuts and Raisins
Spicy, nutty, oaty, chewy, crunchy cookies with little bursts of juicy caramel sweetness oozing from the raisins, sultanas and maple syrup. The Pumpkin Spice Mix is a delectable and comforting combination of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and…
Niku Jaga
Niku Jaga is a warm, comforting Japanese meat stew made from potatoes, sliced beef, (although pork is often used in Eastern Japan) shirataki noodles, carrots, onion and a delectable sweetened stock made from dashi, soy sauce, cooking…
Nanaimo Bars
With a crispy, crunchy base layer loaded with chocolate, coconut, digestive biscuits and roast almonds, a rich yet light, creamy middle layer flavoured with custard and vanilla, these bars are then finished with a thick layer of…
Low Fashion
Low Fashion – a divine and heady combination of gin, elderflower liqueur, freshly squeezed orange juice, Angostura bitters and cardamom bitters. It is difficult to describe the layers flavour – it is herbal yet spicy, smokey yet…
Turmeric Pilau Rice
Turmeric Pilau Rice – basmati rice enhanced with onion, garlic, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, bay and turmeric – is a vibrant and aromatic accompaniment to curries and stews. It works particularly well with the Butter Chicken I posted yesterday.…
Butter Chicken
Tender chunks of warmly spiced, melt in the mouth chicken fillet marinated in yoghurt and lemon juice with cumin, coriander, cardamom, chilli and garam masala, swathed in a heavenly sauce loaded with tomatoes, ginger, spices, cream and…