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Coronation Chicken
There can be very few people in the UK who have never eaten Coronation Chicken: tender poached chicken, swathed in an unctuous, sweet, mildly spiced, curried mayonnaise. Created for the Queen’s coronation 70 years ago, the recipe…
The Queen’s Favourite Banana Bread
With the Queen's Platinum Jubilee just around the corner, it seems the perfect time to post this recipe for the Queen's Favourite Banana Bread. Known for being frugal, it is entirely in keeping that her favourite cake…
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Warm Sweet Potato and Chickpea Salad with Feta Cheese, Fresh Herbs and Pomegranate
This fabulous Sweet Potato and Chickpea Salad with Feta Cheese, Fresh Herbs and Pomegranate makes a delicious meal in it's own right, but it is also a fabulous addition to a barbecue or Middle Eastern spread.
Lemon and Poppyseed Blondies
These blondies are loaded with lemon and poppyseeds, drizzled with a sweet lemon syrup and topped with a lemon flavoured icing. They are like the lovechild of blondies and Lemon Drizzle with poppyseeds added for good measure.
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Creamy Italian Sausage and Fennel Ragù with Penne
This mouthwatering, Creamy Italian Sausage and Fennel Ragù with Penne, is bursting with a range of flavours from the sausages, fennel seeds, garlic, chilli and fresh herbs. The cream and wine add a luxurious touch to this…
Lyngen Lodge, Lyngen Alps, Norway, April 2022
What an incredible week at Lyngen Lodge to celebrate Chris Mathias’ 60th birthday! A culinary and delta group celebration!! (Read on.) Lyngen Lodge This fully catered, family owned, boutique lodge hotel is located in the municipality of…
Grand Hôtel & Kurhaus, Arolla, Valais
A very quick trip to this stunning place with the beautiful Miss Emma for a quick Arolla Spritz (basically an Aperol Spritz, but made with génépi), a scrumptious slice of apple tart, a cup of black coffee,…
Broccoli and Cheddar Cheese Soup
Broccoli and Cheddar Cheese Soup is a thick, rich, cheesy, creamy, comforting soup loaded with broccoli, some onion and garlic and a cheeky helping of delicious mature cheddar cheese.
Chocolate Mini Egg Brownies
Delicious, fudgy, intense chocolate squares with a hint of salt, loaded and topped with delicious, crunchy chocolate mini eggs. Soft and gooey brownies on the inside, slightly crispy on the outside. They are incredibly delicious, moreish and…
Restaurant de l’Alpage, Thyon, Valais
Restaurant de l’Alpage is one of our favourite places to stop for lunch and serves delicious, Valaisanne food.