Garlic Butter, Parsley and Garlic Butter, Lemon, Parsley and Garlic Butter
Exceedingly quick to make and very easy to freeze and store, flavoured butters are one of the most useful condiments to have available. I ensure I have a stock of butters ready to go all year round,…
Happy Birthday Charlotte!
This weekend we celebrated our gorgeous daughter’s 22nd birthday. After years of school and university exams on or near her birthday, this year should have been a wonderful opportunity to party! The reality was, she was stuck…
Shortcrust Pastry
Buttery, flaky and melt in the mouth, this pastry is ideal for sweet or savoury dishes. It is made in a flash (using a food processor or by hand) and it freezes well, either before cooking or…
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Skillet Roast Peri Peri Chicken with Coriander and Chilli Yoghurt and Hasselback Potatoes
Roasted in a skillet, this smoky Peri Peri Chicken combines melt in the mouth tender chicken with a spicy flavour bomb marinade which is also tangy, herby and loaded with garlic. Accompanied by cooling Coriander and Chilli…
Peri Peri Marinade
Combine a heady mix of chillis, smoked paprika, hot paprika, oregano and sugar with some garlic, oil, lemon juice, vinegar, fresh herbs and lemon zest and you have the makings of a spicy, tangy, herby, garlic marinade…
Peri Peri Spice Mix
Peri peri chicken is an absolute favourite in our house, particularly in the summer. We serve whole roasted chicken peri peri and chicken breast or thighs marinated and cooked on the barbecue. Big flavours, tender meat and…
Thai Red Chicken Curry with New Potatoes and Roast Cashew Nuts
If you asked any member of our family to name their favourite curry, we would all say, without exception – Thai Red Curry. Andrew, Charlotte and I tend to opt for it with chicken, whereas Emma, our…
Raita with Mint, Turmeric and Garam Masala
Raita is a classical Indian condiment or dip made from yoghurt and your choice of add-ins. When you mention raita, I imagine that most people in the UK would think of the minty yoghurt served in Indian…
Naan Bread
Soft, fluffy naan bread with crispy, caramelised bubbles of air. Serve brushed with butter or ghee and, if you like, sprinkle with sesame seeds and/or chopped herbs. Serve with curries, stew and grilled meats or fish or…