Stir Fry/Sauté
Cumin Lamb Meatball Pitas with Mint & Apricot Dressing
Thursday, May 15th, 2008Oh, sod the British weather! For nine days in a row it was the most gorgeous conditions; bright blue skies, warm rays of sunshine with a gentle breeze to cool you down. In a whiff it’s all gone now, replaced by a solid sheet of pale grey, a slight drizzle of rain here and there […]
Chicken with Lemon Sauce
Friday, May 9th, 2008Wow, for the past few days I’ve actually seen the sun. Bright blue, clear skies with warm rays of sunshine beating down on this green little island. Imagine that. What better excuse than to take the dogs for a walk, let Gabriel go for a swing and me getting some fresh air and exercise. And […]
Pea & Egg Fried Rice
Monday, May 5th, 2008If there is one thing I learned from making egg-fried rice it is that the rice should be stone cold. At first I used to boil the rice, then immediately fry it. The results were a bit mushy and not so satisfying. Also, don’t fret if you don’t have a wok. Our last wok’s non-stick […]
Pork & Spinach Stir-Fry
Thursday, February 7th, 2008Happy Chinese New Year! Just like the West has got astrology, the East has got its own version. This is the first day of the year of the Rat. Let’s get back to food now, shall we? To help you celebrate this day, why not prepare this pork and spinach stir-fry? Chinese take-aways tend to […]
Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Pancetta
Wednesday, November 28th, 2007I lied. Not all the tomatoes from the veg plot this summer were used for my fresh tomato sauce. Sometimes I craved a bit of meatiness and prepared this simple pasta dish. In the past I used to scoff at recipes using pancetta and substituted it with bacon instead. Oh how I see the error […]
Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan
Monday, November 26th, 2007As I mentioned earlier, our veg plot has suffered greatly this year because of our unintentional neglect. Other than the abundance of tomatoes in the summer, we have one consolation for the winter. Brussels sprouts. Just like chestnuts, sprouts remind us that winter is just around the corner. Do not despair! When Brussels sprouts are […]
Broccoli, Mushroom and Cashew Noodle Stirfry
Friday, November 9th, 2007This dish is very nourishing and filling. If you can’t be bothered to make up the sauce, simply use ready made teriyaki available at most supermarkets. Since I prefer my broccoli a bit more cooked, I fry it for a bit longer, but if you prefer yours to have a bit more crunch just reduce […]
Chicken & Leeks with a Creamy Cider Sauce
Thursday, November 1st, 2007Chicken, leeks, cider, cream and butter. All my favourite ingredients are in this Normandy dish. With these few ingredients it makes a simple and quick, yet delicious, mid-week supper. It’s a refreshing change from Spaghetti Bolognese, don’t you think? Pork can easily be substituted for the chicken. Go ahead and treat yourself.
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Pan-fried Butter & Garlic Prawns
Friday, October 12th, 2007We live in a tiny, sleepy village called Canewdon. When two cars have driven through the high street it has been a very busy day. The closest city, Southend-on-Sea, is twenty minutes’ drive away. More correctly, it is a seaside town that has been described as “interesting” by a fellow South African. Others, including me, […]