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Tuesday, July 15th, 2008If I had my way, I would have my deluxe breakfast every day, or at least every weekend, but alas, it just isn’t possible. Sometimes we are on a diet, don’t have the time, ran out of bacon or just feel plain lazy so we end up eating it about twice a month. Don’t despair, […]
Pastrami & Cream Cheese Sandwich
Monday, July 14th, 2008Everyone is ticked off about the rising oil prices with its many implications. One of them is the increase in food costs. Yet strangely food is being wasted more than ever before. In the UK alone almost 7 million tonnes of food, worth approximately £10 billion, is being thrown in the bin. Why exactly […]
Chicken, Cherry Tomato, Spinach, Raisin & Couscous Salad
Tuesday, June 24th, 2008One of the things I love about roast chicken is its versatility; so much so that leftovers can be transformed into a totally different meal. Take this salad for example. Cool and refreshing, not to mention easy and quick to make; ideal for a hot summer’s day or for taking to work to gobble up […]
Creamy Pea Soup
Friday, June 20th, 2008You are hungry, but in a hurry. You want something simple, yet a tad extravagant. It should be easy, but must impress even the fussiest guests. Voila! Here’s your solution. Only two ingredients are needed in this soup. By the way, did I mention TWO??? Salt and pepper don’t count! Believe it or not, this […]
Gorgonzola & Pine Nut Pasta
Monday, May 26th, 2008Dieters, look away! Just staring at these pictures will make you put on a few pounds. Cheese, cream and nuts; it’s every fat-phobic person’s nightmare. And for the non-dieters out there? Heaven! This dish takes just half an hour to prepare, ideal for week nights. After devouring your bowlful and licking out the saucepan […]
Goat’s Cheese and Walnut Salad
Friday, May 23rd, 2008The British weather gods have taken pity on its pale-skinned inhabitants down below and decided to send a bit of warmth and sunshine in our direction. Yay! Off comes the men’s shirts (ick!), out comes the barbecue paraphernalia (weeee!) and salads get served somewhere in-between (yum!). This is my entry to the fourth instalment of […]
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 […]
New Potato & Dill Salad
Thursday, May 1st, 2008Like any human being my personality and behaviour are marked with idiosyncrasies. One of them is when I was a child I used to love growing herbs. Lots of them; from lemon balm to sage. You see, herbs aren’t just any plants. They don’t just stand there looking pretty with a flower or two, but […]
Pan-fried Soy & Honey Prawns
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008A few months ago I raved about my little discovery and shared my favourite prawn recipe. Now, here’s another one with an Eastern twist to it. Yes yes, I know. I used soy sauce and honey AGAIN. Seriously though, it’s a classic combination that will make a dessert taste even better. Just kidding, but you […]
Scrambled Egg & Chive Sandwich
Monday, April 21st, 2008In an effort to make lunch a little bit more interesting than an awfully average cheese sandwich, I’ve posted recipes for two different fillings so far: Egg mayonnaise & cress and Goat’s Cheese, Sundried Tomato & Walnut. Watch out, here comes another very eggy sandwich your way! Scrambled egg on toast is as famous as […]
Soy & Honey Chicken Liver Salad
Sunday, April 13th, 2008Spring is in the air and what better way to celebrate than with a salad? Fried, warm, cold or in pâtés; I like my versatile chicken liver in all shapes and sizes. Usually I underestimate the richness of this lovely offal and put more on my plate I could ever consume in one sitting. The […]
Goat’s Cheese, Sundried Tomato & Walnut Sandwich
Saturday, April 12th, 2008It has long been known that goat’s cheese and sundried tomatoes is a match made in heaven. Since I’ve been on a diet I miss this sandwich dearly. It’s hard to resist the creaminess of the goat’s cheese, tanginess of the tomato and crunchiness of the nuts. Yes, this sandwich has got a lot of […]
Sweet Potato Rice
Thursday, March 13th, 2008I keep a stash of recipes that are ready for publishing in a folder. Ready to do some spring cleaning I paged to the oldest one. Yikes! September was only yesterday, wasn’t it? But…but…but it’s 6 months ago! How could this recipe go unnoticed by me? Okay, let’s admit it; it’s not as fancy as […]
Gorgonzola & Spinach Spaghetti
Wednesday, March 12th, 2008Oh my, I haven’t posted any recipes for a little while, have I? Between answering emails, doing some admin on the website and having a stinking cold the time sure flew by. True to the name of this website I felt I’ve gone a bit too far, or should I say gone nowhere the past […]
Potato Hash Browns
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008We all know the saying “the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach”. Hmmm. What about women? I know for sure that this old adage applies to me very well. On lazy weekend mornings while we still recover from Gabriel’s wake up drill I would nudge Neil in bed and start fluttering my […]
Buck’s Fizz
Monday, February 25th, 2008Warning: This drink will cause severe giggling fits even if the joke told wasn’t so funny. In extreme cases there was no joke. Your cheeks will turn a vivid red as if you put on too much blush, or in the case of men stole Ronald McDonald’s stash of red makeup paint. Lastly, expect to […]
Green Bean, Red Onion & Pecorino Salad
Friday, February 22nd, 2008Pecorino doesn’t come cheap and I would have hated to let the leftover chunk in our fridge go to waste. After having made Creamy Pecorino & Lemon Pasta with it, I felt it was time for a change. Looking for a bit of inspiration, I paged through a few Good Food magazines and cookbooks when […]
Creamy Pecorino & Lemon Pasta
Wednesday, February 13th, 2008Everyone knows about Parmesan, also known as Parmigiano Reggiano, but what about Pecorino Romano? It is aged and hardened especially for grating and can be exactly the same way that Parmesan is. So what’s the difference? One, Parmesan is made of cow’s milk whereas Pecorino comes from ewe’s milk. Two, Pecorino has a saltier and […]
Egg, Mayonnaise & Cress Sandwich
Monday, February 11th, 2008One thing you will notice when you arrive in England is that every corner shop has an array of sandwiches in its cooler section. Prices range from £1.50 to £5+ for custom made sandwiches. To name a few combinations: tuna and sweet corn, prawn and mayo, BLT (bacon, lettuce and tomato), roast chicken, bacon and […]
Pancetta, Leek & Mushroom Pasta
Monday, February 4th, 2008In the latest series of The F Word, Gordon Ramsay tackled one of the most common complaints about cooking these days: no time. Throughout the programme he helped clueless people to put a meal together in a jiffy and proved to the world that cooking doesn’t need to take long and can be very enjoyable […]
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