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« Previous EntriesBeef & Potato Hash Browns
Sunday, July 13th, 2008Earlier this year I posted a recipe the way I like to prepare Potato Hash Browns. Funnily enough, after keeping track of Greedy Gourmet’s statistics, this potato recipe is one of the most popular on the website. Now I’d like to present to you the meat lover’s version. Let me tell you how this recipe […]
Leek & Bacon Risotto
Saturday, July 5th, 2008The way I became skilled at cooking was to follow tonnes of recipes. Most of the time I made a little discovery while preparing a meal; whether it was how to use an exotic ingredient, a new method of cooking an ingredient or simply finding a match made in flavour heaven. Cooking is an exciting […]
Apple & Pistachio Danish Braid
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008For the first time I read the new recipe for the month of The Daring Bakers, I got excited. No fancy schmancy cakes with lots of layers and different fillings or bizarre frozen cheesecake lollies. No, this challenge’s end result I was actually keen to eat. Unfortunately, it had to wait a while because we […]
Crunchy Rough Scottish Oatcakes
Saturday, June 14th, 2008A while back I decided to cut wheat from my diet for a whole year. One of the first things I did was stock up on oatcakes. They do make life a little bit easier and you can still enjoy your favourite toppings like Smoked Salmon Pâté or cheese on them. When Gabriel started eating […]
Leek-Stuffed Chicken Breasts with a Creamy White Wine Sauce
Monday, June 2nd, 2008As much as these chicken rolls were a joy to eat, it is a bit tedious to make, so reserve this recipe for when you want to impress your guess (not without practising first though!). One thing I love about the internet is that it is so easy to obtain information. A quick search on […]
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 […]
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 […]
Chinese BBQ Pork Stir-Fry
Sunday, March 23rd, 2008Happy Easter, everyone! The weather in UK is especially bad this weekend. At one stage Neil and I were standing at a window, hearing the wind howling from the cold North and analysed what exactly was falling. Was it snow, sleet or hail pattering hard on the windows? We still don’t know, but it melted […]
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 […]
Potato Latkes with Caviar and Crème Fraîche
Thursday, February 21st, 2008It’s that time of the month again. No, no. Not that time! Nicole from For the Love of Food has paired over 40 bloggers in her Taste & Create event. The idea is each partner has to make one of the recipes on the other’s website. This time round my partner is The Allergy […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pancakes with Cinnamon & Sugar
Tuesday, February 5th, 2008Happy Shrove Tuesday, everybody! For those outside the UK, today is also known as Pancake Day. Funny that. In South Africa, whenever we have a grey, cloudy and rainy day, we call it a “pancake day”. Outside privately owned coffee shops notice boards will appear on the sidewalk, inviting you in for pancakes and tea. […]
Lamb and Leek Hotpot
Friday, February 1st, 2008The first time I came across a hotpot was when Marcus Wareing prepared it in the first Great British Menu series. Even though he took great care to research his subject and prepared it most lovingly I couldn’t help but turn up my nose at it. It’s as if the original cook thought it’s a […]
Chocolate & Pistachio Brownies
Thursday, January 10th, 2008Brownies as they should be: moist, soft and squidgy on the inside and slightly crisp on the outside. Shop-bought and other recipes I’ve tried but these brownies are by far my favourite. This recipe is foolproof; never have I had a disaster with this one. Many would agree that chocolate is the ultimate comfort food. […]
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