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Hearty Winter Beef Stew with Dumplings
It’s cold and damp, one of those gloomy winter days, so what could be better than a hearty winter beef stew to tuck into with some lovely crusty bread?
Offal Ragu
In a recent UK cooking programme, chef Rick Stein visited an up-and-coming restaurant in Manchester where an offal ragu was currently the most popular dish on the menu. I thought to myself that sounds interesting so I decided to investigate further. Ragu’s are a meaty Italian sauce, slow cooked in […]
Cod With Lemon and Olives
This colourful cod recipe, with fresh citrus flavours and plenty of caramelised roasted veg, makes a delicious stress-free meal for two
Magret Duck Breast à la D`Atagnan
Every recipe has a story and Ariane, the founder of D’Artagnan foods, is very involved in this one. Her father, Chef André Daguin, was the first to cook duck breast like a steak, pan-searing and serving it rare. That was back in the 1950s at his restaurant in Southwest France, and […]
Greek Style Whole Sea Bream
A classic Greek dish, whole sea bream (Tsipoura) roasted on a bed of potatoes, juicy vine tomatoes, oregano and kalamata olives and all ready in half an hour. Perfect for a midweek meal for two.
Roast Duck Legs with Potatoes
“This is one of those leave ’em and love ’em meals. For all the ease of express-style food, there is a lot to be said for simply stashing something in the oven for an hour or two when stuck in too-tired-to-cook mode. True, one needs a little patience, which might […]
Spaghetti With Spring Onion Cream, Squid, and Anchovy Butter
Now and again I come across a recipe which at first glance is a little unusual. This dish from La Cucina Italiana with its combination of squid, spring onions and anchovies definitely fits into that category.
Pathfinder Pudding
Pathfinder pudding is a classic British suet pudding but with a leek and parsnip filling instead of meat. As you might guess from the name, the recipe appears to originate from the Royal Air Force kitchen.
Spanish Chicken with Chorizo and Potatoes
An easy chicken, chorizo and potato traybake that is so easy to throw together for dinner, you’ll be putting this dish on the menu every week! “Much as I love to have a pan bubbling away on the stove, I often feel that the most stress free way to feed […]
