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fattah

Egyptian Fattah

Fattah is usually eaten on the first day of the Islamic celebration of Eid al-Adha but will be found on dinner tables all year round.

fish pie

Superb Fish Pie

I’ve tried many a fish pie recipe over the years and this one from Bryn Williams is, without doubt, the best.

roasted red pointed peppers

Roasted Red Pointed Peppers

Nothing brings out the natural sweetness of pointed peppers like a quick roasting in the oven for 20 minutes.

duck and olive lasagne

Duck and Olive Lasagne

I’m always on the lookout for interesting ways to include duck in recipes and this duck and olive lasagne fits the bill.

luxury lasagne

Luxury Lasagne

This lasagne takes a while to make but is totally worth the effort. Mine is a combination of two recipes, one from Jamie Oliver and the other from Katie and Giancarlo Caldesi plus a couple of tweaks to our own liking.

coq au vin

Coq au Vin

A classic coq au vin uses red wine specifically Burgundy, but different parts of France have their own versions including coq au Jaune (Jura), coq au Reisling (Alsace) and of course coq au Champagne.

roasted cherry tomatoes

Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

The flavour of the sweet roasted cherry tomatoes is really magnified by a quick roasting in the oven with a splash of balsamic vinegar.

pigs in mac and cheese

Pigs in Macaroni Cheese

This is a great way to use up any leftover pigs (in blankets) from Christmas dinner. I can say without a doubt that there is none leftover in our house, ever, period. My lot head straight for them bypassing everything else on the table.

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