FacebookSlow-cooked duck legs make for an indulgent ragu, and this recipe from Great British Chefs ensures you’ll end up with a rich pasta sauce, perfect with a punchy red wine, such as Merlot. If you have any leftover roast duck this could be shredded and would work equally well. In […]
Facebook Sometimes less is more, and this really simple Portuguese tomato salad is much better than the sum of its ingredients. This simple but delicious salad makes a great accompaniment for meat or fish. Make it in advance to let the flavours mingle and you will be delighted. It reminds […]
Facebook Melt in the mouth, slow-cooked duck legs are served with a Veracruzan sauce recipe in this stunning dish. The port of Veracruz, on the Gulf of Mexico, was one of the first places where the Spanish initially settled. This explains the strong Mediterranean elements in this very Mexican sauce. […]
Facebook Thornbacks Skate wings as sold in fishmongers or the fish and chip shops in the UK are not actually skate at all but mostly thornback rays. Catch It Thornback rays are members of the wider skate family and are the most abundant ray variety caught in UK waters. Along […]
Facebook Easy mid-week braised duck legs simply braised served with kale and/or mashed potato with mustard. You can find good quality duck legs from Gressingham in all of the main supermarkets.
Facebook Catch It I have a reputation with my fellow anglers for being somewhat prone to catching the lesser spotted dogfish. Scyliorhinus canicula is a member of the shark family. Don’t confuse dogfish with its big brother the bull huss or nurse shark. The fishing industry uses a clever marketing […]
Facebook This rack of lamb recipe from Gav’s Kitchen is really tasty and when served with a reduced port wine sauce is absolutely delicious! It is very easy to cook with minimal preparation so makes a good main course for two. Start with a good quality mini rack (4 bone) […]
Facebook Duck breast with orange sauce is quick, easy and delicious. Meat from game birds like duck or goose has a reputation for being fatty. Its a myth, properly cooked the fat keeps the meat moist during cooking and melts away by the time its ready. You can choose from […]
Facebook An easy apple sauce needing just four ingredients which goes great with pork or duck. Bramley apples are best for cooking and are widely available.
Facebook In Morocco, spiced lamb tagines are a staple dish. They are quick to make but slow to cook. This recipe from James Martin uses a classic combination of spices for tagines which give a stunning depth of flavour. James uses the North African spice ras el hanout in his […]
Here you can find a great selection of recipes which my family enjoy and would like to share with you. Have a look at the classic British recipes for a nostalgic meal. Enjoy!
