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Recipe – Drunk Cured Salmon
I recently posted about the early morning trip to Billingsgate Fish Market and that I left with large salmon filets. The second curing recipe I tried is below. It was much different than the Citrus...
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Recipe – Venison Shanks
I often make Lamb Shanks but seeing Paul’s Poultry at London Farmers’ Market had venison shanks on offer, I decided to go for a change. Because venison is a leaner meat, it does not need to be cooked...
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Recipe – Spiced (Christmas) Red Cabbage
I have to thank Claire at Things We Make for this spicy and colourful recipe for Christmas Red Cabbage. I made it a few weeks ago and am still thinking about how nice it was. Check out her blog as...
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Recipe – Honey Glazed Parsnips
Parsnips are a nutritious root veg and grown so well here in England. We have them most weeks and ths way is one of my favourites and considered more of a treat due to the butter and honey....
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Recipe – Blood Orange Salad with Goat’s Curd and Beets
‘Tis the season for blood oranges and for lightening up a bit. Having said that, I could not resist putting a touch of herbed goat’s curd I picked up from Neal’s Yard Dairy. The flavour combinations...
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Recipe – Pomegranate Glazed Partridges
Partridges are such a nice size for individual portions and can be so easy to cook. Though they are game, they do not taste wild and can be flavoured nicely with herbs and spices. For this recipe, I...
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Herbs on Saturday
I am thrilled to be hosting the March Herbs on Saturday challenge for Karen from Lavender and Lovage. Each month, many bloggers use the Herbs on Saturday challenge as a way to try new recipes and...
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Recipe – Thyme Courgettes with Leeks and Feta
Given I am hosting Herbs on Saturday for Karen from Lavender and Lovage, I thought this recipe was ideal. I seasoned sautéed courgettes (zucchini) and leeks with lots of fresh thyme and some salty...
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Recipe – Pappardelle with Lamb Ragu
There is something about the recent grey, cold winter days that makes me want to prepare long, slow-cooked meals and smell them cooking for hours. This time, I had a ragu in mind. Of course, an idea...
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Recipe – Roasted Chicken Breast with Figs & Thyme
I am always looking for a flavourful way to serve chicken and a cooking method that keeps it moist and succulent. I need quick meals on weeknights since time is not plentiful. In this recipe, I...
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Herbs on Saturday – March 2013 Round-up
Having hosted Herbs on Saturday in March for Karen Burns Booth at Lavender and Lovage, I have met so many nice bloggers and seen so many lovely recipes entered into this month’s competition, I am only...
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Recipe – Sicilian Swordfish
Around this time last year, I was basking away in the Sicilian sun enjoying leisurely breakfasts and relaxing lunches and dinners. With the last few days of sun here in the last week, though it was...
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Recipe – Nigella’s Chocolate Raspberry Pavlova
A few years ago celebrating a birthday in New Orleans at John Besh’s restaurant, August, I discovered Mas Amiel, a red dessert wine. I rarely am without a bottle on hand which is not to say that I...
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Recipe – Whole Roasted Duck
If you are looking for something a bit different or an impressive dinner party dish, a roasted whole duck is a good option. Tasty, succulent meat that pairs well with Pinot Noir. Serves 4-6 1 whole...
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Recipe – Warm Sticky Spiced Plum and Fig w/ Vanilla Bean Creme Fraiche
After an indulgent Italian holiday, I wanted to have a lighter dessert. The abundant autumnal fruits make a great base for achieving this. I picked up the plums from the London Farmers’ Market and...
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Plum Champagne Cocktail
In need, well maybe not need, but wanting an aperitif in a hurry, I remembered a lovely plum I had from Portobello yesterday and the plan was born. Plums Inspired by the Bellini, this is my version of...
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Recipe – Roasted Wild Mallard
It is the time of year where one who likes to cook game can be in heaven in London. A trip to the Farmers’ Market or a good butcher will offer quite a selection. Roasted Mallards I found 2 wild...
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Recipe – It’s a Pine Thyme for a Cocktail!
One of those days when only a tropical feeling cocktail will do. Not because the weather called for it but almost because the weather did not call for it. Pineapple Thyme Cocktail I wanted a...
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Recipe – Vanilla Raspberry Infused Liqueur
Realising that there are only a couple of months or so until the holidays (yikes), I snapped into action this weekend to get vodka infusing for those festive evenings. I have some ideas on the...
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Recipe – Halloween Brew
With the nights drawing in and autumnal veg at its best, I wanted a thick, warming soup made from the season’s treats. Perfect Halloween Brew The butternut squash and pumpkins looked lovely at the...
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