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One of the simplest recipes yet, it packs quite a punch when it comes to flavour. This recipe is fabulous for using up slightly overripe fruits. The roasted strawberries are simply gorgeous over vanilla ice cream or topped with whipped cream on a meringue. Hard to beat for versatility. Roasted Balsamic Strawberry Recipe
Chef Simon Gueller has hung up his apron though he not left cooking behind.
It is so cold outside given the current weather front ripping through Britain. The sub-zero temperatures mean to the stove I head. Weeks like these demand nourishing, hot, tasty food for top-to-toe warmth. Top of the list - because it is a dish you can stick in the oven and return to in 6 hours… Continue reading It is Cold Outside
Shelves groaning with jams, jellies, chutneys and pickles always give me a sense of security. I blame it on all those harvest festivals we went to as kids, that and watching the Waltons. An afternoon of chopping, stirring, potting and labelling plus the resulting messy, sticky kitchen are all worth the sight of my creations… Continue reading Preserve Your Sanity
Everyone is banging on about Hasselback potatoes; they are the one to watch for 2018. I find this very funny. I have cooked Hasselbacks for years. Still, every recipe should have its day. Hasselback Potatoes are so, so easy to make. they look stunning on the plate and stacked with deliciousness. They have true versatility… Continue reading Easy Hasselback Potatoes
March 5th is British Pie week, a week-long celebration of, you guessed it, pies! But do you know what one is and where the name came from? Britain and Ireland have had a love affair with them since the 12th century; whether a savoury, sweet, shortcrust or puff pastry. Some with no pastry at all but… Continue reading Why is a Pie Called a Pie?
Sticky, rich and extremely delicious is this shin beef with black pepper dumplings. Comfort food at its best.
This soup is awesome. Rarely will you hear me say that about any recipe as awesome is quite an accolade, but this soup is just that. Not just that, it is also healthy, nutritious and tasty. Cauliflower itself a remarkable vegetable and with the trend now for roasting it got a whole lot better. Roasting not… Continue reading Roasted Cauliflower and Turmeric Soup Recipe