Aug 13, 2010

The order in which you word a title generally reflects the importance you place on the ingredients within. As I favour chorizo, it’s first. This is soul food, warm, comfortable and lovely. If fills your kitchen with a lovely smell and your belly with a lovely meal. Ingredients 4 chicken legs, thighs or drumsticks 2 tbsp olive oil 250g chorizo...

Aug 12, 2010

This Thai twist on a traditional chicken burger recipe is just the ticket when you fancy something other than beef. It’s tangy and terrifically tasty. Ingredients 1 onion 1 clove garlic 1 stalk of fresh lemongrass 400g minced chicken 60g white breadcrumbs 2 tbsp chopped coriander 2 tsp finely grated lime zest 1 tbsp fish sauce 2 tsp caster...

Aug 11, 2010

I’m a fan of “red” food and love my spices. This recipe is spicy, rich and delicious. Ideal for barbecues but can also be grilled to great effect. Ingredients 2 lemons worth of zest 1 tsp cumin seeds 2 tsp coriander seeds 1 tsp sea salt 2 tbsp mixed peppercorns 1 tsp red chilli flakes handful finely chopped coriander leaves 3 tbsp...

Aug 1, 2010

As a big fan of anything cinnamon, this was immediately attractive. Easy to make, looks great, tastes even better. Ingredients 4 large duck breasts salt pepper 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 3 tablespoons fine sugar 1 1/2 cups balsamic vinegar 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon 3 cloves 1 tablespoon honey Instructions Mix the cinnamon and the sugar. Score...

Jul 30, 2010

The Caesar salad has to be one of the most popular around. It takes a while to put together but is worth every second once you get to enjoy the fruits of your labour. Ingredients Croutons 1/4 cup butter 3 cups baguette bread, cut into 2 cm cubes Mayonnaise 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste 1 egg yolk 2 tablespoons lemon juice ...

Jul 28, 2010

Delicious, and deliciously simple. Pasta bake is comfort food through and through. It makes you feel warm inside, comfortable, and is ideal for when guests arrive unannounced. Ingredients 1tbsp olive oil 1 large onion 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 700g (1lb 9oz) minced beef 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes 2tsp dried Italian herbs 2tbsp sun-dried...