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Pasta With Peas, Chives and Cream Sauce
This is actually my second favourite sauce after Carbonara. It's based on a pasta I used to love at Uni from Est Est Est and I found a...
Oct 12, 2020


Chorizo & mozzarella gnocchi bake
Another one from Mr T. His obsession with gnocchi continues. It would be prettier if we'd used a mozzarella ball and sprinkled herbs on...
Oct 6, 2020


Thai sticky ribs (or chicken)
I love a dish that you can prep in advance. Honestly I don't think the extra sauce is necessary as the ribs have enough flavour and it's...
Oct 6, 2020

French-trimmed chicken breast with mushroom sauce
I've always used skinless, boneless chicken breast but now that I buy all my meat from a butcher it's a whole new world. This recipe uses...
Sep 29, 2020


Xinxim
Pronounced Zinzim - a traditional Brazilian curry and apparently Pele's favourite dish. It's a combination of chicken and crayfish tails...
Sep 28, 2020


French Onion Soup
C'est tres magnifique! Worth all of the stirring and waiting. And waiting and stirring. Ingredients 5 tbsp butter, divided 1 tbsp...
Sep 23, 2020


Velveting Chicken
For that Chinese restaurant effect. (chicken and black bean above) Ingredients Boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs 3 tablespoons...
Sep 16, 2020


Chicken in Black Bean Sauce
Yum, yum, yum! Be sure to prep the chicken properly to get that juicy restaurant style. Ingredients For the chicken marinade: Chicken,...
Aug 24, 2020


Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce
A nice easy mid week pasta. Cooking off the sauce for longer definitely deepens the flavour. Ingredients Pasta 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp...
Aug 21, 2020


Marinated Thai Chicken (Gai Yang)
This chicken is absolutely banging and so easy. Stick it in a bag then cook! Ingredients Chicken, any type, on the bone or not. I used...
Aug 20, 2020


Chinese Stir Fried Broccoli
A lovely way to spruce up your greens. This tastes best when you leave the broccoli quite crunchy. Ingredients Broccoli 1 1/2 tbsp...
Aug 20, 2020


Chicken or Lamb Korma
Finally tried this without the use of a jar or packet. Flavour was good, it was a little more spicy than expected. I'm not versed...
Aug 18, 2020


Cheesy Leeks - and an alternative Creamy Leeks
A glorious cheesy delight to add to a Sunday roast. I'm not a fan of cauliflower cheese but the oniony taste from the leeks is a game...
Aug 12, 2020


Coconut Shrimp Curry
An easy basic curry with enough spices to feel homemade but enough ease for week nights. Ingredients Prawn marinade: 1 tsp garam masala...
Aug 7, 2020


Dijon Chicken with Mushrooms
I love this sauce with a bit of a kick from the mustard and brandy. Ingredients 4 chicken breasts, with skin 200g mushrooms 1 garlic...
Aug 6, 2020


Bechamel Pasta Bake with Peas, Mushroom and Leek
Bechamel is for so much more than just lasagne. It's quite rich so I serve with green salad. Ingredients 400g penne pasta 2 tbsp oil 50g...
Aug 4, 2020


Comté Chicken
I recently bought some cheeses (and a lobster!) from Cote at Home (highly recommend) and couldn't fit in any more bread so here it is...
Jul 29, 2020


Quick Thai Green Chicken Curry
This isn't a traditional recipe as I cheat and use a ready made paste. Super quick though. It's a recipe I adapted from an old Slimming...
Jul 28, 2020
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