Evening Standard… This orzo pasta recipe is the epitome of light comfort food. Creamy and soothing, the lemon zest blends with the courgettes and the garlic that creates a firm base. I use my homemade chicken stock that has a more condensed feel to it. Add some fresh basil and mint leaves , or any…
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Feb
Feb
Oldies, Goodies… This is a comforting classic dish; beautifully pungent, elegant and tender… A sweet and sour flavour that makes it ideal for a cold winter evening. Let it simmer for as long as it needs to become tender and, once it is ready, simply sauté it to give it that twist of flavour. You…
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Jan
Jan
Little Wonder The earthy flavours of spinach and walnuts, combined with the acidity of the lemon, soon bring you back to the familiarity of being grounded — those natural and basic sensations. Pasta With Spinach Lemon & Walnuts Ingredients 4 tablespoons virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 150 g walnuts chopped 200 g baby spinach, washed and dried ¼ cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon lemon zest…
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Dec
Dec
Festive & Wild Nutty wild rice, dried cranberries and toasted pecans, all wrapped up in bay leaves and thyme springs… An alternative mild and nutty winter grain salad. On a festive table, it fits beautifully beside the Christmas turkey, along with the traditional stuffing and roasted vegetables… Warm & Festive Wild Rice with Dried Fruit &…
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Nov
Nov
Slow-Cooked Braised Beef on a Layer of Vegetables Nothing tastes like braised beef when you take it out of the oven after a long night of slow cooking on a bed of vegetables… It has a distinctive meaty perfume that is beautifully pungent on a cold Autumn or Winter day. Don’t be put off the…