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Continue reading →: Long time no blogging
Life threw me a major curve ball and I had to shut down almost everything else and just concentrate on that, any how it has been sorted out (for a couple of years at least!) and so I can start to get my life back on track. This week I…
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Continue reading →: Mushroom risoniotto
2 tbs rapeseed or olive oilA knob of butter500g mushrooms, cleaned, trimmed and thickly sliced150g risoni or orzo pasta2 garlic cloves, choppedA few sprigs of thyme, leaves only1 tsp balsamic vinegarAbout 75ml dry white wineAbout 50ml double cream or creme fraicheSea salt and freshly ground black pepperA good handful of…
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Continue reading →: Quorn and Mushroom Stroganoff
2 tbsp oil 1 large red onion 2 cloves garlic 350g Quorn Pieces 225g mushrooms 250mls vegetable stock 2 tsp smoked paprika 2 dessertspoons of brandy, optional 100mls half fat creme fraiche Seasoning to taste Chopped fresh parsley and a sprinkle of paprika for garnish Method Slice the red onion…
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Continue reading →: Chunky minestrone soup
3 large carrots , roughly chopped 1 large onion , roughly chopped 4 celery sticks, roughly chopped 1 tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves , crushed 2 large potatoes , cut into small dice 2 tbsp tomato purée 2l vegetable stock 400g can chopped tomatoes 400g can butter or cannellini…
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Continue reading →: Mixed bean goulash
2 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion , finely chopped 1 tbsp smoked paprika 400g can chopped tomatoes with garlic 400g can mixed beans , drained and rinsed Heat the oil in a large saucepan, then fry the onion for 5 mins until beginning to soften. Add the paprika and…
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Continue reading →: North African squash and chickpea stew
2 tablespoons sunflower oil2 large onions, diced2 garlic cloves, finely chopped1 celery stalk, finely diced1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 teaspoon ground turmerichalf teaspoon ground cinnamonhalf teaspoon ground ginger100 g red lentils400 g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed8 saffron strands, toasted and crushed500 ml roasted tomato sauce or passataa good…
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Continue reading →: Spicy root & lentil casserole
Ingredients 2 tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil 1 onion , chopped 2 garlic cloves , crushed 700g potatoes , peeled and cut into chunks 4 carrots , thickly sliced 2 parsnips , thickly sliced 2 tbsp curry paste or powder 1 litre/1¾ pints vegetable stock 100g red lentils a small…
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Continue reading →: New toys
A short note, to try out this new Dragon software, along with this I also have a new Kindle, so between the two I have lots of new things to try out. It seems very odd to be speaking rather than typing my information out but if this means…
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Continue reading →: Spicy chorizo potatoes with fried eggs
2 large potatoes , peeled and cut into chunks olive oil 1 small red onion , halved and sliced 1 green chilli , sliced 100.0g piece chorizo , cut into chunks ½ tsp smoked paprika 2 eggs Method Cook the potatoes in boiling water until tender. Drain really well then…
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Continue reading →: Pot-roasted Pork with Caraway
1.8kg boned shoulder of pork2 tbsp oil or lard2 onions, sliced2 tbsp caraway seeds4 apples (sharp but not cookers, sliced)salt and freshly ground pepper6 dates, pitted and halved1 piece of candied peel, chopped1 head of celery, choppedgrated rind and juice of one orangea sprig of fresh sagehalf a bottle of…
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