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Salade Niçoise with warm potatoes

Well, this is a first. Creating a recipe, photographing it, eating it then, four weeks later, sitting in a hotel room in Monterey, California – suffering with my worst jet lag to date thinking that, however brainless I feel, why not use this opportunity to dedicate some constructive time to Love the kitchen?. I have…

Due to the joys of the working week, breakfast is a typically pedestrian affair – one of need, not one of enjoyment. If I were far better organised, had more time, or company to share the morning with- I would most definitely favour a more north or central European approach- cheese, selection of breads, cold…

Redcurrant jelly, Dijon mustard, and herb gravy for Beef.

In most instances, I am more than happy to have my food au naturel, and am not one to drown out the ingredients with gravy. For that matter, I do not really like overly wet food served up (aside from the obvious exception where this condition in mandatory – soup springs to mind). A dose…

I had grand visions to end 2024 with a flurry of well overdue recipe posts. Unfortunately, the last two weeks were completely written off due to a cold/flu virus. All festive plans and celebrations evaporated. By the time the antibiotics had done their job, 2025 arrived. I didn’t have the energy to write up one…

Starters

Thai Mussels

Gazpacho soup with garlic and rosemary ciabatta

Grilled Portobello Mushroom with Halloumi

Brunch Ideas

Blueberry Pancakes with Mint, Honey, and Greek Yoghurt

Kedgeree with Chilli and Garlic

Spanish Tortilla Omelette with Chilli, Thyme, and Garlic

Main Dishes

Thai‑Style Prawn & Pineapple Egg Fried Rice

Thai Green Curry with Chicken and Aubergine

Thai Red Curry with Chicken and Pineapple

Meat Free

Fusilli pasta with pesto and griddled Mediterranean vegetables

Egg fried rice with cashew nuts, ginger and lime

Apple, Carrot, and Ginger Blitz

Breads & Nibbles

Sourdough Bread Part 2: The Sourdough Loaf

Sourdough Bread part 1: The Starter

Smoked Mackerel Rillettes with Aleppo Pepper

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