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Guacamole Toast

As this blog is supposed to be about cooking, I thought I should focus on a recipe rather than jump to my usual rationale for being silent on LTK. Spoiler alert: excuses for my disappearing act follow below ;o) I wanted to have a stab at something so ubiquitous is is hard not to acknowledge…

Nearly five weeks to the day, I did what I try and do every time a birthday comes around – (OK, this year I admit, as a leap year, it wasn’t a real one) – escape the cold, wet and bleak February weather and exchange it for winter sun. One destination neither my far…

At the very end of July, I spent a truly delightful long weekend with my far better half in North Yorkshire. To say it we had a packed agenda is a slight understatement. Following some near torrential rain in the morning, we held off for a glimmer of sunshine on the horizon for our drive…

Mussels really are one of my lifelong favourites. I must have cooked them over 50 times, and simply adore the way those juicy critters mop up pretty much any flavour you throw at them. Whilst I am a strong advocate of the more traditional French inspired recipes, I am also a huge fan of a…

Starters

Tiger Prawns in Soy, Saké, Honey and Vodka

Asparagus and Smoked Salmon Bundle

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 Green Curry with Chicken and Aubergine

Thai Red Curry with Chicken and Pineapple

Chilli con carne with Shiitake mushrooms

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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