Rotisserie heaven on the Southbank Rotate by Jimmy is a pop-up location from Jimmy Garcia, who had previously run Jimmy’s BBQ Club on the same site since 2015. The new offer is relaxed, contemporary and a perfect setting for a lazy summer evening in the centre of town. Rotisserie has an interesting history; cooking meat […]
Jerk Chicken, Rice and Peas with Eaten Alive
Using Fermented Sauce for Jerk Chicken with Rice and Peas. The trend for fermented foods is growing. A process which uses bacteria and yeast to break down sugars in food and sometimes enhance food preservation you may unwittingly have been enjoying foods which are fermented all your life. Bread of all sorts but particularly sourdough, […]
Chicken Cacciatore, Roman Style with Chablis Wine Pairing
Roman-Style Chicken Cacciatore Recipe and Chablis Fourchame Jean Durup 2018 Gentle reader, do you ever consider the best way to pair food and wine? For me, without a doubt, I get the best pairings when I am in a good restaurant where the sommelier has tried all the dishes in advance and has personally selected […]
Chicken in Red Wine – Coq au Vin from Raymond Blanc
Classic Chicken in Red Wine or Coq au Vin paired with Moon Wine! For years I’ve made Chicken in Red Wine, Coq au Vin, using the recipe Elizabeth David called Coq au Vin de Bourgogne and the second of her two recommended methods. I generally drink French wine with it though not necessarily the Burgundy […]
Chicken with Wild Mushroom and Truffle Sauce
Creamy Chicken with Wild Mushroom and Truffle Sauce from Hello Fresh. Ad: This post was written in conjunction with Hello-Fresh Recipe boxes are a great way to learn how to make new dishes. All your ‘mise en place’ is done – the food arrives ready prepared and portioned. When you need a specific, unusual ingredient […]
Chicken and Leek Quiche – testing Oast to Host Flour
Chicken and Leek Quiche recipe and the ultimate Gluten Free Flour. Isn’t it a universal truth that whatever you can’t have is what you immediately crave? My mother was diabetic – and spent her life once diagnosed craving chocolate. My sister in law follows a medically recommended gluten-free diet. And, when she and my brother […]
Cocotte – French Farm-to-Table Rotisserie in Notting Hill
Farm-to-Table Rotisserie Chicken! If you happen to be hungry in Notting Hill, try Cocotte. Located at the Bayswater end of Westbourne Grove, this friendly rotisserie chicken restaurant serves nourishing food with a funky twist. French legend Escoffier had two words of advice for chefs everywhere. ‘Faites Simple’. Keep it Simple. Romaine Bourillon’s eatery achieves this, […]
Healthy Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry
Simple healthy sesame chicken stir-fry with Yutaka Edamame Noodles: A few samples of a new healthy noodle range from Yutaka, together with a stir-fry cookery book from Ching-He Huang were the inspiration for this recipe. I love stir fry dishes but do tend to rely on a version of stone soup where whatever happens to be […]
Creamy Tarragon Chicken
Tarragon Chicken Casserole and a date night with my cat: Gentle Reader, I have to confess I probably go out more than my ‘familiar’ would endorse. Friday night though is usually date night for us both. I stay at home and we sit in front of the fire cuddling and catching up with suitable cat-friendly programmes […]
Chicken and Asparagus Risotto
Risotto – the perfect use for leftover Roast Chicken I love making risotto. I find the stirring process quite therapeutic, getting that gloopy sticky mixture as the starch from the rice is released. And, its something where you can be creative with your leftovers and make a meal that’s almost elegant with things that you […]