Italian style lentils with grilled lamb steak paired with Gagliole organic Super Tuscan 2016 The idea of serving my own idea of Italian style lentils with grilled lamb steaks marinated in Italian herbs and garlic and paired with a super Tuscan wine seems entirely appropriate. In a country of tradition and authenticity, the Super Tuscan […]
A Piquant British take on a Classic Persian Lamb Fesenjan
Lamb Fesenjan with Opies Pickled Walnuts. #Ad: Written in Conjunction with Opies My first attempt at a Lamb Fesenjan, inspired by trying the dish in a Persian restaurant in London, was a sticky and very sweet mixture which bore little resemblance to the dish I’d enjoyed. The original, served to me at a restaurant called […]
Lamb Crown from Donald Russell and a red wine and mushroom jus.
Stuffed lamb crown with red wine and mushroom jus: There are few dishes that celebrate Spring better than lamb. Donald Russell, Scotland’s finest butcher and by appointment to the Queen, has created this stunning celebratory lamb crown stuffed with a light earthy mushroom duxelles. Made from English lamb, a crown is one of the best […]
CVNE wines – elevated Spanish wines from Rioja
Rioja Wine Region and the North – elevated wines from Spain: (gifted press review) We are fortunate to have friends living in Barcelona. While visiting them we often enjoy some lovely and wines from Rioja, a Spanish wine region known for its big red wines. It’s not all about the reds though so we were […]
The Taste of Greece – Lamb Casserole with Kalamata Olives
Greek Lamb Casserole with Kalamata Olives: What is it that makes a particular dish taste authentic? I’m not sure there’s one specific thing though of course that lovely term ‘terroir’ does cover quite a lot of things which may contribute. Everything from the minerals in local water, the climate, the soil on which the crop […]
Spicy Lamb Burger with Blue Cheese and Damson Chutney
Home Made Spicy Lamb Burger for National Burger Day. Burgers are one of the easiest things to make yourself. And, home-made burgers taste SO much better than the pre-made ones you can buy in the shops, perhaps because you can season them to your own taste or perhaps because you can use excellent quality meat […]
5:2 Diet Recipe – Spring Lamb Saute
A Spring Lamb Saute for the 5:2 Diet I’m the proud owner of a brand new Saute Pan from Swiss Diamond. And, although I am only home for a few days before I set off on my travels again, I was itching to try it. Swiss Diamond pans are, by reputation, excellent quality. And for […]
Greek Lamb and Aubergine with Feta and Mint
A Greek Lamb and Aubergine Casserole: When I was a student, lamb was still a relatively cheap cut of meat to buy. And, I had a part Greek boyfriend who insisted I should cook for him. Some of my efforts really were labours of love…fried eggs with fried onions in olive oil for breakfast (I […]