Salmon Parcels! Salmon en Papillote Recipe. The first time I came across H. Forman & Son, the family-owned salmon smoking business that dates back to 1905, was a few years back. I was on an early morning trip to Billingsgate Fish Market, choosing seafood to use for a cookery challenge. Along the way, I won […]
Whole John Dory – Oven Roasted with Lemon and Shrimps
Cooking Whole John Dory from Moxon’s Fishmongers Fish might just be the perfect ready meal. With the help of a good fishmonger, you really don’t need to do much to create restaurant-quality meals from the comfort of your own home. Something like this oven-baked John Dory with lemon and shrimps takes less than 5 minutes […]
Prawn and Pea Risotto
Early Summer Prawn and Pea Risotto Recipe Paired with Calem Branco Douro 2018 In winter I make a lot of risotto – it’s the ultimate comfort food, like a savoury rice pudding. Once the sun comes out I’m a little less inclined to stand stirring the pot to make that perfect risotto, but some ingredients […]
Bavette Steak cooked Sous-Vide with Mushroom Sauce
How to Cook Bavette Steak Sous-Vide. If you’ve ever looked at cuts of beef like Bavette or Flank Steak and wondered whether to take the risk, I’ll let you into a little secret. With a sous-vide, there really isn’t any risk – although this particular piece of meat can be hard to cook, the […]
Sous-Vide Fillet Steak
The Perfect Sous-Vide Fillet Steak and the Perfect Pairing with Caliterra Tributo 2017 Malbec What do you pair with Malbec? I personally think there’s always a good reason when there’s an obvious and popular choice. Pairing South American Malbec with steak is one of those choices you or I would almost certainly make in a […]
Summer Drinking Suggestions with Le Grand Aioli Recipe
Summer Wines and a taste of Provence with Le Grand Aioli. We all need things to take our mind off the present at the moment and with the summer being presaged by a warm spring and with memories of past years’ adventures in our consciousness it seemed like a good idea to plan for warmer […]
Sous-Vide Pork Tenderloin with Dijon Mustard Cream Sauce
Simple Sous-Vide Pork Tenderloin Do you like kitchen gadgets? It can be hard to find truly useful gadgets for a smaller kitchen. I rely on a hand mixer, a small wand blender with a grinder/chopping attachment and a combination slow cooker and pressure cooker. Many of the most aspirational gadgets are really best for family […]
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 […]
Venison Loin Medallions with Red Wine and Berry Sauce
Perfect Date Night Dinner – Venison Medallions with Red Wine. It’s nearly Valentine’s Day and, although I’m not planning a romantic Dinner à Deux this year, I’m happy to share some of my favourite recipes for date night. If you are planning a cosy night in with someone special, on Valentine’s Day or any other […]
Feast Box: Afghan Lubia with Salata and Jewelled Rice
Exploring the world from my kitchen with Feast Box. Ad: I was provided with a free sample and paid a small fee to review Feast Box. All content is editorially given. I have long been curious about home delivery recipe box schemes so was delighted to be invited to review one of the meals from […]