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 […]
Rump Steak with Blue Cheese and Opies Pickled Walnuts
From the perfect pairing to a triumphant trio of flavours – steak, blue cheese and pickled walnuts. #Ad: Written in Conjunction with Opies Opies Pickled Walnuts, synonymous with the Christmas cheeseboard in my house, are one of those store-cupboard staples I keep having to buy. For a start, they end up on every platter of […]
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, […]
Venison Haunch Steak Recipe with Truffled Mushrooms
Cooking with Venison – Haunch Steaks with Truffled Mushrooms. Skip straight to my recipe I’m in the process of experimenting with a fabulous steak box from Lake District Farmers. While there’s plenty of beef in the selection, the box also has a range of other meats – lamb, pork, veal and venison. And, although I […]
Cod with Capers and Tomato with Château de Tracy 2019 Pouilly-Fumé
A fishy adventure paired with fine wine – Cod with Capers and Pouilly-Fumé. My exploration of food and wine pairings at home is continuing with a rather special bottle of Pouilly-Fumé from Château de Tracy. Now, until recently, although I knew there were two wines that sound rather similar, Pouilly-Fumé and Pouilly-Fuissé, I wasn’t aware […]
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 […]
Italian Beef Casserole with Red Wine
Pairing Italy and Portugal with Food and Wine As summer draws to a close, I crave tender, slow-cooked casseroles with rich wine-infused gravy and meltingly tender meat. Dishes like this Italian Beef Casserole. While I love French-style boeuf bourguignon and British (or is it Irish) beef in Guinness, ale or stout, I wanted to make […]
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 […]