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Black Pudding Meatballs
This is a great take on a meatball, with the black pudding giving the meat and the sauce a bit of a kick. It's a bit stew-like and I...
Jan 2


Bolognese version 3 - with red wine
I continue on the hunt for the best bolognese. This version is from An Italian in My Kitchen and uses red wine whereas previous recipes...
Dec 24, 2024

Yorkshire Puddings - the best recipe!
I can't belive it, after hundreds of Yorkshiore puddings from various recipes (you did me dirty James Martin) the best one was - the one...
Dec 18, 2024


Yorkshire Puddings - Serious Eats Version
My old Yorkshire Pudding recipe began to fail me so I feel out with them for a long time, but in aid of Christmas I am back testing...
Dec 11, 2024


Irayna’s Ginger Cake
I don't like Christmas cake. Or Christmas pudding or mince pies or pretty much any festive dessert. One of my best best friends used to...
Dec 9, 2024


Festive Nachos
Not so much a recipe but a cool spin for Christmas. Also good if you're making festive parmos as it's lots of the same ingredients. ...
Dec 5, 2024


Goan Lamb Curry
This is more like a curry stew. I liked the addition of roasted potatoes (always a winner) and the lamb wasn't chewy at all. I added...
Nov 27, 2024


Bolognese Recipe - with pancetta
This one is from The Burnt Butter Table . This was more complex to make and, in my opinion, not as good as Marcella Hazan's version . ...
Nov 21, 2024


Marcella Hazan’s Bolognese Sauce
Shamefully as someone who cooks a lot I have never made bolognese without a jar. I have decided to try various recipes to find our...
Nov 18, 2024


Nigella's (very easy) Mac & Cheese
This has got to be the easiest thing to make and yes, it's really nice. Going to become a staple week night dish in our house....
Nov 15, 2024


Baked Ziti (or rigatoni)
Could not get ziti but had rigatoni, but I would say it would be better with the slightly smaller pasta. Potentially sub with penne...
Nov 12, 2024


Goulash
Just got back from Budapest so had to make Goulash. Appreciate it would usually be chucks of beef but I don;t love that and I also...
Oct 25, 2024


Air Fryer Croutons – Butter version
Superior to the olive oil version in taste and crunch. Ingredients  2 slices white bread, cubed 1 tsp parsley leaf ½ tsp garlic powder...
Sep 27, 2024


Risotto Milanese
A classic, perfect for winter dinners. It's quite rich so pairs well with something like a fresh tomato salad. Ingredients Arborio rice,...
Sep 25, 2024


Steak Diane Sauce
Version three! This one is our favourite so far. It yeilds more sauce and is nice and thick. It's worth taking time to simmer it down,...
Sep 9, 2024


Creamy Turmeric Pasta
This is mega easy but SUPER rich. You do not need garlic bread with it, especially not a garlic bread wrap. Go for salad. This is...
Aug 30, 2024


Huli Huli Chicken
This is a Hawaiianversion of BBQ chicken, a slightly sweet, sticky marinade. It was super tender and the flavur really penetrated...
Aug 22, 2024


Prawn Pulao
I am always on the lookout for prawn recipes Alix doesn't hate and this is a winner. A little bit like a mild biryani, a touch lighter...
Aug 20, 2024
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