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Braised Iberico Pork with Tomatoes, Chorizo, Thyme & Black Olives
I am going through a little chorizo phase, where many of the dishes I have cooked of late contain this wonderfully spicy sausage. From Suzanne Goin’s Lamb stuffed with Chorizo and Olives to Nano Crespo’s Cannelini Bean Stew with Chorizo … Continue reading
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Green Beans with Brown Butter, Wild Mushrooms and Walnuts
Thanksgiving has crept up rather quickly this year. Here I was thinking I that I had another two weeks to decide on my Thanksgiving menu but no, the big event is next Thursday – and I haven’t even contemplated how … Continue reading
Posted in Sides, Vegetables, Vegetarian
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Fall Sugar Cookies
There were all sorts of reasons to make these last week, from a Fall themed bake sale to a Halloween celebration – and what is an event without customised sugar cookies. Although my sugar cookie skills are getting marginally better, … Continue reading
Chocolate Brownie Cookies
As far as chocolate cookies are concerned, these contenders are a heavyweight – with the chocolate content in one batch weighing in at just under 2 pounds. Despite this, they are not overly dense or fudgy in texture, just perfectly … Continue reading
Pear & Frangipane Tart
A couple of years ago when we went to Paris, we stayed in a little apartment in the Marais that sat very near to a host of excellent patisseries. Every afternoon, Mr Man would go out and shop for our afternoon treat, and … Continue reading
Ricotta & Sage Meatballs
I have given up on pre -dinner snacks in our household, usually because dinner is such a big event – as is dessert. So I do not expect people to eat anything, aside from a few olives or spiced nuts, before they make … Continue reading
Posted in Nibbles & hors d'oeuvres, Picnic Food, Starters
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Summer Squash Gratin with Salsa Verde & Gruyere
Here is another gem from the master of taste sensations; Suzanne Goin. Suzanne has the ability of turning the plainest of ingredients (and squash is certainly one of those) into absolutely mouth watering dishes that people will keep picking at … Continue reading
Posted in Sides, Starters, Vegetables, Vegetarian
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Fruit Tart
I think fruit tarts are mesmerising. They are the item that catches my eye at every bakery counter, the fruit so perfectly (or in my case, not perfectly) arranged, glistening in glaze and so full of gorgeous colour. They are … Continue reading
Burrata With Shredded Sugar Snap Pea and Crispy Shiitake Salad
Here is another perfect salad for nibbling – whether it be lunch, dinner or a late supper. I can see myself crisping the Shiitake’s with a glass of champagne in hand – Mr Man and I may have just got … Continue reading
Posted in Lemons, Recipes, Salads, Sides, Starters, Vegetables, Vegetarian
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