Author Archives: Michelle

Banoffee Pie

I am a huge fan of a pie, any pie and I do try to avoid them because when I do allow myself the pleasure of making or purchasing a pie, I enthusiastically embrace the idea of having it for … Continue reading

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Slow Cooked Kale

My father is growing kale in his veggie garden as I type, his conundrum is how to prepare it when it is fully grown. Not being a juice man, he asked me and I had to think – and think … Continue reading

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Grilled Haloumi, Mint and Proscuitto

There is not much to this recipe – not much at all. In fact you cannot really call it a recipe, it’s more of a combination of ingredients with wonderful flavors that marry perfectly and bring out the best in … Continue reading

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Braised Iberico Pork with Tomatoes, Chorizo, Thyme & Black Olives

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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

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Fall Sugar Cookies

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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

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Chocolate Brownie Cookies

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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

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Pear & Frangipane Tart

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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

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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

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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

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