Tag: recipes
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Seriously Savoury Popcorn – A KFC-Inspired Delight

One of my more undignified moments came after I was a little the worse for wear after a long lunch many years ago. Spotting KFC, I barrelled in, ordered my bucket, with gravy and fries (naturally) and sat staring at possibly the best meal an old soak could ask for. I then proceeded to take…
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Chicken adobo for Ava

I’m fiercely proud of my niece – she’s bright, sharp, moody, clever, vibrant, charming and engaging. I would say that because I’m her uncle, and being a thoughtful uncle I’ve not posted a picture of her on here – at that age privacy and image should be in her control, not mine. She comes from…
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Noel’s cinnamon lemon chicken with rice

Chicken… Good! Lemon… Good! Cinnamon… Mmmmm. This dish has ’em all and takes less than an hour to get on the table.
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Frisée aux lardons for Salad haters

A French classic and one of the best salad starters that you can prepare well in advance. Add an extra egg for a filling main.
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Mama’s coniglio in umido

An exceptionally easy yet authentically Sardinian recipe for rabbit (or chicken for the squeamish)
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Guard of honour for family and dogs

This is one of those really simple dishes that takes minimal preparation but gets lots of oohs and aahs.
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Ashley’s beef stew with smoked oysters

Soft-as-butter beef and rich smoky oysters create this stew that’s well worth the wait.
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Erinn’s Bánh mì (pork roll)

This is Asian street food with a western dash of élan – the pâté and the pickles make the pork go boom
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Henri’s goats cheese & onion frittata

Sweet onions, piquant goats cheese and a shed load of sage makes this a great dish for everyone, not just vegetarians.
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Red box roast chicken

20 odd years and dozens of influences later this is the perfect roast chicken with crispy skin for a fab family Sunday.