January 2010
7 posts
Slow Roast Pork Belly w/ Apple & Pear coleslaw and... →
Another Autumn/Winter meal … I really should stop cooking these in Summer! But as always, whenever I have bad day, I just need to distract myself, so into the kitchen I go and bury myself in the…
Pollo Al vino Rosso →
A nice, basic and heartily satisfying meal great for a winter’s night. Brought up out of my scraps of paper for Jack who had some chicken breast and wanted “something savory and Italian tasting” to…
Biscotti Amaretti →
Oh, is there anything more wonderful than biting into an ameretto biscuit? The scent and flavour of that rich bitter-sweet almond hitting your senses and mingling with those from the freshly roasted…
Venison Osso Bucco →
As with all great Italian recipes, there is often a name that is associated with a meal that is made in a hundred different ways across the country.
Each region adds it’s own unique spin to the…
Ratatouille Stacks →
Based on and inspired by some great versions of ratatouille niçoise, I tried to recreate those strong flavours of the stewed vegetables while also adding a few extra complimentary touches that both…
My shopping list for this weekends 3 recipes! →
Thanks to some heavy insomnia and a bout of “oooh, ooooh” ideas, I’ve already got this weekend’s Saturday menu set. I’ve been messing around with the recipes and the set of ingredients for all three…
Banana & Peanut Butter Tart →
Every now and again, a strange idea strikes me. This is inspired by a conversation between an American and a Scotsman about Banana and Peanut Butter sandwiches.
December 2009
10 posts
Perrinnaise Potato Salad →
This is a simple recipe that takes no time to make. Basic potato salad with a twist, and my partner loves it.