Lamb shanks in ale
Cooked until the meat’s practically falling off the bone, served with a sticky, dark gravy infused with the taste of dark ale, and topped off with a fresh mint dressing, most people love lamb shanks...
View ArticlePeppers stuffed with rice, pine nuts and dill
Very tasty, and easy to make, this vegetarian dish is perfect for lunch or dinner. Serves 2 2 peppers, orange, red or yellow, halved 1 onion, finely chopped 125g basmati rice, cooked 75 – 100g feta...
View ArticleCurried salmon cakes
A slightly different take on traditional fishcakes, this is comfort food with a bit more oomph. Easy to make, they’re ready in about half an hour. Serves 2 1 large sweet potato (about 300g), peeled and...
View ArticleSpanish-style baked prawns
I have fond memories of getting oily-fingered eating gambas a la plancha in Spanish beach bars. This is a variation on that theme, a tasty light lunch or starter, best eaten with a hunk of crusty...
View ArticleUnexpected conversation of the day.
Me: Beans on toast, please. Girl serving in cafe: Eat in or takeaway?
View ArticleSausages in red wine
A hearty dish that goes well with a pile of mash. Use good quality pork sausages, herby, spicy ones made by a butcher if you can get them. Serves 4 450g (1lb) pork sausages 225g (8oz) streak bacon,...
View ArticleLamb cutlets with almond and mint tabbouleh
This kind of dish always feels clean to me; a fresh salad with the tang of almonds, mint and garlic, and the sweetness of lamb. It’s really easy to make, from start to finish, about 20 minutes. Serves...
View ArticleEurovision Eurosnacks
If you’re going to be inviting your mates round for a Eurovision Song Contest party, why not theme it with the appropriate snacks? Here are some recipe ideas for Eurosnacks from the BBC website:...
View ArticleNice decor, shame about the service
Route 303 American diner, on the A303 near Honiton, Devon In a previous lifetime, Route 303 used to be a pretty good roadside caff, a welcome breakfast stop on the way to Cornwall. Now it’s an American...
View ArticleAll it needed was the smell of a French cigarette
Chez Chantal, 220 West End Lane, West Hampstead, London NW6 1UU This was a find, a really good French cafe in north London. The coffee was excellent, as were the wonderful French pastries on display....
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