Aubergine is one of those vegetables I have a funny relationship with. Some days when I taste a well made Parmigiana, I think it is one of the nicest vegetables ever and then some days when it ends up tasting a bit like a wet sponge then I’m a bit more ho hum about it… actually a bit Oh Yuck sometimes. I think it responds … Continue reading Spiced Aubergine Salad with Cuimin and Lime
Lucuma is a flavored tropical fruit native to Peru. I’ve not seen the fruit much here in Ireland but have been reading up on its use as a replacement sweetener for baking, Having ordered it some time ago from i-herb, I have been busy trying out some recipes – as a sugar replacement, it is considered superior to sugar, being an excellent source of fibre, … Continue reading Raw Chocolate Bars
A good spice mix in your cupboard is very handy for jazzing up a casserole or stew, for adding to a bean dip or hummous to add interest and also great for adding to meatballs or burgers. Much better than a shop bought mix as you can make your own based on your favourite spice flavours – tailor made for you – like Coutour only … Continue reading Design your own spice mix
Dear Heston, About your chilli recipe, you were right, it is amazing. Granted I didn’t have the wood chips and the blow torch but still and all it was really great. Such dept of flavour and the chilli butter is a really good idea, I’m kicking myself I didn’t think of it before!:-> This ode to Heston’s chilli con carne with spiced butter comes about … Continue reading Chilli Con Carne – Heston Blumenthal Style
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