Ready to go Just before Wrapping You can use any firm white-fleshed fish for this recipe and it really is delicious. The banana leaves look great especially if you are having friends over. They are easily found at Asian markets and also freeze which is really handy. You might have to steam or heat them before use to make them pliable. I usually stock up … Continue reading Thai style Fish Wrapped in Banana leaves
A delicious break from meat with tasty warming lentils and chutney Today was the first day I was off in a good few weeks, and I spent the morning making Christmas cakes and the house was full of lovely spice smells. We had been away for Saturday night at McNean House enjoying the most amazing creative food I have ever tasted. The result tho’ was … Continue reading Nut Burgers with chutney and dhal
This is a dip from Venezuela and the first time I made it, it was great. The second time I put too much red onion in it so go easy. This delicious dip is full of good fats,Beta-Carotene, folic acid, potassium, vitamin C so as well as tasting delicious is really good for you.Enjoy with your favourite veggies or as a side with grilled chicken or … Continue reading Guasaca…guacamole with a difference!
The weather has turned cold and although we don’t have the blanket of snow we had this time last year, thoughts still turn to the right kind of food when there is a chill in the air. Casseroles are the perfect comfort food whether it is beef, lamb or pork, since you are in the house anyhow, are really easy. Just brown your meat, add … Continue reading Casseroles – Perfect comfort food for this cold weather
I wasn’t great on veg when I was younger but I think that was because the trend at the time was for a lot of ‘boiling the life’ out of a pot of vegetables and serving them fairly mushy. Thankfully that’s not the case anymore and now I do love most veg. This time of year all the great cabbages abound and Savoy and Red … Continue reading 3 delicious winter vegetable recipes
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