This is where all my recipes that can be eaten any day are stored. Very little baking in this category
Lamb is very traditional for Easter and this is a nice alternative to a leg of lamb which can be really pricey if you are trying to feed a big gang. This dish is a great crowd pleaser and as it just cooks away in the oven is great for entertaining. Made with Lamb shanks which I think are my favourite cut of meat, and … Continue reading Moroccan Spiced Lamb Shanks – Easter Party Perfect
Prawn and Peas hot and tasty! This is quick and easy recipe, great flavour, pretty hot I must admit but well balanced so it doesn’t feel like too much of an assault on the body. If you can get Sambal Oelek (a chilli based paste) then use it, otherwise just finely chop some chillies with salt and a little oil. Prawns are rich in zinc, … Continue reading Prawn & Peas Sambal Oelek Curry
This is a quick and easy supper, great for mid week when in a hurry and really tasty. I have summer on the brain even though it is only March but this will be a great dish during the summer when nights are long and you just want to be out in the garden. Plus the lettus will be from my garden so that will … Continue reading Coriander Beef with Noodles
Carrot and Coriander Salad, & New Potato Salad – delicious now that Spring has officially sprung with a stretch in the evening and the hours going forward to give us even more lovely brightness at the end of the day. These 2 salads are a delicious duo, new waxy potatoes dressed with mint and natural yoghurt paired with carrot sesame seed salad with OJ, vinaigrette … Continue reading 2 Spring Salads
OK seems like quite a list of ingredients but worth doing for the lovely combination. Even if you just do the spice crusted fish and the mint chutney it is worth it. The chutney is amazing – great with a multitude of meat and fish dishes, just on the side ready to dip into. It can be combined also with some greek yoghurt for a … Continue reading Spice Crust Salmon on Red Pepper Escabache with Mint Chutney and Coriander Blinis… Whew
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