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Trifle is one of life’s most unappreciated and often-abused desserts. I have had some absolutely dreadful ones in my time; drenched in shudderingly sweet sherry, soggy sponge fingers disintegrated in the base with curdling packet custard. I’ve also had some…
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December is closing in and on these cold, winter’s nights for me there is little more comforting than a creamy mug of hot chocolate. Jazz yours up with a glug of something naughty; I’ve used Amarula, a wonderful African liqueur…
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This dish is my take on refining traditional South Indian flavours- I think it works well. The dhal packs a fiery punch (though feel free to add less chili if you’re not one for spice) and the coconut in the…
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Global Vegetarian Week is coming up and I’ve set myself the challenge of offering some less meaty recipes to the readers of this blog. There are some truly marvellous things that can be cooked up without the need for meat…
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Ahh, Spring. My favourite season and it’s here. Increasing temperatures, growing day light house and the yet absence of flocks of tourists into my city. Even without the food, it’s bliss. Add the advent of spring pea, spring lamb, and…
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If you follow my blog, you’ll know that a dessert beloved to me is the classic tarte tatin. Delicious, oozing with fruit juice and caramel; what more, really, could a girl want. And when Spring comes around and those beautiful…
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Herrings are a fabulous, and most underused, ingredient. Usually extraordinarily cheap, rich in omega oils and, most importantly in my book, delicious – I can’t understand why they aren’t used more in day to day cookery!They are most commonly seen…
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