Niku Jaga
Niku Jaga is a warm, comforting Japanese meat stew made from potatoes, sliced beef, (although pork is often used in Eastern Japan) shirataki noodles, carrots, onion and a delectable sweetened stock made from dashi, soy sauce, cooking…
Nanaimo Bars
With a crispy, crunchy base layer loaded with chocolate, coconut, digestive biscuits and roast almonds, a rich yet light, creamy middle layer flavoured with custard and vanilla, these bars are then finished with a thick layer of…
Low Fashion
Low Fashion – a divine and heady combination of gin, elderflower liqueur, freshly squeezed orange juice, Angostura bitters and cardamom bitters. It is difficult to describe the layers flavour – it is herbal yet spicy, smokey yet…
Turmeric Pilau Rice
Turmeric Pilau Rice – basmati rice enhanced with onion, garlic, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, bay and turmeric – is a vibrant and aromatic accompaniment to curries and stews. It works particularly well with the Butter Chicken I posted yesterday.…
Butter Chicken
Tender chunks of warmly spiced, melt in the mouth chicken fillet marinated in yoghurt and lemon juice with cumin, coriander, cardamom, chilli and garam masala, swathed in a heavenly sauce loaded with tomatoes, ginger, spices, cream and…
Macaroni Cheese with a Crispy Breadcrumb Topping
Classic, creamy, dreamy comfort food! Perfectly cooked macaroni pasta swathed in a smooth, silky cheese sauce with hints of garlic and Dijon mustard and topped with a crispy, crunchy breadcrumb topping. Based on my Pasta Bake Core-…
Salted Cinnamon and Honey Butter
Cinnamon spiced, salted butter sweetened with your favourite runny honey, this versatile butter has many different uses. For example you can use it with: Cinnamon, Apple and Almond Cupcakes Carrot Cupcakes with Coconut and Pecans Banana Chocolate…
Brown Butter Ricotta Frosting
This divine Brown Butter and Ricotta Cheese Frosting is based on my Cream Cheese Frosting recipe. However it tastes slightly lighter than cream cheese frosting, it melts in the mouth and is bursting with the nutty and…
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Cinnamon, Apple and Almond Cupcakes
The sun is shining brightly but Autumn is definitely on its way. There is a cooler edge to the light wind that blows around our garden and the leaves are falling generously on the lawn. I love…
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Quick Welsh Rarebit
Wednesday, Hump Day, Pet Day! Sitting on the sofa with my furry friends craving Welsh Rarebit. Andrew’s at work, Charlotte’s out and Emma’s at university so it’s just me for lunch and it needs to be quick.…
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