Category Archives: December

Cauliflower Risotto with Anchovy Crumbs

Posted on December 31, 2009 by

Been away for Christmas seeing the Lake District, it was my first visit and I have to say I fell more than a little in love with the place, it is just beautiful even covered in a foot of snow. … Continue reading →

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Mince Pies and Missed Parties

Posted on December 18, 2009 by

I have had flu for nearly the best part of a week,  the worst part has been I have had to work from home , missing the build up to Christmas and even the work Christmas do . It also … Continue reading →

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Gnocchi with Kale, Anchovies , Garlic & Chilli

Posted on December 14, 2009 by

I’m home alone tonight and in late so getting something needed to be quick so I am falling back on a storecupboard classic  anchovies,  chilli  & garlic ,  unami and heat. They perfectly complement iron rich vegetables like kale, broccoli … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Squash

Posted on December 6, 2009 by

Stuffed squash is really just a poshed up baked potato. But love filling the squash with leftovers , odds and ends from the vegebox,  the end of a loaf of bread toasted and made into breadcrumbs , some slightly hardened … Continue reading →

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Lime Pickle

Posted on December 1, 2009 by

After the success of a Brinjal pickle over the summer I wondered if I could repeat the success with another Indian pickle favourite Lime Pickle. I am guilty of sneaking a teaspoon or two from the fridge, and it’s lovely … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Orange and Stem Ginger Truffles

Posted on December 21, 2008 by

Last year chocolate truffles went down very well , and though Nick the lovely boyfriend has assumed responsibility for the majority of the Christmas gift making I found a lovely jar blue and white jars filled with stem ginger that … Continue reading →

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Steak with Celeriac Remoulade

Posted on December 20, 2008 by

Things have been very manic lately I have been  working long hours , commuting and with more than  the odd work Christmas I have been  left  with little time to do any real food shopping which has meant raiding the … Continue reading →

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Bunny and Barley Stew

Posted on December 10, 2008 by

When the whole is greater than the sum of the two parts. This was totally based on needing to put something together in rush tonight.  I had some rabbit joints in the freezer cooked ages ago ,but not a lot. … Continue reading →

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Pot Barley Soup

Posted on December 9, 2008 by

Got home after a horrible day how much did I need a hug but soup had to do ,  hearty and delicious simple vegetable soup with pot barley , this should be a very chunky soup the pot barley gives … Continue reading →

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Cranberry and Pumpkin Seed Cookies

Posted on December 8, 2008 by

Spurred on by the now annual Eat Christmas Cookies at Food Blogga I am busy making Christmas cookies, these might not be an obvious Christmas recipe but the red cranberries and green pumpkin seeds seem pretty festive . You could … Continue reading →

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