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Sformato-di-cavolfiore

  I love it when I stumble across recipes that are completely new to me and this is one of those. I was browsing through an old La Cucina Italiana magazine when I spotted this most delightful looking thing that … Continue reading

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Angelhair Pasta with Melted Anchovies, Arugula & Roast Tomatoes

  This is a pasta I put together many years ago. It’s very simple and the flavour combinations are quite obvious so it’s by no means revolutionary. I would call it delicious though, because it includes one of my most favourite … Continue reading

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Sweet Corn Fritters

   I did not intend to make these today but I realised this morning that I had a fridge full of corn and needed to offload a couple of ears at least. I also had a play date planned for my … Continue reading

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Swedish Potato and Anchovy Gratin/Janssen’s Temptation

  I have spent the better part of the week going over my New Years resolutions. They are slightly different to last years but the most important ones are still right at the top. Patience being one of them. I … Continue reading

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Baked Spinach & Artichoke Dip

With all the Christmas socialising that is going on, I am often finding Mr Man staring into the refrigerator looking for a pick-me-up after his night out. Something that says comfort, something quite heavy and preferably something cheesy. This morning … Continue reading

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Balsamic Braised Brussel Sprouts with Pancetta

I was sitting down to dinner a couple of months ago with some dear school friends and we all agreed that brussel sprouts were our least favourite vegetable. All for different reasons, mine was the fact that we were forced … Continue reading

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Beetroot Salad with Walnut & Honey Vinegarette

  This salad is one of those that I make on a regular basis. We usually have it with some grilled scotch fillet steaks and a potato gratin. Nothing revolutionary, just really simple food. But gosh it’s good. Tonight I … Continue reading

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Bourbon Pumpkin Pie

  There is nothing like a dash of Bourbon to liven up a pumkpin pie – it’s a little rock and roll and I like it, I like it alot. Just as I like this fine pie. It’s not overly … Continue reading

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Colcannon

  Colcannon is an Irish staple – a traditional potato dish that also consists of kale or cabbage, in this instance kale. It is custom for the Irish to eat this at Halloween and it can contain little trinkets that (if you are lucky … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Mr Pumpkin has finally got the better of me and I am now ‘pumpkinised’. It’s true, for the last couple of weeks I have been avoiding pumpkins with a steely determination. Turning a blind eye to those ‘come hither’ looks … Continue reading

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