I can’t take credit for this wonderfully flavoursome starter, although this version of Chef Paul Welburn’s dish is a little lighter; the croquettes being oven baked rather than deep fried. This playful take on a classic salad may seem a little time consuming, but believe me the flavours are amazing and it’s well worth the…
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Butternut Squash and Lentil Dal
The perfect antidote for those of you that have over indulged during the festive period. This delicately spiced dal is low in both calories and fat, but is satisfying enough for even the heartiest of appetites. Serves 4 Ingredients: 500g butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and cut into 2cm dice. 1 onion, peeled and diced 2…
Slow cooked Lucknowi lamb curry with stuffed paratha and coriander and mint chutney.
This wonderfully spiced curry is influenced by the Lucknowi lamb chops recipe posted back in June. I’ve taken the leftovers to work on a couple of occasions, prompting a number of requests for the recipe. Julie and Elaine ……this one is just for you. Don’t like lamb? See below. Serves 4 (generous portion) 800g lamb…
Gluten Free Flatbreads
This recipe has been in the making for quite a while, with many disastrous attempts to get it right. The natural stretch in bread dough comes from the gluten, so simply substituting a gluten free flour isn’t going to work. Trust me, I know. The secret – xanthan gum. This isn’t something that is readily…
Summer fruit semifreddo
What a privilege to be invited to cook at the Etwall food fayre, to demonstrate a simple tasty dish in my home town of Derby. As the summer comes crashing to a rather wet and windy end, I wanted one last moment of sunshine, and nothing says that better than this delightful dessert. It’s incredibly…
Etwall Food Fayre
Come along this Saturday for some family fun and lovely food. I’ll be in the food demonstration tent at 1:30 rustling up a tasty pudding for you to try at home.
Steak and ale pie
Who doesn’t love a good pie, with soft meat in an unctuous gravy? As the cold nights roll in dust off your slow cooker and tuck in. Serves 6 For the filling: 1.5kg beef shin, diced into chunks Glug of olive oil 1 onion finely chopped 2 carrots, peeled and diced 2 celery sticks, diced…
Autumnal feast
There are still some availability if you are interested in booking a table…..
Autumnal Feast
I am extremely excited to announce my first dining experience, taking place at the Sitwell Arm’s pub in Horsely Woodhouse, Derbyshire. Watch this space for more details, or sign up to my mailing list at hunger-pangs@hotmail.com
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