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Asian Beef, Savoy and Peanut Salad 20 Jun 2013 | 01:44 am
It's been some time but at last, I'm back blogging. Why the absence? A combination of new baby, job and forgetfulness. I still cook and write, I just sometimes - or quite a lot of times these days - ...
Sesame and Poppy Seed Biscuits 19 Feb 2013 | 07:02 pm
This recipe is a slight amendment to Phil Vickery's from his book Seriously Good Gluten Free Cooking. It's been a challenge helping my wife to adapt to her new diet, as well as find suitable recipes ...
Cooking for babies and toddlers 13 Feb 2013 | 04:10 pm
So baby is growing fast and soon breast feeding has to be supplemented by pureed and foods. Sooner rather than later, the time for weaning comes and with that comes dramatic changes in food choices an...
Gluten Free Coffee and Walnut Cake 16 Dec 2012 | 11:50 pm
And so the gluten free challenge continues. This challenge entailed trying to make one of my favourite ever cakes without it having a dry, sandy texture, which baking with rice flour based gluten free...
Carrot, Lentil and Orange Soup 1 Dec 2012 | 05:46 pm
A soup that takes 30 minutes from slicing to serving. Fresh and vibrant with the addition of paprika and just a hint of chilli, the orange adds an unusual but welcome zesty kick. Carrot, Lentil and O...
Gluten Free Spanish Sausage,Pepper and Chick Peas 10 Nov 2012 | 11:47 pm
My wife has recently been diagnosed as gluten intolerant which has made us think closely about what we eat. So out has gone excess bread and pasta, in more fruit, veg and lentils. I have to say, I've...
Fish, Potato and Samphire Stew 2 Sep 2012 | 10:25 pm
A lovely, citrusy Spanish style fish stew that celebrates the last of the season's samphire. Delicious with a glass of chilled white wine or a cold beer. Change the fish if you prefer oily fish such a...
Chocolate, Coffee and Almond Truffle Cake 26 Aug 2012 | 10:33 pm
Do you want a dessert that is incredibly easy to make? Impressive enough to serve at a dinner party? Unbelievably delicious? And packed full of calories? Okay, I'm not exactly selling it with that la...
Cod and Lentil Masala 15 Aug 2012 | 12:02 am
In these days of watching what I eat, I'm turning more to low fat proteins and using less oil in my cooking. The most important aspect to me as a food lover and cook is to ensure that the food never ...
Coriander Crusted Seabass with Fennel and Lentil Salsa 30 Jul 2012 | 02:39 am
This is a bit of a mix up of influences, using Asian style seasoning on the fish coupled with a south American salsa which contains lentils. Fish and a hot and sour salsa go so well together as does c...
