Beef Rendang

Posted by petra08 on October 12, 2015 · 23 Comments 

Having never cooked Beef Rendang I discovered that it is like Swedish meatballs, or beef ragu, everyone seems to have their own twist on this dish. I was sent John Torodes latest cokbook, My kind of Food, and was asked to cook one of the recipes and post a blog. I could choose any recipe … Continue reading →

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Ham Hoc casserole and spinach & wild garlic soup

Posted by petra08 on May 11, 2013 · 9 Comments 

I have a new cast iron casserole pot. It is beautiful and I knew as soon as it arrived that I had to use it to cook something. I quickly headed to Robson’s to pick up some slow cooking meat. After some deliberation I got a smoked ham hoc, the meat is so lovely and … Continue reading →

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Poached cod for Sunday dinner and marshmallow topped berry bake

Posted by petra08 on July 2, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

This past weekend was the last quiet weekend in a long time so I wanted to make the most of it. I didn’t want to spend the day cooking for too long but there is something special about Sunday dinners. I love to sit down by the table, eat freshly cooked food and just talk, … Continue reading →

Category Allotment/Veg, Apples, Butternut Squash, Celery, Cheese, Cod, Cucumber, Dessert, Fish & Seafood, Fruit, Grain, Pearl Barley, Petit Chablis, Pinot Grigio, Rhubarb, Rose, Spring onion, White, Wine · Tagged with , ,

Curry Chicken with pearl barley

Posted by petra08 on January 16, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

A classic from my childhood is chicken with curry sauce and rice. I did a new take on this dish, as it is a Monday night I bought a rotisserie chicken and stripped the meat off the bones. I did pearl barley instead of rice, very nutritious and full of goodness. I added some chicken … Continue reading →

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