Lamb al Asador inspired leg of lamb

Posted by petra08 on October 20, 2017 · 20 Comments 

Lamb Al Asador

The other day we had a storm brewing. The sky had an ominous color and apparently it was dust from the Sahara and particles from the Portuguese wild fires that caused the sky to look like someone pulled a blanket over all of us. The sun was red and it looked a little bit spooky … Continue reading →

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Sourdough beer and miso beef stew

Posted by petra08 on November 11, 2016 · 18 Comments 

Sourdough beer, miso and beef stew with bulgur wheat salad

Winter has arrived, It is time to get the big jackets out, the woolly hat and even the gloves. The days are beautiful but the winds are cold and I love to go out, all wrapped up along the seafront.     Cold weather brings me a great desire for hearty and warm foods. A … Continue reading →

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Ancho chile and cranberry salad with paneer cheese

Posted by petra08 on July 15, 2016 · 6 Comments 

Spicy cranberry salad with paneer cheese

This morning I opened my eyes and did what I usually do, I reached for my phone to see what is going on in the world. I was faced with images and stories of violence from what happened in Nice, France last night. I can’t imagine any God, no matter what religion that would approve … Continue reading →

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Mezze inspired chorizo stuffed pork loin with squash hummus

Posted by petra08 on October 1, 2014 · 4 Comments 

My friends were talking about how they had a great Lebanese meal when they were last in London. I have to admit that it gave me food envy, I have no idea where the nearest Lebanese restaurant would be here and they are so plentiful in London! I thought I would make some dishes myself but … Continue reading →

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