Prosecco & Hot Sauce glazed pork cheeks

Posted by petra08 on November 1, 2019 · 16 Comments 

glazed pork cheeks

It seems just a couple of weeks ago we enjoyed an Indian summer, going for long walks in the sunshine, enjoying the last days on the beach. The rain arrived, it got darker earlier and all of the sudden I was roaming around my closet looking for warmer coats. Colder weather always makes me think … Continue reading →

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A mighty, meaty ragu

Posted by petra08 on November 26, 2014 · 9 Comments 

I used to be a season ticket holder to a great rugby team, the Harlequins. I always enjoyed going to watch them play and if the weather got too cold I could buy mulled wine by the flask. It would always warm me up nicely and take the edge of the cold. Sadly I had … Continue reading →

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Pork cheek ragu

Posted by petra08 on June 5, 2013 · 5 Comments 

This past Sunday was the first in a very, very long time when I didn’t have anything planned at all. Saying that I had some pork cheeks in the freezer so there was a plan for some slow cooking! I love to just have to prepare the food and then it cooks itself in the … Continue reading →

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Pork cheek and chickpea stew

Posted by petra08 on May 18, 2013 · 2 Comments 

Last week I felt a little cold (where did the summer go?) and I wanted to make something that is comforting and warm but still light and pork cheeks from Robson’s Butcher was the perfect answer. Long and slow cooking, tons of flavour and still light. I thought I cooked some extra and was feeling please with … Continue reading →

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Carnitas – food to love

Posted by petra08 on April 21, 2013 · Leave a Comment 

I had an idea that I wanted to make carnitas, a Mexican dish that is most often made of pork that is roasted or slow cooked and then served with tacos, tortillas or burritos. I wanted to make some and decided to start by doing some research first. There is no shortage of recipes and it seems … Continue reading →

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