Aleppo Pepper dusted pork

Posted by petra08 on March 9, 2018 · 14 Comments 

Aleppo Pepper Pork with mushrooms

Today when we hear about Aleppo my thoughts goes to a warn torn city showing the cruelty and distress of humanity. Aleppo is steeped with history and is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Syrian cuisine has ancient roots and the cuisine is delicious. A famous ingredient is Aleppo pepper. I have … Continue reading →

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Prosciutto and chard wrapped pork with goats cheese and elderflower

Posted by petra08 on June 21, 2015 · 3 Comments 

There is an amazing amount of elderflowers around  and I can’t find a good place to pick enough to make something substantial such  as cordial or wine. I picked a few flowers and brought them home. I wasn’t sure what to do with them but I had an idea.   Elderflowers    I had a … 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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Chinese pork tenderloin with wild rice and baked courgette

Posted by petra08 on September 9, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

The warm weather has made a lot of the veg grow and some that we would normally be eating by now has only recently taken off. It has been a strange year for growing but there are now some lovely bean flowers. It seems I might get my first ever goji berries! I picked some … Continue reading →

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Parmesan crusted pork and low GI veg studded wild rice

Posted by petra08 on August 25, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

When I got home I stuck my head out to check on the tomatoes. From having looked a little sad they have really taken off lately and there are plenty of tomatoes coming, there is almost some to pick every day. Today was no difference and I got a nice handful. After a quick check … Continue reading →

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