Vietnam – Chicken Noodle Soup (Phở Gà)
Introduction: Here is the first of the fruits from my Hanoi experience; chicken noodle soup – phở gà. Along with the beef version this is an absolute staple of locals
SMashing Lemon Drizzle Cake
Introduction: This is a cracking little cake which has not only wowed people at gatherings but is also gluten free, which is a great asset to have up one’s sleeve.
American Style Pancakes with Red Berry Compote
Introduction: Sometimes there’s nothing like a good feed, especially on Saturday or Sunday morning. Today was such a morning, and with hungry family in tow, the young ones decided it
Oysters Español
Introduction: Recently, a very good neighbour and friend of ours, and in fact a fantastic cook whose range of books and kitchen gadgets would give the combination of Nigella and
Squid Ink Fettuccine
Introduction: I remember seeing black pasta for the first time and being enchanted with the look of it. I was particularly taken with the contrast of the black against the
Slow Cooked Roast Beef with Spinach, Sorrel and Truss Cherry Tomato Salad
Introduction: I remember the days of roast beef when I was a nipper (Northern England parlance for young child) – endless chewing on what could only have originally been a
Sri Lankan Chicken Curry
Introduction: Sri Lanka – one of the places I dearly wish to travel to but have yet to have the pleasure. I would love to see the wonderful country: the
Taking a Recipe with a Pinch of Salt
During this wonderful journey of learning to cook there’s one thing that I have learnt – not all recipes work. In fact, I have been tearing out my hair over
Bouquet Garni for Chicken and Meat
Introduction: I remember in years past following recipes that asked for a bouquet garni and being quite put out by the need to collect numerous species of herbaceous plants, plus
Duck Fat Chips
Introduction: There is nothing better than a crispy and well salted chip. Well that is what I thought until I was playing around with potatoes trying to produce my ultimate
