Recipe from Anthony Bourdain’s Appetites Appetites: A Cookbook https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/140888383X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_gq6eEb9KDRWBR Most of my friends now simply accept my slightly unhealthy obsession with the late, great Anthony Bourdain. When I ordered his cookbook Appetites, I read it from cover to cover in one sitting. Now it’s time to start putting the recipes to the test. In spite…
Steak tagliata with zingy carrot and cabbage slaw
Recipe from January’s Olive Magazine This recipe hasn’t yet been uploaded to the website but when it is I will update this post. After a bit of a break from reviewing recipes (although not from cooking them!) after having a baby, I’m jumping back into critiquing them. After a series of both really positive and…
Asparagus gnocchi with prosciutto crumbs
Recipe from Olive Magazine, April 2019 https://www.olivemagazine.com/recipes/quick-and-easy/asparagus-gnocchi-with-prosciutto-crumbs/ Sometimes you’re just in the mood for some simple ingredients put together well and that was exactly what this recipe seemed to offer. Difficulty rating- 2/5 Necessary equipment- 1x baking sheet 1x frying pan 1x saucepan For how many people? 4 as a starter or 3 for a…
Hawksmoor Burgers & Chips
Recipe from Hawksmoor At Home Available to buy from https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hawksmoor-Home-Breakfasts-Puddings-Cocktails/dp/1848093357 We were having a friend round for dinner and it seemed like a good excuse to cook something a bit less healthy and a bit more calorific. I love the Hawksmoor restaurants but I would never go there and order anything other than their fantastic…
Roast Pork Belly
Recipe from Waitrose Magazine. March 2019 https://www.waitrose.com/content/waitrose/en/home/recipes/recipe_directory/r/tommy-banks-roastporkbelly.html It’s nice to have a roast dinner on a Sunday. We often do a roast chicken but I thought it would be nice to try my hand at pork belly on a day when we had lots of free time to do it properly. Difficulty rating- 2/5, time…
Billionaires Shortbread
Recipe from Good Housekeeping, April 2019 https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/food/recipes/a535474/billionaires-shortbread-recipe/ I knew we’d be having a few guests during the week and as caramel & chocolate are such crowdpleasers, I thought this would be a good choice of something to offer as both a tea time treat and a pudding after dinner. Difficulty rating- 3/5, making caramel takes…
Chicken and greens pilaf
Recipe from delicious. Magazine, March 2019 The recipe hasn’t been made available online. If this changes I will post a link here. I made this with the leftovers from the Provençal style roast chicken, as suggested by the magazine. It was good to be able to use the leftover chicken meat in a more interesting…
Provençal-style poached chicken
Recipe from delicious. Magazine, March 2019 The recipe hasn’t been made available online. If this changes I will post a link here. This seemed like a light but filling dish for our Friday evening meal. As spring has arrived, poached meat and baby vegetables capture the season really well. Difficulty rating- 2/5, nothing complicated to…
Fiorelli with prawns, butter & tomatoes
Recipe from Olive Magazine, March 2019 The recipe has not been posted online, but the magazine extracted it from Skinny Pasta, which can be bought here- https://www.amazon.co.uk/Skinny-Pasta-flavour-packed-recipes-calories/dp/0857834959/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1553248923&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=skinny+pasta&dpPl=1&dpID=61WmgToY62L&ref=plSrch Seafood pasta is a massive weakness for me. If there’s ever a time when through circumstances or sheer exhaustion I have to opt for a ready meal, you…
Tres Leche Cake
Recipe from Good Food Magazine, March 2019 https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/tres-leches-cake I like to take the opportunity to bake and improve my baking skills when I’m going to see enough people to eat and enjoy what I’ve made. This recipe caught my attention as it looked like a very light, moist cake that’s a bit different to the…
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