Recipe|Leftover Roast Lamb Curry

Ingredients Leftover Lamb, chopped into cubes/diced 1 Brown Onion, finely chopped 1 Can Chopped Tomatoes 1 Can Coconut Milk 3 Garlic Cloves, finely chopped 1 tbsp Coconut oil 1 tbsp Butter 1 tsp Crushed Coriander Seeds 1 tsp Garam Masala 1/2 tsp Cumin 1/2 tsp Cinnamon Cayenne Pepper Powder, to taste Method Heat the coconut oil in a large saucepan, add the onions and cook … Continue reading Recipe|Leftover Roast Lamb Curry

Easy Chicken, Prawn & Chorizo Paella

Ingredients 4 tbsps olive oil 2 small onions, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 red pepper, cut into small chunks 1 tsp teaspoon paprika 1 large pinch of saffron 1 cup long grain rice 2 chicken breasts, diced 1 pack uncooked fresh prawns 1/2 chorizo sausage, skin removed, chopped 600ml boiling water 1 vegetable stock cube 3 tbsp tomato puree salt and black … Continue reading Easy Chicken, Prawn & Chorizo Paella

Lemon Salted Straw Potatoes

I think salt has been given a bad reputation recently, with the fashion of healthy eating. Do not let this put you off however! Last night I cooked up surf and turf, and added a few different accompaniments – My recently uploaded Chimichurri Sauce being one of them. I find lemon salt helps to compliment the fresh flavours of seafood, adding a citrus note whilst seasoning the … Continue reading Lemon Salted Straw Potatoes

Steak & Chimichurri Sauce

a mixture of several things in no particular order Ingredients 1 Small bunch flat leaf parsley (store bought portion size) 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp Red wine vinegar 1 tsp fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp diced red onion, finely diced 1/2 tsp dried oregano (optional) 1/2 tsp black pepper, by taste Season to taste – Salt Directions Blend the parsley … Continue reading Steak & Chimichurri Sauce

Pasta! With Olives & Quick Tomato Sauce

This recipe is handy for lunch, or for the evenings, where time might not be on your side. Quick, simple and totally yummy!   Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1 garlic clove, crushed 400g can chopped tomatoes 1 chicken or vegetable stock pot 1 tbsp tomato purée 1 tsp sugar Salt and Pepper to season Olives, I prefer mine whole, but serve however you prefer! Parmesan … Continue reading Pasta! With Olives & Quick Tomato Sauce

Italian Meatballs

Ingredients For the meatballs 1lb ground beef 2 eggs 1⁄4cup milk 1⁄2cup breadcrumbs 1⁄2tsp salt 1 tbsp fresh parsley 2 garlic cloves, minced 1⁄2tsp fresh ground pepper ¼ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano (or parmesan), freshly grated ¼ tsp black pepper 1½ tbsp olive oil For the Sauce 1 tbsp olive oil 1 Brown onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 24 oz / 700 g tomato passata, though … Continue reading Italian Meatballs

Chicken & Cashew Nut Curry

Ingredients 4 Chicken Pieces 1 Red Onion, finely chopped 3 Garlic Cloves, finely 1 thumb sized piece of Ginger, grated 1  Can Chopped Tomatoes 1 Fresh Leek, thinly sliced 2 Savoy Cabbage leaves, shredded 2oo/300ml Chicken  Stock 1 tsp Ground Cumin 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper 3 Generous tsp Medium Curry Powder 1/4 Cup of blitzed nuts – Cashews, with some peanuts Seasoning (salt, pepper & sugar) … Continue reading Chicken & Cashew Nut Curry

Roasted Pork Belly with Crackling

INGREDIENTS Serves 2-3 (depending on how hungry you are!) For the Brine 100g/7oz sea salt 1 tbsp black peppercorns 1 Clove 1 Bay leaf 1 tbsp paprika 1 litre Cold Water For the Pork and sides 1kg Pork Belly Roasties Seasonal Veg METHOD Brining the Meat: Add all ingredients to a tub/bowl etc. MINUS THE PORK – I used my big mixing bowl, as it … Continue reading Roasted Pork Belly with Crackling