A true winter dish to be served with a heap of steaming buttery mashed potatoes … and a glass of solid red.
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The Best Macaroni and Cheese
Probably the most comforting of all comfort foods, the first plate of macaroni and cheese is believed to have been prepared with macaroni brought home by Thomas Jefferson upon returning from Italy. His daughter, Mary Randolph, is credited with inventing the dish using, as I have here, Parmesan in the original recipe.
Bastilla
My favourite Moroccan dish, Bastilla, is usually prepared with tender pigeon meat. There is something about the succulent and spicy meat and crispy, sweet pastry that is redolent of exotic, faraway places ... But I’ve adapted the recipe for chicken too, which is also good.
Tuna with Capers
If you have ever wondered about a simple and delicious way to prepare and serve tuna, this is it! The hearty, full flavours are perfect served with a small green salad and buttery chardonnay.
Lamb Shank Moussaka
Just now and then one does love to upset the apple cart a little … Here I take a well-known and -loved recipe and deconstruct it by using whole lamb shanks and thick, generous slices of aubergine instead of the normal lambs’ mince and thin slices of vegetables. Serve this on a large platter with a heap of steaming white rice.
Roast Shoulder of Lamb with baby greens
One of my absolute favourite lamb cuts will always be the shoulder, preferably on the bone with the shank still attached. I enjoy cooking this for those friends one can invite for a kitchen supper.
Steamed Trout
This is a simple, fresh-tasting dish that has become a family favourite. The same recipe can be used for any firm white fish. Just remember to adapt the cooking time to about 20 minutes.
Lamb and Bean Stew
Nothing can touch this for a real winter stew. Serve with steaming mounds of fragrant white rice.
Mushroom Chicken with Port
If you are looking for a recipe that can feed a crowd, this is the one. Just multiply the ingredients! I enjoy serving this dish with either brown rice or spelt.
Duck with Red Wine
I love making this; the best part is flambéing the duck with brandy ... I have always been a bit of a flamethrower.
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