SAUCE INGREDIENTS Lemon juice and zest ofLime juice and zest ofhoney 2 tbspSoy sauce 2 tbpsWhite wine vinegar or chinese rice wine 2 tbpschinese five spice 2 tspgarlic cloves mincedonion powder 1 tspcornflour approx 2 to 3 tbpsSweet chilli sauce 2 tbps or just chilli flakes if going for less sweet sauceCracked black pepperChicken stock... Continue Reading →
It has taken me the guts of a year to perfect my fakeaway sweet and sour chicken dish and tonight I finally did it so I rushed to write it down straight after dinner with my belly smiling . When I'm told by the family its better than the Chinese I know its a good... Continue Reading →
Ingredients Prawns Mussels Squid rings Smoked pancetta 6 nests of tagliatelle (2 adults 2 kids and enough for second helpings ) 1 lemon zest and juice of 3 garlic cloves minced 1 teaspoon of onion powder 1 teaspoon of sea salt 2 teaspoons of cracked black pepper 1 shallot Half a jar of sundried tomatoes... Continue Reading →
When I cook Seabass I generally stick to Mediterranean influence and flavours, but after cooking a Chicken and cashew dish earlier this week I thought that with some additions the sauce would be amazing with Seabass fillets. I tried it out tonight and as my other half says ,when he goes for a second helping... Continue Reading →
This is a gorgeous and fresh dish that will be on the table in less than twenty minutes . It is a staple in our house with everyone loving the big juicy prawns and lemony spaghetti. If you can try buy your prawns from a fishmonger, price wise I have found it works out more... Continue Reading →
Ingredients One lamb shank per person - cooked six to these ingredients one large onion fresh springs of Rosemary fresh sprigs of Thyme Baby carrots Four crushed garlic cloves Chicken stock 2 litres One bouquet garni 1 tablespoon of onion powder 200ml balsamic vinegar 200ml Red wine vinegar Half a bottle of red wine -... Continue Reading →
The Quiet Truth is the third novel from Sharon Thompson and once again I am drawn in from the very beginning of this character driven historical fiction. What is the book about When Charlie Quinn returns to Northern Ireland, having spent sixty years in Canada, the people he left behind are shocked to see him.... Continue Reading →
What I love about my beef bourguignon is the fact that it tastes better as the days goes on. You can batch cook and freeze this or have it on day one and three like we tend to do here. Serve with baby potatoes or roasted sweet potato wedges on the first day and rice... Continue Reading →
I want to continue to showcase fish and how quick and easy it is to cook with and how delicious it can be. Seabass is one of my favourite fish, make sure to buy good quality fillets from a fishmonger if you can as they will be guaranteed to be bigger. This dish takes less... Continue Reading →
