Lamb Curry
Load up on Mrs Balls chutney you’re going to need it for the ride ! I’ve just finished reading Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert and this …
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Chicken Biryani
I always used to think it was called “breyani”. I never really took note of how it was actually spelt until I started doing a …
Lemony Lemon curd
A swirl of lemon curd livens up the dullest ingredients. Take a bowl of boring Bulgarian yoghurt, or a dollop of cream, add some lemon …
Salted Caramel Sauce
Salted caramel sauce is an every-now-and-again treat that I will make when I’m feeling like a forbidden treat. I like to keep a batch in …
Aria’s Caramel Apple Pie
This was the apple pie that helped mend my broken heart when our Kitty Cat Aria went to heaven. I needed a place to put …
Pâte Sucrée
Sweet pastry is perfect for an apple pie or a fruit pie filled with a creme anglaise (custard). Whatever you decide to make, this recipe …
Detox Broth
Every now and again there is a need to reset my metabolism. I started this year feeling out of sync and completely bloated. I did …
Mushroom Soup
I love soup! Any kind of soup will do. I also love fire! Any kind of fire will do too. Mushroom soup made easy is …
Prawn and Mushroom risotto
Patience and time is required when making risotto. One has to really love risotto to make it and love it even more to master it. …
Prawn Stock
Homemade prawn stock is the perfect way to make a good base for any sauce, soup or stew. Its quick and easy too.
Porcini Mushroom pasta
I have the best friends! What a delightful surprise to receive 2 beautiful porcini mushrooms from a friend who went foraging. Porcini mushrooms are a …
Pecan Brownies
I planted a pecan nut tree! I absolutely love nuts and the pecan is one of my absolute favorites. Our little girl, Sarah has blossomed …
Hungarian Goulash
There is nothing to warm your soul more than this hearty Hungarian Goulash. Our best family holidays were those when we went skiing. When it’s cold and icy I reminisce about those days. The one memory that always finds favour is the holiday that Brian so desperately wanted goulash.
Apple and Sage Pork belly
My very best easy to follow instructions on how to make pork belly
Spinach and Ricotta Bake
This dish is very satisfying and full of flavour. I had leftover chicken breasts that I wanted to use up. The dish started off going …
Sesame Broccoli and green Beans
Sesame Broccoli and Green Bean