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General Tso’s Chicken

Pamela — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:05:02 +0000

This is the first recipe we tried from Ching-He Huang’s new book Chinese Food Made Easy. Apparently General Tso’s Chicken is a very popular dish in the USA, this is a fiery dish with deep flavours. I really enjoyed it … Continue reading →

Special Egg Fried Rice

Pamela — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:24:13 +0000

Yesterday my newest cookbook arrived and I’ve really been looking forward to getting my hands on it. It is a copy of the new book from Ching-He Huang – Chinese Food Made Easy. Thumbing through the pages last night I … Continue reading →

Spicy Black Bean Hotpot

Pamela — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 07:57:15 +0000

As a working mum my time in the kitchen is very limited during the week and so I’m always on the look out for recipes which I can make in my slow cooker. I came across this wonderful recipe on … Continue reading →

Mexican Style Chicken with Coriander and Lime

Pamela — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 14:01:16 +0000

It has been quite some time since my last post here and in that time we’ve become parents once again. I’m now the proud mother of a 4 year old boy and a 6 month old girl and we couldn’t … Continue reading →

Goats Cheese and Tomato Tartlets

Pamela — Sun, 16 May 2010 14:42:15 +0000

I spent yesterday morning at a Guy Demarle presentation at a friends house in France. During the course of a couple of hours the woman demonstrating the products baked bread, made the most amazing chocolate cake, beautiful little almond shells … Continue reading →

Arruzo Con Pollo

Pamela — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:11:36 +0000

Since we’re all still in the hold of this Global recession everywhere you look there are recipes for using up leftovers and ideas and tips on how to get the most for your money. A new show which has been … Continue reading →

Green Chilli Risotto

Pamela — Wed, 27 May 2009 18:34:05 +0000

This is another rather unorthodox recipe from Sue Style and her great book Eat and Two Veg. I must apologize to the purests among you but I’m no food snob and I like to experiment so I thought I would … Continue reading →

Spicy Chipotle Mushroom and Courgette Burritos

Pamela — Sun, 24 May 2009 15:35:26 +0000

This recipe is based on one from Eat and Two Veg by Sue Style. Sue is originally from England but has lived in Spain, France, Switzerland and Mexico and this is really reflected in the her cookery. The choice of … Continue reading →

Tex-Mex Cheddar Chicken Burgers with Caramelized Onions

Pamela — Fri, 22 May 2009 15:01:29 +0000

It’s grill season and so it’s time for me to dust off my favourite summer cookbook – The Great Big Burger Book! For anyone who loves BBQ’s this is an essential piece of kit. This recipe is based upon one … Continue reading →

Mince Pies

Pamela — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 09:55:22 +0000

I’ve never made Mince Pies before but this year I thought I would make some to give as a gift and to enjoy at home. When I tried to get the right size cutters I drew a blank so they’re … Continue reading →