FIRST THING FIRST First things first, Happy New Year to all of you and your loved ones. 2021 was a tough but interesting year for me personally and for my career as a chef. Different circumstances took me away from my writing and recipes which I have started in 2020 during the first lockdown beginning…
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A MOIST AND EASY BANANA BREAD RECIPE
THE REASON Jayne and I went away visiting friends in Yorkshire last week-end. Unfortunately, we left a few bananas at home and when we came back the bananas were well ripened. Too ripe for either of us to want to eat. However, instead of waste them, it was a good excuse to make a deliciously…
SHORT RIB OF BEEF, DAUPHINOISE AND SAVOY CABBAGE
Set UpBraised short Rib of Beef INTRODUCTION To announce officially the start of the Autumn season, I have experimented a dish including 1 braised meat and 2 sides to accompany this rich cut of beef. Last weekend the clocks went forward one hour. Although one extra hour of sleep has been earned it gets dark…
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A MOIST AND EASY BANANA BREAD RECIPE
THE REASON Jayne and I went away visiting friends in Yorkshire last week-end. Unfortunately, we left a few bananas at home and when we came back the bananas were well ripened. Too ripe for either of us to want to eat. However, instead of waste them, it was a good excuse to make a deliciously…
PROVENCE TUNA BREAD RECIPE
An idea for lunch THE STORY One of my favorite recipe when I was still living at my parents place in the French Alps - it's something my mum would often make. This Provence Tuna Bread recipe is perfect served with a few tomatoes, a couple of green leaves and a glass of dry white…
LEMON DRIZZLE CAKE WITH ICING
A zingy and moist lemon drizzle cake with icing. The perfect cake to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or to be enjoyed at anytime of the day. Set Up UNWAXED LEMONS This recipe can be done with any lemons but I would suggest to use unwaxed lemons to make this cake.The lemons offered at your local…
ELDERFLOWER CORDIAL, LOLLIES AND BELLINI
The next in my series of wild recipes that I have started at home since the last few weeks. Most of us are enjoying walks in the countryside at the moment so you might have noticed Elderflowers growing in abundance. Elderflowers are pretty white flowers with a light yellow pollen in the centre, often found…
PATE BRISÉE OR SHORTCRUST PASTRY?
WHY? A few weeks ago, I posted a recipe for a shortcrust pastry base. It tastes delicious but I have received feedback that it was difficult to roll out the pastry, that the pastry crumbles or breaks. (You are more than welcome to leave any comments as I like to know what you are thinking…
CHEWY SALTED CARAMEL WHITE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
Cookies loinBaked Cookies If you're hosting a birthday party or just have the desire to have a sneaky snack, these chewy, crispy and delicious salted caramel cookies are so easy to make. This mouth watering cookie recipe is like a taste of heaven! Salted Caramel White Chocolate Chip Cookies are a combination of sweet and…
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MOIST AND EASY CARROT CAKE RECIPE
TO START WITH... Carrot cake has a long controversial history. Some say it appeared in the Middle Ages in Europe to substitute sugar for carrots because sugar was expensive. Others say carrot cake was first baked in the 1900's when luxury ingredients were rationed during both World wars. Indeed, carrots were used as an agent…