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Herbed Roast Crown of Chicken

Stop. The. Press. This was the juiciest, most delicious chicken I have ever cooked. If you’re not a fan of uber moist, soft poultry, step away from the screen and don’t come back. Just look at her, with her herby bits and her flecks of browned butter. Drool. And, she […]

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Smoked Mackerel Pie

This week is British Pie Week, and who can deny their love of delicious fillings encased in flaky, golden pastry? Taking inspiration from Nigel Slater, who thoroughly encapsulates British cuisine, this smoked mackerel pie is so. damn. good. Mackerel is an ingredient with which I have never cooked, as it doesn’t feature […]

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Mushroom Risotto

Mushroom risotto is something I could eat at any given time of day, it is especially good however, as a winter supper; the earthy notes combine with the creaminess of the parmesan and rice to create a gorgeous and filling dish. The subtle pang of rosemary brings some intrigue to […]

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Parsley and Mustard Sauce

Sometimes we don’t need complex recipes to impress or change things up. By expanding your repertoire of sauces and marinades, everyday staple dishes such as steak or chicken can become exciting reinvented dishes that will provide your palate with enough variety. This parsley and mustard sauce takes minimum time to […]

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Carrot and Apple Chutney

With my latest exploration of pork mince with more Western flavours, pork burgers were on the menu the other night, and I decided to make a chutney to slather all over those bad boys. This chutney, like most of my recipes, is invented by putting together ingredients that I know […]

Quick Raspberry Jam

Jam should always be about the fruit, but more often than not, it is about the sugar. Fruit is naturally sweet and delicious and needs a fraction of the sugar most jam recipes suggest to actually create a delicious homemade jam. The usual ratio in jam recipes is 1:1 fruit […]