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Round-up of Food on TV This Week
Saturday Kitchen had chefs Shaun Rankin and Nigel Haworth – James Martin’s rump of lamb looked amazing (but then I love lamb), and Nigel’s paring of duck with mead was inspiring (I have to try something with that flavour combination!) Great British Menu this year has a slightly different format – I’m not so keen […]
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In Season Now
This is a great time of year. If have been keeping an eye out in the supermarkets for British fruit and vegetables, you’ve probably over-dosed cabbages, other brassicas and root veg recently. But from now there are lots of other goodies coming in to season. Jersey Royal potatoes are there now, along with outdoor rhubarb […]
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Chilli – the verdict, and duck with a twist
The results are in – thank you all for your comments via the blog and Facebook. Your special ingredients for the best chilli con carne are: loads of chillies, garlic, cumin seeds, ground coriander, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, tobasco, beef pieces rather than mince (chuck, brisket or shin – ideally slow-cooked), a little pork, and interestingly […]
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What’s your secret chilli ingredient?
I’m thinking of making a chilli con carne at the weekend. It seems that everyone I speak to has their own secret ingredient that makes ‘their’ chilli special. If I’m feeling decedent, I sometimes as a little chorizo. I’ve heard that a bit of chocolate works well, but I’ve never been brave enough to add […]