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Imagine a crème brûlée that has chocolate added to it, and you will get to the idea of what a sous vide pots de crème tastes like. But amp that up a bit as this dessert is richer with a delightfully thick texture. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sous Vide Pots De … Continue reading Sous Vide Pots De Crème | Perfect Dessert
Private Rogue opening lines: "Overlord, this is Sabre. We are three clicks from the target." "Copy that, Sabre. All eyes show a clear run. Maintain your current heading." My blurb: Jack Morgan has been tasked to find a missing woman and her children. Her father has contracted Private to do this, and Jack has taken … Continue reading Private Rogue, James Patterson & Adam Hamdy
I am not a fan of goats milk feta but decided to make my own goats milk ricotta. You might ask yourself why, and let me tell you, I asked myself the same question. But someone told me that the milk was not to goaty so I gave it a try. It was the perfect match … Continue reading Goats Milk Ricotta For My Beetroot Tart
These mini frittatas are so easy to make and so versatile. You can substitute the vegetables you have at home that need using up. And pack them into your kids' lunch boxes. Dave and I warmed them up slightly before enjoying as a snack. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Mini Frittatas ♥ … Continue reading Mini Frittatas | Frittata Tartlets
I adapted this recipe for honey chocolate cake from Happy Retiree's Kitchen. I have made it a few times and really love how it turned out. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Honey Chocolate Cake ♥ It is an old wives’ tale that you must feed a cold and starve a fever, as … Continue reading Honey Chocolate Cake | Springform Tin Baking
Judas Horse opening line: The Cleveland Nature Reserve was a cluster of lakes situated between Cirencester to the north and Swindon to the south. My blurb: Detective Jack Warr is good at his job. But he doesn't suffer fools gladly. Even if they are his superiors. Jack is not interested in the politics and ego's … Continue reading Judas Horse, Lynda La Plante
I was not quite sure what to do with my left over pomegranate jam but decided to bake with it. And then I was inspired to make a pomegranate frangipane. You can use any ready made jam you have at home. Just be sure that it is a high quality jam with a strong taste. … Continue reading Pomegranate Frangipane | Perfect Dessert
Bananas are so good for you, and even better when you turn them into banana waffles. These can be made in advance and the batter will keep for a few days in the fridge. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Banana Waffles ♥ The Helderberg Basin is known for its high pollen content. … Continue reading Banana Waffles | Adapted From Let’s Cook
Getting the basics right means success when you move on to more complicated recipes. And having a basic shortcrust pastry recipe in your repertoire will serve you well for all sorts of savoury tarts and pies. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Basic Shortcrust Pastry ♥ When it comes to our house, I … Continue reading Basic Shortcrust Pastry | Pork Lard Pastry
Suspects opening line: 'What on earth has Harry got now?' Maureen Willis asked her husband Rob, pointing to their Border Terrier, which appeared to have found something interesting a little way ahead of them under a bush. My blurb: There is something appealing about living in a cul-de-sac. The neighbours all know each other, and … Continue reading Suspects, Lesley Pearse | Book Review
This sous vide limoncello is packed full of lemon flavour. You could dial it down if you wanted to. But I like the tartness of the lemons and this recipe is not overly sweet which also suits my palate. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sous Vide Limoncello ♥ I have one supplier … Continue reading Sous Vide Limoncello | Lemon Liqueur
It took a lot of practice but I finally for the hang of rolling these chicken rice paper rolls. I like mine thick, but you can reduce the filling and have slimmer rolls if you prefer. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Chicken Rice Paper Rolls ♥ I am very diligent about replying … Continue reading Chicken Rice Paper Rolls | Asian Wrappers
Using seasonal stone fruit, I made this plum crostata. I have also made it successfully with figs so it shows just how versatile a dessert this can be. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Plum Crostata ♥ Dave suffers from haveyouseenmy , otherwise known as icantfindit. I believe this is an affliction many … Continue reading Plum Crostata | Seasonal Stone Fruit Recipe
Target Acquired opening line: "Why are we here again?" Master Sergeant Cary Marks said, shifting his weight for what seemed like the hundredth time. My blurb: Jack Ryan Jr is about to find himself in the worst situation possible. A simple job of overwatch for a CIA meet in Israel turns into his worst nightmare. … Continue reading Target Acquired, Don Bently | A Tom Clancy Novel
When making a free form tart, the pastry is key. It needs to hold up and be crisp. This crostata pastry fits the bill and I have tried it with both figs and plums. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Crostata Pastry ♥ There is an advert on television here that asks what … Continue reading Crostata Pastry | Free Form Pastry
August 2021 was a stamp your foot sort of month. It started off pretty well, but then a friend got Covid. We see a lot of him, and I had spent a fair bit of time with his wife who also got sick. Then my one staff member was booked off work with suspected Covid. … Continue reading August 2021 Showcasing In My Kitchen
I tried a new method of separating the curds and whey to make this soft cheese. The recipe calls for citric acid and I have a confession to make. The first time I tried it nothing happened. And then I looked at the container I had taken out of the drawer and it was the … Continue reading Soft Cheese | Curd Cheese Made With Citric Acid
The Final Twist opening lines: Colter Shaw draws his gun. He starts silently down the stairs, descending into the old building's massive, pungent basement, redolent of mold and heating oil. My blurb: The Shaw children have been raised with a unique set of skills. This makes Colter really good at his job. But when he … Continue reading The Final Twist, Jeffery Deaver
I have been making one version or another of shakshuka eggs for some time. We used to make this North African dish for Dave's mum when we made breakfast for her. My folks ask for it when they stay at us, and the last time we went away this was our breakfast. I premade the … Continue reading Shakshuka Eggs | Great Make Ahead Recipe
Nuoc Cham is a Vietnamese sauce and the colour of the chillies you use determines whether is is green or red. Or in my case, orange. This is used as a dipping sauce, salad dressing or seafood marinade. You can use it to moisten rice or vegetables. Whatever you do, make extra as it keeps … Continue reading Nuoc Cham | Vietnamese Dipping Sauce