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Head straight on to the recipe for Bone Broth ♥ A lot can be said for the health benefits of bone broth but that is not why I made it. I decided that a decent stock was always a good thing to have in the freezer and if it is good for you then all … Continue reading Bone Broth Recipe Using Chicken
I made my very first master stock when Cindy and I went to cook with Alvin Quah. Even if I could have, it would not have occurred to me to take the stock home. As I loved the flavours, I decided to make my own to braise a pork belly, using a recipe from Gordon … Continue reading Master Stock From Not Quite Nigella
We live about 30 minutes boat ride from where the crayfish (rock lobster) breed and during our very limited season we go out and collect our quota of 4 per person. I like to freeze the tails to use during the course of the year when we have guests. We usually steam the heads and … Continue reading Recipe For Crayfish Stock
A Crayfish Bisque is a seasoned shellfish purée which is used as a basis for a soup. The shells are used to make the bisque, and the process is long and results in a small amount of purée relative to the amount of effort. You need to be patient with the initial process in order … Continue reading Crayfish Bisque Made With Rock Lobster
Nothing beats using a real stock. I buy ready made stocks to use in an emergency but I know that home made is better. This challenge saw the stock first boiling over and meant I had to clean the stove. And then, the tuffy bag did not seal properly and the stock leaked out, all … Continue reading Recipe For Vegetable Stock