Pre Covid one could not get beef cheeks for love nor money. Restaurant chefs grabbed them and they became a luxury item. But now, there seems to be easier availability. And the price is budget friendly. I made a beef cheek ragu reminiscent of what we have had in Italy. Head straight on to the … Continue reading Beef Cheek Ragu
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Bourbon And Orange Glazed Gammon
I made this Bourbon and Orange Glazed Gammon two years in a row. It is so good, and we ate cold gammon for days afterwards. This is a great alternative to traditional glazes as it is not too sweet. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Bourbon And Orange Glazed Gammon ♥ The latest … Continue reading Bourbon And Orange Glazed Gammon
Black Pudding Meatballs
These black pudding meatballs are such a creative way of using what I consider a breakfast treat. You will be surprised at how tasty these are, and just how easy they are to make. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Black Pudding Meatballs ♥ I am having a few issues of questioning people's … Continue reading Black Pudding Meatballs
Zha Jiang Mian | Fried Sauce Noodles
Zha Jiang Mian are also known as fried sauce noodles, according to Pippa Middlehurst. This dish is popular in Beijing, and was very popular at our table. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Zha Jiang Mian ♥ On the 17th of April, British Airways cancelled our flight to the UK. This was to … Continue reading Zha Jiang Mian | Fried Sauce Noodles
Baby Back Ribs With A Honey Teriyaki Glaze
The recipe for baby back ribs was aimed for people with gas braais that have a smoker box. As we don't have one, Dave improvised and made a small foil container for the smoke. It worked a charm and the ribs were extremely moreish. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Baby Back Ribs … Continue reading Baby Back Ribs With A Honey Teriyaki Glaze
Beef Barbacoa | Slow Cooked And Delicious
I have adapted this recipe for Beef Barbacoa from Inger who blogs over at The Art Of Natural Living. It is so good that I have made it more than once. Served on a bed of curried carrot mash, this made for a great meal. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Beef Barbacoa ♥ … Continue reading Beef Barbacoa | Slow Cooked And Delicious
Sous Vide Short Ribs | Little Effort, Great Reward
Making these sous vide short ribs takes time. But thankfully, most of it is done in the sous vide. This means you don't have to pay attention to what will be an amazing slow cooked meal. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sous Vide Short Ribs ♥ So, you might be wondering why … Continue reading Sous Vide Short Ribs | Little Effort, Great Reward
Merguez Sausages
Having skipped our annual April / May holiday I had to bring Europe to my home. These merguez sausages remind me of France and the amazing times we have spent there. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Merguez Sausages ♥ Regular readers will know that I have had a particular issue with my … Continue reading Merguez Sausages
Pork And Beans
Inspired by Chef Mimi's recipe for Cuban black bean soup, I made pork and beans. It was a hearty and comforting dish and perfect as a pick me up. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Pork And Beans ♥ Five days into lockdown I dropped my fitness tracker. I started off with a … Continue reading Pork And Beans
Glazed Gammon Cooked In Cider
I made this glazed gammon well after Christmas, for a family dinner. I take great joy in watching our granddaughter eat food with utter delight on her face. It makes cooking for all of them a pleasure. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Glazed Gammon ♥ The other day while walking to my … Continue reading Glazed Gammon Cooked In Cider
Barbecue Brisket Coated In A Delicious Sauce
You need time on your hands to make this barbecue brisket. The meat needs marinating in a dry rub overnight, and then cooking for 4 hours before finishing it off on the barbecue. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Barbecue Brisket ♥ We have a friend who is 20 years older than … Continue reading Barbecue Brisket Coated In A Delicious Sauce
Waterblommetjie Bredie Using Mutton
I had to wait two years to find fresh waterblommetjies. These pond weeds only grow if we have rain. Once I found a packet, the first thing I made was waterblommetjie bredie. A bredie is a Western Cape stew, always made with mutton. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Waterblommetjie Bredie ♥ I … Continue reading Waterblommetjie Bredie Using Mutton
Porchetta | Boneless Pork Roast
Next time I make this porchetta, and there will be a next time, I will try and get a longer cut of shoulder. This one was very squat and not well butchered. But the taste was sublime and took me right back to Italy. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Porchetta ♥ Last … Continue reading Porchetta | Boneless Pork Roast
Moussaka | My Take On This Traditional Dish
With an abundance of beautiful aubergines together with new potatoes in my veggie box I was inspired to make moussaka. I have no idea how traditional this recipe is, but it was super tasty. The best part was that I made enough for Dave and I to enjoy the meal twice. Head straight on to … Continue reading Moussaka | My Take On This Traditional Dish
Baked Pasta Ragu | Perfect For The Freezer
I made a huge batch of this baked pasta ragu. One is in our freezer at home for when we get back from overseas. A few others came to work for our lunches. And another went to James and Carli. This was to save them the task of cooking when they brought their baby home. … Continue reading Baked Pasta Ragu | Perfect For The Freezer
Ragu Pasta Sauce | Northern Italian Recipe
When you mention ragu, people automatically think of bolognese sauce. But, in Italy, a ragu pasta sauce is any sauce for pasta that contains meat. These sauces differ from region to region, and mine is Northern Italian. It uses ground beef as the protein. Head straight on to the Recipe For Ragu Ragu Pasta Sauce … Continue reading Ragu Pasta Sauce | Northern Italian Recipe
Curried Mince
Sometimes a recipe just gets stuck in my head and I have to make it straight away. This week it was for curried mince. I went out and bought the ingredients and came straight home. The mince was made and served up with some vetkoek. A traditional South African meal that I hope you try … Continue reading Curried Mince
Venison Tartare
Dave went to work on the race car, staying over lunch time. I had been at gym and bought venison from the butcher after I had trained. I cut some off to make venison tartare for myself for lunch. This is not Dave's favourite meal so I turned being alone into a win-win situation. Head … Continue reading Venison Tartare
Sweet Smoked Chorizo
The best part of making your own sausages is that you can determine what goes into them. These sweet smoked chorizo sausages are made from locally sourced pork. You can use any paprika you have to hand to change the flavour profile. Head straight on to the Recipe For Sweet Smoked Chorizo ♥ For those … Continue reading Sweet Smoked Chorizo
Mince And Courgette Bake | Cook Once Eat Twice
This mince and courgette bake is one of those meals you can freeze. I make two at a time, one for dinner straight away. The other gets popped into the freezer for me to take out the night we get home from travelling. Or for nights I really do not feel like cooking. Head straight … Continue reading Mince And Courgette Bake | Cook Once Eat Twice