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  • Bibimbap

    Bibimbap

    Oof this is a lot of prep.. But so so good. An hour into the prep of this I resolved that I was quite OK leaving it to restaurants and…

  • Steamy Chicken Balls

    Steamy Chicken Balls

    Very tasty, good as the centrepiece of a bits and pieces meal, takes spice beautifully. From Meatball Cookbook, pg. 54 & 148

  • Thai Fried Chicken Wings

    Thai Fried Chicken Wings

    Very good, arguably better the day after cold or heated. I would be a little more careful with the oil temperature to reduce the colour a little. Also, I’d contemplate…

  • Grilled lamb cutlets with crushed avocado

    Grilled lamb cutlets with crushed avocado

    Yep Yep Yep. These are exceptional, really just perfect. From Nigel Slater – KD III, pg. 243

  • Gnocchi

    Gnocchi

    Really rather good, and making gnocchi is not at all an arse, which was surprising. Much more straight forward than making good pasta. With the foresight to bake some potatoes…

  • Eggs kagiana

    Eggs kagiana

    This is spectacular, honestly just delicious and super quick. I’ll say that, but for future reference please do bear in mind that my version here was, by necessity, quite modified…

  • Tuna steak with Tomatoes and Olives

    Tuna steak with Tomatoes and Olives

    The real recipe here is for the sauce, which turned out to be a great, simple and fresh sauce that in the processor develops a creamy texture.  Works well for…

  • Fish Pie

    Fish Pie

    We have sauce! Excellent fish pie, better that the previous attempts even without the topping of cheese.  The wonderful sauce spilling out from beneath the potato is joy after two…

  • Cheat’s chicken shawarma

    Cheat’s chicken shawarma

    Excellent, although not a single one these 10 minute meals is achievable in that time, and at least one (Cornershop noodles) is both time comparatively consuming and unpleasant.  But this…

  • Pork shoulder with citrus, maple and pomegranate sauce

    Pork shoulder with citrus, maple and pomegranate sauce

    Also home made white bread. Not the original dish that we used, but a wonderful leftovers creation that made the best of slightly dry meat. Not totally certain why it…