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    Leek, Artichoke and Prawn Paella

    Extremely good, extraordinarily expensive. Paella rice, saffron, king prawns, artichoke hearts, all big ticket items that cause this to have a hefty cost per plate. The ingredients here are beautifully balanced, the artichoke hearts in particular being a fine  element with a gentle sharpness that stops any cloying that can come from the paprika, saffron, rice mix. But I would be very interested in experimenting with cheaper alternatives that wouldn’t ruin the balance. From 1 – 2 – 3, pg. 130

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    Vegetable Lasagne

    Really excellent, healthy lasagne. Refused to use nut milk for the roux, it’s just not a thing worth messing with if you otherwise have no grudge with dairy. On the subject of which, as I have learned is always required, I doubled the quantity of the roux and this was barely enough. Perhaps it is something I’m missing here, no recipe specifies enough… But I rather think it is others who are wrong in this case. Pesto is a lovely addition, lifting and seasoning the dish and removes any longing for the meaty undertones of a normal lasagne. I added…

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    Black Forest Gateaux

    This was wonderful, we did not have enough kirsch and the shortage was felt, but with more this would be spot on. From https://www.alsothecrumbsplease.com/authentic-black-forest-cake/

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    Berbere Curry

    Quick and tasty. Lovely peanut rice, will worth repeating in other contexts. Also workable with cooked, cooled rice, stir fried together. I say also… I mean that this is the method I used, which for all I know is better than the method described in the recipe. From Eat to beat, pg. 213