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Seriously Savoury Popcorn – A KFC-Inspired Delight

One of my more undignified moments came after I was a little the worse for wear after a long lunch many years ago. Spotting KFC, I barrelled in, ordered my bucket, with gravy and fries (naturally) and sat staring at possibly the best meal an old soak could ask for. I then proceeded to take…
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Resurrection: 1936 spiced pickled pears

This is a simple recipe from the 1930s for pickled pears which go great with cheese, ham and that Great British Classic – Ploughman’s lunch
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Garlic & Rosemary Lamb with Boulangère Potatoes

A heavy weight dish with light weight prep and cooking. This is a great alternative to the Sunday roast.
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Chicken Recipe Relay

Three easy to prepare meals for two people using one chicken… let’s see how this goes.
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Chicken adobo for Ava

I’m fiercely proud of my niece – she’s bright, sharp, moody, clever, vibrant, charming and engaging. I would say that because I’m her uncle, and being a thoughtful uncle I’ve not posted a picture of her on here – at that age privacy and image should be in her control, not mine. She comes from…
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Bream with a Bang

A really simple fish dish that can scale up for as many people as your oven allows. A tiny bit of flair with the presentation will ensure a ton of ‘ooohs’ when you present it.
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Sunday Roast haunch of venison with cubetti potatoes

A lazy Sunday deserves a lazy, no fuss roast. Try venison for a change and with cubetti potatoes it’s just comfort in a dish.
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Lamb, Olive & Tomato stew with dumplings

A dish for when the weather turns cool but you’re in the mood for a touch of the Med… perfect as we emerge from lockdown.
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Shakshuka for Sunday Brunch

Shakshuka is a dish you can flex to suit your spice and heat levels. It’s best served in one dish, for two people to share with as much crusty bread as you can manage.
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Venus’ Symphony in Red Soup

This is an absolute belter of a soup! It’s quick, easy, cheap, tasty and just the warm hug we all need this January. Thank you Venus!