As Christmas culinary activities were somewhat postponed for me, I'm finally getting round to making festive treats for friends and family. On a positive note, this is a good January, as the house is still full of nice ingredients and treats. You could say that the 'Christmas Cupboard' is well stocked. During my pre-Christmas planning … Continue reading Mulled Wine Jelly Sweets
Author: Alexander Hodgkinson-Last
Salmon Tartare
With everyone keenly penning their New Year resolutions, it's inevitable that healthy eating is right up there in the top five. As 'eating more fish' always seems to feature, here's a slightly less obvious recipe for packing in the omega-3 fatty acids. There are a couple of variations on this dish; one is to take the … Continue reading Salmon Tartare
Spiced Apple Relish
The festive season inevitably brings us cheese. Lots, and lots of cheese. This is a good thing. In preparation, I like to make a few accompaniments to enhance the experience. Membrillo (Quince Paste/Cheese), Pickled Onions, Piccalilli, Chutney and glorious Relishes. I happened to have a glut of apples and a requirement for some lovely gifts … Continue reading Spiced Apple Relish
Aubergines Going Spare
I'll admit that I didn't think this one would turn out anything like as well as it did. Thankfully it was well worth the gamble. Spare aubergine that I bought for no other reason other than it looked shiny - tick. Block of puff pastry in the freezer - always. This is a spin on … Continue reading Aubergines Going Spare
N is for Noodles
Cutting it fine on the November challenges... Jamie Oliver Food Revolution challenge number two: "N is for November, and nectarines, and nutmeg… we want to see your recipes for dishes beginning with the letter N or using ingredients with the letter N." Noodles are such a great store-cupboard staple. This dish is a classic example … Continue reading N is for Noodles