Beautifully simple, reassuringly rustic and moreish to boot. Here's my recipe for open-baked mussels that my children can't get enough of. It's a reasonably cheap dish that's definitely crowd-pleasing comfort food, and yet I believe it to be equally worthy of any dinner party. Ingredients: 1kg mussels Hunk of sourdough (to make breadcrumbs) Extra virgin … Continue reading Baked Mussels
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Boulangère Potatoes
I adore Gratin Dauphinoise for the luxurious, comforting satisfaction it brings to the table, but sometimes, just sometimes, the calorific creaminess of this French potato dish is too much. Step forward Boulangère. Named after the baker's oven in which it would have traditionally been cooked, this is an absolute classic which transports me to France … Continue reading Boulangère Potatoes
Holiday Traditions
November challenge #3 for Jamie Oliver's Food Revolutionaries: 'Holiday Traditions'. I instantly imagined this as a bit of a montage as I'm completely smitten with all things Christmas. So, holiday traditions and food for your family gatherings... Easy. I'm not going to pretend that I don't have a 'Christmas Book' and start planning a couple of … Continue reading Holiday Traditions
Short Rib of Beef
November Challenge time for Jamie's Food Revolution Ambassadors. "Slow Cooking! We live in a fast food world, but this month we’re asking you to slow things down, try out and share your slow cooked food recipes with us." I'm forever searching out great cuts that lend themselves to slow cooking. Not only is there something … Continue reading Short Rib of Beef
