I’m always on the lookout for delicious and economical mid-week suppers and these hit the spot – they would also work well as part of a tapas-style feast. I served them last night with some fennel and orange slaw and some tahini yoghurt laced with chillies. They also taste good cold! Continue reading
Tag: lamb
Accidental Summer Salad
One of the things I love best about summer is making a cooked salad and eating a delicious plate of it with a glass of red wine as the sun goes down in our west-facing kitchen. Continue reading
Rick’s Delicious Dopiaza
I’ve written before about mid-week entertaining. It’s one of the great benefits of working from home, but I still like to get everything ready before the work day starts so that if anything happens to delay things at the end of the day, I’m still on track for a hassle-free evening with friends. Continue reading
Diana Henry’s lamb and black bean chilli
I cooked this recipe twice in January, both times for large groups of people. The recipe doubles very successfully. We’re eating the last of it from the freezer tonight! The second time I added a bit more chilli – but it’s very much a matter of taste. Continue reading
Lamb kheema with peas
The perfect supper if you fancy a curry but can’t be bothered to cook it! Continue reading
Slow roast lamb with fennel and herbs
Entertaining in the week is something most of us try to avoid, but sometimes it just can’t be helped. Cue my latest favourite recipe that cooks all on its own and needs nothing but some steamed greens to make it presentable. It’s easy but it tastes like heaven! Continue reading
Aubergines with spice scented lamb and prunes
One of my favourite cook books at the moment is Sally Butcher’s Snackistan. It satisfies my cravings for food that’s flavour dense, nutrient dense and mostly low carb. Continue reading
Lentils who lunch
Less of a recipe, more of a template, this post sings the virtue of lentils instead of bread as a base for delicious lunches. Continue reading