Central European

Roast Clay-Pot Lemon Chicken with Garlic and Chilli

Halal Beef Goulash

Zesty Monk fish and Tiger Prawn Skewers

Boeuf Bourguignon

Spatchcock Poussin with Lemon, garlic and Parma ham

Beef Goulash

Guacamole Toast

As this blog is supposed to be about cooking, I thought I should focus on a recipe rather than jump to my usual rationale for being silent on LTK. Spoiler alert: excuses for my disappearing act follow below ;o) I wanted to have a stab at something so ubiquitous is is hard not to acknowledge…

Black pudding, sautéed apple, red onion and rocket ciabatta

Due to the joys of the working week, breakfast is a typically pedestrian affair – one of need, not one of enjoyment. If I were far better organised, had more time, or company to share the morning with- I would most definitely favour a more north or central European approach- cheese, selection of breads, cold…

Roast Pak Choi

Pak Choi is no longer one of those ingredients which require thousands of food miles or a trip to your specialist market to get within your grasp. It is plentiful, and whilst it may be concealed in a random location at your local supermarket, is likely to be there. Depending on where you shop, it…

Baked eggs with spinach, chilli, and red onion

At the very end of July, I spent a truly delightful long weekend with my far better half in North Yorkshire. To say it we had a packed agenda is a slight understatement. Following some near torrential rain in the morning, we held off for a glimmer of sunshine on the horizon for our drive…