Monthly Archives: February 2011

Lasagne of Wild Mushroom Ragu with Pecorino and Porcini sauce

Posted on February 26, 2011 by

This is a gorgeously indulgent dish, full of rich earthy flavours and textures. For the best result, the ragu should be made with a mixture of wild mushrooms, such as Ceps, oyster mushrooms and Enoki), however these can be expensive … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

Posted on February 14, 2011 by

I’m not usually one for this soppy consumerism-driven holiday but I’m married now, and I’m told you’re supposed to tell your husband you love him, at least once a year… Plus I just couldn’t resist the cute cookie cutter that … Continue reading →

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Seville orange curd tart

Posted on February 12, 2011 by

I adore fruit curd tarts, but finding the right balance between creamy unctuousness and tart citrus can be difficult for any but the most experienced pâtissier to achieve. Seville oranges are therefore a novice’s dream, as they are both sharp … Continue reading →

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The great French Onion Soup experiment

Posted on February 7, 2011 by

Having recently organised my ever-expanding collection of recipes cut out of magazines and newspapers over the years, I realised that of all the recipes I possess, French Onion Soup recurs the most frequently, and so the great onion soup experiment … Continue reading →

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