Monthly Archives: April 2011

A right royal feast – Coronation Chicken 3 ways

Posted on April 29, 2011 by

As an ardent Republican I must confess myself a little tired of all the Royal Wedding chitchat which is currently enveloping not just the country, but apparently the whole world. Nonetheless, as a newlywed myself I can’t be totally curmudgeonly … Continue reading →

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Topless Tart: Roasted baby tomato and pesto tart with a Parmesan crust

Posted on April 25, 2011 by

It’s been a long time since I took part in a food blogger event, but I couldn’t resist joining in with this month’s cheekily titled ‘Topless Tarts’ Monthly Mingle, hosted by one of my favouritest bloggers, Jeanne of Cook Sister! … Continue reading →

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Asparagus and super-easy Hollandaise sauce

Posted on April 18, 2011 by

Nothing signifies the return of summer cooking to me more than the first of the new season’s asparagus. That first plate of green delights from our British fields tells me it is time to put the cassoulets and hotpots away, … Continue reading →

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Random things you never knew about limes

Posted on April 7, 2011 by

Soaking washed okra in fresh lime juice for 15 minutes before cooking helps take away their sticky ‘glueiness’ The best way to save an unused lime half is to place it cut side down on a saucer of water and … Continue reading →

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