Monthly Archives: January 2012

Presto Pasta Nights #248 – The roundup

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

No sooner had the announcement been made that I was hosting this week’s Presto Pasta Nights then I had received the first entry, this stunning offering from La Caffettiera Rosa, a delicious seafood pasta with cannellini beans and mussels: Next up … Continue reading →

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Presto Pasta Nights needs YOU!

Posted on January 22, 2012 by

I love blogger events as they’re a great way to discover new blogs and get to know lovely new people who share your passion for particular foods and ingredients, so I’m thrilled to be hosting this week’s Presto Pasta Nights, … Continue reading →

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Leek and ginger pork gyoza with soy dipping sauce

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

The provenance of this recipe is quite mixed – the leeks are of course quintessentially British, the soy and ginger in the dip are very Chinese (as is my accompaniment of egg fried rice), but I’ve added a touch of … Continue reading →

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Chili-con-Carne for even the most hardened chilli-phobe (and chilli-lover!)

Posted on January 14, 2012 by

One of my friends has, despite my best efforts, a persistent and downright pesky lack of tolerance for heat. A whiff of even the mildest serrano chilli or teensiest pinch of cayenne has him running for the water trough with … Continue reading →

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