I bloody adore a scotch egg. But only a good one, I hate some of those sweaty little supermarket ones with grainy squishy meat and fart-smelling egg. With a picnic coming up, I wanted to make some of my own. I started with eggs (natch) simmered for nine minutes, which achieves a doneness that all are happy with. Once cooled […]
Read moreAn admission: I didn’t make the meringues. Sorry. Another time perhaps? I just bought a brand new Kenwood mixer and gave it an easy workout: whipping double-cream. I was a little scared at first, I was sure it was going straight into butter! It came out beautifully whipped though, light and airy. For the raspberries I put half of them […]
Read moreI’ve two versions of a spaghetti bolognese; a workaday version or this, my I’ve-got-a-whole-day-to-spare version. It’s heartily lifted from Antonio Carluccio who claims it’s the way they do it in Bologna. It’s simple to the point of absurd and a very short ingredient list. I start by browning mince; an equal combo of pork and beef. The pork lends wonderful […]
Read moreThis wonderful little creation is a result of a supplement from olive magazine, courtesy of cathyella’s generous subscription present 🙂 There are a number of elements to it, all made separately and then brought together on the tart. Purple sprouting broccoli is blanched for 2 mins and refreshed in cold water to arrest the cooking. Good quality Italian sausages are […]
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