Worktime lunch is frequently a source of frustration for me. Sandwiches are OK for a while, but then I start to go stir crazy at the mundanity of them. Occasionally I’ll have a salad but there’s a lot of faff trying to keep the dressing separate until lunchtime. Recently I was sent a compartmented lunchbox by Sistema. It’s genius: there are layers […]
Read moreThere are times when Twitter is completely inspirational, and tonight was one of those times. I knew I wanted tacos (who doesn’t love tacos? It’s like eating crisps and pretending you’re a grown-up), and had chicken ready for them. But how to season? I’d made them a dozen times. Casting around on Twitter, @karohemd came up with the nub of […]
Read moreI’ve made variations on this before, but the one killer ingredient I’ve added here that I wanted to shine a spotlight on is nigella seeds. I saw a Tweet from the excellent @pearcafe, and thought the addition of nigella seeds to their soup of the day was inspired. So I threw some into this stew and it was ace. Thanks […]
Read moreI don’t often go for beer-driven casseroles. But the nice people at Le Creuset asked me if I’d try this recipe out. Being a massive fan of the volcanic orange cookware I’m happy to give it a go. And it’s what you want out of a February stew – rich and savoury, with meaty, comforting warmth. Served with mash it’s […]
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