I grew up on Canvey Island, which is famous for many things though sadly not it’s food. There is one shining star on the isle, the fabulous Labworth restaurant with sensational sea views and supremely fresh seafood. On a recent trip Liam had pork escalope in a creamy mushroom sauce and was interested how it was made. I had a […]
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When it’s comfort food I’m after, only one chef matters: Nigella Lawson. The divine godess of punchy flavourful food with a smirk never fails to deliver. In this recipe from Nigella Express my old chum chestnut mushrooms are sliced wafer thin and nestled in layers of potato, with creamy garlicky sauce running throughout. A hearty side-dish that goes well with […]
Read moreWhy do porcini mushrooms stink so bad while they are marinating in hot water? It’s like cat food! That said, many dishes would be all the poorer without their meaty, chewy flavour. I’ve combined them here with chestnut mushrooms, chicken breast pieces, and surrounded it all with rich, sweet marsala-infused chicken stock and just a touch of cream. It was […]
Read moreWow, this was a Jamie great. Very pleased with the results. Started with chicken legs: skinned, then trimmed the meat off and diced. The skin was then put into a hot pan and allowed to render the fat out. Then browned the leg meat, and added onion, garlic and celery. Once this had all sweated a little I chucked in […]
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