I am a sucker for a sandwich – not paper-thin ham or simpering coleslaw but gutsy, no-punches-pulled sandwiches that America in particular seems to get right. This Jamie Oliver sarnie is styled that way and is darn close to being great. Plump meatballs and creamy cheese, lovely fresh cabbage and salty bacon… but there’s something missing. I reckon a sharp, […]
Read moreGot leftover red onion from making gravy? Add mushrooms for a great relish in a sausage sandwich. (No picture – it looks gruesome despite being very tasty). Red onion and mushroom relish: 1 teaspoon sugar 2 red onions, finely sliced ¼ teaspoon baking powder 100ml beef stock 6 chestnut mushrooms, finely sliced 1 sprig thyme, leaves picked 1 teaspoon mustard […]
Read moreAs England melted under the usual immediate and surprising burst of sun + heat, I retreated to the paddling pool. Lovely it was too. Dinner has to feature a BBQ though. What’s in the fridge? This is the result. A smoky and meaty BBQ skewered treat accompanied by a tangy and sweet pepper and onion salad. Marvellous. Make sure you […]
Read moreAnother superfast delight from the pages of Olive magazine. This was the first time I’d worked with a fennel bulb, having enjoyed the potent seeds for a long time. But the satisfying almost lemony crunch of the fennel means I’ll be coming back for more. Pork, chorizo and fennel stir-fry: 2 pork escalopes, cut into bitey pieces 100g chorizo, diced […]
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