What a beast of a dish. This meaty monster stands up and wallops you right in the smacker with a full on assault of smokey hot chilli and unctuous beefy heat. Definitely not for the faint hearted.
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Lamb and plum curry
Lamb with plums? Isn’t that a bit of an odd combination? Well yes, it is a bit different, but it works. Hell, it doesn’t just work, it works brilliantly. Stepping back from my initial surprise, it struck me as slightly … Continued
Egg, aubergine and chickpea curry
Mid week dinners. The ones where you’ve been out of the house for 12 hours, are dog tired and the motivation to cook is low. They can sometimes feel like a real drag. The antidote – for me at least … Continued
Japanese seared squid and a brilliant Brighton fish shop
It’s exciting, moving to a new city. Doubly so if, like me, you grew up on the coast and it’s the first time you’ve lived by the sea for 16 years. There’s the immediate hit of being in a different … Continued
A wine list debate, Afghan compote, cooking over flames and One-Shot Johnny
Here’s something a little different. Instead of a recipe I’m going to point you in the direction of four great reads that I’ve come across this week. From One-Shot Johnny the slaughterman in Meatpaper to an aromatic peach compote from … Continued
A zesty and fresh green vegetable risotto
Risotto, when done well, is a real chameleon, blending well into whatever sort of meal you want. A meaty winter warmer, a seaside fish extravaganza, a light and zesty alfresco lunch, it pretty much covers all the bases.
Rabbit terrine and a lovely bottle of Bordeaux
Matching wine and food is never an exact science. Now I know you’re meant to drink red with meat and white with fish. But things are never that simple, are they? Especially when you are challenged to do exactly that … Continued
Indian grilled lamb
What has happened to the the summer? The grass is growing fast and furiously, turning our table-sized lawn into a daunting savannah, the tomato plants are drowning and snails are sliding cheetah-like across slick stone, thumbing their noses at me … Continued
A zesty courgette, aubergine, cheese and pine nut bake
There’s just something about the summer that cries out for colourful, fresh vegetables. This may sound odd coming from a connesieur of porcine innards and rib-eye steaks. But there’s a time and place for everything and I try to vegetarian … Continued
Baked eggs with parma ham, feta and a spicy tomato sauce
Since I got the oven working… Okay, hands up, you got me. Since Mrs GW helpfully pointed out that I hadn’t actually flicked the ‘on’ switch – before changing the fuses, fiddling with the sockets and using only the hob … Continued