Crunchy Salad with Lime Juice (4-6)

A fresh tasting salad typical of the Pacific coast in Costa Rica. The recipe is from ” World Food Cafe” by Chris and Carolyn Caldicott.

Savoy Cabbage and Ham au Gratin (2)

A simple and homely supper from ” Sophie’s Table” by Sophie Grigson. Use the best quality cooked ham you can get.

Chicken Savoyarde (6)

This simple to make chicken dish is great for special occasions, and is another old favourite. Serve with buttered new potatoes and a crisp green salad. The dish was created by Tim Withers of The George and Dragon Pub in Rowde, Wiltshire two or three generations ago. It was first shared by Simon Hopkinson, but I found it in ” Well Tempered Food” by Tamasin Day- Lewis.

Pappardelle with Courgettes, Sultanas and Pine Nuts (4)

A favourite pasta dish using courgettes which I found in Nigella Lawson’s ” Forever Summer”

Potato, Fennel and Porcini Soup (4)

A delicious soup from ” Veggie Family Cook Book” by Claire Thomson.

Chickpea Shakshuka (4)

A one dish recipe from ” Mob Veggie” by Ben Lebus.

La Mouclade (6)

A version of this classic French dish from ” North Atlantic Seafood” by Alan Davidson.

Lobster Macaroni Cheese (4)

A luxurious version of Macaroni cheese from ” The Seafood Shack ” by Kirstie Scobie and Fenella Renwick. I visited Ullapool in the 1980s but this makes me want to return to try out the original version and other good things this restaurant serves.

Roast Citrus, Ginger and Honey Chicken (6)

A favourite way to roast chicken from ” Simple” by Diana Henry. If the chicken is getting too dark as it cooks, cover it with foil.

Salmon Fishcakes (4)

Both a comforting supper and a storecupboard standby from ” Nigella Bites” by Nigella Lawson. They are good served with frozen peas and tomato ketchup, or perhaps mango chutney which I can enjoy with anything.

Black Pudding, Bacon and Potato Hash (4)

This restorative recipe is from The Bicycle Shop in Norwich and I found it in ” The Norfolk Cook Book”. They serve it with Spinach and Poached Eggs, and recommend a Bloody or Virgin Mary on the side. In September 2023 I will be staying in Norfolk for a couple of weeks and I am really looking forward to trying some of the local produce, especially the seafood.

Cashew and Greens Curry (4)

A Sri Lankan Curry from Thomasina Miers.

Four Cheese Greens Lasagne (6-8)

A new vegetarian recipe from Thomasina Miers which you can dress up or down as you please.

Spinach, Feta and Herb Frittata (2)

A lovely frittata for spring from former River Cafe chef Blanche Vaughan.

Pates a la Cevenole (6)

Comforting bowls of pasta with chestnuts and mushrooms . Use ready cooked vacuum packed or frozen chestnuts to save time and effort. The recipe is from Southern France and i found it in the excellent ” Simple” by Diana Henry. Its a winner.

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