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A very happy New Year
Over the last few years we’ve celebrated New Years by staying in and cooking something really nice and drinking a special bottle of wine; just the two of us! We then go out on New Year’s day to have a...
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Jamie’s 30 minute mushroom risotto and spinach salad
This was our first attempt at a Jamie 30 minute meal but we didn’t really try to do it in 30 minutes as we like to relax when we’re cooking. We didn’t bother with dessert either. The result was pretty...
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Bubble n Squeak with Sausages & Onion Gravy
This was delicious. We were a little apprehensive about whether we’d manage to untwist a string of sausages and curl them up like a catherine wheel but it was surprisingly simple. Another roaring...
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Emergency Red Mullet Recipe
Our local fish counter (in Caviston’s, Glasthule) had Red Mullet today, which we never see, so I urgently called Jules to find a recipe. She found this in 2 minutes flat and we went with it as there...
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Speedy Gaucamole
This guacamole takes minutes to make and is delish! Avocados are in season now too so you should have no bother picking up some nice ripe ones. Another side that we pulled from one of Jamie’s 30 minute...
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A very impressive pasta dish
Jamie Oliver recommends you practice this recipe before serving for a crowd and we agree. We cooked this about a year ago for our friends Rob and Megan and while the flavours and presentation were...
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Spicy sweet potato & feta salad
This was supposed to be Thursday night’s dinner but we were seduced by some Minervois and French food in La Cave instead. Thankfully it works just as well on a Friday night! The spicy sweet potatoes...
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Melanzane alla Parmigiana (Aubergine Parmigiana)
I think Jamie’s Italy might be our favourite Jamie book – it’s without a doubt the one we’ve cooked the most out of. This is a super way to use up aubergines which are bang on season at the moment....
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Pasta al forno con pomodori e mozzarella
Otherwise known as “Jamie’s Pasta Bake”; a simple, tasty dish that is easily doubled (or more) for parties. We made this after a day of travel from a family wedding in the south of France along with...
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Sicilian Lobster Broth
We got a surprise call from our great friend Ben who had some live lobsters which he was terrified of. He’s now got over this and is an expert lobster stabber and we got the benefit of two live...
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Party Lasagne
This is our classic party dish – so popular that we have to fight to get a taste when we serve it in a buffet! We’ve just made it this weekend for our friends Nicola and Dave’s housewarming. Just to...
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Roasted Mushroom Risotto
Another cracker from Jamie Oliver. We have posted other risottos on this blog but none quite compare to this one – no doubt due to the copious quantities of butter and Parmesan. This is definitely a...
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Wild Mushroom & Venison Stroganoff
Venison and wild mushrooms are a perfect match. This is really quick and easy but such a treat! Wild mushroom and venison stroganoff – to serve 2 (generously!) 200g white rice extra virgin olive oil 1...
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Spaghetti Tetrazzini
Another spaghetti dish but the full fat version this time – lot’s of double cream and cheese. This is a mysterious Italian dish from Jamie’s Italy which he claims is an old Italian recipe. We’ve looked...
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Irish Whiskey Mussels
The sauce for these mussels is a revelation: full of wonderful flavours and balance, rich and yet light. Don’t be afraid of the amount of whiskey you put in either – it really works. Irish Whiskey...
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Milkman’s Pie
True inspiration by Jamie Oliver to use veal and cream in a shepherds pie – et voila … a Milkman’s Pie (veal being milk fed and then cream used in the dish). Milkman’s Pie – to feed 6 2 onions 2...
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Jamie’s Favourite Coleslaw
This is really fresh and tasty and a million miles better than the gloopy shop bought stuff. It’s also really handy to make if you have a food processor; use the slicing attachment for the cabbage and...
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Slow-roasted Duck Ragú
Cooked on an afternoon off and then shared with friends … perfect. This takes some time, particularly as you need to roast the duck first, but it is worth it. Slow-roasted Duck Ragú - serves 4 to 6 1...
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Beef Tagine
The quintessential Moroccan dish, which you don’t actually need a funny shaped pot for. We cooked this back in April when it looked like Spring, and the prospect of lighter dishes, was never going to...
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Humble Chicken Stew
This is a great way to use up leftover roast chicken – including the carcass. Too often we guiltily put the bones in the bin. Wine Suggestion: Our natural instinct when cooking chicken is to plump for...
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