Author Archives: Olivier Dehon

Moroccan Style Vegetables

            Ingredients : A can of Chickpeas A can of tomatoes one pepper Some carrots, as you see fit 2 Cloves of Garlic 1 chicken stock cube Salt, Pepper Dried Apricots (very important to give … Continue reading

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Lamb with Pistachios

                          Ingredients : 1.5kg approx of deboned lamb shoulder. Salt, Pepper to taste A bunch of curly parsley 80-100g of onion 80-100g of Pistachios 80-100g of Almonds 80-100g … Continue reading

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Gratin Dauphinois

                        Ingredients : 1.2kg of Potatoes, Charlotte’s are the best but others will do. 1 or 2 Garlic Cloves Fresh Thyme Salt, Pepper, Nutmeg Double Cream (2X400ml) 400g of … Continue reading

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Shortcrust Pastry – Thermomix TM7 or Manual

A buttery, crisp, and simple pastry base I’ve been saying for a while that I should make my own shortcrust pastry instead of buying it ready-made—and I finally did.It’s surprisingly quick, deliciously buttery, and the texture is perfect for any … Continue reading

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Rustic – Pâté de Campagne – Terrine

I am having a go at making some rustic terrine this weekend. I first made this in 2023. I am planning to make this in large quantities, but freeze some of them for longer-term storage. I used chicken liver this … Continue reading

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Sake cups

Made some gifts for clients that James is taking to a Sumo competition. The cups were ordered from Japan, and I laser-engraved our logo and the customer’s logos. I had to make a 3D printed holder to ensure that the … Continue reading

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Les Poivrons de Chantal

A recipe from my sister-in-law that I have meant to make for a little while! It was my first time, and I clearly undercalled the amount of peppers I would require. I initially did seven long and thin peppers, but … Continue reading

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Greek Gyros

  Another quick recipe for a weeknight dish.                 Ingredients: Some Shoulder pork steaks, one per person (3 or 4 in this case). 4x Greek Yoghurt. 2 for the marinade, 2 for the … Continue reading

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Tomatoes Bacon and Goat Cheese Quiche or Tart

This is an easy tart/quiche for a weekly evening. Quick to make if you buy already-made shortcrust pastry. I should try to make my own shortcrust in a few weeks.             Ingredients: Shortcrust pastry sheet … Continue reading

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Tesla charging Helper

I created a small web page to access when I am charging my Tesla, which provides more information than the standard data from the car’s dashboard. Access from Here !

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Brioche 2025 – Thermomix 7

Over the years, I have documented a few brioche recipes. This is my latest as of the Summer of 2025. I use my Thermomix TM7 to measure and warm the milk, egg, and butter mixture to 37 degrees. I then … Continue reading

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ASAP !

For a few months now, the meaning of “ASAP” has changed for me and I like it.

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Another Milestone !

I am so proud of him….he is doing so well already, but I know he will do extraordinary things that I cannot even imagine today. I remain massively excited by the incredible journey that is ahead for my little boy, … Continue reading

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ChatGPT Short Codes

Quick interaction controls allow you to type directly, shaping how responses look. Conversation Flow clear – drop this thread’s context reset – start fresh, like a new chat continue – carry on where it stopped redo – different take on … Continue reading

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Milestone in life…

Very proud of my little boy…coming back home after 3 years in Bristol for University. Next will be his first day at work in September!

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Tarte a la Rhubarbe

  [This post was first done in July 2012 !] I like Rhubarb tart, especially if I make it with the Meringue top…below the recipe and a picture of the actual thing being eaten…Enjoy.   See the last update of … Continue reading

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Patatoes in the UK supermarkets

Potato Varieties and Their Best Uses Name Type Texture Best For Maris Piper Floury Fluffy, dry, light Chips, roast potatoes, mash, baked King Edward Floury Fluffy, slightly creamy Roast potatoes, mash, baking Charlotte Waxy Firm, smooth, moist Salads, gratins, tartiflette … Continue reading

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Cottage and Shepperd Pie Recipe

I have been making a few of these cottage or shepherd’s pies, so I thought I would document the recipe, which is essentially the same for both pies, except that the meat used is Beef for Cottage Pie and Lamb … Continue reading

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Tennis Strings

A coach-style breakdown of three popular strings at the same tension of 25kg. 🎾 3-Way String Comparison Feature Babolat RPM Blast Yonex Rexis Comfort Babolat VS Team (Natural Gut) Material Co-polyester Multifilament Natural gut (cow serosa) Feel Firm, muted Plush, … Continue reading

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Scotch Brite Wheels Grit Reference

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