Monthly Archives: October 2025

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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