I’ve decided to add this wild mushroom risotto to the blog, so that it gives vegetarians an inspiration for a Christmas dinner rather than a plate full of roasted vegetables. The recipe is straight forward once you’ve made the stock. A lot of effort goes into christmas gravy and all […]
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When is a bowl of pasta not a bowl of pasta? When it’s gluten free!
I don’t usually succumb to demands from my wife about what dishes to post on the blog. I like to keep to my theme. Blogs are basically about sharing information and new ideas to everyone though, so since we’ve made a breakthrough it deserves to be posted. For those people […]
Mushroom and Fennel Crusted Pork Fillet, Beetroot Gnocchi and Cabbage Gratin.
As the maximum temperature in Manchester yesterday was 8°c, I think it’s fair to say winter is on its way. Bearing that in might I have a wonderful, cheap winter warmer. I love pork but I find it the most difficult meat to get right, as it will dry […]
Trout, Pea and Pommery Mustard Risotto
Along with the GBM Dishes, I was asked if I’d be interested in trying a recipe from the Head Chef of The Bishopstrow Hotel and Spa, near Longleat, Wiltshire. Andy Britton is head chef at The Mulberry Restaurant, he, like all top chefs has a wide range of experiences […]
Guinea Fowl with Scallops, Chorizo and Red Pepper Puree and a Shellfish Bisque.
Today, I set myself a bit of a leftover challenge. The only part of the dish that wasn’t made with leftovers was the guinea fowl(just use chicken if you can’t get it) and scallops. I kept a crab shell from the day before for the bisque. The beans were […]
Gnudi with Beef Ragu
What on earth are gnudis I hear you cry? Well I like the tale that they are essentially ravioli filling without the pasta, hence “gnudi”. Unfortunately, not wanting to let the truth get in the way of a good tale, they are basically just another Italian dumpling like gnocchi […]
Fennel Rubbed Pork tenderloin with Truffled Flageolet Beans
This dish of fennel rubbed pork and truffled beans is going to be a little controversial. Not because of its content which was quite superb, but because of the conversation it invoked. I will eat anything. My wife on the other hand is half Egyptian and shuns pork products due […]
Galantine of Partridge, Confit Pheasant Legs and a Bread Sauce Foam.
This is the final instalment of my game haul. Partridges have become my new favourite thing. They are quite small, one feeds one, but they are just delicious little birds. The meat is moist and tasty without an overpowering game taste or aroma. Again, if you are in the UK, […]
Rabbit Rarebit
I wonder how many people are still scared of rabbit because they had one as a pet. Suffice to say the ones in the shops were certainly nobodies pets. This Rabbit Rarebit idea from creating a rarebit. I love it on fish, it just adds some body to the fish. […]