Restaurant food at home
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 […]
When people see my blog or photos of what I cook, a common question is where do I get all my ideas. I seldom copy a recipe ver batim, unless it’s teaching me a new technique, like the consomme I’m making today. I tend to be more inspired from pieces […]
This crab rotolo started out as a crab lasagne. The lasagne itself is a superb combination of flavours that you wouldn’t normally be putting together. The white sauce is replaced by a fish veloute, and the finished dish is heavy on basil and tarragon, two herbs you don’t usually associate […]
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 […]
I wouldn’t rate this cod and lentils dish as the most attractive dish in the world. Where it lacks in presentation it certainly makes up for in taste and smell sensations. I’m sure most foodies have tried and enjoyed the world of truffles, I have a few pointers on this, […]
The idea of this Moroccan Spiced Chicken and Bulgur Wheat Pilaf emerged from the quite fantastic weather we are having in the UK. The doors and windows are all wide open trying to cool us down a bit. Now apart from a BBQ and salad, I was trying to think […]
This crab risotto and avocado ice cream is my lastest creation. I love trying to make a risotto a bit more dimensional rather than just a bowl of rice. There is a little bit of effort required to create this dish, but all can be done ahead of time. You […]
This weeks taste sensation comes from a recipe I’ve been meaning to make for ages. When I make a risotto at home I like to make a vegetable puree to stir through it. This acts as the creamy thickener rather than cream or mascarpone. It works brilliantly for pumpkin or […]