This is one of those recipes that’s been in the family for years. My gran used to make it whenever the plums were getting a bit too ripe, and now it’s become my job to keep it going.
Mine came out a little more browned on top than hers usually did, but the middle was soft and jammy so I’ll take it.
We always had it warm with custard. Anything else feels slightly wrong.
I started a new job recently which is why I haven’t been posting.
My wife wanted a filled pasta this week.
I found half a packet of ricotta frozen, it was very runny, so I bulked it out with some breadcrumbs and a potato - the latter being a tip that I picked up at the now sadly closed Appletons in Cornwall, it really helps add definition to the filling and stop it collapsing.
I seasoned the mixture with plenty of Parmesan and pecorino, a little nutmeg and some lemon zest.
The sauce is the red Isle of Wight Tomatoes cooked down with garlic and anchovies, with the yellow ones added later for some texture and contrast.
Finished the dish with some pistachios, basil from the garden and a nice olive oil.
Served with a brand new to the market Pinot Rosé from West Sussex. This is one of the most accomplished debut wines I’ve ever tried.
Very active day with little eaten, 6 skinless boneless chicken thighs, sweet potato, garlic and mushrooms roasted and potato salad. Franks sticky sauce to top
I love kedgeree, and the one thing that I consistently learn, forget, and relearn every time I make it is that it's actually surprisingly quick and easy. I seem to have it mentally filed as a faff cook even though it's actually pretty straightforward. Watch as I forget that again.
This one uses kippers instead of the traditional smoked haddock, and follows the fried rice method rather than the pilaf method.
Who said Sausage and Mash can't be sexy for lunch?
I was going to do a Thai green chicken curry but decided to do beef instead. But my girlfriend doesn't really eat steak or other big chunks of beef; she'll only eat mince, with one exception: she likes slow-cooked stews. So fusion time!
Diced about 400 g of braising steak and coated it in seasoned (salt, pepper, chilli flakes) flour and fried it in some oil to brown it. Then put it in the oven on a low temperature (140°C) with some beef stock, sliced lemongrass, lime leaves, and two tablespoons of Thai green curry paste.
After a couple of hours added 200 mL of coconut milk then returned to the oven.
Another two hours and added the rest of the coconut milk, two more tablespoons of green curry paste, green beans, potato, water chestnuts, and bamboo shoots.
Served with boiled basmati rice and topped with coriander and Thai basil.
I stuffed the bird with lemon wedges, crushed garlic cloves and fresh rosemary, thyme & oregano from my garden. I also mixed the same herbs, garlic, lemon zest & black pepper into some salted butter and smeared it all over and under the skin. It’s going to roast on top of new potatoes, red onion, carrots, celery & fennel for a couple of hours. Half the time covered in foil, the other half without so the skin can brown and crisp up.
steak, eggs, avocado, sweet potato, chilli asparagus and garlic butter mushrooms. Everything cost me 11.40 today at Aldi.
Random Tuesday roast beef. I had vegetables for lunch. Probably.
Don’t be put off by the olive oil, it’s in name only. It really does taste like the most amazing creamy pure ice cream. Divine with strawberry’s. It’s how I want white chocolate to taste. Highly recommend!!
Minced beef and onion Pukka pie.
The best flavour, but possibly not the best crisp.