Spanish Style Chorizo Stew

Chorizo stew

I love chorizo! Good chorizo, that is, with lots of flavour and none of the gristly bits of the poorer quality ones! This is a yummy rich stew which is ready in about 20 mins. I like it on it's own but it's good on a base of couscous, saffron flavoured rice or quinoa too. Make sure you buy all … [Read more...]

Cajun Style “Surf and Turf”

Cajun Style Surf & Turf (1)

I love the combination of flavours in Cajun cooking and this mixture of spices and herbs creates a pretty authentic version. Cajun food comes primarily from New Orleans and takes it's unique style and flavour from all the different nationalities that have ruled the area over the years. There is a … [Read more...]

Kebab for lunch?

A meaty feast!

I’m guessing your instant reaction is “lunch is too early for a kebab”. This genre of food is instantly associated with the late night drunk, and not with any sort of quality. However not all kebab shops are created equal… You see I had been there already, a relatively new place in Harrow … [Read more...]

80’s kitchen classics volume 3

Please sir, can I have some more

I have loved this dish since my mum first made it for dinner many years ago, and it’s one of my favourite vegetarian dishes of all time... Ratatouille! It’s simple to make and so versatile, but when was the last time you tried it? Not only does it make a substantial main course, it can … [Read more...]

Nothing To Fume About Here!

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Anyone who has lived in the Birmingham area for any time at all will know the Italian restaurant San Carlo - it's kind of an institution in Birmingham, winning national & regional awards all the time and providing authentic traditional Italian food from the Temple Street location. What you … [Read more...]