This tasty quiche is popular all over France however is most seen in the S.W where Rocamadour cheese comes from. Ingredients 1 sheet ready-rolled shortcrust pastry1kg fresh spinach (frozen spinach can be used)1 leek finely chopped 4-6 rashers thin sliced middle bacon chopped, rinds removed […]
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Possibly the most famous quiche in France, this quiche takes its name from the region of Lorraine in the NE of the country. Ingredients 2 sheets ready rolled shortcrust pastry 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 brown onion, finely chopped 4 rashers bacon, rind removed, finely chopped 1 cup grated tasty […]
Ingredients 400 ml coconut milk 4 tablespoons Thai red curry paste 3 tablespoons palm sugar 4 tablespoons fish sauce 5 kaffir lime leaves 3.5 kg fresh mussels 4 limes, 2 juiced 1 bunch coriander Method Place a heavy based saucepan on a medium heat. Add 100 mls of the […]
In the dead of winter when the variety of vegetables is poor this delicious flakey cabbage and fetta scroll is perfect on a cold night. Ingredients 2 leeks white part finely sliced 1 small onion diced 250g / 1/4 cabbage finely sliced 2 teaspoons cumin powder 1 teaspoon fennel seeds […]
Mozzarella, Beetroot and Fig Salad A wonderful entree on a summers day. Ingredients 4 large Beetroot olive oilsalt 2 oranges150 grams sugar200 mls water6 ripe fis cut in half250 grams mozzarella slicedWatercress or mache leaves Vinaigrette 40 ml white wine vinegar 50 ml walnut oil 80 ml olive oil 50 grams walnuts […]
Spicy Baked Cauliflower This is one of our favourite cauliflower dishes. Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon dried chilli flakes 2 garlic cloves, crushed Pinch ground turmeric 1 cauliflower Fresh coriander leaves choppedJuice of 1 lemon Method Pre – heat the oven to 200 degree c. Drizzle […]
Ingredients 700 gms red cabbage, shredded 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice A pinch freshly ground black pepper salt 1 clove garlic finely minced Method Steam the cabbage for 8 – 10 minutes or until softened. Set aside and allow to cool, then place […]
Braised Red Cabbage / Chou Rouge Red cabbage is extremely popular in all regions of France and each area has is own traditional recipe….here is just one version. Serves 4 to 6Preparation time 2 hours 30 minutes Ingredients 1 red cabbage outer leaves and core removed and finely sliced 2 onions finely […]
Cassoulet of Broad beans with Confit de Canard Spring is my favorite food time in France, after a long hard winter suddenly the markets are alive with amazing fresh spring vegetables including broad beans which we love…here’s a bit of a favorite of ours Ingredients 2kg fresh broad beans, podded […]
Ingredients 700 g salmon fillet skinned and all small bones removed4 eggs560 ml thick (double) cream10 g finely chopped chervil250 g button mushrooms1 teaspoon lemon juice30 g butter1 tablespoon grated onion2 tablespoons white wine10 large spinach leaves300 g smoked salmon, thinly sliced Lemon Mayonaise1 tablespoonlemon juicegrated zest of 1 lemon250 […]