Lamb Shoulder in the Slow Cooker INGREDIENTS 2kg lamb shoulder, preferably with bone in2 sprigs fresh rosemary leaves chopped2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano1 sprig Thyme3 cloves garlic, crushed1 tablespoon finely grated lemon rind2 tablespoons lemon juice4-5 medium carrots cut in half […]
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A classic potato salad, I use creme fraiche in France as it is easier to get than sour cream and we like the added touch of Dijon mustard. 12 even-sized potatoes1 egg4 bacon rashers, rind and excess fat trimmed, finely chopped60g whole-egg mayonnaise40g sour cream or creme fraiche1 small garlic […]
Ingredients 2 red onions, cut into wedges500g kipfler or small potaoes, quartered lengthways8 whole garlic cloves, unpeeled3 large tomatoes, quartered75g chorizo 4 Chicken Marylands1 tsp sweet smoked paprika1 tsp dried oregano1 green capsicum, cut into stripssaltfreshly ground black pepper Preparation Preheat the oven to 200°C Place the onions, potatoes, garlic and […]
This is another traditional northern Thai specialty of minced meat in a mild spicy sauce with fresh vegetables. Traditionally it is made from offal as well as minced pork so feel free to add what ever offal takes your fancy. Ingredients 350 gm minced pork (not too lean)*200 gm chicken […]
Pho (or Fer) can be found across Vietnam and is eaten as a breakfast of mid morning meal, often at side of the road stall or food cart. Recipes range from village to village and family to family. It is a delicious filling meal that is a staple of the […]
I first had this dish in Chiang Mai and loved it. The version we had in Chiang Rai is a little different, not a thick as the Chiang Mai version but still very tasty. Khao Soi is a curry noodle dish from the northern part of Thailand. It is often […]
This recipe is an absolute favourite and perfect for BBQ’s and casual enteratining. Ingredients Olive Oil3 -4 Large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into large cubes3 dried chillies, crumbled1 teaspoon cumin seeds, bruised in a mortar and pestle 1 red onion, finely diced3 – 4 quality ripe tomatoes, choppedA handful […]
This recipe works for me every single time I make it. I often cheat by peeling and boiling the potatoes and allowing then to steam dry in a sieve and they still work every time. The trick is to make sure they are dry before mashing them which is why […]
I once had a Green Mango Salad in the night market in Chiang Rai that was the hottest thing I had ever eaten. The strange thing was that is was so delicious I couldn’t not stop eating it even though I knew I would not be able to feel my […]