Sheila Wilton, Author at Ooh La Loire : Page 34 of 90

ROAST TOMATOES FENNEL AND CHICKPEAS WITH PRESERVED LEMONS

This is a definitive winner. From Diana Henry’s book “How to eat a peach “. Full flavours, a good spicy hit. I had to drink up the juices with a spoon. … Continue Reading →

GRILLED PRAWNS WITH PERNOD, FETA AND TOMATO SAUCE

By Sheila Wilton
June 21, 2021
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Transport yourself to Corfu with every mouthful of this recipe. Prawns are grilled, then added to a rich, chilli, Pernod laced tomato sauce, topped with creamy feta and olive oil. … Continue Reading →

ROAST CHICKEN WITH LEMON

A classic recipe from Diana Henry, who in turn attributes it to Marcella Hazan. It could not be any more simpler. This is no-brainer food, with the bonus of seeing … Continue Reading →

LEEKS WITH BRETON VINGERATE

It is easy to mix a Vinaigrette together without a recipe, but this recipe by Diana Henry is a bit different and worth remembering. Capers and ground mixed spice … Continue Reading →

CHICKEN BASQUE

The delicious combination of chicken and rice, olives and peppers is typical of all the regions around the western Mediterranean but, this Spanish version, with the addition of spicy chorizo … Continue Reading →

BRAISED PORK WITH GINGER AND STAR ANISE

Diana Henry’s new book: How to Eat a Peach,which is a beautiful collection of menus rather than recipes; it’s also a sort of memoir, an account of the places she’s … Continue Reading →

SIMPLE KOREAN CUCMUMBER SALAD Oi Muchim

An easy Korean cucumber side dish that’s spicy, slightly sweet and tangy! It’ll be an excellent complement to any of your main dishes. Sheila served it with the BRAISED … Continue Reading →

MEXICAN-STYLE PIZZA WITH PEA HUMMUS

Tlayudas (pronounced clah-yoo-dahs) are Mexican-style pizzas cooked over charcoal grills. Started off in a frying pan, topped with a variety of ingredients, then finished off under the grill until the … Continue Reading →

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