Tomatoes Archives : Page 5 of 6 : Ooh La Loire

CHANNA MASALA

By Sheila Wilton
December 10, 2017
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Channa masala,is probably “the most popular vegetarian curry in India”, and with good reason. A dollop of comfortingly bolstering pulses bathed in a thick, tangy, deeply spiced gravy, whats … Continue Reading →

BLACK EYED BEANS AND MUSHROOMS

By Sheila Wilton
November 24, 2017
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Another excellent recipe from Madhur Jaffrey’s Indian Cookery. Serve on its own with naan bread and a salad or as a side dish. It is time consuming or use tinned … Continue Reading →

MUSSELS WITH CHORIZO IN A TOMATO SAUCE

By Sheila Wilton
November 21, 2017
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This is one of our three favourite ways of cooking Moules, it is delicious and so easy to prepare. Sweet, plump mussels are steamed in a sauce made with … Continue Reading →

ITALIAN BAKED EGGS

By Sheila Wilton
February 26, 2017
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Easy and quick, this is the perfect weeknight supper or great weekend brunch dish. Dip in toasted wholemeal pitas, or add roasted red peppers and wilted spinach. Serves:2 Ingredients … Continue Reading →

OXTAIL WITH MARJORAM AND AND MACKESON

By Sheila Wilton
October 20, 2016
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I Quote Nigella Lawson: “There is something about the tender viscosity and deep, rich flavour of slow-cooked oxtail that makes it, for me, the dream stew. I know its … Continue Reading →

LENTILLES-SAUCISSES à L’ANCIENNE. (Lentil and Toulouse Sausage)

By Sheila Wilton
September 24, 2016
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This as become Sheilas sausage dish of choice. A healthier option then the creamed ( butter laden) mashed potatoes. ….mm although! The recipe calls for Toulouse Sausage, but feel free … Continue Reading →

LAMB SHANKS AND BLACK GARLIC TAGINE

By Sheila Wilton
February 1, 2016
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Black Garlic is just normal garlic which has been slow cooked in the oven for a very long time, until it is jet black in colour. It is an interesting … Continue Reading →

RUSTIC SPANISH POTATOES

By Sheila Wilton
April 30, 2015
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These Spanish Potatoes are delicious infused with Saffron and fresh Tomatoes. A lighter Potato dish then the popular Potato Brava’s, but in my opinion they have better flavour. Ideal … Continue Reading →

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