CHICKEN WITH CREME FRAICHE & VERMOUTH: This recipe is taken from Diana Henry’s fabulous cookbook “From oven to the Table”. We just love her books, and her chicken recipe are “to die for” and this … Continue Reading →
COURGETTE AND MINT SOUP
This is one of our favourite soups in Monkvalley. Delicious and simple. The last minute addition of the mint and parsley give the soup a sharp, fresh flavour. Serve … Continue Reading →
COURGETTE TART
My favourite tart recipe. A change from the ubiquitous French Quiche and perfect to take on summer picnics. INGREDIENTS For the Pastry 225 plain flour salt 140g unsalted butter 1 … Continue Reading →
CHOCOLATE BROWNIES
Ingredients 185g Unsalted Butter 185g Dark Chocolate (min 60% cocoa solids) 85g Plain Flour 40g Cocoa Powder 50g White Chocolate 3 large eggs 275g Golden Caster Sugar Method … Continue Reading →
DARK CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE
Sheila’s Goddaughter Lizzy, first introduced us to this recipe, after she had had a bake off at work. It is not for the faint hearted. The mouth-watering soft chocolate centre … Continue Reading →
HOT CHOCOLATE!
Who doesn’t like chocolate? During my childhood chocolate meant Cadburys Milk chocolate. (with its “glass and a half of Dairy Milk in every bar”) Then of course “a Mars … Continue Reading →
CHEESE AND ONION
Now as simple and humble as this sandwich may sound And it can be an emotive issue! Which cheese? Sliced, or grated? Type of bread? Butter, or no butter? Ketchup, … Continue Reading →
CAJUN SPICE MIX
INGREDIENTS 500 ml sunflower oil 1 large onion 10 cloves of garlic 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon celery salt 1 tablespoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon … Continue Reading →
HOT SMOKED SALMON
This is another Barbecue recipe that originates in Australia. Sheila is not a fan of Salmon, but this is her favourite way of cooking salmon. For the wood chips we … Continue Reading →