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Sri Lankan moules

I love a classic French Moules a la Marinere with a crisp Muscadet and cream sauce but this Sri Lankan version makes a delicious change. I was given a copy of the Hoppers cookbook (a small chain of excellent Sri … Continue reading

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Tabbouleh, Pigeon Cottage-style

Tabbouleh, a salad with a base of bulgur wheat and soft green herbs, is a classic Middle Eastern dish we love to eat all through the summer. There are lots of different recipes for this, some have more herbs than … Continue reading

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Braised red cabbage

This is one of those -must-have side dishes for the Christmas table – perfect with roast goose, turkey, venison or pork. It can be made ahead the day before and re-heats really easily. It freezes well too if you want … Continue reading

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The perfect roast chicken

Much has been written on the topic of the perfect roast chicken. I’ve tried many and various recipes but I think that this is actually THE ONE! Obviously, the most important thing is to buy a decent quality chook in … Continue reading

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