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Medlar ‘fruit cheese’

I love a good cookery challenge so, when my friend Gylda asked me if I’d like some medlar fruit from her orchard, I jumped at the chance. Most foods are best thrown away when they start to rot, but not … 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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Coleslaw with smoked sriracha dressing

With summer around the corner, it’s time to turn to salad making fit for your BBQ feasts. Coleslaw is a classic summer salad but I’m not massively keen on the common or garden kind; it just seems a bit boring. … Continue reading

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Catchcumber salad

Most Asian families have a favourite recipe for this salad a version of which is served with meals at any time of day. I make it as a side dish for pretty much all my curry or Asian BBQ menus. … Continue reading

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