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1July 27, 2011
Beetroot risotto

I love risotto, as I mention in my post for Butternut Squash risotto, and a combination of an intriguing recipe for Beetroot risotto from Raymond Blanc and some huge home…
0June 30, 2011
Chicken in tarragon sauce with gnocchi roasties

A comforting, homely dinner for one of those lazy, rainy, summer evenings we get so often. The gnocchi roasts couldn’t be easier, simply preheat an oven to about 200 degrees,…
0June 12, 2011
Prawns and langoustines in a whiskey sauce with potato cakes and spinach

No picture for this one unfortunately, but last nights tea was pretty tasty and I learnt a few things so thought it worth a post. I was pretty excited when…
0April 24, 2011
Squid with provencal vegetables – Raymond style

Having been given a copy of Raymond Blanc’s Kitchen Secrets for my birthday last week, I felt almost duty bound to try something over the Easter weekend. I wanted something…