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The Cookery Book

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The Cookery Book

 

Hello and welcome to eleven years of sharing on recipes, both old and new,  stating provenance and providing links to websites where possible - all laid out for you to follow with ease, whatever your level of expertise.

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I am a home cook, who enjoys growing my own herbs and vegetables and using these wherever possible in my dishes.

No blog - just recipes!

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Latest Recipes Below

CANAPES & STARTERS

Radish and Boursin Tarts

Delicate pastry tarts with garlic cream cheese and radishes

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SOUP

Cold Cucumber Soup with Prawns

An impressive soup with wonderful flavours, to be made the day before serving.

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PUDDING

Cherry Clafoutis with Cherry Brandy, Kirsch or Brandy

Popular very moreish pudding served warm or cold

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VEGETARIAN

Roasted Veg with White Bean and Garlic Dip plus Couscous

Simple to prepare roasted veg with Middle Eastern spices and a roasted garlic dip.

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VEGAN

Roasted Aubergine with Creamy Tomato Beans and Rice

Deeply satisfying dish with great flavours.

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PASTA

One Pot Pasta Primavera

Using fresh English asparagus, all items cook together in about 12 minutes!

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SOUP

Cold Creamy Cucumber Soup

Wonderful Provençal dish, perfect for hot Summer's day

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VEGETARIAN

Honey Curry Roasted Cauliflower with Grilled Halloumi and Crunchy Chickpeas

Best dish we have had in ages with fragrant rice and gorgeous garlic dip

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FISH

Salmon with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Spinach and Mascarpone

This is a fabulous way to cook Wild Atlantic Sock-Eyed Salmon

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VEGETARIAN

Golden Roasted Cauliflower with Green Tahini Sauce

Quick and easy baked cauliflower dish with spices and a tangy, tasty sauce

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CANAPE - STARTERS

Parmesan Twists

Cheesy twists of puff pastry with either Parma ham or anchovies for extra taste.

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PUDDING

Baked Mulberry, Red Currant Vanilla Pudding

Another variation of a fruity pudding with a soufflé style topping and made with any soft fruit combination.

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GAME

Game Casserole with Caramelised Apples and Cider

Game casserole with apples and cider, ideal for Sunday lunch - fabulous flavour and easy to prepare

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CAKE

Spiced Parsnip, Orange and Walnut Cake

Gorgeous, moist, gently spiced cake with a hint of orange

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SOUP

Broccoli and St. Agur Soup with Walnuts or Pistachios

Perfect flavours with delicious topping of blue St. Agur cheese, walnuts/pistachios and parsley

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BEEF

French Daube Provençale Beef Stew with Orange

A delicious slow cooked stew - perfect for family or entertaining packed with wonderful flavours

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PUDDINGS

Baked Rhubarb, Raspberry, Apple and Almond Pudding

Tkes time to prepare, part of which can be done in advance - your guests will love this pudding!

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VEGAN

Saffron Rice with Barberries and Sliced Dried Plums

Delicious vegan dish with the influence of Persian cuisine

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PUDDING

Burnt Basque Cheesecake

A rich decadent pudding which tastes heavenly and pairs beautifully with sharp compôte or coulis 

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PUDDING

Strawberry and Rhubarb Flan

Heaven on a plate - magical pairing of these two fruits!   Even more divine when served with home made ice cream!

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GAME

Wild Boar Sausage Stroganoff with Tagliatelle

This was ridiculously scrumptious.   These sausages are to die for, but you could use any good quality sausage!

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VEGETARIAN

French Apple Tarts

Easy quick pudding, fabulous with homemade ice cream

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GAME

Partridge with Poached Pear and Cranberry Sauce​

Partridges are absolutely tiny but have an incredible, light gamey flavour perfect with this special sauce.

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GAME

Pot Roasted Guinea Fowl with Fennel, Potatoes and Blood Orange

A delicious way to serve Guinea Fowl, beautifully complimented with the bitter sweet oranges and fragrant herbs.  

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POULTRY

Basque Chicken

Risotto style dish with Provençal flavours, peppers, chicknen, chorizo and olives

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VEGETARIAN

Summer Vegetable Tart

A delicious Summer tart with fresh veg and home made Hollandaise sauce

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PASTA

Sweet and Sour Aubergine Orzo

Subtle sweet and sour flavours which pair well with spicy aubergine

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SOUP

Summer Corn Soup

Quick easy soup with good depth flavour

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VEGETARIAN

Baked Feta with Blood Oranges plus Baked Aubergine and Haricots Beans

Great flavours which worked so well together

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PASTA

Creamy One Pot Orzo

Delicious versatile vegetarian pasta dish that can be enhanced with fish, chicken etc.

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SALAD

Salad Niçoise

Wonderful Provençal dish, perfect for hot Summer's day

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VEGETARIAN

Tortilla Quiche Bake

Delicious tortillas with a quiche vegetable filling and perfect for lunch

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PUDDING

Raspberry Tiramusu

A scrumptious Italian trifle made with Amaretti biscuits and fresh raspberries with a generous dash of Creme de Framboise

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VEGETARIAN

Courgette and Almond Pizza

Quick and easy with a WOW factor, delicious and all fresh ingredients used - so really healthy!

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GAME

Venison Sausage, Mushroom and Cider Stew

Quick and easy to prepare, delicious flavours for a cold Winter's day.

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ICE CREAM & SORBETS

Rosemary Ice Cream

Fabulous flavour with Vanilla ice cream, gorgeous recipe and pairs well with many puddings

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FISH

Salmon en Croute with Garlic Cheese and Spinach

Relatively easy and not only delicious but has a bit of the Wow factor​

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FISH

Baked Salmon with Parmesan and Herb Crust

This looks and tastes great and really quick and easy to prepare

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PASTA

Prawn and Harissa Spaghetti Pasta

Featuring Middle Eastern spices, quick and easy to prepare

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VEGETARIAN

Charlotte's Nut Roast

A delicious Nut Roast with gorgeous flavours, delicious eaten either hot or cold.

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VEGETARIAN

Baked Aubergines, Tomatoes with Crispy Crust Topping,

Mozzarella and Orzo

Delicious vegetarian or Vegan dish with Mediterranean flavours, divine crunchy topping

 

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FISH

Provençal Bouuillabasse 

Traditional French Fish soup with mixed seafood, and gorgeous garlic sauce for the toasted baguettes

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ICE CREAM 

Disaronno Affogato

A stunning and delicious Ice Cream dessert with a kick!!

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SOUP

Roast Tomato, Red Pepper and Sweet Potato Soup

Delicious and packed full of flavour, easy to make and with a variety of garnishing and hot baked crusty rolls

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FISH

Smoked Salmon Terrine

Perfect for entertaining, a truly delicious, quick and easy dish to prepare.

 

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LAMB

Epaule d'agneau Boulangère

A really easy and delicious way to serve Roast Lamb ideally with red currant jelly on the side!

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VEGETARIAN

Spring Vegetable and Herb Tart

Great way to enjoy plenty of fresh seasonable vegetables on a tangy, aromatic base 

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