Burmese Pork Curry

Burmese Pork Curry

Main Course

Tips for getting bright yellow turmeric off my worktop anyone? Turmeric is a key ingredient in this Burmese inspired pork curry. Turmeric stains things bright yellow, but don’t let that put you off from using this fantastic ingredient. In my quest to include...
Slow Cooker Mexican Pulled Pork

Slow Cooker Mexican Pulled Pork

Main Course, Winter

Get your coat, you’ve pulled! This slow cooker Mexican pulled pork, is a little spicy, a little bit easy, and every bit as delicious as you’d hope for!  The other passion in my life is music, particularly musicals, specifically Les Miserables. I have seen...
Harissa Beef Stew

Harissa Beef Stew

Autumn, Main Course, Winter

This beef stew with harissa certainly packs a flavour punch. You can make your own harissa or for ease use shop bought.  Researching for stew recipes recently I came across a dish called Sumagiyya. From what I gather this is a stew dish from the Gaza region based on...
Slow Cooked Spiced Pulled Lamb Shoulder

Slow Cooked Spiced Pulled Lamb Shoulder

Main Course

I think I’ve fallen for my slow cooker, thanks to this slow cooked spiced pulled lamb shoulder, made in my slow cooker. Never in my 10 years of working life have I been able to come home to a roasted joint of meat which I have cooked myself and subsequently...
Chocolate Yule Log

Chocolate Yule Log

Baking, Winter

A naturally gluten-free Christmas yule log filled with chestnut puree and coconut cream. Inspired by the French Bouche-de-Noel In my family growing up we had a number of essential desserts at Christmas time.  My older sister, having a slight obsession with sultanas,...