Tag Archives: cilantro

Moorish Chicken Soup

Posted on February 27, 2021 by Mad Dog

I was vaccinated earlier his week and a couple of friends warned me that I might have flu like symptoms, so being prepared, I bought a chicken to make chicken soup. I didn’t expected to blog anything, particularly since I’ve … Continue reading →

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Conejo en Salmorejo

Posted on February 20, 2021 by Mad Dog

Conejo en Salmorejo is a rabbit dish that comes from las Islas Canarias (the Canary Islands), a Spanish archipelago, about 62 miles off the coast of Morocco, in the Atlantic Ocean. Norman explorers began the Castilian conquest of the Canaries … Continue reading →

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Pheasant with Cauliflower and Harissa

Posted on October 24, 2020 by Mad Dog

Pheasant is back in season and there’s much to be said for it’s flavoursome meat. These birds can take just about any type of seasoning that you’d care throw at them, without losing their own identity …and having lived outdoors, … Continue reading →

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Carrillada de Ternera (Ox Cheek)

Posted on April 25, 2020 by Mad Dog

I noticed a rather forlorn and lonely organic ox cheek in the butcher’s shop window towards closing time, on special offer. “Cook it or freeze it today – you can have it for £1.80”, he said. It was quite substantial, … Continue reading →

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Pork with Aubergine and Peppers

Posted on April 18, 2020 by Mad Dog

I had some leftover roast pork in the fridge, along with aubergines (eggplant) and peppers that needed using up. To make something new (nextovers, as Karen eloquently put it), I threw a slice of ‘nduja and fresh coriander (cilantro) into … Continue reading →

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Estofado de Congrio

Posted on March 28, 2020 by Mad Dog

The European Conger Eel is a grey black, snake like fish that lives for about 15 years and can grow as long as 6 meters, though on average they are about 1.5 meters. The conger is common to the Eastern … Continue reading →

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Lentil Casserole

Posted on October 27, 2018 by Mad Dog

With the decrease in temperature this week, I wanted to cook something hot, spicy and filling. I was reminded of Aladass, a Moroccan lentil dish, that I often buy when visiting Goldborne Road in West London. I scoured the internet … Continue reading →

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Top Rump Barbecue

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Mad Dog

June 11th, 2011 I went to Amaia’s yesterday for a barbecue. She has a little private street of workshops at the back of her house and it’s ideal for a barbecue with a large wooden picnic table conveniently situated by … Continue reading →

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