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Cazuela de Pollo y Chorizo

Posted on October 5, 2019 by Mad Dog

I had some leftover roast chicken and combined it with other ingredients languishing in the fridge to produce a warming chicken and chorizo casserole – something to ward off the autumn cold. I cooked this in a Spanish terracotta cazuela … Continue reading →

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Pheasant with Navy Beans

Posted on January 26, 2019 by Mad Dog

Pheasant were probably introduced to Britain by the Romans and were definitely well established by the time of the Normans. It should be relatively easy to buy pheasant from a decent butcher during the shooting season, October 1st to February 1st and … Continue reading →

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Pork with Black-Eyed Peas

Posted on September 15, 2018 by Mad Dog

I had some leftover roast pork and summer vegetables (courgettes and peppers) in the fridge and thought the pork would go well with black-eyed peas. In America smoked ham hock and black-eyed peas are often cooked together – they are … Continue reading →

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Kangaroo Casserole

Posted on June 30, 2018 by Mad Dog

As I left the Squirrel Barbecue, Oli thrust a bag of leftovers at me and said, “See what you can do with these.” I cycled off into the night and on arriving home, just remembered to put the bag in … Continue reading →

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Pig Cheeks

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Mad Dog

October 25th, 2012 It’s definitely the time of year when you start to crave thick, unctuous casseroles and mashed potato. Pig cheeks fit the bill perfectly – when braised in stock for several hours they literally melt in your mouth. I’d … Continue reading →

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Chicken Feet

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Mad Dog

July 18th, 2012 I first had chicken feet as Dim Sum in Chinatown’s New World restaurant, nearly 30 years ago. It’s an odd dish, mostly just skin and sauce, but the sauce is so good that I order them every time … Continue reading →

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Teriyaki Beef

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Mad Dog

July 5th, 2011 I had some top rump beef, left over from a barbecue. It was cooked, but slightly pink in the middle, with a lovely smokey aroma. A good way of using up leftover meat is to marinade it … Continue reading →

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