Tag Archives: Moorish

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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Moorish Liver

Posted on January 4, 2020 by Mad Dog

The term Moorish Food can be quite difficult to accurately define. The Moors (from the Latin maurus, meaning person from the Roman province of Mauretania – North Africa) invaded Spain in 711 AD. Two thirds of Iberia was controlled by … Continue reading →

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Barbecue Pork Knuckle

Posted on August 4, 2019 by Mad Dog

I came across cheap pork knuckles in the butchers this week. These are the lower part of a pig’s leg joint and can be quite meaty, becoming beautifully tender after a long slow cook. Note here that this is uncured … Continue reading →

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Lamb and Broad Bean Stew

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Mad Dog

Lamb and Broad Bean Stew with Harissa I had some leftover British Lamb from the weekend and lots of seasonal vegetables from Perry Court Farm, so I thought I’d combine them with harissa and preserved lemons to make a Moorish stew. … Continue reading →

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Moorish Lamb and Chickpeas

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Mad Dog

February 29th, 2012 I had some leftover roast lamb from Sunday and fancied something a bit more exotic than the usual shepherd’s pie. I wanted something hot and spicy with a distinct Moorish, Spanish flavour. What I’m getting at by … Continue reading →

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Pheasant and Morcilla

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Mad Dog

November 14th, 2011 I went to the butcher to buy a pheasant – it’s pheasant season, they’re getting quite big and the price is down to £3 each, which is cheaper than last year! Graham (the butcher) mentioned he’d cooked … Continue reading →

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