Tag Archives: mortar & pestle

Tapenade

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Mad Dog

March 10th, 2012 Strictly speaking, this isn’t tapenade because the very word comes from the Provençal for capers and I didn’t have any! However, tapenade is a dish with varying ingredients depending on the village or region and in researching … Continue reading →

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Pigeon

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Mad Dog

August 19th, 2010 Pot roasted pigeon recipe: Allow one pigeon per person, a large cast iron casserole will fit about 4 – 6 birds, depending upon the size. Pigeon are classified as vermin in Britain, so you should be able … Continue reading →

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Allioli

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Mad Dog

August 11th, 2010 Allioli (Catalan spelling) is a garlic and olive oil emulsion, a bit like mayonnaise. The sauce itself comes from Cataluña, the Occitan Valleys of Italy, Provence, Pays d’Oc and Malta – it may have been around since … Continue reading →

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