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Albóndigas De Pollo

I have been meaning to post an Albóndigas de Pollo (chicken meatball) recipe for some time. I distinctly remember eating some excellent Albóndigas at El Rellotge in Sant Pol de Mar, a few years ago. I thought they were made … Continue reading

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Albóndigas de Bacalao

Albóndigas de Bacalao are codfish “meatballs” often served during Semana Santa (Easter). Traditionally Albóndigas de Bacalao are made with salt cod, but with rising prices, bacalao fresco (fresh cod) has become more popular in Spain. If using salt cod you’ll … Continue reading

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Cajun Macaroni Cheese

You’d be forgiven for thinking that Mac and Cheese was a north American dish, considering it’s popularity and especially since Kraft Dinner is (probably) Canada’s national dish (much like the popularity of Heinz Baked Beans in Britain), but you’d be … Continue reading

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Prawn and Venison Gumbo

I had some venison and andouille sausage in the freezer and after making Prawn Étouffé a few weeks ago, I was itching to make a gumbo with prawns. Gumbo is a type of stew which originated in Louisiana around the early part … Continue reading

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Prawn Étouffée

Étouffée made with crawfish or shrimp (prawns are the closest thing in the UK) is a very popular dish from Louisiana. The word étouffée comes from the French étouffer, which means to smother or suffocate – the crawfish (or prawns … Continue reading

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Moorish Chicken Soup

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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Keeper’s Pie

I came across a recipe for Keeper’s Pie recently – the pie is made with pheasant and venison, in the manner of Cottage or Shepherd’s Pie, with mashed potatoes and cheese on top – something that’s right up my street! … Continue reading

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Pork and Mushroom Pie

I cooked a joint of pork shoulder last Sunday (like this recipe) and had about 1lb left in the fridge, along with some mushrooms. This week the weather forecast went from rain to sleet and snow, so my thoughts turned … Continue reading

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Tourin à l’Ail

Tourin à l’ail is a simple garlic soup from the Dordogne in France. The soup is made throughout Aquitaine with some variations known as Tourain Blanchi à l’Ail. There are also people who like to mix onion with the garlic. … Continue reading

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Pheasant Filé Gumbo

A friend of mine brought me back some andouille and gumbo filé from New Orleans last week. My first thought was to make a rabbit gumbo, but the lovely Pheasant Girl has taken to saving me her best brace of … Continue reading

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