Tag Archives: sausages

Germans Gracia

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Mad Dog

I’d been asked to buy some Jamón for a friend in London, so on my last day, I went to Germans Gracia, a Xarcuteria located near to the friends I’ve been staying with in Barcelona – they buy all their … Continue reading →

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Mexican Sausages

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Mad Dog

September 27th, 2013 This week Marek the Butcher created some Mexican style sausages. These are made of course ground pork, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, cloves, cumin, mild paprika and vinegar. I wouldn’t call these a chorizo personally but I did find an online  Mexican chorizo recipe which does contain … Continue reading →

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Beef and Chilli Sausages

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Mad Dog

February 4th 2012 Marek the Butcher had some more sausages for me to try this week – beef and chilli. Marek said these contained ground beef, black pepper, chilli, paprika, red pepper and turmeric. In conversation he mentioned that beef … Continue reading →

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Argentinian Sausages

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Mad Dog

January 14th, 2012 I had an email earlier in the week from Marek the Butcher. He was experimenting with sausage recipes and wondered if I’d like to try his new Argentinian style sausages – of course I said yes! The … Continue reading →

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Sausage Rolls

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Mad Dog

September 29th, 2011 It was Fiona’s birthday yesterday and she invited a group of friends to her home for drinks and snacks. I thought I’d take something simple that would survive a long bike ride – sausage rolls. I always … Continue reading →

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Argentine Steak (Chinese style)

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Mad Dog

July 11th, 2011 I went to the butchers to buy sausages, but Marek had some really good looking Argentine steaks with Chinese seasoning – I had to buy one. I think there was some chilli, garlic, ginger, rosemary, thyme and a little … Continue reading →

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Soho Food Feast

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Mad Dog

June 25th 2011 I’ve just eaten faggots in a Soho churchyard on a Saturday afternoon – fortunately, I was at the Soho Food Feast and the faggots came in a bun. The feast itself was organised by Margot Henderson, to … Continue reading →

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Barbecue

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Mad Dog

April 23rd, 2011 It’s been unseasonably hot in England lately – the farmer tells me all his crops are a month ahead of the normal growing season. With an Easter heatwave of 25º and 26º C, I was delighted when … Continue reading →

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Sausage and Lentil Casserole

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Mad Dog

February 28th, 2011 I was given a pressure cooker in 1982 and one of the first recipes I tried was red lentil soup. For some reason I was compelled to add sausages and this is the recipe that has evolved … Continue reading →

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Napoli Sausages

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Mad Dog

August 9th, 2010 These are my favourite supper time sausages. I used to buy McKanna’s own Cumberlands (which are the best BBQ sausages I’ve ever eaten), graduated to Toulouse, but a single try of the Napoli had me addicted. They … Continue reading →

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