Tag Archives: stuffing

Turkey Pie

Posted on May 13, 2023 by Mad Dog

Back in February I made an Empanada de Pavo with leftover turkey from Christmas dinner. At the time, I realised there was still a decent ammount of meat (and a little stuffing) still in the freezer, which I saved for … Continue reading →

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Pichón Relleno

Posted on September 4, 2021 by Mad Dog

This is a stuffed pigeon recipe from Castilla y León in Spain. Pigeon, like rabbit is a common farmed animal in Europe – it’s not unusual to see them kept for meat in dovecotes (palomares) en el campo (rural areas), … Continue reading →

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Calamares Rellenos

Posted on August 8, 2020 by Mad Dog

The squid is a cephalopod, from the Greek word κεφαλόποδες, kephalópodes, meaning head-feet. Cephalopods are closely related to the snail (gastropods). Like octopuses, the squid has an elongated head like body with tentacles. They produce a black ink which can … Continue reading →

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Feliz Navidad 2019

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Mad Dog

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! The above is the current shop window of the infamous Get Stuffed on Essex Road, Islington – no turkeys in sight!  

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Merguez stuffed Partridge

Posted on October 6, 2018 by Mad Dog

On Sunday, I went to buy a brace of partridge, from the Pheasant Girl on the Layer Marney Lamb stall at the Farmers’ Market. While I was choosing my birds, I noticed some merguez on the same stall. Merguez are … Continue reading →

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Goose and Lamb Pie

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Mad Dog

January 2nd 2013 On the 30th December I had some leftover goose and lamb, not to mention stuffing, which needed eating. There was far too much to eat in a couple of sittings and to be honest I’d had enough … Continue reading →

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D.I.Y. Taxidermy

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Mad Dog

October 31st, 2012 Last night a went to see a fantastic D.I.Y. Taxidermy lecture/demo/performance by artist Charlie Tuesday Gates in a dark cellar at The Book Club. The event was sold out in advance and people were turned away at the door! … Continue reading →

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Faux Carbonara

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Mad Dog

January 1st 2012 This faux carbonara is made of leftovers. I had some duck, ham, stuffing and crème fraîche that needed using up and I fancied something creamy with pasta. This isn’t a real carbonara – see my recipe here … 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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Chestnut Stuffing

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Mad Dog

September 27th, 2011 Using my foraged chestnuts, I made a chestnut stuffing for roast chicken. This is much the same as I would do for a regular stuffing, but with the addition of chopped chestnuts. Chestnut Stuffing recipe: 1/2 lb … Continue reading →

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