Chachouka is an Arabic term for ‘mixture,’ but is also a North African spicy red pepper and tomato stew, with eggs baked on the top. It makes a delicious mid-week supper. Serve with a crisp salad, big hunks of crusty bread to mop up the sauce and a nice glass of robust red wine. Ideally […]
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Lavender Hearts
Lavender flavoured cakes and biscuits are all the rage at the moment. This shortbread is subtle in flavour and goes perfectly with a cup of Earl Grey tea. Of course you can make the biscuits any shape, but hearts are particularly appropriate for Valentine’s Day. It’s an easy, straightforward recipe and should make 15-20 biscuits […]
Asian Broth
This broth contains quite a few ingredients, but many are optional and it is a great way to use up different bits and pieces that might be hanging around in the vegetable draw in your fridge. We have listed the core ingredients that make up the basis of the broth itself. There are quite a […]
Nana’s Kitchen : Raspberry Hazelnut Chocolate Roulade
For anyone who doesn’t particularly like Christmas pudding or rich fruit cake, this Roulade makes a decadent alternative. It keeps in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, so can be made well in advance of the Big Event. Season’s Greetings to you all! Ingredients For the meringue 4 large egg whites 200g caster sugar […]
Sproutng Ideas
Sprouts are a traditional feature of the festive table, but often get a bad wrap. This is largely due to poor quality raw ingredients or bad cooking. When choosing sprouts, go for small, tight, green sprouts, with no hint of yellow. Sprouts should smell sweet and not pungent or cabbage-y in any way. Those that […]
Nana’s Kitchen: Garden Apple Cake
I’ve mentioned before that the apple trees in my garden produce an abundance of apples at this time of the year. This recipe is an ideal way for me to use them up, but of course any eating apples that you buy will be just as good. I often double up the quantities and bake […]
Blackberries with Sugar Thins and Whipped Cream
There are loads of blackberries around at the moment and it’s a shame not to be using them. My girlfriend had me cleaning out the space behind our garden shed that I’ve been trying to ignore for ages. And lo and behold there was a massive bramble bush loaded with just ripe blackberries. I’ve now […]
Jim Hamilton’s Broad Bean & Mint Pestun
Head Chef Jim Hamilton of the Kings Arms, shares his delicious recipe with us. Look out for him at the Food Festival – his cookery demonstration, ‘Horses for Courses’, takes place in the Market Hall at 10am on Saturday 21st September Broad bean and mint pestun (maro or pestun de fave in Italian) comes from […]
What’s Cooking in Abergavenny?
A quick guide to dining, light bites and places to stay during the Food Festival Unless you’ve had your head in a bucket of cold blancmange lately, you’ll know that the Abergavenny Food Festival is just around the corner! We’re all in a bit of a foodie mood and our tastebuds are tingling in anticipation […]
Nana’s Kitchen : Apple, Pear & Blackberry Scrummy
At the moment, the trees in my garden are heavy with apples and pears, and there are plenty of blackberries appearing in the hedgerows where I walk the dog. This recipe uses all of these fruits and makes a glorious pudding. The topping is a cross between a scone and crumble mixture which gives you […]
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