Author Archives: Louise

Made in India’s coriander chutney chicken and Jaipur slaw

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Louise

The ‘Indian’ cookbook has, for me, always suffered from the ‘too many ingredients’ and ‘ones you can’t get hold of’ problem so I have never owned one. And I’ve always felt that my efforts were not really as good as … Continue reading →

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Puy lentils with white wine, parsley and pimentón

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Louise

Ah, Mondays. And Mondays in February at that. Not my favourite time of year. In fact, I would say that, despite my usual cheerfulness, February is possibly the only month of the year that I don’t really like or cherish. … Continue reading →

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Rory O’Connell’s kale, lemon and Parmesan soup

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Louise

That may sound like the most unpromising dish I have posted in a while but, believe me, this is extraordinary. I proofread Rory O’Connell’s book, Master It, a few years ago and thought then that it was incredibly insightful and … Continue reading →

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Korean so galbi with Fuchsia Dunlop’s magic greens

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Louise

Living on my own, I never order takeaway. I can’t think of anything sadder in some ways, or anything more likely to raise my price-sensitive hackles. However, at the same time, I love the sense of ‘treat’ that it embodies: paying … Continue reading →

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Kefta Mkaouara, or Moroccan-spiced meatballs

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Louise

Oh the joy of a sale when you have no money. Right now my local supermarket has loads of stuff half-price so I am stocking up (as far as that is possible without a freezer) on cheap cuts whilst I … Continue reading →

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Zuppa alla Valpelleunenze

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Louise

It’s Monday, a day, in my world, for clearing out the fridge and using up whatever is in there and this is my favourite way to do that so far this year. Once again it comes from Diana Henry’s Roast … Continue reading →

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Nigel Slater’s pig cheeks braised in cider and the joy of thrift

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Louise

Thrift is a habit of mine all year round but especially at this time of year. Being freelance, it is very useful to know how to survive on very little for months at a time and even when I don’t have … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year, a birthday cookbook, and a cold-weather soup

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Louise

Hello and Happy New Year! As I write this I can feel the cold around my ankles, despite being indoors, wearing two jumpers, jeans, socks and slippers, despite the heating being on and despite the consumption of many cups of … Continue reading →

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The twelve days of Kickstarter: mini Flamiches

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Louise

At Christmas, actually at any time that you are having a party or entertaining and need speedy ingredients and ideas, ready-rolled pastry is your friend. And, though I might be tempted to make shortcrust, since it is so little work, … Continue reading →

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The twelve days of Kickstarter: mini-Gruyère cakes

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Louise

A ‘cake’ in French is, confusingly, not what Anglo-Saxons might call a gâteau. It is usually a loaf shape for a start, sometimes served at breakfast and, often savoury not sweet. The first one I ever made, for example was a … Continue reading →

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