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Tofu with a moreish tomato and ginger sauce

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The best recipes have a balance to them; salt and sweet, hot and sour.  And if you’re lucky they have that something extra too, maybe a hint of the fifth taste, umami.

This sauce is inspired by Bill Granger’s recipe for Braised Lamb Shanks in his book, Holiday.  Bill’s recipe is deep and spicy and incredibly moreish, but not … Read the full post

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Christmas porridge

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It’s only fitting that the last blog post on Mostly Eating for 2009 should be about porridge.  So enamoured of the lumpy white stuff am I that I’ve even been making porridge for my chickens over the last few weeks, to keep them warm in the sub-zero temperatures we’ve been having.  My husband says that I advise people to eat … Read the full post

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A wintery Frittata of Parsnip, Red Onion, Kale and Gouda

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There’s something about the mention of a frittata that brings to mind Summer, maybe because the word itself is so utterly Mediterranean?  Don’t let these temperate thoughts distract you though – a frittata is actually a perfect quick supper dish whatever the season and a great way to get in a couple of portions of vegetables in one dish.  So … Read the full post

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Damson, Pear and Walnut Muffins

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Alongside the lush new greens growing in  my garden are some productive older residents including  damson, apple, fig and plum trees. Most of the fruit bounty from the trees is taken care of between eating, passing on to friends and freezing (with just enough sugar). It’s the damsons that need a bit more thought; they are delicious in their own … Read the full post

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