by Sheridan | Jul 27, 2024 | Brunch, Dinner, Picnic, Recipes
Leek and Bacon Flan I’ve noticed tourists all over Paris snacking on quiche and other savoury tarts as they make their way along Rue Rivoli to view the Olympic Games (aka Jeux2024).I really like the addition of mustard to this rich, savoury tart. Choose a good...
by Sheridan | Jul 20, 2024 | Cheese, Dinner, Lunch, Recipes
Search for: French Onion Soup This hearty classic French soup is perfect for a Sunday lunch or supper. For a more luxurious, richer soup, add 2 – 3 tablespoons Cognac (or Port) just before topping with the croutons. View Instructions InroductionAbout this...
by Sheridan | Jul 8, 2024 | Cocktail fare, Dinner, Lunch, Meat, Picnic, Recipes
Terrine de Campagne This luscious terrine is easy to make and keeps well. Best served with slices of crusty baguette or toast and cornichons. I’m prompted to post it this week while in France and after a recent visit to La Colombe d’Or at St Paul de Vence...
by Sheridan | Jun 30, 2024 | Dinner, Eggs, Italian, Lunch, Recipes, Soups
Straciatella in brodo Make this delicate Roman egg drop soup whenever you have good quality homemade clear chicken stock on hand or when you crave a simple comforting soup on a chilly day. It takes just a few minutes to make and requires only four ingredients. View...
by Sheridan | Jun 16, 2024 | Asian, Dinner, Lunch, Main Courses, Meat, Recipes
Palak Gosht (Spinach Lamb Curry) This delicious homestyle dish is from Camellia Panjabi’s 50 Great Curries of India, the world’s best selling curry book. I was fortunate to be a guest of the Taj Hotels when Camellia was marketing director at a time when...
by Sheridan | Jun 5, 2024 | Cakes, Desserts, Dinner, Lunch, Recipes
Search for: Reine de Saba (Queen of Sheba Cake) I made this Queen of Sheba cake to honour my father a couple of days ago at his wake. As children, my sisters and I would get into the kitchen on the weekend and experiment with new chocolate cake recipes, all of which...
