Any time Welsh Rarebit comes up in conversation (at least once in my life), my dad will make a joke to the effect of “nice, apart from the big ears.” Easy, perhaps, but it goes down well enough. Consider my surprise when I discovered today that the original name of the dish was “rabbit”, and is…
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Orzo with Prawns and Bacon
“That’s strange looking rice.” Words to this effect always seem to be uttered when orzo appears, and it’s easy to see why. The oval-shaped pasta shapes do share a clear visual quality, however that really is as far as the similarities go, as is understood the moment it is put into one’s mouth. The grains…
Beef, Cheese and Tomato Pie – Happy British Pie Week!
It’s British Pie Week! I almost missed it, hence this recipe coming to you almost halfway through this most hallowed of traditions (est. 2007). I certainly feel as though pies have become a real mainstay of my little blog here: beef, blue cheese and blackberry; lamb, goat’s cheese and apricot; boxing day pie; devonshire squab…
Gingerbread Crème Brûlée
The undisputed king of custards, the crème brûlée. Velvety, thick and rich as anything, this absolutely incredible dessert is deceptively simple, and perfectly suited to entertaining – make ahead and store in the fridge, brûlée just before serving and you will totally wow your guests despite barely putting in 5 minutes of actual work time….
Bunless Big Macs
The Big Mac is possibly the best-known burger in the world. The signature combination of “two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun” has become brilliantly ubiquitous. Introduced in 1967, the burger utilises that “special sauce” – creamy, tangy and herby it has long been a sauce (ayyyy) of…
The Guesscipe Book 