January 2009
7 posts
Nigel Slater bakes | Life and style | The Observer →
Yeasted buns, scented shortbreads, tea cake
Hazelnut Brownies →
Brownies are disproportionately easy, relative to the joy they bring. They feel much more special than an ordinary ‘traybake’ cake, but are as easy as a cake mix to put together. The basic…
Cookbook Library →
I have a rather large cookbook collection (although I have certainly heard of larger ones, so I comfort myself with that). There are a whole stack of online library tools, aimed at cataloguing,…
French Laundry at Home: Sweet Potato Agnolotti... →
Triple Ginger Cookies Recipe - 101 Cookbooks →
Dinner: Beef stew, baked potatoes, green beans...
So cold in London tonight - a really dry, biting cold that dries my skin and stings my eyes. What better remedy than beef, gently braised in stock and red wine. Potatoes started in the microwave then crisped in the oven to get them done in time. Green beans, dressed with a mustardy, sharp vinaigrette, shallots, parsley to provide crunch and acidity. A warming meal for a cold night.
Made today: Chili
Actually, made yesterday bit eaten today after the requisite festering time. From Nigella Lawson’s ‘Feast’. A very nice recipe - particularly liked the slight chocolately note from the cocoa. Needed a little more chili though (I used a mixture of ancho and chipotle chili powders).