Roast Copas Turkey with Mary Berrys Lemon & Thyme Pork Stuffing
This post comes better late than never for a couple of reasons. The first is that Ive been with my in-laws since Boxing Day and my mother-in-law categorically will not …
Poultry
Simple Smoked Tandoori Chicken
The spice blends Ive used in this dish were created by Dan Toombs aka The Curry Guy. If you fancy giving them a try, theyre available through his excellent blog. …
Crunchy Turkey Goujons (made by my kids)
It finally looks as though my influence has rubbed off because my eight-year-old son has become interested in cooking lately. Nothing fancy a pancake here, a toad-in-the-hole there, eggy soldiers, …
De-Boned Roast Guinea Fowl Stuffed with Parma Ham & Mascarpone Parcels
I have never de-boned a guinea fowl before and half way through the process, I was beginning to wish Id never started.But for all the fiddly effort, it really was …
Half Roast Chicken with Pesto Stuffing
If you fancy a change from the traditional roast chicken with a lemon shoved up its jacksie, this recipe is worth a go. The pesto stuffing is wonderful and fragrant …
Pan-Fried Goose Breast with Plum & Mulled Wine Sauce
This is a marvellous dish for a dinner party to get you in the Christmas spirit. The goose breast is tender and juicy, with crispy skin and a delicious layer …
My Best-Ever Chicken Curry
I have made many chicken curries in my time, going back 20 years when I really fell in love with Indian food on a backpacking trip around the Golden Triangle …
Umami Butter Roast Chicken
Transform an ordinary roast chicken into an umami-packed sensation. Umami is the famous Fifth Taste that detects savouriness and certain foods are packed with it. Ive made a spiced butter, …
Chicken and Mango Madras
What do you do with some leftover chicken and a slightly under-ripe mango? Why ask Dan Toombs, TheCurry Guy, of course. He suggested this fantastic madras curry, and although Ive …
Buttermilk Baked Chicken with Fennel & Apple Slaw
Buttermilk does something wonderful to chicken. Marinate joints in it overnight and it will tenderise the meat and magically drive any extra flavourings youve added deep into the flesh. After …