On a recent trip to the United States, I decided to try a local, family-run Mexican restaurant, which advertised authentic recipes from over 3 generations and, one item on the menu which caught my eye was home-made chunky guacamole. Rather than bringing the guacamole ready-made to your table, staff brought the pre-prepared ingredients and made [...]
Posted by Jimbob on June 28th, 2011
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Posted by Jimbob on May 24th, 2011
Croatian Buzara with Langoustine
In addition to being an incredibly beautiful and friendly country, Croatia has a fine selection of cuisine, which we thoroughly enjoyed during our recent holiday to Korcula. Croatia also makes some fantastic wines, however, talking to a vineyard owner during our visit, local wine is difficult to source outside of the country as Croats enjoy [...]
Posted by Jimbob on May 10th, 2011
Stir Fried Holy Basil
My brother and his wife visited from Thailand recently and I spent a little time picking up a few new recipes. What is so great about many of the dishes she loves is that they take minutes to prepare and cook and so are great for evening meals when time is at a premium. A [...]
Posted by Jimbob on April 29th, 2011
Quick ‘n’ Easy Bruschetta
The nights are becoming lighter, the temperature is rising, the sun is beginning to show it’s face more and more, that can mean only one thing…..summer is on the way and it’s time to roll out the BBQ! Every year, our trusted BBQ becomes my kitchen for the spring and summer. From straight forward, simple [...]
Posted by Jimbob on March 15th, 2011
Tapas Part 2 – Patatas Bravas
As with many Spanish recipes, there are plenty of variations along the same theme, with all versions taking the credit for being the best! I have taken what I believe to be the standard for this recipe and made a slight alteration in roasting the potatoes instead of frying, as this crisps them up more, [...]
Posted by Jimbob on March 3rd, 2011
Tapas Discovery – Gambas Pil Pil
During a long weekend trip with my wife and daughter to Barcelona, a passion for the Spanish tradition of Tapas was enlightened. A chance discovery of the La Boqueria food market (one of the largest in Europe} was an experience I will never forget. The market is definitely not just there to provide a tourist [...]
Posted by Jimbob on February 26th, 2011
‘Best’ Roast Potatoes
What would Sunday dinner be like without perfect roast potatoes? It is my opinion that this potato accompaniment truly is the cornerstone to this great British tradition and is well worth investing some effort in! My wife’s Mum passed on her know how to me, which I am now pleased to pass on to you [...]
Posted by Jimbob on February 12th, 2011
Indulgent Dauphinoise
These indulgent dauphinoise have always been a hit as a side with roast meat at dinner parties, or a special treat on a Sunday for the family, I haven’t met anybody yet who hasn’t enjoyed their decadence. To make a lovely creamy potato dauphinoise, you need to buy a waxy potato variety that will retain [...]
Posted by Jimbob on February 8th, 2011
Perfect Potatoes – Creamy Lump Free Mash Every Time
Coming from Irish stock, my Wife was brought up with potatoes being the cornerstone of many a main meal and this installed high expectations of this humble food source for her. After many years of experimenting with different varieties, techniques, apparatus and tips from her Mum, my Wife believes she has perfected a number of [...]
Posted by Jimbob on January 16th, 2011
Thai Tom Yam Soup with Monkfish and Prawns
Tom Yam soup – one of the most refreshing soups I have had the pleasure of tasting, fresh, spicy and utterly bursting with flavour