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Preserved Lemons

We treated ourselves to another trip to Morocco this month. I went with the expectation of doing not much but having my taste buds stimulated. Moroccan food can be fabulous but when I’ve tried to make it myself the results

Posted in Prepare ahead, Preserves, Salad, Slow, Vegetarian

Smoky pulled pork and barbeque sauce

I have several slow pork recipes but this one is becoming the favourite. You might need to tone down the chilli in this one – we like it quite lively. I usually increase the barbeque sauce quantities (except the sugar) by

Posted in Leftovers, Meat, Pork, Slow, Spicy, Uncategorized

Rabo de Toro: Oxtail Casserole

I’ve loved Oxtail (Bull’s Tail) since I was a child: I liked the warm heartiness and decidedly meaty flavour of canned Oxtail Soup, one of the famous 57 varieties! As I grew older I got to experience the delights of

Posted in Beef, Cook-ahead, One pot, Prepare ahead, Slow, Soup, Uncategorized

Goulash

Today is a miserable Friday – windy, grey and overcast so I thought we’d have something nice and warming for supper. Beef (and mushroom) goulash, I know it’s not authentic but I like smoked paprika. As we are having friends tonight I

Posted in Beef, Slow, Spicy

Chicken and tomatoes with Orzo

Hey, it’s Saturday morning and we are going away for a city-break on Monday: adults only. So, I have  to  use up anything in the fridge & freezer that won’t last until we get back next Friday. I like this dish as it

Posted in Chicken, Pasta, Slow, Supper

Roast Chicken Fast or Slow

Recently I have become a huge fan of slow cooking at lower temperatures. I would use a ‘chicken brick’ if I had one but I have an oval enamelled casserole that does the job. My other option is to spatchcock the

Posted in Chicken, Quick, Slow