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Nigel's top ten

Nigel's top ten

There are 5 recipes I would make again and 5 I wouldn’t - did you try any?

Fish & Seafood, Meat, Pasta & Pizza, Vegetarianabby dyson21 July 2011mullet, lime, ginger, tomatoes, chicken, basil, cheese, artichokes, lamb, couscous, crab, peas, onions, parmesan, cream, peppers, pork, potatoes, yoghurt, chocolate, hazelnutsComment

frugal food

frugal food

A great use for leftover bacon and mushrooms.

Meatabby dyson20 July 2011bacon, mushrooms, rice, risottoComment

sunday suppers at lucques

sunday suppers at lucques

I’m smitten.

Savoury Nibblesabby dyson16 July 2011dressing, yoghurt, mustard, asparagus, parma ham, creme fraicheComment

thai prawn noodle salad

thai prawn noodle salad

Use this thai dressing on whatever you have in.

Fish & Seafood, Saladabby dyson12 July 2011dressing, prawns, noodles, lime, herbs, corianderComment

nigel’s top ten – chocolate chip hazelnut cake with chocolate butter cream

nigel’s top ten – chocolate chip hazelnut cake with chocolate butter cream

Nigel says this is his first choice for a birthday cake.

Sweet Thingsabby dyson7 July 2011chocolate, hazelnuts, nuts Comment

mountain sipper

mountain sipper

A fruity little number.

Cocktailsabby dyson1 July 2011grapefruit, cointreau, bourbon, orange, cranberryComment

nigel's top ten - salad of red mullet with lime and ginger

nigel's top ten - salad of red mullet with lime and ginger

This reminded me of a cold fish curry my mum used to make when I was small.

Fish & Seafood, Saladabby dyson29 June 2011fish, mulletComment

first courgettes

first courgettes

We ate the first courgettes from our garden this weekend.

Saladabby dyson27 June 2011courgettes, parma ham, rocket, mozzarellaComment

summer leek and lemon pasta

summer leek and lemon pasta

I have a new favourite pasta dish.

Pasta & Pizza, Vegetarianabby dyson25 June 2011broad beans, lemon, peas, asparagus, leeks Comments

nigel’s top ten – potato pancakes with dill and yoghurt sauce

nigel’s top ten – potato pancakes with dill and yoghurt sauce

Oomphing up these little cheesy potato cakes.

Breakfast & Brunch, Fish & Seafoodabby dyson23 June 2011feta, smoked fish, yoghurt, potatoes, salmon Comment

nigel’s top ten – peppers with pork and rosemary

nigel’s top ten – peppers with pork and rosemary

It was nice to able to use soem tips from a friend when trying this out.

Meatabby dyson21 June 2011pork, peppersComment

our california road trip

our california road trip

Exploring along Highway 1.

Travelabby dyson19 June 2011usa Comments

rhubarb & ginger martini

rhubarb & ginger martini

A hint of ginger, enough rhubarb and plenty of gin to provide a kick.

Cocktailsabby dyson15 June 2011gin, vermouth, ginger, rhubarbComment

nigel’s top ten – baked onions with parmesan cream

nigel’s top ten – baked onions with parmesan cream

Good if you like very rich, creamy and gently flavoured dishes.

Vegetarianabby dyson13 June 2011onions, parmesan, herbs, creamComment

zuni roast chicken

zuni roast chicken

Having been to Zuni Café I wanted to try their method for roast chicken.

Meatabby dyson11 June 2011chicken Comments

nigel’s top ten – orecchiette with cheese and artichokes

nigel’s top ten – orecchiette with cheese and artichokes

An easy dish; simple to pull together.

Pasta & Pizza, Vegetarianabby dyson9 June 2011artichokes, lemon, olives Comment

kipper sandwich

kipper sandwich

I love Manx kippers.

Breakfast & Brunch, Fish & Seafoodabby dyson7 June 2011bread, kippers, sandwichComment

san francisco, california

san francisco, california

Visiting some icons - Chez Panisse, Zuni Cafe and several others.

Travelabby dyson5 June 2011san francisco, usa Comments