Featured Recipe
Chicken Marengo
Monday, March 10, 2025 |
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A classic one pot chicken dish with juicy chicken legs, tomatoes, porcini mushrooms and optional Brussels sprouts from French cuisine. Traditionally it's garnished with a fried egg and crawfish. I happened to have some hard-boiled eggs left, so I just used it as the garnish. Leave out the Brussels sprouts or use more mushrooms instead if you prefer. Perfect for a warming, moreish family meal.
Chicken Marengo was one of Napoleon's favorites and is named after the Battle of Marengo on June 14, 1800, in which Napoleon turned a near defeat into a victory and thus secured his control of Italy.
Balsamic Asparagus with Poached Egg
Sunday, March 09, 2025 |
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German asparagus meets Italian balsamic vinegar, then covered with a poached egg on a bed of baby spinach and served with a simply green sauce. If classic Hollandaise is becoming a little too monotonous for you, you should definitely try this seasonal explosion of flavour. It’s simple and fresh and goes great with steak or chicken or to enjoy as a light meal. Shave some Parmesan over if desired.
Baby Spinach Salad with Avocado and Blackberries
Saturday, March 08, 2025Make the most of fresh seasonal produce with this easy, but scrumptious spring salad. If you haven’t tried pairing fruit with your salad before, you are missing out. Seasonal fruits add not only colour, but also right amount of sweetness and texture to an otherwise boring green salad. Feel free to substitute baby spinach with other leafy greens.
Hazelnut Rye Bread
Thursday, March 06, 2025 |
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The roasted hazelnuts give the mixed rye bread a lovely nutty flavour. The ideal accompaniment to a warming soup or simply for dinner with some cheese or for a pleasant and tasty start to the day with some frutiy jams or spreads. Not all bread is the same, and certainly not home-baked bread. Try it out for yourself and vary the topping as you wish. For example, use poppy, flaxseed or peppita instead of rolled oat. There are no limits to your imagination.
Keto Chicken Fricassée
Tuesday, March 04, 2025 |
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Chicken Fricassée is a classic French stew that is rich, creamy, and loaded with flavour. Fricassée comes from the French words frire (to fry) and casser (to break into pieces). It is usually prepared with chicken drumsticks or thighs or both, but feel free to use any other protein you like. Bone in skin on chicken legs are first browned and then gently cooked in a delicious wine sauce with mushrooms and herbs (thyme, estragon or flat parsley), then cream and egg yolks are added to finish off. Traditionally it’s served with rice, bread or potatoes, but you can pair this with cauliflower rice, zoodles or just a simple salad if you are on keto way of eating. A small amount of xanthan gum, instead of flour, was used to thicken the sauce.
I find xanthan gum isn’t necessary as the sauce is pretty thick because I used crème fraîche and yolks. If you ain’t on keto, sprinkle 2-3 tablespoons of plain flour into the softened onions to make a roux, which helps to thicken the sauce.
70 EGGsquisite Recipes starring the humble Egg
Sunday, March 02, 2025Either you are lacto-ovo vegetarians, or carnivores, eggs play a vital role in the diets. They are easy to prepare, filling, affordable, an excellent source of high quality complete protein, iron and omega-3. and one of the most versatile ingredients you can have in your pantry. These recipes highlight how eggs can be used in different dishes, showcasing how nutritious and adaptable they are. Whether it's breakfast, lunch, or dinner, eggs can shine in so many delectable forms and elevate a simple meal into an exciting gourmet experience.
- Aspic Jelly Eggs with Ham, Sweetcorn and Sweet Pepper
This one is not exactly an egg dish, but FUN FUN FUN and perfect for Easter brunch! Aspic is a clear, savory jelly, traditionally made with a clarified meat / fish broth, sometimes with added gelatine, flavoured with spices, herbs, peppercorns and vegetables. It is rich in amino acids and minerals. This colourful, fun and make-ahead aspic jelly appetizer looks great on a festive holiday table at Easter, Christmas or any brunch buffet. These aspic jelly eggs are made of homemade beef broth, ham, bell peppers and sweetcorn and not only look appetizing, they also taste super delicious.