Sticky BBQ Ribs-Bristol Style!

Ribs to me have always been the sort of thing that are saved for American Diners and Barbecues, so it had never occurred to me to try them as a mid week dinner solution. But after discovering how incredibly cheap a rack of ribs is (expect to pay no more than a few pounds for [...]

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Chicken Kiev recipe with chicken thighs

One too many tough days at work normally lead to me giving in to my guilty pleasure – chicken kievs. Today was one of those days – so off I went to Waitrose, only to discover they had SOLD OUT! And, as only a chicken kiev would do I decided to make my own! Here’s [...]

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Cheap and Cheerful Chorizo Chilli

Prep Time:15 minutes    Cook Time: 45 minutes    Serves: 4 Autumn…it can be wet windy and miserable, but it’s also the perfect time for comfort food. There’s nothing better on a dark blustery evening than a hearty, warming bowl of something tasty, and this recipe is just that! Originally from the Waitrose website (a great recipe [...]

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Clifton Kitchen Review

112 Princess Victoria Street Clifton BS8 4DB T. 0117 946 7870 Having wondered past the Clifton Kitchen on several occasions during the summer, I thought it was about time I tried it out. Situated next to the Avon Gorge, this petite french inspired restaurant used to be owned by Keith Floyd, and a caricature behind [...]

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Thai Green Curry – Authentic Recipe

This is a recipe which the owners of Thaiphoon and The Old Fish Market have given me. It’s authentic, really simple and produces an excellent curry every time… Ingredients – enough for 4 Thai Green Curry Paste – click here for our recipe (opens in new tab) Chicken / King Prawns / Vegetables Red pepper [...]

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Minted Lamb Steaks, THE ultimate last-minute solution

Aaah!! it was that time of year again. The Anniversary. The day we have agreed to not celebrate, however still feel obliged to make some understated effort for, and how better to celebrate than by cooking a meal?! In the past, my ‘surprise’ romantic meals have not always gone to plan. I still have scars [...]

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