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Poulet Chasseur (Hunter's Chicken)
This French recipe is rustic, comforting & simply delicious. It was often prepared by hunters (or their valets) as a dish to serve when...
ladyhatawa
1 day ago1 min read
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Poulet a la Normande (Normandy Chicken)
This dish from the Normandy, in northern France, is a real crowd pleaser & can be made quickly with little effort. The apples bring a...
ladyhatawa
5 days ago1 min read
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Poulet Grand-Mère (Grandmother Chicken)
This simple yet comforting dish is great example of French home cooking and goes beautifully with roasted or mashed potatoes. 4-6...
ladyhatawa
Mar 311 min read
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Wild Garlic Salsa
What an incredible recipe this is. A bombshell of flavours in each bite and the perfect accompaniment to grilled meats and fish. 4...
ladyhatawa
Mar 311 min read
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Chicken Bhuna Curry
I love this dish from northern India. Like most Indian curries, it is simply bursting with exotic flavours. Although the traditional...
ladyhatawa
Mar 272 min read
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South American Locro
I will start with a disclaimer: this recipe is inspired by Locro stews in South America, particularly from the versions across the Andes;...
ladyhatawa
Mar 252 min read
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Stoofvlees (Carbonade Flamande)
This slow cooked stew is a Flemish dish from Belgium, & is said to originate from the middle ages. The word carbonade comes from the...
ladyhatawa
Mar 201 min read
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Maltese Tuna Ftira
I first tried this delicious sandwich when visiting Malta several years ago. The Ftira bread cannot be found here in the French...
ladyhatawa
Mar 181 min read
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Hummus
What a marvellous recipe this is. Healthy, easy to make & ever so versatile. It can be used as a dip, a spread or part of a meal,...
ladyhatawa
Mar 141 min read
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Spicy Aubergine Pasta
Like every decent cook, I am not beyond stealing recipes, particularly from family members. My brother has been staying with me this week...
ladyhatawa
Mar 141 min read
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Leek Fondue
This recipe is quick & easy to make; a great way to use leeks, which are incredibly cheap here in France during the winter period. This...
ladyhatawa
Mar 101 min read
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Crispy Chicken Bento
This recipe is incredibly easy & quick to prepare; perfect for a week day dinner. It is full of flavour and can be made spicier, if...
ladyhatawa
Mar 72 min read
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Potée Auvergnate
This fabulous winter dish is name after its place of origin, Auvergne, a stunning mountainous region in the centre of France. My mother...
ladyhatawa
Mar 52 min read
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Welsh Cawl
There is something so wonderful about simple, hearty food that is full of goodness. This Welsh recipe dates back to the 14th century & is...
ladyhatawa
Mar 11 min read
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Sweet Potato Hummus
Hummus is a healthy dip that is so versatile. It can be used in wraps & sandwiches, or it can be served on its own as a dip with...
ladyhatawa
Feb 261 min read
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Salmon & Lentil Salsa
This recipe is the perfect power lunch to recharge your body with goodness, & only takes 20 minutes to whip together. I've added it to...
ladyhatawa
Feb 251 min read
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Mubattan Kusha
This Lebanese meat & potato bake consists of layered potatoes with minced meat and a herby egg topping. There are versions of this dish...
ladyhatawa
Feb 242 min read
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Grillée de Mogettes
Consider this France's version of our British neighbours' famous 'Beans on Toast'. Here in the French Vendée department, where I am...
ladyhatawa
Feb 211 min read
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Hungarian Goulash
This comforting dish from Hungary is warming & full of flavour. The beef is slow cooked in a tomato based sauce with herbs and a generous...
ladyhatawa
Feb 201 min read
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Sauce Chien
In English this Creole dish translates as 'Dog Sauce'. The recipe requires a lot of chopping so they named this dish after a knife brand,...
ladyhatawa
Feb 141 min read
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