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Chicken in Mushroom & Port Sauce
This recipe can only be described as decadent. The creamy sauce is luxurious & gourmet but it really isn't that complicated to cook,...
ladyhatawa
Jan 241 min read
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15 minute Creamy Chicken & Spinach
There are those days when we just do not have the time to make full on dishes. This is one of my go-to recipes that the whole family...
ladyhatawa
Jan 241 min read
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Baked Salmon with Fennel
I just love fennel! That amazing aniseed flavour goes impeccably well with fish. This healthy meal is so easy to prepare for weekdays...
ladyhatawa
Jan 131 min read
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Countryside Winter Soup
This warming recipe has a lot of goodness & precisely the vitamins your body needs to stave off winter colds. Simply replace the butter...
ladyhatawa
Jan 131 min read
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Chicken, Bacon & Spring Onion Jacket Potato
A quick, delicious idea for lunch. This filling is also delightful as a sandwich filler. 2 Servings Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts 1...
ladyhatawa
Jan 131 min read
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Wild Nettle Soup
You can find nettles everywhere but preferably pick ones that are growing in the countryside away from dense pollution. Choose small &...
ladyhatawa
Jan 131 min read
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Autumnal Forest Pie
This delightful turnover pie is inspired by all the sensations of Autumn. Serve it with a little lettuce salad & a dollop of wholegrain...
ladyhatawa
Jan 131 min read
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Pork Confit in Beer
This beautiful dish melts in your mouth and is delightful with homemade mash & steamed vegetables. 4-6 Servings Ingredients: 1kg joint of...
ladyhatawa
Jan 131 min read
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Boeuf Carottes
This classic French beef & carrot stew is a true representation of the rustic simplicity that embodies countryside cooking here in...
ladyhatawa
Dec 19, 20241 min read
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Chouée des Chouans
This recipe can only be described as a historical cabbage stew & is in honour of my Chouan ancestors from the west coast of France. It is...
ladyhatawa
Dec 17, 20241 min read
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Warm Sausage Salad
I do love making this dish in autumn & spring, when its not quite cold enough for stews but certainly not warm enough for cold salads! I...
ladyhatawa
Dec 9, 20241 min read
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Tian Provençal
Tians are marvellous Provencal vegetable bakes, so simple to make, as are so many dishes that originate from the south of France. Tians...
ladyhatawa
Dec 9, 20241 min read
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Endives au Jambon
This dish, chicory & ham in a Bechamel sauce, is one I cook very regularly throughout autumn & winter. I learnt this recipe from a...
ladyhatawa
Dec 9, 20241 min read
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Poulet Vallée d’Auge
This amazing, comforting chicken dish is brought to us from Normandy, in the north of France. They produce a delightful spirit called...
ladyhatawa
Dec 9, 20241 min read
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Poulet Basquaise
What a delightful chicken with peppers dish from Basque, in the south west of France. The peppers give it a beautiful depth of flavour &...
ladyhatawa
Dec 3, 20241 min read
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Blanquette de Veau
This is an ultimate French classic made with veal, carrots, mushrooms & a creamy sauce. Known as a comfort food here in France, it really...
ladyhatawa
Nov 22, 20242 min read
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Mediterranean Quiche
This dish is one of my favorite lunches all year round, but especially when the weather warms up. I allow my mind to travel to the south...
ladyhatawa
Nov 22, 20242 min read
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Chicken with Cherry Tomatoes
This is a really tasty, quick dish to make for a weeknight dinner when you just haven't got the energy to go at it in the kitchen. I was...
ladyhatawa
Nov 22, 20241 min read
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Wild Blackberry Pie
Is there anything better than harvesting wild berries & using them fresh in a homemade pie? This recipe is perfect with custard on the...
ladyhatawa
Nov 22, 20241 min read
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Creamy Scallop Pasta
This recipe is pure indulgence! Scallops are one of my favorites but if its not yours, this dish can be made with prawns or other sea...
ladyhatawa
Nov 22, 20241 min read
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