I made cassoulet once. Not a cheat’s cassoulet, a real one. Succulent pieces of roast duck, herby Toulouse sausages and rich pork belly. It’s classified as French peasant food. Once again I…
Tag: Dinner
Tomates farcies recipe – a French kids’ fave
We’ve been making Tomates farcies for years now and it’s a firm family favourite. Not surprising, as Tomates farcies has been a French nursery staple for generations. You simply cannot go wrong…
Homemade fish fingers with a yummy panko crumb
These homemade fish fingers are nothing like the frozen fish fingers that I grew up with. They are crunchy and full of flavour, not soggy and bland. They actually taste and look…
Sticky chicken tray bake (our new family favourite)
I can’t believe that I have only recently discovered the joy that is the chicken tray bake. OMG, the BEST! You can’t beat it for an easy midweek dinner. I’m not sure…
Zucchini and carrot slice – a terrific lunchbox staple
This zucchini and carrot slice came to be because I didn’t have enough zucchinis to make a standard zucchini slice. Of course, I would have to be one of the only people…
Cheese and cauliflower fritters recipe
These cheese and cauliflower fritters really are the perfect easy lunchbox addition. Keep them warm in a Thermos, or they are equally delicious served cold with some cherry tomatoes and cucumber sticks.…