Ah… puttanesca. A dish I could eat every single day of the week. I only found out recently that the Italian to English translation is ‘whore’s pasta’, although origin stories vary… I assume the tale that it originated in brothels is the most likely of them all. Nevertheless, the combination of the olivers, capers and anchovies is a drool-fest, as well as being wonderfully simple … Continue reading Leveled Up Puttanesca
One of my favourite meals of all time is mushroom risotto – what isn’t there to like? Rice… good, wine… good, cheese… good, mushrooms… yessss! If you have a well-stocked store cupboard it is also a pretty cheap meal too (I must admit I ALWAYS have parmesan in the fridge as I see it as an essential… apologies for the wankery). Although quick, cheap and … Continue reading Mushroom Risotto
There is no food in the world better than a roast chicken. Yeah, I said it. I won’t take it back. You can have it with anything: the full Sunday roast, obviously, but also in sandwiches, pies, soups, stir fry, curry. The list of ways to get roast chicken in my belly is absolutely endless. That doesn’t mean there isn’t bad roast chicken out there… … Continue reading Roast Chicken, Get In Me
It has all gone quite weird. I am writing this at a time where the UK is slowly going in to isolation to reduce the risk of contracting the Coronavirus. This is partly why I have started this food blog… I can’t leave my house and I need something to do to keep the grey matter working! I can’t help much with keeping people entertained, … Continue reading Kedgeree (in isolation)
Always Hangry Em 