Category Archives: Recipes

Thai Cashew Chicken “GAI PAD MED MA-MUANG”

Posted on August 12, 2012 by DemeterG

This is my favourite Thai dish. I am sure it is not a completely authentic recipe, but it does taste just like what I used to get from the Thai take away where I used to live. Serves 4 Ingredients: … Continue reading →

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Fish with Aromatic Indian Spices

Posted on August 5, 2012 by DemeterG

I was fortunate enough to have lunch at Saffire‘s restaurant a few months ago and as an added bonus, Chef of the year Simon, was kind enough to let me have the recipe for the wonderful claypot spiced flathead that was … Continue reading →

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Monte Carlo Whoopie Pies

Posted on July 31, 2012 by DemeterG

Another favourite of the DB is the good ol’ Monte Carlo biscuit. As I had been promising B1 more whoopie pies, I thought I’d aim to please everyone and create a Monte Carlo Whoopie Pie. I made a golden syrup … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter Ice Cream

Posted on July 30, 2012 by DemeterG

I made Peanut Butter Ice Cream as an accompaniment to my Banana Toffee Steamed Puddings. The idea was to make a winter version of a Banana Split, which is a favourite of the DB. The ice cream was actually quite good on its own, but I … Continue reading →

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Champagne Poached Pears

Posted on July 22, 2012 by DemeterG

  I love poached pears and I have been experimenting with them in puddings, but I can’t go past them just as they are with some double cream or ice cream.   Ingredients: 2 cups sparkling wine 3 cups water … Continue reading →

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