Category Archives: Recipes

Smoked Chicken Fettuccine

Posted on October 3, 2011 by DemeterG

This was my first attempt (in a  very long time) at making pasta. The sauce recipe was one I basically made up from scratch and was absolutely delicious…. if I don’t say so myself 🙂 Serves 3   Ingredients: 2 … Continue reading →

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Duck Ragu with Rag Pasta

Posted on October 1, 2011 by DemeterG

I love a good ragu, and as I was having a play making some homemade pasta, I couldn’t resist giving this recipe a go. Although it took over three hours from start to finish, it was well worth the effort. … Continue reading →

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Pasta – Homemade

Posted on September 25, 2011 by DemeterG

I made two types of homemade pasts this week using two slightly different recipes. First up was a basic pasta that I made into fettuccine and then an egg yolk pasta for the rag pasta that went with the duck ragu. BASIC … Continue reading →

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White Sangria

Posted on September 9, 2011 by DemeterG

This is my favourite thing to drink while sitting in the spa and watching the stars. The original recipe suggests that you serve with ice cubes and soda water. Personally, I can’t stand the idea of watering it down and … Continue reading →

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Spinach, Brie, Bacon & Mushroom Pie

Posted on September 6, 2011 by DemeterG

This pie is simple but absolutely delicious. It was originally a vegetarian recipe, but I just can’t help adding bacon to things 😉 Ingredients:  1 tablespoon unsalted butter 350g Swiss brown mushrooms, sliced 10g dried porcini mushrooms, soaked in boiling … Continue reading →

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