Category Archives: Recipes

Chocolate Chambord Bavarian Cake

Posted on December 27, 2012 by DemeterG

This cake was made for the DB’s birthday. His request was a chocolate cake with raspberry jam and cream in the middle, just like he used to have as a kid. Well, I couldn’t just stop at a normal chocolate … Continue reading →

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Worcestershire Sauce

Posted on December 4, 2012 by DemeterG

I bought a book a few months ago called “Make the Bread, Buy the Butter” by Jennifer Reece. She trials many different things at home and weighs up the cost, effort and end result and advises you on what you … Continue reading →

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Chocolate and Poached Pear Tart

Posted on December 2, 2012 by DemeterG

There are three parts to this recipe, the chocolate tart pastry, the chocolate filling and the red wine poached pear. You can adjust the ratio of dark and milk chocolate to suit your taste but do try the red wine poached … Continue reading →

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Sous-Vide Salmon

Posted on December 1, 2012 by DemeterG

I have been playing around with cooking salmon different ways and this is the best way that I have found to cook it. It gives the fish a lovely tender, gelatinous texture and even better, a consistent result each time. I have … Continue reading →

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Red Wine Poached Pears

Posted on November 28, 2012 by DemeterG

  Poached pears are just lovely. These red wine poached pears have a great flavour and can be used on their own or as decoration – see picture below.         Ingredients: 2 cups dry red wine 1/3 … Continue reading →

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