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Devilled Lambs Kidneys on toasted English Breakfast Muffin

March 19, 2018 by Christian Gott 2 Comments

Devilled Kidneys and Toast

A devilled dish like Devilled Lambs Kidneys has a piquant, spicy flavour usually from the addition of Cayenne pepper and / or strong mustard.

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Filed Under: Allergens, Classic Dishes, Dinner Party Dishes, Food and Drink Pairing, Lamb, Meat, Offal, Spices Tagged With: Devilled Lambs Kidneys, Dish History, English Cuisine, Offal

Xin nian kuai le – Happy Chinese New Year – Slow braised Lamb with Ginger and Spring Onions

February 16, 2018 by Christian Gott 1 Comment

There are up to two weeks of celebrations for the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival. This year is the year of the Dog. In China and the Chinese diaspora there are visits to family, fireworks, and feasts and so I thought appropriate over the next ten days to post some more of my favourite Chinese dishes.

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Filed Under: Allergens, Asian Cusine, Dinner Party Dishes, Food and Drink Pairing, Lamb, Meat, Slow-cooker Cooking, Spices Tagged With: Asian Cuisine, Chinese New Year, Chinese Recipes, Lamb, Slow braised Lamb with ginger

Valentine’s Day Chocolate Mousse

February 13, 2018 by Christian Gott 3 Comments

Dark Chocolate Mousse

So, you have successfully shucked the oysters, the steak was cooked to perfection and you matched your meal with a perfect bottle of wine, Valentine’s Day is going according to plan now you need something simply stunning to finish the meal. I have chosen something stunningly simple to make, that can be kept in the fridge and will wow your dinner companion. And the bonus, there will be a couple left over for the morning.

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How to cook the Perfect Steak

February 12, 2018 by Christian Gott 1 Comment

Grilled Sirloin Steak

What can be more romantic on Valentine’s Day than to cook and share a delicious steak with your partner, served with a rich buttery Bearnaise Sauce, some thick cut chips, and a crisp green salad? Here are the steps you need to prepare a fabulous steak just like a professional grill chef.

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