Tag Archives: basil

Chicken, mushroom and pesto pasta sauce

Posted on February 18, 2011 by corinne

If you saw the previous post, you know that we made pesto last weekend. Well, we didn’t manage to eat it all for lunch (a cup and a half is a lot for two people), so we decided to use … Continue reading →

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Pesto

Posted on February 13, 2011 by corinne

One of the greatest things about summer is basil. Yes, you can get it all year round these days, but summer is when basil is in season and you really get the full flavour. At the moment, the leaves are … Continue reading →

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Minestrone

Posted on May 25, 2010 by corinne

The days are getting shorter, the light is paler and there’s a definite chill in the air. Winter is coming and that means perfect weather for soup. Proper, hearty (and healthy) soup made from fresh vegetables and simmered gently on … Continue reading →

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Making compound butter

Posted on May 11, 2010 by corinne

Nothing lifts the humble piece of steak or fish as quickly and easily as a compound butter. So what is compound butter? Basically, it is flavoured butter. Using salted or unsalted butter, mix in a selection of your favourite herbs … Continue reading →

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