Spicy cauliflower

Brother Hubbard

On May 20, 2017 by battenburgbelle

Once again, in defiance of the self-imposed and oft disobeyed rule, I bought a new cook book on a recent hilarious trip to Dublin with my brothers. I watched rugby, I drank Guinness,...

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lamb and vegetable tagine

A little taste of Morocco

On May 5, 2017 by battenburgbelle

Many years ago my big brother and his wife gave me a tagine, which I use far too rarely. But it’s had two outings this year already. And we’re only in May! First...

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perfect jacket potatoes

Who needs Glastonbury?

On July 15, 2016 by battenburgbelle

It’s been a while since there’s been a supper club at the Nunnery and so Jenny and I decided to do a supper with a twist for some friends who, like us, had no intention...

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Salmon with dill sauce

Asparagus season is upon us!

On June 16, 2016 by battenburgbelle

I LOVE asparagus but I to try to stick to when it’s in season here, which it is at the moment. I like to put some in a simple green salad with avocados....

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Slow roast lamb

Lovely lamb for the Easter weekend

On March 28, 2016 by battenburgbelle

Even though I had a tricky early relationship with lamb, I LOVE this recipe – or, frankly, any recipe that says do a brief bit of preparation and then put everything in the oven...

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