The Brother Hubbard Cookbook

Recipes with long names, part 1

On August 17, 2017 by battenburgbelle

Have I mentioned how much I love this book?? Purchased on a memorable trip to Dublin with my brothers, it is a much thumbed volume round these parts. We were long overdue a visit...

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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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Herb crusted salmon

Back in the kitchen – a couple of recent delights from Battenburg Towers

On November 8, 2016 by battenburgbelle

Once again all the other stuff in life has been getting in the way of the blog. But that doesn’t mean we haven’t been eating. This herb crusted salmon went down well. It was small side of...

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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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A Treasury of Great Recipes

Another day, another cookalong

On November 6, 2015 by battenburgbelle

This latest cookalong was to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the magnificent Treasury of Great Recipes by Vincent and Mary Price. Oh yes, he was much more than just the Master of Menace…...

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