Happy Spring! The clocks went forward, Spring has officially
sprung and slowly but surely, the coats are getting lighter (as are the days).
Leaving layers at home is making me insanely happy. I’ve had a whole fortnight
of not needing gloves! Enjoy the brighter and longer days and colourful blooms.
This month’s pictures are the huge, beautiful murals next to
Kilburn Underground (Tube) station. Vibrant, colourful and reflecting all the
diversity and energy of London, they made me smile. I had to get my phone out
to capture all four vistas. Trouble is, I don’t like my pictures to have crowds
of people in the way. This is difficult on a Saturday afternoon on a busy
London High Street. So I waited around, as I often do, for a quiet moment with
few people to get a decent snap. Of course, this made the good people of
Kilburn think I’m a crazy person…
Recipes:
Sometimes we make this in the oven, sometimes the slow
cooker. It always takes ages, but it is always lovely. Make it with burgundy
wine, drink it with the same. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/wordofmouth/2017/mar/09/how-to-cook-the-perfect-boeuf-bourguignon
I make Vietnamese style Bun noodle salad with pork from time
to time. I used to cheat with shop bought marinade. This is a great marinade to
make from scratch. http://www.olivemagazine.com/guides/flat-rice-noodle-salad-with-sticky-vietnamese-grilled-pork/
At some point this week, we will be having a go at making
this very French influenced recipe by Nigel Slater - Chicken with Tarragon: http://whatsforsupper-juno.blogspot.co.uk/2007/06/creamy-lemon-tarragon-chicken-la-nigel.html
Getting that perfect crackling on roast pork is a tricky
thing. I am hoping this might be the answer! http://www.baldhiker.com/2017/02/26/roast-pork-with-perfect-crackling/
One pot Persian lamb stew, with pomegranate molasses and
pomegranate "jewels": http://www.olivemagazine.com/recipes/one-pots/persian-lamb-stew/
An adaptable soup, Moldovan flatbreads and a leftover
spaghetti "tortilla"; some original ideas for using surplus food. Let
us combat food waste! https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/mar/11/four-infinitely-adaptable-recipes-for-leftover-food
As we come to wild garlic season, here is a recipe perfect
for the season! http://www.deliciousmagazine.co.uk/recipes/pork-chops-with-spelt-ramsons-and-purple-sprouting-broccolli/
Mary Berry has caused a ruckus by adding white wine and
cream to her Bolognese sauce recipe. Here's an approved authentic one. But if
you don't pretend your recipe is the real deal, it is just how you like yours,
does it do any harm to add unconventional ingredients? It's an interesting
question - what do you think? http://www.telegraph.co.uk/food-and-drink/recipes/spaghetti-bolognese-italian-chefs-show-world-correct-recipe/
An authentic Ragu Bolognese recipe, as found by my brilliant
guest blogger Linda Poulnott – with translation into English and original
Italian recipe link: https://www.facebook.com/snigskitchen/posts/1569939199700816
"I can make it at home for nothing! All I need is a
small aubergine..." (Goodness Gracious Me)
Miso and honey aubergine recipe: http://www.kikkoman.co.uk/Recipes/All-Recipes/Miso-and-Honey-Roast-Aubergines
Miso and honey aubergine recipe: http://www.kikkoman.co.uk/Recipes/All-Recipes/Miso-and-Honey-Roast-Aubergines
Fasolada, an easy comforting Greek soup recipe, rich in
fibre, from Cookwitch Lisa: http://cookwitch.blogspot.co.uk/2017/01/comfort-soup-quick-fasolada.html
Beyond vinaigrette - Diana Henry's recipes for Anchovy,
olive and caper dressing, Asian style hot and sour salty, sweet dressing,
Creamy korma dressing, Honey and preserved lemon sweet and sour dressing, Rose
and raspberry dressing and Saffron dressing: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/food-and-drink/recipes/dressings-to-sass-up-your-salads/
Miss Masala author Mallika Basu shares her recipe for tomato
and tamarind glazed whole seabass: http://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/foodanddrink/tomato-and-tamarind-glazed-seabass-by-indian-cook-mallika-basu-a3478631.html
I'm always trying to find a perfect Tabbouleh recipe. This
has tonnes of parsley, an essential ingredient, from Kerstin Rodgers: http://www.msmarmitelover.com/2017/02/parsley-power-2-tabbouleh.html
Spotted by Foodycat blogger Alicia Fourie, this recipe for Bulgur,
Feta and Oven-dried Tomato Salad: https://www.joanneweir.com/recipes/salads/bulghur-feta-ovendried-tomato-salad/
How to make your own Chicken Kiev at home, avoiding chewy
chicken, non existent garlic butter and cardboardy breadcrumbs: http://timedeating.co.uk/chicken-kiev-reclaiming-classic/
Articles/Know How:
Nine inspirational women in the world of food (chefs,
writers, food heroes) share their thoughts for International Women's Day (8
March): https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/9-food-icons-and-what-we-can-learn-them
What should you store where in your kitchen - a handy practical guide (even if I don't agree with all of it!): https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/what-put-where-kitchen
Do you think this drip free wine bottle will catch on? Or
should we all just buy some more coasters? http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/drip-free-wine-bottle-invention-physicist-daniel-perlman-brandeis-university-groove-neck-answer-a7648771.html
There are loads of rubbish kitchen gadgets in the shops,
hoping to part you from your cash. But could this be the worst? A gadget to
make burgers in the shape of hot dogs. I have one question - why? https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/mar/15/kitchen-gadgets-review-the-ham-dogger-possibilities-as-endless-as-a-nightmare
What you might have missed at Snig's Kitchen:
The wines to watch out for among the Bordeaux 2016 vintage!
Coming soon to a store near you - the great wines from the Grand Cercle des
Vins de Bordeaux. http://snigskitchen.blogspot.co.uk/2017/03/grand-cercle-de-bordeaux-en-primeur.html
My brilliant and fun night out at Roast Restaurant at
Hotjoint's Eat Like A Brit quiz night! http://snigskitchen.blogspot.co.uk/2017/03/eat-like-brit-hotjoint-event-at-roast.html
Please note: as with
every monthly Favourites List, all of these items have been selected by me
simply because I love them. I do not receive any money, benefits in kind or
other incentive for posting these links or recommendations.