Recipes
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Recipes from Le Tasting Room’s kitchen – a savoury cake for your apéros
More used to a few crisps and a bowl of peanuts with a pre- dinner glass of wine, the French apéro takes things to a whole different level.
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Recipes from Le Tasting Room’s kitchen – spicy squid stew with garlic croutons
A family favourite that I’ll often make for a birthday or celebration, this is my take on a recipe that might otherwise take a lot more time.
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Recipes from Le Tasting Room’s kitchen – poireaux vinaigrette
Inspired by a wonderful evening at Chez Marcel in Paris where I ate a version of this recipe, I decided to make it at home this weekend.
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Recipes from Le Tasting Room’s kitchen – Gougères
My first experience of eating gougères was in the 1980’s when visiting Louis Jadot in Beaune. A huge basket was passed around as we tasted.
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Recipes from Le Tasting Room’s kitchen – kholrabi & beetroot slaw
I made this last night on a whim and it was so tasty I thought I’d share it with you. The vibrant pink colour really perks things up on a dull winter’s day.
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Recipes from Le Tasting Room’s kitchen – roasted chicken thighs with sumac and spaghetti squash
It’s a while since I prepared a spaghetti squash. They’re easy to cook and can be transformed into a delicious easy dinner.
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Recipes from Le Tasting Room’s kitchen – a spicy dressing for coleslaw and much more
Try this delicious spicy dressing with your coleslaw instead of the traditional mayo. Perfect served with cold meats, a burger or salmon.
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Recipes from Le Tasting Room’s kitchen – pan fried chicken breast with roasted butternut & a black olive purée
A recipe that will appeal to you if you love black olives and dark earthy flavours. Everything can be prepped in advance.
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Recipes from Le Tasting Room’s kitchen – smoked haddock with spicy potatoes & a poached egg
If you like smoked haddock then you’ll love this easy recipe that can be whipped up in a jiffy. The spicing is gentle and comforting.
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Recipes from Le Tasting Room’s kitchen – silken tofu and chocolate mousse
Who doesn’t love a rich, smooth chocolate mousse? This vegan recipe really hits the spot with everyone and it’s incredibly simple to make.
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Recipes from Le Tasting Room’s kitchen – smoked trout with creamed avocado & dill
A really delicious starter (appetizer) or light lunch that looks as pretty as a picture on the plate. Sound like a lot of work? No, it’s not.
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Recipes from Le Tasting Room’s kitchen – plum & almond tart
The French are very keen on frangipane (an almond cream) but I always think of it as the mixture that goes into English Bakewell tart.
