This is a middle eastern inspired dish. It is also known as lamb fesenjan, and is an Iranian specialty. I looked up a few different recipes, most that I could find were made with pomegranate syrup, but this is high in sugar, so I replaced this with juice and simplified the cooking stages slightly. Pomegranates [...]
Christmas recipes
Poached Turkey
December 21st, 2009
Takes just an hour to prepare, but has all the richness and tenderness of a perfectly roasted turkey breast. This Gourmet Traveller recipe is a delightful alternative to heating up the kitchen with a roast! We tested this recipe out, and give it the thumbs up for an easier Christmas Day. Not only that, the [...]
Great-great-grandma Mary’s plum pudding
December 21st, 2009
This recipe comes thanks to Dan’s great great grandmother – (see below for its history). Christmas cake has been recently tested by the folk over at GI News, and believe it or not shop bought cake (often much more floury than pudding) has a GI of just 53 (Big Sister Fruit Cake). Christmas cake and [...]
Turkey wraps
December 19th, 2009
Simple and tasty boxing day fare – and healthy too! These yummy wraps are a great way to finish off that left over turkey – a yummy lunch for all the family. My niece told me that it was “the best sandwich she ever had – it has all my favourite things in it” – [...]
