Category Archives: Poultry

Recipe: Grilled Chicken with Chili, Lemon, Mint & Saffron

Here’s another very easy recipe for those days when you look at the packet of boneless, skinless chicken pieces in your fridge and have no idea what to do with them. The marinade creates some welcome heat and spice on … Continue reading

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Recipe: Lazy Chicken

There’s nothing lazy about the chicken here – it’s me who’s feeling lazy when I throw this dish together once or twice a month. It’s perfect for those days when you’re looking at a tray of chicken thighs, you want … Continue reading

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Recipe: Spiced, Lacquered Duck

Almost everyone I speak with tells me they’ve never cooked a duck which is a pity, as they’re delicious and no more challenging than roasting a chicken – with added benefits. This recipe is impressive, drop dead easy and if … Continue reading

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Recipe – Chicken Liver Mousse Pâté

As a lifelong fan of every variety of liver pâté (duck, goose, chicken) I sometimes forget that it polarizes people; in fact I don’t know anyone who thinks it’s just ‘okay’. You’re either a lover or a hater. Naturally, I … Continue reading

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Recipe: Grilled Lemongrass Chicken Lettuce Wraps

A Nigel Slater recipe, this is my kind of finger food; fiery, fragrant, citrusy nuggets of grilled chicken (or beef, or pork) wrapped in a soft lettuce leaf – just big enough for one or two bites. It’s also very … Continue reading

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Recipe – Cardamom Lemon Chicken with Honey & Sesame

I’m particularly fond of recipes that require little or no effort to prepare that produce great results; who isn’t? In this case, all the ingredients get thrown together to marinate for a few hours then the whole lot gets tipped … Continue reading

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Recipe – Chicken in a Sweet Red Pepper Sauce

Vegetarians should be happy with the Indian dishes I’ve posted so far – for those of you that need something more, this recipe will complete the menu perfectly. ‘Chicken in a Sweet Red Pepper Sauce’ has a spectacular thick red … Continue reading

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Recipe: Easy Chicken, Leek & Mushroom Pie

I admit I’ll rarely open a can unless it contains Italian tomatoes, anchovies or dog food – but I succumbed with this recipe, as it looked like a tasty shortcut and I wanted to test out my theory that occasionally … Continue reading

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Recipe: Champagne Chicken with Wild Mushrooms & Tarragon

It may seem a little over the top to pop open a bottle of bubbly just to use 1 and 1/4 cups (300ml) of it for poaching chicken breast, so I recommend inviting a friend or two over to help … Continue reading

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Recipe: Chicken Soup with Lemongrass, Coconut & Basil

This is a fresh-tasting and fragrant soup that’s really easy to prepare and the hot bright flavors will dance on your tongue. Leave out the chili altogether if you prefer – or increase it until steam comes out of your … Continue reading

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