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This Dinner Will Get You Laid – Roast Chicken with Tarragon

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Kate

Drinking was involved, and so was Hilary.

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The Monday Treat – Chicken with Tzatziki

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Kate

Summer in New York brings with it a mass weekend exodus to the beach. I’m not much of a beach person really, and I enjoy my weekends in the city – markets, visiting the latest ice cream truck, walking in … Continue reading →

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This Dinner Will Get You Laid – The joys of dating handsome Spaniards, and a plate of Paella

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Kate

Sara is officially Dating – not dating any one particular guy, but just generally dating. “Whoever I like, whatever fits in with my schedule. Not just one person. Not necessarily looking for Mr Right – clearly, not kicking him to … Continue reading →

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The Wednesday Tipple – Slow Cook Chicken Tacos And Margaritas In Anticipation Of Cinco de Mayo

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Kate

“Mostly I would like an actual pet gecko” said my Godson Arthur as we tucked into our pizza before heading into the Science Museum. “Not a glow in the dark plastic one” (like the one I had just given him … Continue reading →

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The Monday Treat – Tandoori chicken with a yogurt pomegranate raita

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Kate

The Royal wedding is over. No more dress speculation, no more gossipy documentaries, no more newspaper specials and magazine picture spreads. No more wearing the QVC ring in public without looking a bit odd. It’s such a downer. A double … Continue reading →

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Chicken Cacciatore

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Kate

Chicken cacciatore is a quick cook tomato-based chicken stew. Essentially you make a tomato sauce, then cook chicken pieces in it and tip in a drained can of beans towards the end of the cooking time. But, in a rewarding … Continue reading →

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Coq au Vin

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Kate

Coq au vin is some serious winter comfort food, but with an elegant edge. And it’s sexy in a deep, velvety buttery way – the kind of French way that makes up for it being basically a brown stew.  This … Continue reading →

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Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Lemons (serves 6)

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Kate

1 large white onion 2 cloves of garlic 1tsp cumin, 1tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp ginger, 1tsp turmeric Zest and juice of a lemon 6 – 8 bone in skinned chicken portions – I use a leg thigh portion per person … Continue reading →

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Chicken Pot Pie

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Kate

When my Grandmother met Jon for the first time she was impressed by how tall he was and how kind he seemed. “I like that one,” she told me. “You should make him a pie.” My chicken pot pies differ … Continue reading →

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This Dinner Will Get You Laid – Coq au Vin, for when it’s really time to impress

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Kate

A combination of snow, work and being high as an escaped helium balloon on love has meant that Amazing Grace has been rather busy of late, so it was good to meet her for a 2 fingers up to the … Continue reading →

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