Tag Archives: Food

Pork, Beer and Chickpea Stew

Posted on September 25, 2011 by

I blame the unseasonably cold weather for the early foray into the stew recipes! If you are having the Indian Summer of My Dreams and aren’t in a “stewing mood” bookmark this one for later because even though it is … Continue reading →

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Make No Excuses Margarita Kabobs

Posted on July 22, 2011 by

Sure, marinating meat in advance takes a little bit of effort, as does cutting up some veggies and putting it all together on a stick. But one look a these, and there will be no more excuses NOT to make … Continue reading →

Posted in Bistro Express - Easy Weekday Dinners, Grilling for Women, Jumping the Queue, Summer | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Sensational Salmon

Posted on July 4, 2011 by

We were in a salmon rut until I came across this recipe for a “Poached Salmon Appetizer”. Not being one to follow the culinary rules, I quickly adapted this recipe to a perfectly sized main course which I have served … Continue reading →

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Bistro Express – Spicy Ginger Peach Chicken

Posted on June 27, 2011 by

A couple of peaches on the verge of passing over to the ‘dark’ side. A pile of extra sliced peppers from last night’s salad hanging out in the fridge. Not to mention dinner time looming on the horizon. Sometimes out … Continue reading →

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Bistro Express – Farfalle with Leeks and Mussels

Posted on June 15, 2011 by

Short on time but not on creativity? Try making pasta for dinner, but not just any old pasta, try farfalle (bow ties), which elevates any ordinary sauce into something more effortlessly. And while you are at it, give chicken the night off and try some … Continue reading →

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For the Love of Chocolate!

Posted on June 10, 2011 by

I’ve noticed a funny little trend in the recipe blogging business…. My readers love chocolate as much as I do Sure, we like to peruse the salad recipes and dream about making fancy dinners but when it comes right down … Continue reading →

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Humble Hummus

Posted on June 6, 2011 by

I know what you are thinking, there goes Homebody again with the damn chickpeas… I’ve heard it all before from Mr Homebody, grumbling about the constant chickpea supply in our household… or at least I thought I had until the … Continue reading →

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Summertime Vegetable Tart with Artichoke Pesto

Posted on June 5, 2011 by

It’s not quite summertime yet, but close enough to start moving dinners outside.  Grill up a few sausages and serve this wonderful vegetable tart and dinner is served alfresco style! I won’t “mince” words here – this tart is a … Continue reading →

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Lip Smacking Mac n Cheese

Posted on May 20, 2011 by

I read cookbooks for fun. It’s an odd thing, I suppose, to actually read a cookbook cover to cover, but I do, whether I intend to make a new recipe or not. I figure something I read will stick with … Continue reading →

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Salivating for Salad – S’more

Posted on May 18, 2011 by

Holy Homebodies, are you guys sick of salads yet? I did say that I had a whole parade of summertime salads in store for you…all simple but diverse and delicious. I guess not being a huge fan of lettuce has … Continue reading →

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