There are some foods that instantly get your mouth watering at the thought of them. Here is a list of my top ten favourites.
10. Crispy duck with pancakes. I'm pretty sure everyone will have had this at some point from their local Chinese, and if you haven't, then its a must! I will have a recipe up soon for a home-made version for anyone that hasn't tried it.
9. Beef stew and dumplings. I know its a simple one, but its a classic for a reason. Red wine gravy and mustard dumplings. Nothing better for a cold Winters evening at home.
8. Baked Camenbert with ciabatta with an orange and passion fruit marmalade. So amazingly simple and quick to make. Great to eat for a late supper while watching a good film.
7. Pasta Puttanesca (Or literally, whore's pasta). I'll always remember this one as Daddy's pasta. My Dad used to cook it for me all the time when i was younger and i could never pronounce the name. An Anchovy, caper, Kalamata olive, and parsley sauce with penne pasta. Yummy!
6. Homemade chicken korma. Another well known dish. But there must be something about it that the British like, it did make it to the top 10 most popular dishes in the UK.
5. Creme Brulee with a hint of orange. Time for a dessert i think, and this is one of my all time favourites. It's become a regular in my household. The crispiness of the thin sugar layer, with the soft creamy texture of the custard, melts in your mouth. One just isn't enough!
4. Mussels with a white wine and garlic sauce. A French classic, if you haven't experienced this amazing dish yet, don't worry, don't book your flights yet. Have a look at the recipe here. So simple, but so wonderfully tasty!
3. Wild mushroom risotto with Parmesan. So rich and delicious, it's hard to find the will-power to stop eating, even when your about to pop.
2. Baked chocolate orange cheesecake with homemade vanilla ice cream. I'm a massive fan of Terry's chocolate orange, so this one is something i try not to make to often because I'll end up sitting down and finishing it on my own. Not great for the figure, but a fantastic naughty treat.
1. Duck breast with a cranberry and red wine jus. Served with a finely grated potato dauphinoise. Delicious.
All of these recipe's will be up on the site soon, so if you like the sound of any of them, then you can make them for yourselves!
Add your own favourites to the page! I would like to see people's own opinions!
About Me
- Josh
- I am a 20 year old student studying journalism at university, while also trying to combine a love of food with a lack of money to spend on luxuries. I like to experiment with different ingredients, and try to put a bit of fun into cooking! I'm also a qualified personal trainer and like to share my knowledge on healthy eating so others can benefit too.
Like that risotto is in your top 3. Have you tried a seafood risotto? Cod, smoked hadock, prawns and a few garden peas. Really easy dish to make for a lot of people so the costs are low :)
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