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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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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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This Dinner Will Get You Laid – An Arabian Nights Feast – Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Lemons, Cous Cous with Pomegranates and Green Salad with Oranges

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Kate

“It may well have been the most depressing day of my entire life,” said the woman to her friend sitting next to me while water bubbled around our feet and manicurists took up their pumice stones and files with sadomasochistic … Continue reading →

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This Dinner Will Get You Laid – the secret to a happy marriage – could it be chicken pie?

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Kate

It’s Christmas Eve. I’m in Wigan celebrating a double whammy with my family. That joyful Christmas hunkering down feeling; the shops are shut, there’s nothing else to do but sit and wait for morning. Also, my grandparents’ wedding anniversary. They … Continue reading →

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Bonfire Night Party – Chili and Baked Potatoes

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Kate

Remember remember the 5th of November, Gunpowder treason and plot, I see no reason why gunpowder season should ever be forgot.

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