Comforting Chicken Stroganoff

I was in the mood for something tasty and warming a few weeks ago and this flavoursome chicken stroganoff I made was just the ticket. It is is a comfort-food classic- ideal for a cold winter night, or just when you want to feel cosy. INGREDIENTS  2 chicken breasts cut into 1″ pieces 3 tablespoons olive oil divided 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 teaspoon garlic…

Eat With A Friend Day

Today is Eat With A Friend Day! To honour this special occasion, this is exactly what I did. On our way to the light festival at Syon Gardens, my friend and I stopped off at at One Kew Road, Richmond, to have dinner. We both chose the spitroast chicken, drizzled in truffle and garlic sauce,…

Lebanese Food

As part of my birthday celebrations,  my boyfriend took me out last week for a Lebanese meal.  Lebanese food is characterised by plenty of starch,  wholefoods and vegetables.  Red meat is not as used as widely as other types of meat,  such as lamb. I haven’t eaten a lot of Lebanese food so was excited…

Pho Ga

Chicken Noodle Soup- a Vietnamese speciality- for lunch. Pho Restaurant, Westfield,  Stratford

In the mood for Mexican

I seem to be eating a lot of Mexican food recently.  Here is a picture of last night’s dish, sampled at Baja in Bedford: I really loved this and would recommend it.  Definitely would go back.

New Fook Lam Moon, Chinatown

I enjoyed this wonderful Chinese meal last weekend- chicken with beansprouts and egg- fried rice.  It was unexpectedly really tasty. Recommended.

Soup and Chicken on Rice

Vietnamese Restaurant, Chinatown

Chicken Chimichanga

Bar Amigo, Hitchin

Vietnamese Stirfry

This is a stir-fry that was cooked by my brother’s partner Toan when I went to visit him last week. He is Vietnamese/ Chinese and is used to cooking in this style. Vietnamese food has very distinct flavours. Dishes use plenty of fresh herbs but tend not to be overly spicy, as chilli sauces are…