Meatloaf reheated really well, as did the end of the mushroom sauce. Made some mashed potatoes this morning when kiddo was in creche and teeny man napped.… Read more “Dinn-stagram day 8: leftovers”
Dinn-stagram day 7: chicken enchiladas
An absolutely inspiring photo of some very badly rolled enchiladas, but they tasted good. Chicken in tomato sauce, with black beans, red pepper, shallot and a little… Read more “Dinn-stagram day 7: chicken enchiladas”
Dinn-stagram day 5, penne bolognaise
Today was a hellava day, but I got a big pot of beef ragu made. Three dinners worth in the freezer, and a fourth in our bellies.… Read more “Dinn-stagram day 5, penne bolognaise”
Dinn-stagram day 5: meatloaf with mushroom gravy
This is the second recipe I’ve made from the late, great Anthony Bourdain’s Appetites and it’s another hit. I’ve never made meatloaf before, but from years of… Read more “Dinn-stagram day 5: meatloaf with mushroom gravy”
Dinn-stagram day 4 – salmon en croute
Salmon and compound butter (dill and parsley) in puff pastry with a mound of green beans. Will definitely make again.
Dinn-stagram day 3. Curry beef and rice.
Beef flank in spices cooked in coconut milk and beef stock for most of the day, then coriander, sweet potato and red pepper added, with a littleime… Read more “Dinn-stagram day 3. Curry beef and rice.”
Dinn-stagram day 2 – taco night
Stand and stuff tacos were on offer and I picked up a pack to try. They do actually stand, but they take a LOT more filling, and… Read more “Dinn-stagram day 2 – taco night”
Dinn-stagram #1. Duck, pancakes, rice
Takeaway at home for dinner 1. Crispy duck – I use legs and roast in the oven, then shred – with token veg, housing and Peking pancakes… Read more “Dinn-stagram #1. Duck, pancakes, rice”
Dinn-stagram, day 0. Fakeaway pizza night
It’s been all go since my last post, and I’ve been finding it hard to get back on the blogging horse, so a new project is needed,… Read more “Dinn-stagram, day 0. Fakeaway pizza night”
Baked mushrooms
Weekday lunches have leveled up since lockdown, which is one advantage of working from home full time. This is the simplest lunch, but feels a bit decadent… Read more “Baked mushrooms”
Cooking The Books 