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Live in Leicester with my partner and next doors cat. Write rather strange fiction. Graduate in Ancient History and Archeology and have a Masters in Ancient History and Historiography. Both my dissertations have been published. I have a booklet on Roman Marriage

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Food & Drink > Pasta, Grain & Rice Recipes Recipes: Baked macaroni and cheese: 28 of 33
Mustard in the sauce gives this version of macaroni cheese an extra zing. The parmesan and wholemeal breadcrumb topping gives an extra dimension by providing a crunchy contrast to the soft creaminess of the sauce and pasta. To serve 4: Ingredients: 225g/8oz macaroni. 50g/2oz butter. 2 tablespoons corn flour . 800ml/1.5 pints... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Meats The best way to roast a leg of lamb: 12 of 14
Lamb and Mint Sauce is a traditional British combo. This recipe cooks the lamb and mint in one recipe, to give a crisp, tender and flavoursome roast that you will want to taste again and again. 1.75kg/4lb boned leg of lamb Seasoning 3 crushed cloves of garlic 45ml/3 tablespoons olive oil 1 bunch of chopped garden mint Juice ... More..
Food & Drink > Soup & Stew Recipes Recipes: Fastest vegetable soup: 6 of 7
Cream of Pea soup. Excellent with granary bread, as a luxurious lunch dish or as a sumptuous starter, the addition of cream and white wine elevates this simple pea soup into something special. Excellent with fresh or frozen peas, its simplicity itself and ready in less than an hour. Ingredients. 50g/2oz butter 1 finely chopp... More..
Food & Drink > Soup & Stew Recipes Recipes: Quick and easy stew: 33 of 38
Venison Hotpot This is a quick and easy stew that is anything but everyday. Venison, a tasty alternative to beef combines effortlessly with the earthy sweetness of the other ingredients to create a meal that is rich in flavour and low in fat. If the idea of venison doesn't appeal, choose a high quality beef cut instead. Ingr... More..
Food & Drink > Soup & Stew Recipes Recipes: Quick and easy soup: 53 of 61
Carrot, Leek and Ginger soup This is a wonderful soup. The warming spice of the ginger lifts the fresh flavours of carrot and leek to make it something really special. Packed full of good things,it's incredibly easy to make. For an investment of minimal time and effort you'll reap huge rewards in flavour and satisfaction. In... More..
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: Mediterranean recipes for a dinner party: 7 of 8
Bazargan The cuisine of the Middle East and North Africa tends to get overlooked when considering Mediterranean food. However, they have a diverse range of healthy and tasty dishes to rival Italy and Greece. This Syrian inspired salad is a real winner. Vegetable, nuts and spices combine to give a fruity, mellow and exotic di... More..
Food & Drink > Bread & Baking Recipes Recipes: Rosemary olive bread: 11 of 12
Rosemary, Olive and Feta Bread Rosemary and feta combine to give a bread that evokes a real taste of the Mediterranean. It's perfect served warm with a drizzle olive oil and some Greek salad. Or why not bake in advance and use cold for a picnic or for a quick and easy packed lunch? The bread keeps well and remains moist for ... More..
Food & Drink > Fruit & Vegetable Recipes Recipes: Vegetarian style stuffed peppers: 23 of 25
Packed full of fresh ingredients, these peppers give a Middle Eastern twist to a Meditteraean favourite. So simple to make, they are easy enough even for novice cooks Mediterranean stuffed peppers Serves 2 150g wholemeal couscous 4 red peppers 2 courgettes 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tbsp lemon juice 0.5 teaspoon crushed chill... More..
Food & Drink > Beef, Pork & Meat Recipes Recipes: Lamb tagine: 3 of 3
To invoke a taste of North Africa,drive away the winter cold or simply enjoy lamb with a difference, why not try this mildly spiced, fruity lamb dish? Serve alone or with couscous for the authentic Moroccan experience. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons of olive oil 800g/1.5 pounds cubed lean lamb 1 large onion, peeled and finely sl... More..