Tag: Chicken

Portuguese Chicken Piri Piri

Portuguese Chicken Piri Piri

I had to do a bit of research when writing this post as I wasn’t really sure what to call this dish.  I’ve heard it called both chicken Peri Peri and chicken Piri Piri, but which one is correct?  Both, it would seem depending on 

How To Spatchcock a Chicken

How To Spatchcock a Chicken

So, I have to confess – before now, I’ve never really tried my hand at butchery.  I have once butchered a whole duck for my Slow Cooker Duck Confit and I’ve filleted a fish but that’s as far as it goes.  Not any more!  Last 

Portuguese Piri Piri Sauce

Portuguese Piri Piri Sauce

Anyone who’s been reading this blog for a while will know all about my love for all things Portugal!!  And what is more Portuguese than Chicken Piri Piri?   Served in every restaurant, whether it’s for lunch or dinner, when you’re in the Algarve, you just 

Greek Style Chicken Traybake

Greek Style Chicken Traybake

I’m off to Larnaca, Cyprus in a few days and thinking about the trip has got me all excited for Greek flavours.  I love feta cheese and olives and all the grilled meats and can’t wait to make my way through all the mezze that 

CERU Restaurants, London – Levantine Restaurant

CERU Restaurants, London – Levantine Restaurant

When I think of small sharing plates, the cuisine that tends to spring to mind is Spanish.  Tapas is such a fun way to eat as I love being able to try a little bit of a lot of different flavours.  Recently I’ve also been 

10 Grain Free Summer Salads Recipes

10 Grain Free Summer Salads Recipes

When the sun is shining I always want something healthy and fresh to eat .  It feels so much easier to make better food choices in the summer with lots of delicious salads available.  I reached out my fellow bloggers for their favourite Grain Free 

Jazzgir – South Quay, Canary Wharf, London

Jazzgir – South Quay, Canary Wharf, London

There’s a new restaurant opened up in South Quay, Canary Wharf that’s causing a bit of a buzz.  Jazzgir has only been open for a few months but it’s already making a name for itself in the area.  We were invited along one night to 

Grain Free Sandwich Bread

Grain Free Sandwich Bread

Grain Free Sandwich Bread that’s also Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Sugar-Free, Paleo and SCD Legal! Ahhhh Bread! My favourite food in the world and the thing I miss most of all.  There is nothing better than a big slab of granary toast with butter, or a crusty 

Sticky Chinese Chicken Thighs

Sticky Chinese Chicken Thighs

Having guests over tonight – and with a whole day to cook (what with it being Saturday and not having to go to work) I decided to cook something that takes a bit more time, but which also could be left alone in the oven 

Marufos (The Chicken Shack), Almancil, Algarve, Portugal

Marufos (The Chicken Shack), Almancil, Algarve, Portugal

This year we went to Marufos after our visit to Armona Island as we’d had a long day and didn’t want to spend an hour getting ready to go out somewhere fancy.  We got home, jumped in the pool, threw on clean beach clothes and 

Suvlaki Restaurant – Soho, London

Suvlaki Restaurant – Soho, London

Last week I was invited to try out Suvlaki Restaurant in Soho, London.  The restaurant is on a small side road, Bateman Street, just South of Soho Square and it really stands out on the street.  I love the vibrant colour and design which is 

Grilled Moroccan Chicken Skewers with Tahini Sauce

Grilled Moroccan Chicken Skewers with Tahini Sauce

When the sun is shining, there’s nothing better than a bit of al-fresco cooking and dining!  Who wants to sweat in a hot kitchen when you can be outdoors cooking in the fresh air?  With plenty of people heading off on their holidays at the