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Linguine with Chorizo, Pine Nuts and Olives

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Simon

This is a little recipe I came up with through a bit of experimentation, and was recently brave enough to cook for Ben and his good lady wife. It seemed to go down pretty well, and in all honesty, it’s … Continue reading →

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Taleggio, Cherry Tomato and Basil Salad

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Simon

This is just a quick salad recipe that came about by accident, largely as the result of trying to knock up an impromptu side dish to serve to friends along with my Linguine with Chorizo, Pine Nuts and Olives. It … Continue reading →

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Slow Cooked Tomato and Basil Sauce

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Simon

This is a simple, delicious and very versatile sauce. It’s loosely based on a recipe Jamie Oliver published many years ago, but with a few tweaks of my own. There are so many uses for this that I tend to … Continue reading →

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