Now that spring has finally sprung, it’s time for a light, vegetable soup. And what can I say about this one? Other than, perhaps, trust me?!!! This Instant Pot Celery and Cashewnut Soup is an absolute revelation. I’ve met many people who are not fans of celery but not yet one person who doesn’t like…
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Instant Pot Korean Beef and Rice
I confess, this Instant Pot Korean Beef and Rice recipe is Nigella Lawson’s Slow-Cooker Korean Beef and Rice Pot, from Simply Nigella, but pressure cooked instead. The recipe is fantastically simple (only 6 ingredients and NO CHOPPING!) and gives a satisfying, salty, spiky one-pot dish to dig into. Yes, no chopping and only one pot…
Dinner Down the Lane Supper Club by Foodie Catherine
I am thrilled to announce that reservations are now open for my brand new home restaurant supper club pop-up, Dinner Down The Lane, on Oxford Hill in Witney, in the heart of Oxfordshire. The inaugural event will take place on Saturday 23rd June with further bookings being taken for Saturday 21st July and Saturday 25th…
Stocks and Sauces Course at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons
Last week I spent a fantastic, sunny day at Raymond Blanc’s Cookery School at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons in Great Milton. In the capable hands of Chef Michael John we were given an illuminating insight into Stocks and Sauces, with hands-on cookery, lots of eating and a beautiful walk round the productive gardens sampling the…
Instant Pot Pork Vindaloo
Another hotty! This Instant Pot Pork Vindaloo recipe makes its presence known without being a thug. Vindaloo derives its name from Portugese and usually includes garlic and vinegar, the vinegar lifting the rest of the ingredients. This dish is usually claimed as a dish of the Indian region of Goa where it was imported with…
Instant Pot Rice
I love rice. I cook a lot of Chinese, Indian and Thai food and more often than not these need a big spoon of rice on the side to absorb all of those delicious sauces and spices. And I’ve found that Instant Pot rice makes the job a much simpler prospect. However, despite cooking rice…