‘ “Come here, you silly bird. I have some torua for you.” Irc could never resist torua, a kind of spiced meat, and he swivelled his head over his shoulder and regarded Hem coldly, his yellow eyes unblinking.’ – The Crow I love exploring Eastern foods. The spicing is always amazing, no matter where it…
The Fellowship of the Ring: Roast Chicken & Roots
‘ “Yes, but to-day we call them chickens ,” replied Frodo, shivering miserably. “O! How I should love to sup again upon some nice roast chicken! But why did it cross the Road, here?” “Of such things we do not speak,” Aragorn told him sternly.’ – The Fellowship of the Ring There’s really nothing quite…
Okay for Now: Banana Bread in a Mug
‘…until Mr. Russell came out to the kitchen to see what was so funny and she showed him the banana bread and he said, “I hate bananas,” and we all started to laugh until Mrs. Russell said, “I hate bananas too,” and you can imagine us all laughing until we were crying and finally Mrs….
The Naming: Savoury Oatmeal
‘ “It is hard, seeing people in such straits, and being unable to help,” he said as he stirred a hot porridge of oats and dried meat.’ – The Naming Savoury oatmeals are one of my favourite breakfasts. They’re filling, and really you can do anything with them. This one is herbed with oregano and…
The Protector’s War: Potato & Cream Soup
“He brought the great pot of soup to the table first, nose twitching, and ladled it into the bowls handed up. It was potato-and-cream, with bits of onion and densely flavored chunks of bacon that had been cured over applewood in an old Aylward family recipe.” – The Protector’s War Slow-cookers are an excellent device….
A Meeting at Corvallis: Orange-Rosemary Poached Salmon
“…she gnawed at hers cautiously as she ate the perfectly acceptable crumbly yellow cheese and deep pink salmon.” – A Meeting at Corvallis Salmon and trout are, simple as they are, my two favourite fish. Don’t get me wrong, I love all fish- thresher shark, swordfish, ahi tuna, catfish… But there’s just something so satisfying…
The Princess Bride: Chocolate Mousse
“The Duchess set about studying Annette and shortly found her adversary’s tragic flaw.Chocolate.” – The Princess Bride Both vegan & gluten free, this rich chocolate mousse is a fantastic, quick dessert, sure to please anyone with a weakness for chocolate. As it’s a test recipe for Minthé Bistro (more information coming soon), I haven’t given…
Thai Shrimp Green Curry
There’s nothing quite like a proper green curry, but barring that, this version is really good. Thai Shrimp Green Curry 8sp per serving, serves 4 Ingredients 3/4lbs uncooked shrimp 1tsp honey 2tsp Worcestershire sauce 1/2 red bell pepper, cut in strips 1/2 orange bell pepper, cut in strips 1 1/2c large diced Chinese eggplant 1/2c…
The Books of Pellinor: Herb & Garlic Stuffed Beef with Roots
‘ “Roast beef, Maerad!” said Cadvan, settling in next to her. “Didn’t I promise you? And all the carrots and turnips you could possibly want.” ‘ – The Naming The best way to do a dish like this is with soaked twine. Barring that, you can use soaked bamboo skewers to hold the roll of…
Vampirina: Poppy’s Mac & Cheese
“ ‘Cheese and noodles? Where is the pizzazz? Where is the love? It looks so boring. I will not serve it!’ “ – Chef Remy Bones, Vampirina I thought I’d try out a healthier, creamier version of macaroni & cheese. This one is packed with carrots and cauliflower, and of course, plenty of cheese! The…
The Literary Feast 