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Meatballs in tomato sauce
For the meatballs: 250 g minced beef 250 g minced pork 100 g soybean hulls 1 egg 1 big onion (or 2 medium size) 4 cloves garlic handful of chopped parsley 1 tbsp. fresh rosemary (chopped) salt & pepper homemade spice mixture (optional) 3 tbsp. breadcrumbs lard for frying (or oil) For the sauce: olive… Continue reading
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Good for brain: The Magnificent Veal feet soup
The first time my mother served this soup; my brother and I were freshly in our teen years. His blue and sparkling eyes looked at me full of disgust, they were saying this is definitely the worst soup in the world. I agreed, slimy, gelatinous texture, strong flavor. Few minutes later after a short but… Continue reading
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Grilled T-Bone Steak
Marinade 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup soy sauce 2 tbsp. brown sugar 2 tbsp. lemon juice 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar 2 tbsp. olive oil 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp. pepper 3 garlic cloves, smashed 1 beef t-bone steak (good enough for 2) In a large container combine all the… Continue reading
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Easter breakfast at my parents
Roast Ham Wrapped in Bread Dough Freshly grated horseradish and mayonnaise Spring onion & red radish Eggs Poppy seed roll Walnuts roll Homemade brandy Homemade red wine Continue reading
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Vietnamese Noodle Soup
3 cups chicken stock 1+1/2 chicken breast (cubed) 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder 4 tbsp. fish sauce 2 garlic cloves (minced) 1 small chili (chopped) 1 tsp. muscovado sugar 165 ml (like 3/4 cup) coconut milk 2 tbsp. lime juice 1 spring onion (sliced) 2 tbsp. chopped peanuts 150 g rice noodles (cooked) 1 tsp. sesame… Continue reading
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Beef tenderloin with barbecue gravy and gnocchi
400 g beef tenderloin splash of olive oil 1 tbsp. salt 2 tbsp. mustard seeds 2 tbsp. black peppercorns In a mortar crash mustard seeds and peppercorns add salt and mix. Rub the tenderloin with the mixture. Heat the pan, add olive oil and pan sear the meat 5 minutes on each side. Remove the… Continue reading
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Beef Stew with light gnocchi
500 g beef stew meat (cut into 2×2 cm chunks) 1 kiwi 1 chorizo sausage (cut into bit size pieces) 4 red onions (chopped) 3 carrots (cut into bit size pieces) 4 stalks celery (chopped) 4 garlic cloves (minced) 2/3 cup red wine 2 tbsp. tomato paste 1 tbsp. fennel seeds 1 bay leaf 2… Continue reading
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New cookbook Beef mussaman curry
600 g stewing beef steak (trimmed off fat and cut into bite size chunks) 2+1/2 cup coconut milk 1 cup coconut cream 3 tbsp. homemade mussaman curry paste 2 tbsp. fish sauce 1 tbsp. muscovado sugar 4 tbsp. tamarind juice (tamarind paste mixed with warm water) 6 green cardamom pods 1 cinnamon stick 2 potatoes,… Continue reading
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Rustic Spring Rolls
1 cup chicken breast fillets (chopped into small pieces) 4 dried Shiitake mushrooms (soaked in hot water for 20 minutes, drained and finely chopped) 1 tbsp. soy sauce 1 tbsp. Chinese five-spice powder 1 tsp. ginger (grated) 1/4 cup bean sprouts 2 large spring onions (finely sliced) 1 small carrot (julienned) 1 tbsp. oyster sauce… Continue reading
About Me
An English diarist and naval administrator. I served as administrator of the Royal Navy and Member of Parliament. I had no maritime experience, but I rose to be the Chief Secretary to the Admiralty under both King Charles II and King James II through patronage, diligence, and my talent for administration.
A life in two 