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Perfect roast chicken (thanks to Jamie Oliver)

IN SEARCH OF A GOOD LIFE Posted on June 1, 2014 by adminFebruary 10, 2016

We had a few guests to celebrate the end of one of Deon’s grief share courses, and we decided to ask Jamie Oliver to help us with the menu. I had another commitment on Saturday morning and when I returned home, Deon had already prepared the roast chicken and veggies – ready for the oven. It was a perfectly roast chicken, but Deon thought that he would rather cook it … Continue reading →

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Coq au Vin

IN SEARCH OF A GOOD LIFE Posted on January 12, 2014 by adminFebruary 10, 2016

  One of our favourite French dishes is coq au vin, or chicken with wine.  Today is Sunday, the last day of the lovely December holidays and I decided to spend the morning cooking.  We will have guests next week and I have decided to make this dish for them. I also used some of the coq au vin to make individual pies.  (I used bought pastry for the lids.) … Continue reading →

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Roasted vegetables

IN SEARCH OF A GOOD LIFE Posted on December 31, 2013 by adminFebruary 10, 2016

This is a perfect recipe for delicious and healthy vegetables.  It is quick and easy to make, especially when you have to prepare a meal for many guests.  Pop it in the oven and forget about it. Ingredients (serves about 6 people) 2 red peppers and 2 yellow peppers, chopped 1 red onion, sliced 1 butternut, chopped into small chunks 2 leeks, chopped 6 courgettes, chopped 6 yellow pattipans 10 … Continue reading →

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