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Nov 15 2008
WE AREN’T going to mention the C-word, neither of them – credit or crunch, but we are going to talk about leaner living this week, and how to get the most meal for your money if you are feeling the pinch. ...
Nov 8 2008
AS WE head into November, various delights come into season such as cranberries, beetroot and parsnips but it is game, and particularly pheasant, that really takes our fancy at this time of year. Its wild flavour is what makes pheasant special so be careful not to overcook or over season it or you’ll lose a lot of the gamey subtleties. ...
Nov 1 2008
LEEKS are great. We officially love them, and use them frequently in the restaurant. They are available all year round and make particularly good soups so this week we’ve two for you to try. But firstly, here’s our favourite method of cooking young baby leeks. Simple, but delicious. ...
Oct 25 2008
EATING seasonally is a great way to save money and buy conscientiously. This week it’s the pomegranate’s turn for the Sheila and Sean treatment. They’re in season now, through November and into early winter. Every fruit seller in Liverpool seems to be offering these fruits at the moment, so it’s easy for all of us to shop seasonally and add some pomegranate to our plates....
Oct 18 2008
THE word "gnocchi" literally means "little lump" which is exactly what it is. Although it may seem a little daunting to make, it really is not difficult and the end results are far better then the poor imitations that you can buy from the shops. ...
Oct 11 2008
DESPITE the recent good weekend weather we’ve had, there is no doubt autumn is here as our nights draw in. Shorter days always call for wholesome, hearty food that is both filling and nutritional – a bowl of soup, or a rich pastry tart perhaps?...
Oct 4 2008
THIS week we’re treating to you to recipes involving two popular ingredients – chocolate and nuts. They’re a great combination used across a whole host of popular dessert recipes at The Side Door and you’re definitely in the minority if you don’t like them....
Sep 20 2008
BY NOW, the Liverpool Food Lovers Festival is well under way. The week-long food celebration began in Sefton Park last Sunday and culminates tomorrow in the Hope Street Feast....
Sep 13 2008
THE humble chicken is a staple of many people’s diets. Riding high at the top of food league tables, chicken is the world’s most popular poultry and despite a lot of recent debates over the quality and ethicality of cheaper brands, it is still a favourite on most meat eaters’ plates....
Sep 6 2008
WHETHER you’re an amateur cook trying to hide the dryness of that over-cooked chicken, or a professional chef whipping up a perfect bearnaise, a good sauce makes a good meal. ...
