Fish pies in Britain have their origins in the Christian practice of “fasting” days, particularly during Lent, when “fasting” did not necessarily mean not eating, rather it meant not eating meat. Fish was the substitute for those who could afford it. Traditional fish pies were made with rosewater, sugar, spices and wine. Thankfully, this fish…
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No Butter Better! Chestnut Risotto
The season for fresh chestnuts is over, but with the extended winter we’re having, this warm and savoury risotto is still appropriate. I have used fresh chestnuts, vacuum packed (Merchant Gourmet) as well as canned (Clement Faugier) and they all work and are available at any supermarket (in the UK at least). What you use…
