Green beans almondine (amandine) is a classic French dish of green beans with almonds. Almondine is a culinary term for an almond garnish.  This dish pairs very well with beef bourguignon and creamy mashed potatoes and is one of my guests’ favourite recipes at the Aald Harbour Hoose. It’s a green bean recipe for people … The post How to make Green Beans Almondine: a Classic French Dish appeared first on Elizabeth's Kitchen Diary ..read more

Discover this delicious vegan twist on the classic mushroom bourguignon recipe, created as a vegan option for my Aald Harbour Hoose dinner guests. Prep Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 1 hour Difficulty: Easy I must admit the vegan recipe offering on my website is decidedly lacking. I’m not a vegan; it’s not how I eat. … The post Easy Vegan Mushroom Bourguignon for a Plant-based Meal appeared first on Elizabeth's Kitchen Diary ..read more

Elevate your brunch with a humble bacon jam with cheddar omelette, a culinary masterpiece that requires little more than a few simple ingredients and a dash of flair. Serve with a glass of Barefoot California Merlot. This is a sponsored recipe post made in collaboration with Barefoot Wines. As always, all thoughts and opinions expressed … The post Bacon Jam Omelette with Cheddar: a Savory Brunch Delight appeared first on Elizabeth's Kitchen Diary ..read more

This traditional French yoghurt cake recipe is one of the easiest cakes to make, so much so that it’s often one of the first cake recipes French children learn how to make. This cake is light with a gorgeous crumb, and the lemon drizzle finish makes for a moist, zesty, lemony tea-time treat. This recipe … The post How to make French Yoghurt Cake appeared first on Elizabeth's Kitchen Diary ..read more

This festive season, why not impress your dinner guests with a showstopping Turkey Wellington recipe? This recipe features a perfectly moist butterfly turkey breast wrapped in pork sausage stuffing flavoured with cranberries and toasted hazelnuts; all encased in a crispy, golden, mouthwatering puff pastry. Prep Time: 1 hour Cooking Time: 2 hours Difficulty: Moderate An … The post Turkey Wellington with Cranberries & Hazelnuts appeared first on Elizabeth's Kitchen Diary ..read more

A scramble up Helvellyn and Catstye Cam via Striding Edge and Swirral Edge, voted one of the most popular walks in the Lake District, England. Duration: 5 hours Difficulty: Moderate OS Explorer Map: OL5 Helvellyn Helvellyn is a mountain in the Lake District. At 3,117 feet (950 metres), it is the third largest peak in … The post Scramble up Helvellyn and Catstye Cam via Striding Edge and Swirral Edge appeared first on Elizabeth's Kitchen Diary ..read more

MSC-certified sustainable king scallops and langoustines are the stars in this simple yet incredibly flavoursome recipe from Daniel Okroj, the head chef of the Busta House Hotel in Shetland. This article and recipe were originally published in 2014 in the online magazine Fish on Fridays, which no longer exists. In 2023, the article was updated … The post Pan-seared Scallops & Langoustines with Stir-fried Vegetables appeared first on Elizabeth's Kitchen Diary ..read more

This light and fluffy carrot cake with cream cheese frosting recipe is delicious, straightforward to make and keeps fresh for five days in the refrigerator. It has become a firm favourite with my walking tour guests at the Aald Harbour Hoose in Lerwick, Shetland (What? Where? Walking tour guests?! Subscribe to my newsletter to learn … The post Easy Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting appeared first on Elizabeth's Kitchen Diary ..read more

In this series of cookery lessons from BBC Maestro, Pierre Koffmann teaches the fundamentals of French cuisine through 24 of his best-loved recipes. This post has been written in collaboration with BBC Maestro, although all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. It’s Friday night. For the first time in 23 years, I am home, alone, … The post BBC Maestro: Classic French Bistro Cooking with Pierre Koffmann appeared first on Elizabeth's Kitchen Diary ..read more

Green beans almondine (amandine) is a classic French dish of green beans with almonds. Almondine is a culinary term for an almond garnish.  This dish pairs very well with beef bourguignon and creamy mashed potatoes and is one of my guests’ favourite recipes at the Aald Harbour Hoose. It’s a green bean recipe for people who think they don’t like green beans and for those that know they do. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Difficulty: Easy Table of Contents[Hide][Show] What you’ll need How to make green beans almondine What do you serve with green beans almondine? G ..read more