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Ramadan: Pakistani Lamb Stew

Pakistani slow-cooked lamb stew Dumbay Ki Nihari - a popular dish for Ramadan 2019

At first glance, Ramadan might not seem like an obvious focus for a food blog. After all, when this period of religious fasting comes around (it began on May 5th this year), Muslims worldwide will be focusing their attention on their spiritual journeys. Food will be the last thing on their minds, right? After all, […] Read more…

Slow Cooker Brunswick Stew | Eat Like a Local | US

Slow-cooker Brunswick stew, served in a bowl

This month’s Eat Like a Local recipe comes all the way from Richmond, Virginia in the form of Slow Cooker Brunswick Stew from Jenn and Bryan Herbert of The Wanderlust Couple travel blog. The origins of this cherished southern US dish are actually the topic of much debate. While Virginians believe the dish originates from […] Read more…

Edwards of Conwy Bacon & Asparagus Tart

Edwards of Conwy bacon and asparagus tart

In this blog post, I’ll introduce you to the Edwards of Conwy brand and sister company, The Traditional Welsh Sausage Company, before going on to discuss some of the different uses for Edwards of Conwy bacon. You can find my bacon and asparagus tart recipe at the end of this blog post. “Clouds that look […] Read more…

20 Spring Recipes for a Crowd

Fresh peas with radishes and burrata cheese - an ideal recipe for a spring garden party or spring recipe for a crowd.

Spring has officially sprung, although if you’re in the UK, you’d be forgiven for thinking summer’s already on its way. With Britain experiencing unusually mild temperatures for this time of year, and the evenings getting lighter after the clocks going forward this weekend, there’s no need to wait around until summer to throw your first […] Read more…

Puerto Rican Empanadas | Eat Like a Local

Puerto Rican Empanadas with crispy, golden bubbly batter made by Jen Ruiz of Jen on a Jet Plane blog

After a short break, Eat Like a Local is back with a recipe for Puerto Rican empanadas from solo female travel blogger and lawyer, Jen Ruiz, of Jen on a Jet Plane. Named after the Spanish term for ‘enbreaded’ (empanar), empanadas are golden traditional Latin pastries filled with either meat, fish, veg or cheese. Once […] Read more…