It has always been a
puzzlement to me how suddenly I have an inspiration or thought for no reason at
all - whether it is the sight of some particular food or something that needs
using up – dishes are created and served and tickle the palate. Where you get
your inspiration I am sure must cause amusement. Perhaps - thumbing through a
magazine – watching a TV programme or even a conversation with a friend. One
thing for sure is that you don’t have to confess how you have created your
offering. I always find it strange when someone asks for ‘the recipe’ Many
times I have created on a whim rather than following a recipe so the written
word is unavailable.
The other source of inspiration
can be the acquisition of a new gadget. The accompanying recipe book can often
add a few more dishes to the repertoire. Indeed looking back over my old
recipes from when I was doing Cookery Schools in Country Houses I came across
this month’s. Boy I did have some trouble when I prepared it. The confession of
the ingredients caused concern - but the result triumphant and certainly did
not tell the tale of its ingredients. So if you can be shameless – give it a go
and don’t forget “you don’t have to confess”
BBQ Chicken (6)
12 x Boneless Chicken Thighs
(2 per person)
1 Large Onion – peeled and
chopped
1 Clove Garlic – chopped
4 Sticks of Celery – chopped
Knob of Butter – Olive Oil
1 Small Bottle of Tomato
Ketchup
1 Bay Leaf
1 tsp Dried Thyme
½ tsp Allspice
3 Tbs Worcester Sauce
1 tbs Vinegar
3 ozs Dark Brown Sugar
Fry the Chicken in a little Butter
and Oil till golden on both sides – set aside.
Sweat off Onions, Garlic,
Celery without colour.
Add all other ingredients and
mix.
Put Chicken into an ovenproof
dish with a lid and pour over the Sauce.
Place into a medium oven
about 180C for about 1 hour and serve with Steamed Rice or Potatoes
This can improve if made a
day in advance.
