Just the two of us
Country Homes & Interiors
|February 2025
Rustle up this special meal for a date night at home - dippy, drizzled, oozy and boozy dishes create a feast that's perfectly designed for sharing
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BAKED CAMEMBERT WITH HOT HONEY
One hot honey is infused with chilli and garlic to give a savoury edge to the cheesy fondue.
For the hot honey:
100g good quality runny honey
1 small garlic clove, crushed
1 tbsp chilli flakes
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 thyme sprig, plus extra to serve
1 Heat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Put all the honey ingredients in a small saucepan and gently simmer for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
2 Put the cheese in a small, snug-fitting dish. If it comes in a wooden box, you can bake it directly in that, removing any packaging from the top first. Drizzle over 2 tbsp of the honey mixture and bake on a tray for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbling.
3 Drizzle the cheese with another 1 tbsp honey and serve while still hot, with toasted sourdough, plenty of colourful crudités, pickles and charcuterie.
Herby chicken kyivs SERVES 2
We’ve added tarragon and Pernod for a twist on this classic that oozes sophistication.
2 chicken supremes (breast with wing bone attached), skin removed
50g unsalted butter, softened
3 garlic cloves, crushed
3 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
2 tbsp tarragon, chopped
Zest 1 lemon
50g Parmesan cheese, finely grated
1 tbsp Pernod (optional)
2 tbsp plain flour, seasoned, for dusting
1 medium egg, beaten
50g dried breadcrumbs (we used Japanese panko)
Sunflower oil for frying
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