Grape Pickers' Potatoes

I had to try this recipe based on the sheer amount of bacon required. It's another Winter Food recipe.

It didn't turn out quite as I had expected, so I'll have to try it again. I blame user error for it being soggy and undercooked. The recipe recommended a cast iron dish which I think would have made the outside crispier. I also kept it covered the entire time, which I assume made it soggy. I'm still confused about the potatoes being undercooked, it was in for over an hour.

After cooking it a bit longer we had it with a side of spinach and apple salad. 

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Shrimp and Chorizo with Chickpea Purée

Here's another recipe for Jill Norman's Winter Food. This isn't a 15-minute meal, but it isn't complicated either.

On the bottom there is a chickpea and spinach puree. Over that, chorizo, and then topped with pan seared shrimp.

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Butternut and Green Bean Salad

My favorite cookbook right now is Winter Food, by Jill Norman. It's full of simple, seasonal recipes, that explore a variety of ingredients and dishes from different cultures. I'm going to try as many of these recipes as I can over the next few weeks. 

Last week I bought green beans for the niçoise, but didn't end up using them. When I came across this recipe I knew I had to try it.

Roast the squash, blanche the beans, and toss the chopped endive in a lemon, mustard and olive oil dressing. Top with toasted pumpkin seeds. Simple and delicious.

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