Ingredients 12 ounces salmon fillet, skin on (or 6 ounces per person) 1 small shallot, finely chopped (about 1 heaped tablespoon) 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 2 tablespoons chopped basil (or other herb of your choice) 1 teaspoon dried dill (or 1 tablespoon fresh) Finely grated zest of a lemon (1 […]
David Oliver
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Ingredients 1 butternut squash (about 1kg), peeled, deseeded and cut into 2cm dice 2 red onions, cut into wedges 1 tsp chilli flakes 400g bag spinach 100g feta cheese, crumbled 4 sheets filo pastry 1 tbsp olive oil Method Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Put the squash, onions and chilli flakes […]
Ingredients 1/2-pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts Salt and fresh ground black pepper 1 (12-ounce) jar roasted red peppers 1/2 cup (120 ml) orange juice 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice 1 garlic clove, minced 1 bunch fresh basil 2 tablespoons butter Method PREPARE CASSEROLE Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Slice […]
Ingredients 50g butter or margarine, plus extra for greasing1 onion, chopped100g button mushrooms, sliced40g plain flour1 chicken stock cube or 500ml fresh chicken stockpinch of nutmegpinch of mustard powder250g cooked chicken, chopped peas, broccoli and carrots, or pick your favouritesFor the topping2 large potatoes, sliced into roundsknob of butter, melted Method […]
Ingredients 1 tablespoon oil 1 onion large, peeled and chopped 2 chicken breasts large, cut into chunks 1 pinch salt and pepper 2 cloves garlic 1 tablespoon tomato puree 1 red bell pepper de-seeded and chopped 300 grams dried pasta 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 400 grams […]
Ingredients 1 cup basmati rice 3 eggs Chilli powder (quantity to taste) Black pepper (quantity to taste) 1 green pepper 1 red pepper 1 yellow pepper 2 chicken breasts Salt (quantity to taste) 1 onion Garlic (quantity to taste) 3 Laurel leaves Cooking Oil Boiled water Paprika (quantity to taste) […]
Ingredients 4 lamb shanks 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 tbsp tomato purée 250ml light red wine (such as pinot noir) 2 tbsp plain flour 500ml stock, vegetable, chicken or lamb 2 carrots, chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled 2 bay leaves 2 thyme sprig’s Method If you […]
Ingredients 300gms basmati rice cooked and cooled To marinate the chicken; 600gms Boneless chicken thighs cut to bite size pieces 3 tbsp Greek yoghurt ½ tsp turmeric powder ¼ tsp mild chilli powder To cook the chicken; 3 tbsp vegetable oil or ghee 4 green cardamom pods 1 tsp cumin […]
Ingredients 1 lb flank steak cut into 1/4 inch thick strips 1 tbsp soy sauce low sodium 1 tbsp red wine 4 tbsp peanut oil 1 large onion julienned 1 red bell pepper julienned 1 green bell pepper julienned 3 green onions chopped Sauce 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium […]
Ingredients 500g mascarpone cheese 6 eggs, separated 30 lady fingers 350ml espresso coffee, cooled 3 tablespoons sugar 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 50ml cognac or brandy Method Add the sugar to the egg yolks. Beat well until the mixture is light and creamy. Add the mascarpone and half of the […]
Ingredients 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 onion, c hopped 300g stewing beef, cut into chunks, fatty bits and sinew removed 2 tbsp plain flour 1 tbsp mustard powder 1 tbsp tomato purée 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 thyme sprigs 500ml beef stock 140g chestnut mushroom, quartered […]
Ingredients 2 tbsp. Olive oil 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 400g can cherry tomatoes glass of white wine small pinch of golden caster sugar 750g cockles 400g linguine 1 tbsp good-quality extra virgin olive oil Method Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan with a lid. Add the garlic […]
Ingredients 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 onion, finely chopped thumb-sized piece ginger, finely grated 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tsp shrimp paste 1 small red chilli, shredded (deseeded if you don’t like it too hot) 2 lemongrass stalks, split, then bruised with a rolling pin 1 heaped tbsp medium curry […]
Ingredients 4 pheasant breasts (young hen breasts if possible as they won’t be so tough) 4 large rashers, lightly smoked bacon 500ml/17fl oz dry cider 5 shallots knob of butter 1 tsp caster sugar 30g/1oz plain flour 100ml/7tbsp full fat crème fraîche Method Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. […]
ingredients 150g pitted dates, chopped 125ml boiling water 80ml vegetable oil 150g light brown sugar 2 eggs 2 tbsp yoghurt 2 overripe bananas, peeled 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda ½ tsp salt 260g wholemeal flour For the sauce 3½ tbsp granulated sugar 4 tbsp water 1 tbsp salted butter […]
Ingredients 500g new potatoes 2 red peppers 6 eggs 80g feta cheese Method Boil the potatoes for 10-15 minutes, cool slightly then slice Slice the peppers and fry in a little olive oil in a frying pan until soft Add the potatoes, mix together and fry for […]
Ingredients 4 Chicken Thighs (skinned and boned) 100g Unsalted Butter Few sprigs of Lemon Thyme, leaves picked (you can use any herb really – parsley is normally recommended) Pancetta slices, chopped finely (optional) 4 Garlic Cloves grated Zest of half a Lemon Juice of half a Lemon Salt Pepper […]
Ingredients 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 onion, chopped 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 340g uncooked Arborio rice 4 tablespoons dry white wine 1.6 litres hot chicken stock 2 tablespoons butter 280g chopped cooked chicken breast salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme Method Heat […]
Ingredients 4 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar 1 garlic clove, finely minced 2 teaspoons sesame seed oil 1 teaspoon hot sauce (more or less to taste) 1/8 teaspoon black pepper Method Put all the ingredients […]
Ingredients 2 cloves of garlic 5 cm piece of ginger 200 g frozen cranberries 2 tablespoons low-salt soy sauce 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 2 tablespoons runny honey 2 clementine Method Into a pan add a splash of oil, Roughly chop and add the garlic and ginger, add 1 […]
Ingredients butter, for greasing custard, to serve (optional) For the topping 4 tbsp jam , marmalade, Lemon curd, golden syrup or chopped stem ginger (or 200g/7oz canned fruit, drained and roughly chopped) For the sponge 175g/ 6oz butter , softened 175g/ 6oz caster sugar 3 eggs 175g/ 6oz self-raising flour […]
Ingredients 100g sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 5 slices of any bread Butter 3 handfuls sultanas 500ml milk 2 eggs Method Preheat oven to 190 C / Gas mark 5. Lightly grease a baking dish. Mix together the sugar and cinnamon. Butter 5 slices of bread, cut in half. […]
Ingredients For the stewed apples For the stewed apples 2kg Bramley apples, halved, cored but unpeeled 200-500g sugar, depending on how sweet you like your puddings 150g butter For the crumble 200g cold butter 100g flour 100g ground almonds 100g oats 250g demerara sugar Good pinch of salt Method Preheat […]
Ingredients 1 shallot 1 stalk fresh lemongrass 1 to 2 red chilies 4 cloves garlic 1 thumb-size piece ginger, sliced) 2 Tbsp. tomato ketchup 1 tsp. ground cumin 3/4 tsp. ground coriander 1/4 tsp. ground white pepper 2 Tbsp. fish sauce 1 tsp. shrimp paste 1 tsp. sugar 1 […]
Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves, chopped 3 Tbsp. butter 2 1/2 lb. mussels, well scrubbed and debearded 1/2 cup white wine 3-5 small tomatoes, chopped 1 bay leaf salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 2-3 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped Method In a large sauté pan over […]
Ingredients 1 tsp olive oil 25g butter 4 chicken legs 1 onion chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 200g pack small button or chestnut mushroom 225ml red wine 2 tbsp tomato purée 2 thyme sprigs 500ml chicken stock Method Heat the oil and half the butter in a large […]
Ingredients 6 chicken thighs, cut into chunks Optional ½ pepper, chopped into large chunks ½ onion, chopped into large chunks 1 tomato, chopped into large chunks Marinade ½ tsp salt 1 tsp chilli powder 1 tsp coriander seeds, crushed 3cm piece ginger 3 cloves garlic 3 tbsp Greek yoghurt 1 heaped tsp […]
Ingredients Chicken – 1 lb (1/2 kg) Mixed vegetables – 1 lb (1/2 kg) (You can use a mixture of vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, sugar snap peas, asparagus, green beans, green peas, carrots, bell peppers, water chestnut, mushrooms etc..) Oregano – 1/2 tsp Red chilly flakes or Black pepper […]
Ingredients 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 medium leeks, washed, trimmed and thickly sliced 4 skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces 1 garlic clove, crushed 150ml white wine 150ml chicken stock, hot 142ml carton double cream Sprigs fresh tarragon, leaves picked and roughly chopped 375g […]
Ingredients 1/2 (500g) packet spaghetti, broken into pieces 50g butter 4 tablespoons plain flour 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 250ml chicken stock 250ml double cream 2 tablespoons sherry 75g sliced mushrooms 275g chopped cooked chicken 50g grated Parmesan cheese Method Preheat oven to 180 C / Gas […]
Ingredients 300g breaded boneless chicken 4 tablespoons vegetable or sunflower oil 1 to 2 onions, sliced 1 green pepper, sliced 4 to 5 cloves garlic, minced 3 to 4 green and/or red chillies, sliced coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste good splash of rice wine vinegar […]
Ingredients whole chicken 1 parsnip, sliced 1 turnip, quartered 2 carrots, quartered 2 stalks celery, quartered 1 leek, quartered 1 onion, quartered 3 sprigs fresh parsley 3 sprigs fresh dill salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Method Place chicken, parsnip, turnip, carrots, celery, leek, onion, parsley and dill […]
Ingredients FOR THE SPONGE 225g soft butter 225g caster sugar 225g self-raising flour 2 tsp baking powder 4 large eggs FOR THE FILLING AND TOPPING About 4 tbsp raspberry or strawberry jam A little caster sugar Method Preheat the oven to 180°C/fan 170°C/gas mark 4. Cut 2 greaseproof paper […]
Ingredients 37 1/2 ml Citrus Vodka, 12 1/2 ml Triple Sec, 30 ml Cranberry Juice, 1/2 squeezed lemon, 12 1/2 ml Sugar Syrup Method Chill coupe glass with soda water. Add all ingredients to mixing tin with ice. Shake for 10 to 15 seconds. Fine strain into the chilled coupe […]
Ingredients 50 ml White Rum, 1 1/2 tsp Sugar, 25 ml Lime Juice, Lime slice Method Chill coupe glass with soda water. Add sugar to mixing tin and then add white rum and lime juice. Add a little cracked ice to the bottom then fill the rest of the […]
Ingredients 2l vegetable stock 1 butternut squash (peeled and chopped into cubes) 2 sweet potatoes (peeled and chopped into cubes) 1 swede (small, peeled and chopped into cubes) 4 carrots (medium, peeled and chopped into cubes) 1 courgette (peeled and chopped into cubes) 1 onion, chopped 2 bay leaves Method […]
Ingredients 25g (1oz) butter 2 shallots, peeled and finely chopped Seasonal ingredient 1 large potato, peeled and diced 2 sprigs fresh thyme 500ml (17fl oz) vegetable stock 500g (1lb) asparagus 200ml (7fl oz) dry white wine, e.g. Chardonnay 100ml (3.5 fl oz) single cream (optional) ground black pepper Method […]
Ingredients 450 grams sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges 2 tbsp vegetable oil 85 g slightly stale sliced bread 4 tbsp fresh parsley chopped 4 fish fillets (around 175g), e.g. cod, plaice 1 lemon zested 1 tbsp plain flour 1 medium egg, beaten 225 g frozen peas 30 g […]
Ingredients 2 Gressingham Duck Breasts 2 Oranges 1 pack of New Potatoes, quartered 1 Spring Onion, chopped 2 Chicory, halved 1/2 Chicken Stock Pot 1 Star Anise 1 tsp Cornflour Method Remove the duck breasts from the fridge at least 30 mins before cooking if you can. Bring a pot of water […]
Ingredients 18 sheets ready-made filo pastry (unwrap and keep under a damp tea-towel until you are ready to use) 150g unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing 200g mixed nut and walnuts, roughly chopped 2 tbsp granulated sugar 1 tsp ground cardamom For the syrup 300g granulated sugar 250ml water 1 […]
Ingredients 4 small sweet potatoes (about 200g each) 185g can tuna in spring water, drained ½ red onion, finely sliced 1 small red chilli deseeded and chopped juice 1 lime 6 tbsp Greek yogurt handful coriander leaves method Scrub the sweet potatoes and prick all over with a fork. Place […]
Ingredients 4 thick gammon steaks vegetable oil, for cooking 4 duck eggs 1/4 tsp dried chilli flakes sea salt and freshly ground black pepper For the gherkin gravy: 100g pancetta, diced 1 onion, finely diced 1 garlic clove, grated 1/2 tsp chilli powder 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp smoked […]
Ingredients 1 cucumber, diced 2 large tomatoes, each cut into 8 wedges 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 green pepper, thinly sliced 70g whole, pitted olives 150g crumbled feta cheese 2 tablespoons dried oregano 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil salt and pepper to taste Method […]
Ingredients 2.7kg beef bones 1 large onion 3 large carrots 125ml water 2 sticks celery, including some leaves 1 large tomato 1 small parsnip, chopped 1 small potato, chopped 8 whole black peppercorns 4 sprigs fresh parsley 1 bay leaf 1 tablespoon salt 2 teaspoons dried thyme 2 cloves garlic […]
Ingredients 1kg chicken 1 carrot 1 onion 1 leek 1 stick of celery 1 garlic clove, bashed bouquet garni of 2 parsley stalks, 2 sprigs of thyme and 1 bay leaf, tied with string 5 peppercorns 1 clove Method Tip everything into a large saucepan with a pinch of salt […]
Ingredients 4 celery sticks, cut into chunks 2 leeks 2 carrots, cut into chunks 1 onions skin on, cut into quarters 2 garlic cloves, bashed 500ml white wine 1 star anis 5 peppercorns bouquet garni of 2 parsley stalks, 2 sprigs of thyme and 1 bay leaf, tied with […]
Ingredients 1.5 tablespoons ground cumin 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 onions, thinly sliced 1.2kg lamb or beef mince 2 tablespoons finely chopped ginger 4 finely chopped garlic cloves 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes 1 tablespoon paprika 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1.5 tablespoons ground coriander 4 tablespoons harissa 3 red […]
Ingredients 12 Cumberland sausages 1 tsp vegetable oil 4 large eggs 4 large soft white or wholemeal baps For the sauce 4 large, ripe plum tomatoes, chopped 1 tsp English mustard powder ½ tsp chilli flakes 1 tbsp each red wine vinegar, soft brown sugar, tomato ketchup Method Place all […]
Ingredients 3 tablespoons (45ml) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1 large red pepper, stems, seeds, and ribs removed, thinly sliced 1 fresh small hot chili stems, seeds, and ribs removed, thinly sliced 2 to 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 1/2 tablespoons […]
Ingredients 1Red cabbage finely sliced 1 large red pepper chopped 1 Large ripe mango pealed and sliced Salt to taste 2tbls Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp English mustard Method Place the cabbage into a large bowl add the mango and pepper. Mix the Worcestershire sauce and mustard and pour over the cabbage. […]
Ingredients 4 medium beetroot (a mix of colours works well; see tips) 300g smoked mackerel fillets 3 tbsp raspberry vinegar or 2 tbsp raspberry glaze mixed with 1 tbsp red wine vinegar Small handful fresh dill, roughly chopped 50g blanched hazelnuts Method Heat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas 6. Wrap […]
Ingredients 2kg new potatoes, halved 300g peas, defrosted if frozen, or freshly podded 300g broad beans (roughly 1.8kg in their pods, double podded) For the dressing Large bunch fresh mint, leaves roughly chopped, 2 sprigs left whole 200ml full-fat Greek yogurt 100ml mayonnaise Juice 1 lemon Large bunch fresh […]
Ingredients 15mL Vodka 15mL Bacardi 15mL Tequila 15mL Gin 15mL Cointreau Cola 15-20mL Lemon Juice Instructions Fill your hi-ball glass with ice Add all the ingredients with the lemon juice last Garnish with a piece of lemon
Ingredients 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp ground cumin 1 1/2 tbsp hot curry powder 8 skinless and boneless chicken thighs cut into chunks 100ml (3 1/2fl oz) natural yogurt plus extra to serve (optional) 1 lime, juiced 1 tbsp ginger and garlic paste 1 tbsp groundnut oil 3 large […]
Ingredients lime 1 tsp granulated sugar mint leaves, plus extra sprig to serve 60ml white rum soda water, to taste Method Combine the lime juice, sugar and mint leaves in a small jug, crushing the mint as you go – you can use the end of a rolling pin for […]
Ingredients 200g caster sugar 375g plain flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 pinch salt 1 pinch ground cinnamon 225g butter or margarine 1 egg 500g raspberries 100g caster sugar 3 teaspoons cornflour Method Preheat oven to 190 C / Gas 5. Grease a 20x30cm tin. Combine 200g of the sugar, […]
Ingredients 50g/2oz flour 50g/2oz butter 250ml/9oz strong beer, warmed 250g/9oz strong cheddar, grated 2tsp English mustard 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce black pepper 4 large slices granary bread Method In a small saucepan melt the butter and make a roux with the flour. Cook for a couple of minutes, stirring to […]
Ingredients 3 tbsp white wine vinegar 6 peppercorns 1 dried bay leaf 2 eggs, yolks only 125g/4oz butter lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste Method Put the vinegar in a small pan with the peppercorns and bay leaf. Reduce the vinegar over a high heat until there is only […]
Ingredients tbsps olive oil 1 tbsp ground coriander 1/2 tsp hot chilli powder 1 tsp ground turmeric 1 tsp ground cinnamon 6 green cardamoms, crushed 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 medium onions, chopped 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger 700g roughly diced lamb, most fat removed 125ml boiling water […]
Ingredients 600g white fish fillets 1 tbsp vegetable oil 2 garlic cloves, 1 thinly sliced and 1 crushed 1 onion, finely chopped 2 tsp curry powder (mild or medium) 1 tbsp tomato purée 1/2 tsp sugar 1 bay leaf 2 tbsp crème fraiche Salt and freshly ground black pepper Method […]
Ingredients 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts ¼ cup flour ½ teaspoon salt, pepper to taste 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning 1-2 cups chopped asparagus 2 lemons, sliced 2 tablespoons honey + 2 tablespoons butter (optional) parsley for topping (optional) method Chicken: Cover the chicken breasts with […]
Ingredients 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp Italian salad dressing (I recommend using Kraft light Italian it’s the perfect consistency for this and it’s what I used) 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 1/2 Tbsp honey 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (more or less to taste) 1 1/4 lbs chicken breast […]
Ingredents 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 3cm chunks 3 red peppers, deseeded and quarterd 2 large onions, peeled and quartered 3 or 4 carrots, peeled and chopped into 3cm chunks 3 garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped 1 (400g) tin plum tomatoes 1 (5cm) piece fresh […]
Ingredients For the paste 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 1/2 teaspoons of ground coriander 2 or 3 green chillies 3 teaspoons of minced root ginger 4 teaspoons of minced garlic 3 lemongrass stalks, finely chopped 6 heaped tablespoons of freshly chopped coriander zest of 1 lime juice of 2 limes […]
Ingredients tbsp sunflower oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground turmeric ½ tsp cayenne pepper 400g butternut squash, peeled and cut into 2cm (prepared weight) 400g can chopped tomato 1.2l chicken stock 1 heaped tbsp mango […]
Ingredients 125g wholemeal flour 125g fresh breadcrumbs 125g shredded suet 3 eggs, beaten 1 small carrot, grated 1 apple – peeled, cored and grated 85g dark brown soft sugar 75g chopped blanched almonds 50g preserved stem ginger in syrup, chopped 2 tablespoons ground almonds 60g chopped walnuts 75g halved glace […]
Ingredients 400g spaghetti 1 tbsp olive oil 120g smoked streaky bacon, sliced into matchsticks 1 Onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 2 tsp sweet smoked paprika 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes grated Parmesan Method Bring a large pan of water to the boil and cook the spaghetti […]
Ingredients 1 onion (chopped) 2 cloves garlic (chopped) 1 can chopped tomatoes 1 teaspoon tomato puree 1 can kidney beans 1 can butter beans 1 can pinto beans 1 large chorizo (chopped) 1 splash of worcestershire sauce 1 chilli (optional) Method Fry onion and garlic until softened in a large […]
Ingredients 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra to serve 200g smoked bacon lardons 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 large garlic cloves, crushed 800g tinned cherry tomatoes 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 80g black olives, pitted 350g fresh pappardelle pasta Handful fresh parsley, roughly chopped Grated Parmesan to serve Method […]
Ingredients For the chocolate cupcakes: 100g plain flour 20g cocoa powder 140g caster sugar 1.5tsp baking powder Pinch of salt 40g unsalted butter at room temperature 120ml whole milk 1 egg For the chocolate buttercream frosting: 150g icing sugar sifted 50g unsalted butter 20g cocoa powder 20ml whole milk Method […]
Ingredients 1 x 4kg/8lb 13oz pumpkin 125g/4oz butter 2 medium onions, peeled, finely chopped 1 cinnamon stick freshly grated nutmeg salt and freshly ground black pepper 1.7 litres/3 pints chicken stock (vegetarians may substitute vegetable stock) 3 tablespoons sherry Method Cut the top off the pumpkin and set aside. Scoop […]
Ingredients For the filling 450ml/16fl oz chicken stock 3 chicken breasts, skinned 75g/3oz butter 2 leeks, trimmed and cut into 1cm/½in slices 2 garlic cloves, crushed 50g/2oz plain flour 200ml/7fl oz milk 2-3 tbsp white wine (optional) 150ml/3fl oz double cream 150g/5oz piece thickly carved ham, cut into 2cm chunks […]
Ingredients 500g carton passata 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tbsp reduced-salt soy sauce 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1kg small lean pork ribs 3 tbsp. honey Method Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. In a large bowl, mix together the passata, garlic, soy sauce, honey and Worcestershire sauce. Add the pork […]
Ingredients flower, for dusting 500g block ready-to-roll shortcrust pastry 200g smoked streaky bacon, chopped 85g medium Cheddar, cut into small cubes 3 eggs, lightly beaten 284ml tub double cream pinch grated nutmeg Method Roll out pastry and lift into tin: Leave pastry to soften at room temperature so it […]
Ingredients 1 large bag tortilla crisps 50g sliced ham chopped into small pieces 6 slices of pepperoni 1 jalapeño pepper seeded and sliced 50g mozzarella 100g tomato and basil sauce (use as much as you like) Method Heat the sauce in a pad, while this warms […]
Ingredients 2 Aubergines 2 tablespoons olive oil 6 tablespoons tamari 4 birds eye chillies 1 inch chunk of fresh ginger 3 tablespoons peanut butter juice 2 1/2 limes 1 tablespoon coconut sugar chopped coriander and peanuts to serve Method Wash and chop your aubergine into chunks. Finely chop the […]
Ingredients 3 medium aubergines, thinly sliced 1tbsp salt 4 potatoes, peeled and thickly sliced 6tbsp olive oil plus a little extra for frying 2 onions, peeled and finely chopped 2-3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 500g minced beef or lamb 1tsp ground cinnamon 4 large ripe tomatoes 1tbsp tomato […]
Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, chopped 8 thick pork sausages, skin removed, meat crumbled 400g tin chopped tomatoes 300ml/10½fl oz vegetable stock 50g/1¾oz butter 50g/1¾oz plain flour 500ml/18fl oz milk 400g/14oz penne pasta salt and pepper Method Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas […]
Ingredients 500g good quality sausage meat 55g breadcrumbs 2 tbsp sage, finely chopped 3 large egg yolks 1 tbsp rapeseed oil 4 rashers streaky bacon, sliced 110g mushrooms, cut into slices 3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 450g dried spaghetti 1 whole egg, beaten 150ml single cream Zest of […]
Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 onion (finely chopped) 1 clove garlic (finely chopped) 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 pinch of saffron strands 75 millilitres red or white wine 180 grams Arborio rice 375 millilitres chicken stock 1 can plum tomatoes […]
Ingredients 1large beef tomato Feta cheese Green olives Sat and pepper Extra verging olive oil Method Cut the tomato in thin slice then slice the feta cheese into thin slices place the slices of tomato onto a dish and place a slice of feta between each slice of tomato. Season […]
Ingredients 400g dried green split peas, soaked overnight 2 bay leaves 500ml chicken stock few sprigs of thyme, leaves stripped 5 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely sliced 225g gammon steak large handful baby spinach handful fresh parsley, roughly chopped 50g feta cheese, crumbled Method Drain the soaked peas and tip […]
Ingredients 50g Unsalted butter 4 Medium Spanish onions, cut in half and then sliced into 3mm slices 1 tbsp Plain flour 200ml Dry white wine, boiled for 30 seconds to remove the alcohol 1.5l Boiling water 2 pinches Sea salt & freshly ground black pepper 1tsp Sugar (optional) Method […]
Ingredients 1 stick plus 2 tablespoons (5 ounces) unsalted butter 1/4 cup ketchup 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1 garlic clove, minced 1 red bell pepper, finely diced 2 celery […]
Ingredients 1 pound bag of frozen peas 2 tablespoons white vinegar 2 tablespoons wasabi powder 1 teaspoon mustard powder Dehydrate The Peas Preheat oven to 225F and allow the frozen peas to defrost. Run them under warm water to speed up the process. Evenly spread the peas on a lightly […]
1 large onion, finely chopped 5 tablespoons olive oil 2 garlic cloves, crushed to a paste or finely chopped 2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped 1/2 teaspoon sugar Salt 1 teaspoon sweet paprika A good pinch of saffron threads 4 cleaned small squid, 2 cups medium-grain Spanish paella rice or […]
650g strong white flour 7g sachet of easy-blend yeast 2 tsp salt 25ml olive oil 50ml warm milk 325ml warm water Make the dough: mix the flour, yeast and salt together in a large mixing bowl and stir in the olive oil and milk. Gradually add the water, mixing […]
3 cups flour 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 Tablespoon sugar or honey 1 packet yeast 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups water, roughly at room temperature 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil, If you are using active dry yeast, follow the instructions on the packet to active it […]
tbsp. olive oil 200g chorizo, cut into small pieces 2 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced 2 onions, peeled and sliced 2 sticks celery, chopped 100ml white wine 2 400g tins plum tomatoes, crushed with your hands Salt and freshly ground black pepper around 750g fish fillets , skin and bones […]
2 medium onions, thinly sliced 4 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 cup chicken stock 1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon salt, plus more as needed 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 boneless or bone-in pork shoulder joint .Place the […]
2.75 kg ham, joint 1.5 tbsp Dijon mustard, or English mustard 2 tbsp clear honey 2 handfuls whole cloves Put the ham joint into a large bowl (or spotlessly clean bucket), cover with cold water and leave to soak for 24 hours. Drain well. Set the oven to 160°C/gas […]
1 tbsp white wine vinegar salt & pepper to taste 1tsp Dijon mustard 3 tbsp groundnut oil 1 crushed garlic clove you will need a jar with a lid to mix Mix white wine vinegar with salt & pepper in jar. Put lid on & shake until salt has dissolved […]
6tbsp Olive Oil 1 clove garlic 50g Chopped Peppercress 1 Lemon (juiced) 100g Mixed Nuts 30g Parmesan Cheese 1tsp Salt put the ingredients into a blender and blend
Ingredients 480g Spaghetti or Tagliatelle (120g per person for a main) 1 Punnet of Cherry Tomatoes (Halved) 1 Bag of Florette Peppercress (Roughly Chopped) For the Pesto dressing: 6tbsp Olive Oil 1 clove garlic 50g Chopped Peppercress 1 Lemon (juiced) 100g Mixed Nuts 30g Parmesan Cheese 1tsp Salt For the […]
Ingredients 2 large handfuls couscous 1 lemon, juice only 3 oranges, 2 juice only, 1 left whole couple glugs fruity olive oil salt and freshly ground black pepper handful chicken meat from a leftover organic roast chicken handful chopped fresh chives handful fresh basil leaves, more if you fancy handful […]
Ingredients 12 medium-sized ripe tomatoes 1 cup (one 8-ounce container) plain yogurt 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 small white or red onion or 2 shallots, finely chopped 1 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh […]
100g streaky bacon 225g sausages 225g apples pealed, cored and sliced 225g tomatoes, skinned and slices 1 green pepper seeded and sliced 45ml stock salt and pepper Cut the rind off the bacon and wrap the sausages, fry them or brown under the grill. If you take sausage in natural […]
700g minced beef 15ml vegetable oil 1 large onion chopped 1q green pepper seeded and chopped 1 can chopped tomatoes salt and pepper 15ml chili powder 15ml vinegar 1tbsp sugar 2 tbsp. tomato puree 1 tin kidney beans Fry the beef in the oil until lightly browned, then add […]
6 slices smoked bacon 80g mature cheese sprinkle of parmesan 350g conchiglle or penne pasta 1 pint white sauce Cook pasta until al dente Fry or grill bacon till crispy and tear into 1 inch pieces, mix with cooked pasta and transfer to oven proof dish make the sauce […]
Beef roasting joint 1 cup beef stock 2tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1tbsp steak seasoning Place the beef into the slow cooker, add the beef stock, pour the Worcestershire sauce over the top and sprinkle over the steak seasoning. Turn on low and cook for 6 – 8 hours, then with […]
2tbsp vegetable oil 1 180g tin black beans 4 cloves of garlic chopped 200ml vegetable stock 2tbsp dark soy sauce 4tbsp dry sherry 2tbsp sugar 2-3tbsp cornflour In a small pan heat the oil and add the beans and garlic, cook for about a minute. Mix together the remaining ingredients […]
Don’t throw away old bread, put it in the food processor and turn it into Breadcrumbs, this can then go into the freezer. It’s great for so many things, meatballs stuffing and many more things
Grate into a container, use what you need then freeze what’s left. It saves the waste. Save the rind as this can be kept in the freezer and added to sauces to give extra flovour
To save waste, place them into a container in the freezer and only take out what you need, also you will find that it grates better from frozen
To save throwing away your unused lemons limes and oranges cut them into slices and place them into a box , then put them in the freezer. They go great in drinks
Ingredients 4 chicken thighs per person 1/2 – 3/4 cup flour 1 cup BBQ sauce You may want some additional for serving at the table. Instructions Preheat oven to 380 degree Lightly cover a baking dish with cooking oil. Pat the chicken dry. put flour in large bowl and coat […]
Ingredients 400g minced beef 1 onion chopped 1 tin of chopped tomatoes 1dsp Worcestershire sauce 1tsp paprika 1tsp mixed herbs Gravy granules For the mash 5 -6 potatoes pealed and chopped Milk and butter Grate cheese Method Put the potatoes on to boil with a little salt. Put […]
2 x 400g cans of chickpeas 4 tsp tahini 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tsp crushed sea salt 6 tbsp quality extra virgin olive oil (plus extra for drizzling) 3½ tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice Rinse the chickpeas in cold water and tip into the food processor. Add the tahini, […]
1 Ripe Avocado 2 Spring Onions finely chopped 1 Clove Garlic finely chopped 1/2 Lime or lemon juice Cut the avocado in half and remove the stone, scoop out the flesh and mash in a bowl. Add the spring onions and garlic then add the lime or lemon juice Mix […]
1 Onion finely chopped 3 cloves of garlic finely chopped 85g brown sugar 3tbsp malt vinegar 2tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1tbsp tomato purée Heat the oil in a pan and add the onions, cook over a medium heat for 5 minutes or until soft. .Add the remaining ingredients and mix, […]
50g butter 1 onion finely chopped 1 clove garlic crushed 1.2l hot vegetable stock 400g Italian Arborio rice 150ml white wine 350g frozen peas 180g raw king prawns 1 lemon 12tbsp basil chopped Melt butter in a large pan, fry onions and garlic for 5 minutes. Add rice to […]
Ingredients 1.5kg Chicken thighs -on the bone skin removed 1 lemon 2tsp chilli powder 2tsp black pepper 1tsp salt 120ml vegetable oil 2 large onions 3 cloves garlic 1 – 5cm piece of ginger 4tsp ground cumin 2tsp ground coriander 1.5tsp ground turmeric 1green chilli 2 bay leaves 900ml boiling […]
1tbsp. Olive oil 1 Chopped onion 1tin chopped tomatoes 1heaped tbsp. brown sugar tbsp. soy sauce 2 cod fillet Heat the oil Into a frying pan. Add the onion and fry for 5 minutes until lightly brown. stir in the tomatoes sugar and soy and bring to the boil. […]
350g lean minced beef 1/2cup dry breadcrumbs 1/4 cup milk 1tsp. salt 1/2tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1/4tsp. Pepper 1 small onion chopped 1 egg Heat oven to 400f In a large bowl mix all the ingredients, shape mixture into 25 – 30mm balls. Place the balls onto a baking tray […]
Ingredients 1kg large potatoes king Edwards Marisa pipers or Desiree Peeled and placed in cold water 3-4 cloves of garlic 500ml double cream Salt and black pepper Method Preheat the oven to 160c Slice the potatoes into thin slices, about 3mm thick and place into a bowl Trim the end […]
2 rashers streaky bacon, cut into 1cm pieces 225g lambs liver, cut into 3cm pieces 25g butter 1small onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 1tbsp. Tomato purée 2tbsp brandy or Cavazos 50ml crème fraiche or double cream Heat the butter in a frying pan. Fry the […]
Ingredients 8 red onions 1 red chilli 2 bay leaves 25ml olive oil 200g brown sugar 150ml balsamic vinegar 150ml red wine vinegar Method Cut the onions and chilli into short thin slices and put them into a pan with the bay leaves and oil. Cook gently over a low […]
Ingredients 450g each pickling onions, peeled cauliflower florets and de-seeded cucumber and topped and tailed French been 340g course rock salt 750ml white malt vinegar 1tbsp each English mustard powder, ground ginger and ground turmeric 1tbsp whole yellow mustard seeds 2 Cloves Garlic 175g light muscovardo sugar 2 – […]
350g Minced beef 1 Large onion 1Tin chopped tomatoes 1 Large Garlic clove 100g Sliced mushrooms Heaped tablespoon tomato puree Teaspoon paprika Teaspoon mixed herbs Splash of Worcester sauce 2 Tablespoons beef grave granules Salt and pepper to taste 100g cheddar cheese Parmesan Fry the onions and garlic […]
25 Grams flour 25 Grams Butter 1/2 Littre milk place the milk into a pan add the flour and butter and whisk until thickened If you stop whisking it will go lumpy, so keep going until finished This can be used for cheese sauce, Parsley sauce, Fish Pie, […]
450 Grams of lambs liver 25 Grams Butter 4 tbsp. Plain flour 1 onion 1 Beef stock cube Salt & Pepper 2 Tsp Cornflour Vegetable oil Wash and trim the liver then dry with kitchen towel, chop the onion finely Put the flour into a bowl and season […]
2 Tins of plumb tomatoes 30 Grams fresh Basil 1 small onion 3 cloves of garlic Salt & pepper Vegetable oil Tomato puree if required Finely chop the onion and crush the garlic in a pan with some oil. Cook over a low heat until onions are translucent […]
30 Grams White fish 30 Grams Smoked Haddock 30 Grams Salmon 12 King Prawns (I use a bag of frozen pre cooked) 1/2 L milk 25 Grams Flour 25 Grams Butter 1 kilo Potatoes Butter for mashing 1Salt & Pepper Peal and cut the potatoes salt and put on […]
Ingredients 170 grams self raising flour 170 grams whole grain bread flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 100 millilitres buttermilk or mixed natural yoghurt and milk Per heat the oven to 180 Weigh out the dry ingredients and place in a mixing bowl. Mix yogurt and milk in […]