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Calzone
For the dough 225g/8oz plain strong flour, plus extra for dusting 90ml/3fl oz milk, warmed to body temperature 50ml/2fl oz water, warmed to body temperature 1 tsp dried yeast 25ml/1fl oz olive oil pinch salt For the filling 150g/5oz cherry tomatoes, halved 200g/7oz buffalo mozzarella, roughly chopped 200g/7oz assorted Italian cold meats (for example: salami,
JB Creamy Caramel Fudge
Ingredients [table] Qty, Ingredient 2 x 395g, cans sweetened condensed milk 2 cups, firmly packed brown sugar 250g, butter – chopped 1/3 cup, liquid glucose 1/4 cup, golden syrup 400g, good-quality white cooking chocolate – chopped [/table] Method 1. Grease a 3.5cm deep, 16.5cm x 26cm (base) slab pan. Line with baking paper, allowing
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Delia / JB & Amy Ginger Bread
. Adapted from Delia Smith Ginger Bread. Ingredients 75g light brown soft sugar 2 tablespoons golden syrup 1 tablespoon black treacle 1 tablespoon water 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 rounded teaspoon ground ginger pinch of cloves finely grated zest of ½ orange (optional ) / substitute 1 tsp lemon juice 95g block butter ½ teaspoon
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Chocolate Cake (Nans)
Ingredients [table] Qty,Ingredients 5,Eggs 125g,Sugar 60g,Butter 125g,Plain Flour 60g, Choc [/table] Method [table] Separate eggs - beat whites to stiff peak. Melt Butter & Choc Mix sugar eggs yolks / marg – largish bowl Mix flour and baking power Sieve the flour into butter / choc mixture Carefully fold mix into egg white mix Use
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Victoria Sponge Cake ( Nans)
Ingredients [table] Qty,Ingedients 8oz (220g),S-Raising Flour 1tsp,Baking Powder 8oz(220g),Castor Sugar 4,Eggs 8oz(2200g),Butter or Marg [/table] Method [table] Mix sugar and butter / marg in a largish bowl Mix flour and baking power and sieve into sugar mixture and mix. Add eggs – be careful not to over stir . Divide the mixture equally between both
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Potato soup
Potato soup A comforting classic, this easy potato soup uses a handful of store cupboard ingredients to great effect. Ingredients 55g/2oz butter 425g/15oz potatoes, peeled and diced to 5mm/1/3in 110g/4oz onions, diced 1 tsp salt freshly ground pepper 900ml/1½pt home-made chicken stock or vegetable stock 120ml/4fl oz creamy milk freshly chopped herbs to garnish Preparation
Scones
[table] qty,ingredients 8oz, SR Flour 1/4tsp,salt 1tsp,sugar 2oz,sultanas 1/4pint, milk [/table] Method Favorite
Burgers
[table] qty,ingredient 3/4lb,mince 3 tbl, porridge oats 1small,Onion 1small,beaten egg 1tsp,mixed herbs 1,salt and pepper [/table] Flavourings can be added, about 1/4 tsp for powder or 1tbl liquid Favorite
Honey Ice Cream
[table] qty,ingredient 500ml,Whipping cream 1/2,Vanilla pod or 1 1/2 tsp extract of vanilla. 4,Egg yolks 175g,Honey [/table] 1. Use a Bain Marie to heat cream , vanilla and egg yolks. 2. Once it has cooled to room temp, stir in the honey. 3. Use Ice Cream Machine or step freezing method to freeze. 4. Put
Vanilla , Banana, Fruit Ice Cream
OPTION, substitute milk for cream. Do not use low fat milk. NOTE: For soft scoop use 50/50 mix of white sugar and sweetener. [table] Qty,Ingredient 185ml,Milk ( Full Fat Milk or substitute cream ) 1,Vanilla Pod 90g,Granulated sugar ( Soft scoop, 50/50 of sugar and sweetener ) 5,Egg yolks 375ml,Whipping cream [/table] Makes 800ml. Method
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Choc / Mint Cheese Cake
1 tub Ricota Cheese 1 pck Ginger Biscuits ( GingerNut) Some butter 1 bar dark chocolate 1 pack after 8 or other nice mint choc small ( 120 ml ish ) tub of whipping cream 2tbl coco Make the base. Melt the choc Whip cream to peaks Mix with the cool melted choc Add
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Inside Out Orange or Apple Pudding
Ingredients [table] qty,ingredients 50g,butter 100g,caster sugar 1, zest of orange 2,eggs separated 75g,sr flour 3tbl,marmalde thick ( can use thin ) cut 2, juice of orange – boiled and reduced by 2 thirds and cooled 600ml,milk 2tbl,marmalade to use for a glaze [/table] Method 1. Cream butter, sugar and orange zest 2.Stir in egg yolks
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Choc Layer Biscuits
Ingredients [table] qty,ingredient 125g,butter 85g,brown sugar 90g,white sugar 1tsp, vanilla 1,egg 175g,flour 1/2tsp,baking powder 25g,coco powder 25g,milk powder [/table] Method 1. Cream butter, sugars, vanilla. 2. Add the egg and beat well. 3. In sep bowl mix flour and baking powder 4. Add flour mixture to the butter mixture & mix to make a
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Chettinad Style Chicken Curry
first had this fiery, deeply flavorful chicken dish as a friendâs home along with dosas and ever since hooked to it. I was told itâs a traditional Chettinad chicken curry and that there are quite a few variations to this recipe. In todayâs version, chicken is simmered in coconut milk and gets its unique flavor
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Chicken and apricot curry with potato straws (sali murghi)
This Parsee dish uses jaggery, soft apricots and vinegar for a really successful balance of sweet and sour. The crisp fried potatoes add crunch. Ingredients For the sali (matchstick potatoes) 250g/9oz chip potatoes such as Maris Piper or Sebago, peeled, cut into matchsticks or coarsely grated, soaked in cold water for 15 minutes vegetable oil,
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Pork in black bean sauce
Ingredients 450g/1lb lean pork 1 tbsp shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry 1 tbsp light soy sauce 2 tsp sesame oil 1 tsp cornflour 1½ tbsp groundnut (peanut) oil 1½ tbsp black beans, rinsed and coarsely chopped 1 tbsp garlic, finely chopped 3 tbsp spring onions, finely chopped 1 tbsp shallots, chopped 1½ tbsp light
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Quick orange and lemon chicken
Orange and lemon zest give a zingy flavour to this chicken stir fry, served with garlicky Chinese greens and rice. Ingredients For the chicken 450g/1lb boneless chicken breasts, skinned, cut into 2.5cm/1in cubes 2 tsp light soy sauce 1 tsp Shaoxing rice wine (or dry sherry) 1 tsp cornflour 1 tbsp groundnut (peanut) oil 1
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Oxtail soup with mini parsley dumplings
A really warming traditional winter soup with added dumplings, so thereâs no need for bread. Ingredients 1 whole oxtail (around 1.3kg/3lb), cut into chunky pieces 3 tbsp plain flour flaked sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 3-4 tbsp sunflower oil 2 onions, halved and sliced 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 3 carrots, peeled and
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Honey-glazed Duck with pomegranate and pineapple
This recipe is certainly exotic â honey and five-spice chilli guinea fowl served with a fresh fruit salsa splashed with soy sauce. If you can source one, serve in a banana leaf to impress. Ingredients 1kg/2lb 4oz oven-ready guinea fowl / duck 2 tbsp sunflower oil ½ tsp dried crushed chilli ½ tsp Chinese five-spice
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Choc Corn Flakes / Cornflakes
Gently melt butter on a low heat ( about 1/2 pack ) As it starts to melt add Milk Drink Choc powder about 10 tbls and about 5 tbls of dark drinking choc powder. Keep mixing slowly to prevent lumps and to blend the powders. Once most of the butter has melted, add Golden Syrup
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JB Flap Jacks
Ingredients [table] Qty, Ingredient 6tbsp,Golden Syrup — Note own brand syrup is ok. Normally the flavour is not as strong as Tate and Lyle so you end up using more. 200g, Butter 330g, Oats [/table] Method Melt Butter add Syrup and stir in the oats. Put in a tin and bake in oven 180C, about
Nan’s Apple Crumble
Crumble Top Butter 3 Oz Flour 6 Oz Brown Sugar 3 Oz Filling : Use 1 of these Apple / Fruit Sauce. Put the fruit mix into an oven proof dish. Mix the ingredients for the Crumble Top and add the dish. Cook in pre heated oven at 190C for 20 mins. Favorite
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Shoulder of Lamb stuffed with Rice ( Delia and JB Modifications )
Ingredients  3-5 lb (1.35-2.25 kg) shoulder of lamb (ask the butcher to bone it for you and give you the trimmings) 1 onion, quartered A few about 3 whole garlic cloves, not peeled. Fresh rosemary sprigs  3 oz (75 g) rice, cooked (thatâs 3 oz/75 g weight before cooking)  3-4 oz (75-110 g) minced lamb,
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Beef Stew / Goulash Style
Ingredients 1kg good braising steak, preferably chuck steak 1 tbsp sunflower oil 3 medium onions, cut into 12 wedges 3 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tsp hot smoked paprika 1 tbsp paprika 1 beef stock cube (Oxo works well here) 600ml cold water 400g can of chopped tomatoes 2 tbsp tomato puree 2 bay leaves 1
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Butternut squash and lime soup
Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 50g/1¾oz butter 200g/7oz onion, finely sliced 900g/2lb butternut squash, peeled, seeds removed and cut into 1cm/½in cubes salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 vegetable stock cubes 750ml/1¼ pint milk 1 lime, juice only Preparation method Heat the olive oil and the butter in a large saucepan, add the onion,
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Arnold Bennett – Fish Omlette
This rather special smoked haddock omelette named after the writer Arnold Bennett is a classic restaurant dish and easy to recreate at home. Ingredients 300ml/10fl oz milk 200g/7oz un-dyed smoked haddock 1 bay leaf 10 black peppercorns 4 free-range eggs 40g/1½oz butter 15g/½oz plain flour 50g/1¾oz grated mature cheddar cheese sea salt and freshly ground
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Chicken and black bean with stir-fried rice and wilted bok choi
Heat up the wok for a delicious dinner for two with stir-fried strips of chicken, spicy black bean sauce, greens and egg-fried rice. Ingredients 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into slices 1cm/½in thick 3 tbsp light soy sauce 3 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine (or dry sherry) 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil 2 tbsp cornflour
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Chicken and pork pâté with pistachios Terrine
A rich make-ahead pâté that’s perfect party food or makes a great starter – delicious with pickled onions, toast and salad. Equipment: You will need a 1.5 litres/2½ pints terrine mould. Ingredients 3 corn fed chicken breasts, skin removed 100g/3½oz chicken livers 180g/6oz pork belly, minced 1 tsp salt 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
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Spiced roasted shoulder of lamb with red lentil dal
Shredded shoulder is marinated in spicy yoghurt for flavour and tenderness in this stunning recipe. Here served with red lentil dal and homemade flatbreads. Ingredients For the lamb 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2cm/¾in piece ginger, peeled and grated 2 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp ground coriander 2 tsp red chilli powder 2 tbsp garam masala
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Roast Leg of Lamb with Shrewsbury Sauce Red Wine Sauce
Cook Lamb as normal ( Leg or steaks ) 1 small onion peeled small and sliced Little rosemary for garnish salt & pepper Sauce 2 tbl plain flour 1 tsp heaped mustard powder -English mustard. The French styles are too sharp or too silky. Colomans is a famous brand they sell as powder and a
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Steak , Beef with Red Wine Sauce
pieces of sirloin steak ( room temp ) 1 small chopped onion Little Olive Oil for cooking Sauce 175ml Red Wine Ground Black pepper Method First of all, heat half the oil in the frying pan over a high heat, then fry the chopped onion until it’s softened and tinged dark brown at
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Leek, Onion and Potato Soup
Ingredients 4 large leeks 2 med spuds 1 med onion chopped small 2 oz butter 1 1/2 pint chick stock 10 floz milk salt & pepper Method split leeks along middle and slice melt butter in pan add spuds onion and leeks stir them around to cover with the butter cover and cook gentle for
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Onion Soup
Ingredients 1.5kg/3lb5oz onions, peeled and sliced 115g/4oz unsalted butter 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp salt freshly ground black pepper 2 bay leaves 2tsp fresh thyme leaves 25g/1oz plain flour 1 bottle dry white wine 2l/3½pt fresh beef stock 1 small French baguette 1 large clove garlic, peeled 170g/6oz gruyère cheese, grated Preparation method Melt
JB Tomato soup
1 1/2 lb 700g tomatoes skins on quartered 1 medium onion chopped small 1 med spud chopped 2 tbsp olive oil 10 floz 275ml stock 1clove garlic Good with thyme, basil or bacon bits 1 heat oil, soften spud & onion about 10 mins 2 add toms stir well leave for a min 3 add
Spinach Ricotta Cheese Quiche
1 tub about 250g Ricotta cheese 3 eggs, beaten 6 tbsp. milk 1 cube of frozen chopped spinach, or 2 handfuls of blanched 1 min then cooled and rested fresh. Salt & pepper to taste Blind bake the case with beads. About 200 C for 10 mins. Beat eggs into Ricotta cheese., milk and spinach
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Steamed Treacle , Golden Syrup Or Marmalade Sponge Pudding
For those in USA, Golden Syrup can be brought at Walmart. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Lyle-s-Golden-Syrup-11-oz-Pack-of-12/17182633 6 oz SR Flour 6 oz butter 3 Large Eggs 1 tsp baking powder 6 oz sugar ( light brown is nice ) Soften ( cream) the butter with the sugar, mix the flour and baking powder then put all into a bowl
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Chocolate Roule
>X-POP3-Rcpt: jeff@percy.atoz.co.uk >Date: Mon, 26 Oct 1998 12:09:13 +1100 (EST) >From: Rick Hann <rick@cyberspace.net.au> >X-Sender: rick@advanced.ais.com.au >To: Jeff Arnold <jeff@atoz.co.uk> >Subject: Re: Probably a daft question > >Jon, > >Yep. Here ’tis. > >INGREDIENTS > >SPONGE >5 eggs, separated >1.25 cups caster sugar >185g (6oz) dark cooking chocolate >3 tblspns water >2 tblspns icing sugar
Norwegian Mountain Loaf
250ml milk / butter milk 250 ml water 350g whole (meal ) bread flour 50g rye flour 7g ( 1 sachet ) yeast (easy blend) or 15g fresh yeast 50g porridge oats 25g wheat germ 3+ tbl spoons sunflower seeds 3+ tbl spoons linseed 1+ tbl spoon salt Mix water + milk in measuring jug.
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Christmas Xmas Puddings
Xmas Pudds – Makes 3 ( This is the full recipe , 1/2 it to fit in the big mixing bowl ) 1lb ( 500g ) Sultana 1lb ( 500g ) Raisins 1lb ( 500g ) Currents ( washed and dried ) ½ lb ( 250 g ) mixed peel 1lb (500g ) Sugar 1lb
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Christmas Cake ( Nans )
Christmas Cake – JA â This is the one 10oz (280g) Butter 10oz (280g) Moist dark brown sugar 1 tbl black treacle 1 lemon rind ( finely grated ) 4 large or 5 medium eggs 3 tbs sherry, rum or brandy 12oz (340g) plain flour 1oz (25g) ground almonds ½ tsp powder cinnamon ½ tsp
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Mince Meat
Ingredients [table] qty,ingredients 225g, Bramley Apples – peeled & chopped 112g, Suet 175g,raisins 175g, sultanas 175g, mixed candied peel 175g, dark brown sugar 1, zest and juice of orange 1, zest and juice of lemon 25g,chopped almonds 2tsp,mixed ground spice 1/2tsp,gnd cinamon 1/4tsp,nutmeg 6tbl,Rum [/table] Method 1. Combine everything except the Rum 2. Cover the
Nan’s Mince Pie.
This was a Christmas family favourite of ours. Nan would make for us to have fresh on the big day. Ingredients 1 mix of Click Here Sweet Pastry Mix. 1 jar of mince meat or better one batch of Click Here – Mince Meat Mix. some sugar for covering the tops. 1 egg. Break an
Kheema Curry
.Its good to add potato,s and larger onion pieces Ingredients:3/4 kg minced meat (kheema), washed and drained 3 large onions, finely chopped 2 tomatoes, finely chopped 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste few curry leaves 4-5 green chillis, slit ½ tsp turmeric pwd garam masala pwd (1 elaichi, 2 cloves, 1/2Ⳡcinnamon stick) salt to taste
Gary Rhodes’ digestive biscuits recipe
Ingredients 4oz/100g wholewheat flour 4oz/100g medium oatmeal 2oz/50g soft brown or caster sugar 1teaspoon baking powder or ½ teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda pinch of salt 4oz/100g butter or margarine 1-2 tablespoons milk You will also need a lightly greased baking sheet and some cling film. Method Pre-heat the oven to gas mark 4/350F/180C. Mix
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Tortilla (Spanish Omelette)
1 medium onion, about 4 oz (110 g) 10 oz (275 g) small Desirae potatoes – Very starchy 3 tablespoons olive oil 5 large eggs salt and freshly milled black pepper Method First, some points to note. The size of the frying pan is important: a base measurement of 8 inches (20 cm) diameter is
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Jersey Royals
450g (1lb) Jersey Royal potatoes, gently rubbed to remove flaky skin 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 rashers streaky bacon, chopped 1 bunch spring onions, trimmed and chopped 8 – 10 cherry tomatoes, halved 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 4 large eggs a large pinch paprika salt and freshly ground black pepper 1. Cook the Jersey
Choc Pots – Choc Bomb
250 ml single cream 200g 70% choc 2 large egg whites 3 tbl rum 20g butter heat the cream until bubbles appear around the edge. Remove the pan from the heat, add the choc and let stand for 1 minute to let choc melt, then stir until smooth. Whisk egg yolks in a small bowl,
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Stuffing
½ lb (8oz) breadcrumbs 3 oz suet some mixed herbs some egg to bind mixture. Cook 20 â 30 mins in hot dripping. Favorite
Somerset Sauce – Pork or Chickhen
JB Version I’ve used Pork, Chicken and Turkey. The only difference to the method is the cooking time. 1) Cut for pork you need slices about 1″ thick or use thick chops. 2) dry the slices with a tissue etc. 3) put some flour on a plate and lightly cover the slices. 4) heat some
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JB Ice Cream
Ice cream started using a very basic method. Italy and France started really raising the stakes for the best ice cream and over time came to a custard base which has been used ever since. It has been played around with to create different outcomes but all start with a simple custard base. Ingredients:4 egg
Roast pork with garlic and thyme sautéed potatoes and spiced apple sauce
Ingredients 1.5kg/3lb 5oz loin of pork, on the bone, chined (ask your butcher to chine the loin for you – this will make carving easier) olive oil salt and freshly ground black pepper 6 sage leaves 1 lemon, halved For the thyme and garlic sautéed potatoes 25g/1oz butter 1 kg/2¼lb potatoes, peeled and diced 1
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Traditional Braised Red Cabbage with Apples
Ingredients 2 lb (1 kg) red cabbage 1 lb (450 g) cooking apples, peeled, cored and chopped small 1 lb (450 g) onions, chopped small 1 clove garlic, chopped very small ¼ whole nutmeg, freshly grated ¼ level teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ level teaspoon ground cloves 3 level tablespoons brown sugar 3 tablespoons white wine
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Lemon Sauce
Ingredients ½ cup lemon juice 2 chicken stock cubes, crumbled 2 tablespoons cornflour 2 tablespoons honey 2½ tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon grated green ginger 1¾ cups water Method Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Stir over low heat until sauce boils and thickens. Favorite
Carbonara
Ingredients ⢠455g/1lb farfalle ⢠1 egg, preferably free-range or organic ⢠100ml/3½ fl oz double cream ⢠sea salt and freshly ground black pepper ⢠12 rashers of pancetta or smoked streaky bacon, roughly sliced ⢠3 handfuls of fresh podded or frozen peas ⢠2 sprigs of fresh basil, leaves picked ⢠2
UPSIDE – DOWN APPLE CAKE
3 tbsp. shortening 300g ( 1 1/2 c) brown sugar 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1 egg, beaten 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 c. milk, heated 1 c. flour 7 c. apples, peeled and sliced Melt 1 cup brown sugar and shortening together in a small saucepan. Put in bottom of 8 x 8 inch baking dish.
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Salmon Rosti Fish Cakes
Ingredients 12 oz (350g) tail end of salmon (ask the fishmonger to remove the skin and bones) 8 oz (225g) firm-fleshed new potatoes (Cyprus are a good variety for this) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander 1 heaped tablespoon capers, drained and roughly chopped (or, if they’re very small, left whole) 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
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Baby Summer Vegetables with Lemon Vinaigrette
Ingredients 12 oz (350 g) broad beans (prepared weight) â about 4 lb (1.8 kg) in shell 8 oz (225 g) fresh tiny baby carrots 10 bulbous spring onions 8 oz (225 g) fresh garden peas (prepared weight) â 1½ lb (700 g) in shell For the lemon vinaigrette: 3 tablespoons lemon juice grated zest
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Chicken with Sherry Vinegar and Tarragon Sauce
This is my adaptation of a classic French dish called poulet au vinaigre. Ingredients 1 x 3½ lb (1.75 kg) chicken, jointed into 8 pieces, or you could use 4 bone-in chicken breast portions5 fl oz (150 ml) sherry vinegar 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves 2 tablespoons olive oil 12 shallots, peeled and left whole
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Apple Sausage
Ingredients 1kg Pork shoulder 1 Cooking Apple 2 Tbs. White wine Vinegar 4 tsp. Salt 2 Tbs. Sugar 11â2 tsp.   White pepper, ground 4 tsp.   Sage, rubbed 3â4 tsp.    Allspice, ground 1â2 tsp.    Ginger; dried, ground 1â4 tsp.    Clove, ground 1â4 tsp.    Cinnamon, ground Method 1. Cut length of skin and put in cold water
KORMA
True kormas are spicy, not hot, and a Moghul creation. Their special feature is a creamy sauce with nuts and saffron. They can be made with chicken, duck, lamb, beef or mutton, and should be served with plain or pullao rice. Ingredients 1/2lb (675 g)poultry or meat1/2 cup cashew nuts or almonds (or mixture)1/2 inch
RHOGAN JOSH GOSHT
Lamb in Red GravyThis is one of the traditional dishes from the times of the Moghul emperoys. In ancient days they used alkenet root to redden the meat, but in this recipe I have used tomato, paprika and red food colouring. The flavour is fantastic and I have used an authentic Kashmiri recipe rather than
PASANDA
Sliced Beef CurryThis dish is well known in the Indian restaurant. It is based on a traditional Moslem dish which originated in the courts of the emperors centuries ago. Beef was the meat used then, although lamb has become better known. The difference with this dish is that the meat is in slices. I have
ONION BHAJIAS
These are probably the most common starter to be found in Indian restaurants. Youâll find them really quick and easy to make. Itâs lust a matter of getting the batter consistency right. You must use gram flour (bsan) which is made from channa dhal. The two-stage cooking method in the recipe makes life easier if
Seekh (Stick or Skewer) and Shami (Balls) KEBABS
These are great at barbecues, and as a snack, starter or main course, and are familiar friends at the Indian restaurant. You should get about eight kebabs from this mix. Ingredients For side dish 1oz (25 g) channa dhal, split Spices – Only if naking side dish 8 oz (22 g) fatless stewing ground (minced)
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Stuffed Bread Rolls
Ingredients Crusty Bread Rolls, cut off the lid and scrape out the bread inside with tea spoon ( leave some thickness ). Coat with melted butter and put in hot oven ( 190 ) until toasted inside. Create tasty filling and place inside the rolls. Place back in the oven for about 15 mins. Favorite
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Melton Mowbray pork pie
Description The pastry is best made the day before and kept in the fridge wrapped in cling film. Bring to room temperature before rolling out. Ingredients For the pastry 150g/7oz lard 50ml/2fl oz milk 50ml/2fl oz water 450g/1lb plain flour, plus extra for dusting salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 free-range egg, beaten, for
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The People’s Cornish pasty
Ingredients Pasty: 450g plain flour 2tsp baking powder 1tsp salt 125g unsalted butter 2 egg yolks 125ml cold water Filling: 450g potato, finely diced 150g swede, finely diced 150g onion, finely chopped 300g beef skirt, finely chopped Salt and black pepper 1tbsp plain flour 40g butter 1 egg, beaten Method To make the pastry: Place
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Somerset chicken / pork
Ingredients 6 boneless chicken breasts, skin on 3tbsp olive oil 75g butter 2 onions, sliced 4tbsp plain flour 2tbsp grain mustard 2 dessert apples, peeled and sliced into batons 110g button mushrooms, sliced 250ml chicken stock 300ml cider 250ml double cream 1tbsp finely chopped sage leaves 300g Cheddar cheese, grated Method Preheat the oven to
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Tomato Ketchup / Tomato Sauce
250ml/8fl oz cider vinegar 1 bay leaf ½ tsp ground coriander ½ tsp ground cinnamon 8 tbsp Demerara sugar 1.5kg/3lb ripe tomatoes, quartered, seeds removed 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp English mustard powder 1 garlic clove, crushed Tabasco sauce 2 tbsp tomato purée ½ tsp cornflour, if necessary Method 1. For the tomato ketchup, place
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Custard
[table] Qty, Ingredient 8, egg yolk few spoons about 75g, caster sugar a cup of milk 300 ml, milk lots of cream 300 ml, double cream 1, vanilla pod [/table] Method Use a bae marie to infuse, keep wisking until cooked. Favorite
JB Curry
Curry 5tbl oil 1 tsp turmeric 2 fine chopped garlic cloves or equiv dried etc 1 inch fine chopped ginger or powder equiv 2 tsp mustard seed 6 big toms or 1/2 tin 1 tsp fenugreek 440 ml Coconut milk – 100g powder 1 green chille (deseeded diced) To add to the sauce pieces cut
Roast Shoulder of Lamb with Garlic and Rosemary with Redcurrant and Mint Sauce
Ingredients 1 shoulder lamb, 1.8-2kg 2 fat cloves garlic 3-4 sprigs rosemary 1 rounded teaspoon sea salt 275 ml dry white wine For the Redcurrant and Mint Sauce 3 tablespoons good-quality redcurrant jelly 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 4 tablespoons chopped mint (2 x 15g packs) salt and freshly milled black pepper Method First of
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JB – Traditional Carbonara From Milan – Not the popular UK version.
. Ingredients . Method Boil water and cook pasta to al dente. The time varies between shop brought dried and homemade fresh. Cut Guanciale / Ham / Gammon into small cubes. Cook over medium heat with a little olive oil to prevent sticking. Remember as the Guanciale cooks its own fat will render out. Give
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Pasta
Ingredients 1 egg per 100g of flour 1 tsb olive oil per 100g of flour i.e. 6 eggs , 600g flour, 6 tsp olive oil Flavorings Spinach either frozen ( defrost and drain before using ) Tomao puree or Sun Dried Toms. Various herbs i.e oregeno, taragon , sage etc. Method Combine the ingredients. Kneed
Mince Meat
[table] Qty,Ingredient 1lb ( about 450g ) , bramley apples chop small 8 oz ( about 225 g ) , suet 12 oz ( about 350g ) , rasin 8 oz, sultanars 8 oz, currents 12 oz, Dark brown sugar 2 lemon or orange, zest 2 oz ( about 50 g ) , small cut
Short Bread / Shortbread
Ingredients 125g/4oz butter 55g/2oz caster sugar, plus extra to finish 180g/6oz plain flour Method Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5. Beat the butter and the sugar together until smooth. Stir in the flour to get a smooth paste. Turn on to a work surface and gently roll out until the paste is 1cm/½in thick. Cut
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Marmalade ( Oxford Style) Pressure Cooker
Ingredients circa 6 jars Remove trivet from pot. 1lb – 1/2 kg seedless orange / clementines 0r remove pips when cutting. Slice them, thickness to taste. Place in pot. 1.5 l water. Use 500 mls ( vary for your pressure cooker ) to pressure, add the rest later 1kg sugar. Add 1/2 to pot before
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