Peppered Fillet of Beef with Sweet Roast Shallots and ...
2. Place the shallots in a pan of boiling water and blanch for a couple of minutes. Drain and put to one side. 3. Coarsely crush the peppercorns in a pestle and mortar or mini-blender. Put on a plate with 1 tbsp salt and roll the beef fillet over ... [... more]
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For the stuffing:
2. Mix together all of the stuffing ingredients and season well with salt and pepper. 3. Lay the lamb on a board, boned-side up, and spread over the stuffing. Roll up and tie in three or four places with string to hold in shape while cooking. For ... [... more]
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Fennel and Herb Barbecued Whole Fish
You will need 12-16 lengths of string about 15cm/6in long, soaked in water for 1 hour. 4 whole fish, approx. 350-450g/12oz-1lb each, gutted and scaled 2 large handfuls of mixed fresh herbs - parsley, dill, tarragon, basil 1. Wash the fish inside ... [... more]
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Baked Bean Bake
Add any of the following combinations to this recipe or to spice up plain and simple baked beans on toast: 2. Lightly toast the bread either under the grill or in a toaster. Fry the onion in a little olive oil until just becoming golden. 3. Place ... [... more]
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Zesty Scones
If you prefer plain scones, just leave out the lemon zest but do try it for a change as the lemon is really refreshing with the strawberry jam and cream. For a fruit scone, add 75g/3oz sultanas to the mixture before adding milk. Orange zest ... [... more]
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The Perfect Home Cappuccino
1. Pour the water into the base of the stove-top espresso maker. Then pack the freshly ground coffee into the filter using the back of a spoon. The amount you use really depends on the strength of the coffee beans. Screw on the top and place on ... [... more]
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The Best Bacon Sarnie
6-8 rashers of rindless smoked or unsmoked back or streaky bacon (thick-cut for a meatier sarnie) 1. To get a really crisp edge, snip a few small cuts in the fat around each bacon rasher. This will also stop it from curling up too much when ... [... more]
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Oriental Chicken Salad
1/2 cucumber, peeled, halved, de-seeded and cut into matchsticks 1. Cut the chicken into thin strips and mix with the honey, vinegar and soy sauce. Leave to marinate in a non-metallic bowl for about 30 minutes. 2. Heat the sesame oil in a frying ... [... more]
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Roast Turkey and Stuffing in a Pan
2. Make the herb butter, mix herbs and butter together to form a paste, season well and chill. 3. Prepare the turkey, to remove legs, cut through the skin and pull joint firmly away from body then cut through ball and socket joints. 4. Cut away ... [... more]
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Fragrant Pilau Rice
450g/1lb basmati rice (for a more authentic flavour and texture it is best not to use easy-coo rice; however, it will still work and be very tasty if you do) 2. Cook the onion in the butter for around 5 minutes until softened. Add the spices, ... [... more]
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Roast Lemon and Thyme Lamb with Redcurrant Madeira Gravy
2. Place the whole thyme sprigs, the onions, half the lemon zest and the halved garlic in a roasting tray with 4 tbsp water and sit the lamb on top. Randomly insert a small sharp knife into the fatty surface of the lamb, twisting to create small ... [... more]
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Roasted Red Onion, Artichoke and Blue Cheese Ciabatta Pizza
120g/41/2oz blue cheese, such as dolcelatte, stilton or gorgonzola, crumbled 2. Place the onion wedges and thyme in a small roasting tray. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil. Place in the oven for 25-30 minutes until softened ... [... more]
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