Seared Lamb with Balsamic Chilli Dressing
1. Tie the lamb chops with string so they hold their shape during cooking. 5. Pour the dressing over the lamb and cook for a further 5-6 minutes or until just cooked through. 1/2 medium red chilli, finely chopped 2. Heat one tablespoon of the oil ... [... more]
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Mixed Salad, North Indian
This is a simple salad, served in many North Indian homes. It s eaten only in small quantities, almost like a pickle. Serves 6-8 Mixed Salad from North India 2 inch piece of ginger or adrak, peeled and coarsely grated or finely chopped* If you ... [... more]
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Onion Bhajis or Pakora - 1, Steve's
Serves about 6 people as an accompaniment to a main meal or as a light starter with dips About 1 mug (coffee pot) of cold water (will depend on how dry the flour is to start with) A handful of fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped (you can even ... [... more]
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Courgette Quiche or Flan
Small bunch of dill or basil or chives or any other herb of choice, very finely chopped. Roll out pastry to required sized circle. Lift it off by rolling it onto your rolling pin and then gentling rolling it off onto the flan dish. Press gently ... [... more]
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Lemon and Onion Chutney, Quick
This is a tangy, hot and sour side dish to accompany curries and such, it is quick to make and can be served with crackers and cheese or in sandwiches. Add the finely chopped lemon peel of 1 lemon, the coriander stalks, finely chopped dry red ... [... more]
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Spinach and ginger soup
1. Heat the oil in a saucepan, add the red onion and the garlic, and gently fry for 3-4 minutes, or until softened. 2. Pour in the vegetable stock, add the sliced spinach and season to taste. 3. Add the finely chopped ginger, then simmer the soup ... [... more]
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Cod and parsley flan
Or use shop bought short crust pastry 4 cod fillets, each about 175g/6oz, skinned and any pin bones removed 60g/2oz sun-dried tomatoes, drained, patted dry and finely chopped 1. Sift the flour and salt into a bowl, then rub in the chopped, ... [... more]
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Thai Dipping Sauce
Mix together all the ingredients and use as a Dipping Sauce for spring rolls or Thai fish cakes - or as a marinade for duck. 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely chopped or grated 1 clove or 1 tsp garlic, finely chopped 1/4 red chilli, finely chopped 1 tsp ... [... more]
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Chicken breasts en papillote with broad beans
A pinch finely chopped thyme 3. Make a cut in the side of the breast to form a pocket. Place a tsp of tapenade inside each breast. Season with black pepper. 4. Cut 2 large heart shapes from the pieces of grease proof paper or tin foil. Brush with ... [... more]
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Trout tartare with pea dressing
4. Put the trout on top. Season, remove the ring and top with paprika and lemon slices. 5. Add all the dressing ingredients to a bowl and mix thoroughly. 1 trout fillet, finely chopped 55g/2oz peas, pre-cooked 1. Mix the trout and lemon and lime ... [... more]
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Chocolate meringues with chocolate cream
Makes 16-20 meringues 50g/2oz good quality dark chocolate, grated or finely chopped 3. In a clean, dry bowl whisk egg whites until soft peaks form. 5. Stir together the chocolate and cocoa and fold gently into the meringue. 6. Spoon tablespoons ... [... more]
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Fillet of lune salmon Lancashire crumble with cockle and ...
2. Mix the breadcrumbs, chives, cayenne pepper, cheese, salt, pepper and lemon zest together. 3. Top the salmon with the crumble mix and place in a hot oven (200C/400F/Gas 6) for 6 to 7 minutes. 4. Cook the finely chopped shallots in the butter ... [... more]
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