Shrimp pancakes with sour cream
1. Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a small pan over low heat. Add spring onions and cook, covered, until soft, three minutes. Cool slightly. 2. Combine the flour, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add cooked ... [... more]
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Split Pea & Cumin Soup
Stir in the split peas and cook for 2 minutes. Heat through gently, but avoid boiling. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve with garlic bread. Allow to cool slightly then purée in a food processor or blender and return to the pan. [... more]
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Spicy Courgette Soup
Add the tamari, season to taste, and allow to cool slightly, before pureeing in a food processor or blender. Serve hot with sun-dried tomato ciabatta. [... more]
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The ultimate chocolate roulade
1. Lightly grease Swiss roll tin and line with non-stick baking parchment, pushing it into the corners. 3. Melt the chocolate slowly in a bowl over a pan of hot water. Allow to cool slightly. 4. Place the sugar and egg yolks in a bowl and whisk ... [... more]
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Confit shoulder of lamb and potato torte
shoulder of lamb, approximately 21/2-3kg/5lb 8oz-6lb 8oz in weight 2. For the lamb confit, heat the oil in a roasting tray. Place the lamb in the tray and cook, turning frequently, until lightly brown on all sides. Allow to cool slightly. Rub the ... [... more]
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Cheese souffle
2. In a small pan melt the butter and flour together to make a roux and cook for one minute. 3. Stir in the milk, cheese, egg yolks and double cream. Cook until smooth, stirring continuously. Leave to cool slightly. 4. Whisk the egg whites to ... [... more]
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Faggots with onion gravy
1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan and add the onions. Cook until soft and transparent. Cool slightly 2. Place the belly pork onto a chopping board and cut into portions. 3. Place the minced pigs' liver into a large glass bowl and place under ... [... more]
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Chocolate and cherry terrine
2. Line a 900g/2lb loaf tin with oiled cling film. Melt the chocolate with half the butter in a bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water. Leave to cool slightly. 3. Beat the remaining butter and the sugar together until light and fluffy, then ... [... more]
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Moutabal
1. Light a gas hob and hold the aubergine over the flame until skin is charred. 2. Once the skin has charred place aubergine in a plastic bag for a couple of minutes to cool slightly. 3. Once cool enough to handle, remove from bag and peel off ... [... more]
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Mexican fish tortillas
2. To make the marinade, dry fry the peppercorns, cumin and coriander seeds over a moderate heat until they turn a shade darker and give off an aroma. 3. Tip into a bowl and cool slightly. Grind with the oregano, turmeric, paprika and cayenne. 4. ... [... more]
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Choux pastry straws with chocolate sauce
1. Place the water and butter in a pan and heat gently until melted then bring to the boil. Remove from the heat, add the flour and salt and beat quickly to form a smooth paste. 2. Cool slightly then gradually beat in the eggs to give a smooth ... [... more]
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Chocolate and raspberry brownies
2. Melt the chocolate and butter together, then cool slightly. 3. Whisk the eggs until thick, then gradually add the sugar and beat until glossy. Beat in the melted chocolate mixture, then gently fold in the flour, baking powder and salt. 4. Pour ... [... more]
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