Apple fritters with ginger custard
Vegetable oil, to deep fry 1. To make the custard, whisk together the egg yolks and the sugar. In a saucepan heat the milk then remove from the heat and pour, whicking constantly, onto the yolks and sugar. Put the mixture back into the pan and ... [... more]
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Carrot and leek soup
1. In a saucepan heat the oil and sweat the carrot and leek for 2-3 minutes. Add the stock and cook for five minutes. 50g/13/4oz leek, green part only Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2. Add the milk and season with salt and pepper. 3. Blitz ... [... more]
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White Wine Sauce
1. In a medium saucepan heat the white wine sauce then add the cheese and allow to melt. 2. Check the seasoning. Just before serving add the rocket or spinach and the walnuts. 1 tub/jar shop bought white wine sauce 110g/4oz Gorgonzola, ... [... more]
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Beef Curry
3. Place the garlic, onion, lemongrass, ginger, herbs, oil, lemon juice and sesame oil in a food processor. Blitz to form a paste. 4. Transfer the paste to the saucepan. Heat through for 2 minutes. 7. Add the tomato, chilli powder and beef and ... [... more]
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Herb crusted steak with spiced rice cakes
1. In a medium saucepan, heat half the vegetable oil for the rice cakes. 2. Stir in the rice, turmeric and mixed spice for 1-2 minutes. 3. Pour over the stock. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer for eight minutes. 4. Meanwhile, ... [... more]
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Banana puff cups
1. Preheat the oven to 220C/425F/Gas 7. Select a large ovenproof cup or large ramekin. 2. Roll out the pastry and cut into a round big enough to cover the cup or ramekin. 3. In a saucepan, heat the honey, sugar, basil and chopped banana for 1-2 ... [... more]
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Sticky Toffee Pudding
3. Place the brown sugar and butter in a small saucepan. Heat until the sugar dissolves. 75g/23/4oz brown sugar 1. Place the croissant in a small bowl or dish. 2. Cover the croissant with the orange slices. 4. Add the honey and stir well. Heat ... [... more]
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Ragout of lamb
Preheat a small saucepan. Heat the oil in the medium saucepan. Add the garlic and sauté for 2 minutes. 3. Add the lamb and when browned add the apricots and artichokes. 4. Add the coriander and stir well to coat everything in the spice. 5. Pour ... [... more]
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Simple Tomato and Bacon Sauce with Penne
Serve with a quality durum wheat penne or other pasta, cooked al dente and shaved parmesan. 1. In a heavy based saucepan heat the oil and add the garlic, pancetta strips, chilli flakes, salt and sugar. Cook until soft but not coloured, ... [... more]
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Tomato Sauce
1. In a medium saucepan heat the tomato sauce add all ingredients except the basil. 2. Bring to a simmer, check seasoning and stir in some basil. 1 tub/jar shop bought tomato sauce 1 tbsp, sundried tomato paste 2 tbsp black olives, chopped 1 tbsp ... [... more]
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Goats' cheese souffle
3. In a small saucepan, heat the double cream and then whisk in the goats' cheese, to melt. 6. Rub the inside of a ramekin with the butter, to grease, then coat with the flour, shaking off the excess. 7. Pour the egg mixture into the ramekin, ... [... more]
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Amaretto vanilla custard
1. In a heavy-based saucepan heat together the milk, double cream and vanilla pod. 2. Meanwhile, whisk together the yolks and caster sugar until well-blended. Whisk in the warm amaretto. 3. Pour half of the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture, ... [... more]
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