Photo credit : _e.t Italian Pesto Recipe (Serves 3-4) Ingredients 25g fresh basil leaves 2 juicy garlic cloves 25g pine nuts 150ml extra-virgin olive oil 50g Parmesan cheese, grated finely (optional) Method 1 Place the basil leaves, nuts, garlic and extra virgin olive oil into a food processor or blender and blend to a paste….
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Photo Credit : E H Fisher Seekh Kebabs Recipe (makes 12) Ingredients 450g minced beef 2 finely chopped green chillies 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 2 garlic cloves, crushed 3 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander 2 tablespoons chopped mint 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom seeds…
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Photo Credit : Adactio Eton Mess Recipe (serves 4) Ingredients 5 ready-made meringues 250g (9oz) strawberries 1 teaspoon superfine (caster) sugar 250ml (1 cup) double cream Method 1. Firstly break the meringues into small pieces. 2. Cut the strawberries into quarters and put them in a large bowl with the sugar. Using the back of…
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Photo Credit : Randy Robertson Apple Crumble Recipe (serves 4) Ingredients 8 apples 90g (1/3 cup) superfine / caster sugar zest of 1 lemon 120g (4oz) butter 125g (1 cup) plain all purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon cream to serve (optional) Method 1. Preheat oven to 180C (350/Gas 4). Peel and core the apples,…
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Photo Credit : A Beyer Creme Caramel Recipe (serves 6) Ingredients For the caramel – 100g (3 1/2oz) superfine caster sugar 650ml (22fl oz) milk 1 vanilla pod 125g (4 1/2 oz) superfine caster sugar 3 eggs (beaten) 3 egg yolks Method 1. To make the caramel, put the sugar into a heavy based pan…
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Photo Credit : thebittenword.com Tandoori Chicken Recipe (serves 4) Ingredients 4 large chicken quarters/legs 200g / 7oz natural yogurt 1 teaspoon grated fresh root ginger 2 crushed garlic cloves 1 teaspoon garam masala 2 teaspoons ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 tablespoon tandoori spice powder 4 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablepoon vegetable oil salt…
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Photo Credit : Little Blue Hen Cumin Potatoes Recipe (serves 4) Ingredients 4 tablespoons sunflower oil 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds 3 teaspoons cumin seeds 8-10 curry leaves 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 500g (1lb) potatoes, cooked and cut into 1″ cubes 4 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander lime…
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Photo Credit : Avlyxyz Quick Satay Chicken Recipe (serves 4) Ingredients 750g chicken thigh fillets 1 chopped onion 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter 1/3 cup chicken stock 2 garlic cloves, crushed 3 teaspoons red curry paste 2 teaspoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons fruit chutney wooden skewers Method 1. Trim chicken and…
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Photo Credit : Eiona Roberts Also used in a book to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis Resource Centre: It’s in the Can; 20 ways with a can of tomatoes Low Fat Chicken Jalfrezi Recipe (Serves 4) Ingredients 3 tbsp vegetable oil 1 large onion, chopped finely 1 tbsp tomato puree 3 garlic cloves, crushed 400gm…
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Photo Credit : Jeremy Keith Welsh Rarebit Recipe (serves 4-6) Ingredients 4 fl oz milk 2 oz plain flour 400g grated Farmhouse Cheddar 6 oz fresh white breadcrumbs 120ml Ale, Guinness or Cider 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 heaped tsp dry English mustard power 1 whole egg 1 egg yolk freshly ground black pepper Method…
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