Ingredients 300 ml warm water 25 grams powdered gelatine ½ teaspoon citric acid Few drops vanilla extract 1 tablespoon rose water Few drops pink food colouring 25 grams Cornflour 450 grams Golden Granulated sugar 50 grams Golden Icing sugar Method Pour the water into a large pan and sprinkle on the gelatine. Stir in the sugar and citric acid and place over a low heat, stirring until the sugar and gelatine have dissolved. Bring to the boil and boil for 20 minutes over a medium … [Read more...]
Homemade Marshmallows
May 18, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Ingredients 9 sheets leaf gelatine 450g Sugar 1 tbsp liquid glucose 200ml water 2 large egg whites 1 tsp vanilla extract icing sugar cornflour Method 1. Lightly oil a shallow baking tray, about 30 x 20cm and dust it with sieved icing sugar and cornflour. Ensure it is well covered. 2. Soak the gelatine in 140ml cold water. 3. Put the sugar, glucose and water into a heavy-based pan. Bring to the boil and continue cooking for around 15 minutes until the mixture reaches 127C on a … [Read more...]
Homemade Tomato Frito
May 18, 2007 By 10 Comments
In many of my recipes you will often hear me mention using a tomato frito, which we often buy ready made here in Spain. However, in case you do not have this option and would like to try how much richer it makes a dish, please feel free to use the following recipe. Ingredients 1 kg very ripe tomatoes [or equivalent tinned tomatoes] 3 tbs of olive oil 1 teaspoon sugar 1 medium onion Salt Basil 1 clove garlic (optional) Method 1. Heat the oil in a frying pan, and gently fry off the … [Read more...]
Mizmo’s Minestrone
May 18, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Ingredients 100 grams of cannelloni beans – cook according to instructions on packet 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 carrots, finely diced 1 large red onion, finely diced 2 sticks celery, finely diced 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped. 155 grams spring greens – wash and finely shred (if liked) 1litre vegetable or chicken stock Medium pack of Tomato Frito Sprig of Thyme – take off leaves and discard stem, chop 6 large sage leaves, shredded. Parsley, finely shredded Sea … [Read more...]
Spanish Casserole
May 17, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Accompany with a tossed green salad. Serves 6 Preparation time 20 minutes Cooking time 20 minutes Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1 kg pack chicken thighs 2 tbsp seasoned flour 1 onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 125g chorizo sausage, cut into 1 cm slices, each slice cut in half 300 ml chicken stock 400g can chopped tomatoes or tomato frito 220g can butter beans, drained 15g fresh parsley, chopped Method 1 Heat the oil in a casserole. Dust chicken with … [Read more...]
Mizmo’s Cheesy Omelette
May 16, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Ingredients 4 large eggs 1 tablespoons chopped fresh mixed herbs (e.g. chives, parsley and basil) 4 tablespoons skimmed milk 2 oz melted butter 1 tin Heinz Macaroni Cheese 2 oz Cheddar Cheese Sea Salt and freshly ground black pepper Method Beat the eggs with the herbs, milk and seasoning, stir in the macaroni cheese and cheddar [or cheese of choice] with a spatula. Heat the butter in a small non-stick frying pan. Pour in the egg mixture and cook over a medium to low heat. … [Read more...]
Blueberry Pancakes
May 16, 2007 By Leave a Comment
INGREDIENTS: 1 large egg - beaten 1 cup flour 3/4 cup milk 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoons sunflower oil 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest – use unwaxed lemons 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/2 cup blueberries – fresh or frozen (if frozen to be thawed before use) Method: Add ingredients, other than blueberries to egg and whisk. Gently combine with fruit. Oil griddle or large heavy bottomed frying pan and heat. Pour about … [Read more...]
Sweet and Sour Chicken
May 16, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Ingredients: 2 Boneless Chicken Breasts 1 tablespoon Dry Sherry 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce 1 Red Pepper 1 Green Pepper 1 Carrot 2 Spring Onions 3oz Pineapple Chunks For the Sauce: 6 fl oz Vegetable or Chicken Stock 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce 5 teaspoon of Cider Vinegar 1 level tablespoon Sugar 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste 1 level teaspoon Cornflour 1 teaspoon Water Method: Skin the chicken and cut the flesh into strips suitable for stir frying. Place in a large bowl … [Read more...]
Mixed Berry Muffins
May 15, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Ingredients 350 grams plain flour 150 grams granulated sugar 2 level teaspoons baking flour 1/4 teaspoon bicarbonate soda 1/4 teaspoon salt Zest of one orange 1 large egg, lightly beaten 180 ml buttermilk (if not available use full fat milk) 160 ml sunflower oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (not essence) 2 cups berries – raspberries, blackberries, blueberries and/or loganberries) Ingredients Preheat oven to 190 degrees C, if an assisted, reduce baking time as per … [Read more...]
New York Cheesecake
May 15, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Ingredients 1 lb Ricotta Cheese ½ lb Cream Cheese ¾ lb Caster Sugar 4 large eggs ¾ oz Cornflour ¾ oz Plain flour 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract 2 oz butter - melted 1 pint of Sour Cream Method Prepare a “spring form†baking tin. In a large bowl beat the ricotta and cream cheese together. Add the sugar and eggs and continue beating. Add the Cornflour and flour, lemon juice and vanilla extract to the mix, then add … [Read more...]