Ingredients:: 8 chicken thighs 1 tsp sea salt flakes Coleslaw: 1 lb carrots, shredded 1 small white (or red) cabbage, finely shredded 1 red onion, halved and thinly sliced 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp black mustard seeds 1 tbsp cumin seeds 2 tbsp white wine vinegar Handful of coriander leaves Rosemary Potatoes: 6 oz small new potatoes 3 tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped 3 sprigs of rosemary Method:: Heat the oven to 200C Put the chicken on a rack over a … [Read more...]
Orange Caramel Pudding
September 27, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I made these late last night for lunch today. They look absolutely devine, and although not mentioned in the original recipe below I added some lime and lemon zest to the mix. If you chose to make this recipe you may do so or not. I liked the idea, and it makes for a much more attractive pudding. Ingredients :: 3½ oz unrefined caster sugar 9 fl oz freshly squeezed orange juice 1 fl oz freshly squeezed Lime Juice 3 large eggs, beaten Method:: Preheat the oven to 180 degrees … [Read more...]
Belly Pork with Carrot & Spinach Mash
September 26, 2009 By 1 Comment
Toying with this dish presently since I had some belly pork in the fridge in need of using. I love Belly Pork, especially when I am in need of some tasty comfort food. I serve usually with Mash (with carrot and spinach mixed in). Heavenly. Ingredients :: 2 lb piece of belly pork – preferably on the bone 1 Spanish onion, thinly sliced 1 lemon, sliced thinly with skin on 4 whole garlic cloves 1 tbsp fennel seeds 1 tbsp olive oil Sea salt flakes and freshly ground black … [Read more...]
Andalusian Vegetable Pot
September 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Ingredients :: 7 oz garbanzos / chickpeas, soaked overnight 4 oz salt pork, Jamon Serrano or bacon 8 oz pork 4 pints cold water 7 oz white beans or black-eyed peas, soaked overnight 1 lb chard or green beans, chopped 6 oz chorizo 6 oz morcilla or blood sausage 2 cloves 8 peppercorns 3 garlic cloves 2 tsp salt 2 tsp smoked pimentón 1 lb potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks about 1 1/2 inches across ½ lb pumpkin, peeled and cut into large chunks Method :: If using both … [Read more...]
Cornish Splits
September 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment
1 lb plain flour ½ pint tepid milk 1 oz unsalted butter ½ oz fresh yeast 1 tsp unrefined caster sugar 1 tsp salt Pre-heat the oven to 200° Celsius Lightly butter a baking tray Cream together the yeast and sugar and stir in the milk Sift the flour and salt into a bowl Put the butter into a saucepan over a gentle heat and leave to melt Add the butter and yeast mixture to the flour and mix to form a smooth dough Leave the dough to rise in a warm draft free place for 45 … [Read more...]
Baked Stawberry Cheesecake
September 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Base: 4 oz Digestive Biscuits 2 oz butter Filling: 8 oz cream cheese 2 oz caster sugar 2 large eggs Grated rind and juice from 1/2 lime Topping: 4 oz strawberries, sliced 1 tbsp sifted icing sugar Zest of ½ lime ¼ pint double cream Place the digestive biscuits into a plastic bag, crush with a rolling pin. Melt the butter, but do not overheat, and mix in the digestive biscuits Transfer to an 8” spring-form cake tin, press down gently, refrigerate until required Put the … [Read more...]
Mutton Meatballs
September 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Meatballs: 8 oz minced mutton 1 onion – finely chopped 1 egg yolk 1 tbsp fresh white breadcrumbs 1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley leaves 1 tbsp plain flour seasoned with salt and pepper Sauce: 2 tbsp olive oil 2 cloves of garlic – blanched, skinned then finely chopped 1 lb plum tomatoes – skinned and chopped ¼ pint chicken stock ¼ pint red wine 2 basil leaves, washed, patted dry and chopped ½ tsp of oregano Salt and black pepper - to taste Put the mutton, minced … [Read more...]
Turkey Meatballs with Pasta
September 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Ingredients 2 turkey breasts, chopped ½ tsp ground paprika ½ tsp dried chilli flakes, crushed ½ tsp ground turmeric 2 tsp fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped ½ medium egg, yolk Pinch of salt To fry - 1 tbsp olive oil Sauce:1 tbsp olive oil 1 small red onion, peeled and finely chopped 2 cloves of garlic, crushed 1 tinned red pepper, finely chopped 1 tbsp white wine vinegar 4 tbsp tomato Frito 1 Marmande tomato, peeled, deseeded and finely chopped 4 fl oz light vegetable … [Read more...]