Sophie Michell’s Summery Sourdough crostini with roast chicken, apple, pear and celery salad

August 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Sourdough crostini with roast chicken, apple, pear and celery salad delicately spiced mayo

How would you fancy a Sourdough crostini with roast chicken, apple, pear and celery salad I was sent this wonderful video featuring a recipe from Sophie Mitchell several days ago and only today had the chance to post it. It features beautiful Apples and pears from South Africa with a spicy mayonnaise. I am a particular fan of crostini´s for a light lunch and I have friends who entertain who serve them as canapés at their parties. Its fabulous because you can prepare them in advance freeing … [Read more...]

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Gut Week: Warm New Potato Roast Chicken Salad

August 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Warm new potato roast chicken avocado salad with watercress lemon HR (2)

We are continuing to add more recipes for upcoming Gut Week (22nd to the 28th August). Today we are sharing with you a delightful warm new potato and roast chicken salad served on a bed of watercress. For more delicious recipe ideas visit Love your Gut and check out the tag "Gut Week" on this site for wonderful recipes from 2011 and 2010. Preparation: 10 mins, Cooking: 15 mins, Serves: 4 Ingredients 85g bag watercress 500g new potatoes, halved 220g ready-cooked roast chicken breast … [Read more...]

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Fembat’s chicken wings with Linguini

October 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment

8 chicken wings Sea salt flakes and black pepper Olive oil Linguini Sauce: 1 tomato – peeled, deseeded and finely chopped 1 onion – peeled and finely sliced 1 small courgette – grated 1 tin black olives, pitted and halved 2 cloves of garlic, sliced Olive oil Sea salt and black pepper Prepare the chicken, place in a casserole, sprinkle with salt and black pepper, drizzle with olive oil and place in a preheated oven set to 200 degrees Celsius Lightly fry the onion and … [Read more...]

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Chicken with Rosemary Potatoes and Coleslaw

September 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment

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...]

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Curried Roast Chicken

July 24, 2008 By Leave a Comment

This is a recipe for curried roast chicken when you want a break from the standard sunday roast for example. Very easy, exceptionally tasty. Ingredients Curry Paste 5 Tablespoons ground coriander 7 Tablespoons ground cumin 1 Tablespoon Paprika 1 Tablespoon Turmeric 1 Tablespoon chilli powder 1 finely chopped fresh chilli 1 inch grated fresh ginger 1 bulb garlic crushed 1 cup vegetable oil Roast Chicken 1 Large Roast Chicken, cleaned thoroughly Olive Oil Fry … [Read more...]

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Chicken with Fried Potato & Courgette

July 6, 2008 By Leave a Comment

Ingredients 4 Chicken legs 6 Ripe Tomatoes 1 large potato 1 Courgette 1 Large Onion 250ml Tomato Frito 1 Chicken Stock Cube Oregano Pimienton Dulce 50g Chorizo Sausage 2  Cloves of Garlic Salt & Pepper Method Fry off the chicken pieces until nice and golden brown. Remove from pan and set to one side. Prepare Vegetables. Slice courgette and Potato into rounds (thin). Dice tomatoes, onions and slice the garlic fine. Add Onion and garlic to pan, and fry … [Read more...]

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Rolled Chicken with Jamon Serrano

August 20, 2007 By Leave a Comment

Ingredients 2 large chicken breasts, skinned and flattened 2 oz melted butter 1 clove of garlic, crushed ½ tbsp fresh oregano 8 slices of Jamon Serrano Salt and freshly ground black pepper Method Flatten each chicken breast between two pieces of cling film Mix together the butter, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper and divide into two. Spread some over each of the chicken breasts. Lay 4 slices of Jamon Serrano on top and roll up each escalope, ensuring the sides are tucked in - … [Read more...]

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Slow Roasted Garlic and Lemon Chicken

June 5, 2007 By Leave a Comment

Ingredients – chicken dish 1 whole free range/corn fed chicken cut into 8 portions 3 small lemons – cut into quarters Whole cloves of garlic from 2 Garlic heads – skinned Small bunch of Thyme – leaves removed 3 tablespoons olive oil 150 ml white wine Preheat oven to 150 degrees Celsius of Gas Mark 2. Method: Put the chicken pieces into a roasting tin, add lemons, garlic cloves, thyme, olive oil and white wine. Mix until the garlic, lemon and … [Read more...]

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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...]

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Chicken & Lentil Stew

March 22, 2007 By Leave a Comment
chickenandlentilstew

I have to admit that a lot of the recipes I do are very much created on the cuff, it is my signature. I have never, not once, had any complaints about a dish... well, maybe once, but that was a resounding failure which you will not get to hear about. I love to create dishes with the ingredients I have to hand - its far more interesting than following a recipe directly - and I have to admit I prefer the cooking experience to be far more organic than most chefs make it (who, in my opinion, try and … [Read more...]

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