1st Course of a romantic meal (Steamed mussels in white wine)
February 7, 2011
Steam mussels in white wine and cream Ingredients • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 garlic clove, chopped • 1 shallot, sliced • 200g/7oz fresh mussels in shells, beards removed • 50ml/2fl oz white wine • 50ml/2fl oz double cream • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley • salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation method… Read the Rest
Paella
January 28, 2011
Ingredients for 4 persons 1 medium chicken 1 medium ripe chopped tomatoes 4 Chirzo Cooking sausage 12 tiger prawns raw 12 Mussels raw 3 oz peas 1 level teaspoon of saffron 3 cups of spanish rice 8 cups of hot water or ( even better chicken broth) olive oil ( enough to cover the bottom… Read the Rest
Apple Chutney
October 12, 2010
With loads of apples around create your own chutney to enjoy later in the year Ingredients: * 1.5 k of cooking apples * 500g of onions * 500g of sultanas * 750g Demerara sugar * 500ml of white wine vinegar * Zest and juice of two lemons * I small chilli * 1 tsp ground… Read the Rest
Creme Brulee
August 30, 2010
Creme Brulee – great for a summer dessert: Ingredients 500ml/18fl oz double cream 1 vanilla pod 100g/4oz caster sugar (plus extra for the topping) 6 egg yolks Method 1. Pre-heat the oven to 150C/300F/Gas 2. 2. Pour the cream into a saucepan. Split the vanilla pod lengthways and scrape the seeds into the cream. 3…. Read the Rest
Wild Garlic Soup
June 24, 2010
For the soup * 50g butter * 100g onions, peeled and roughly chopped * 200g potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped * 300 ml hot chicken or vegetable stock * 1 bunch of fresh wild garlic * 2 tbsp double cream Method 1. For the soup: melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over a medium… Read the Rest
Beef Burger with a twist
May 2, 2010
Beef burger with a fantastic soft blue cheese: Ingredients 300g/12oz high quality beef steak, 1 tbsp capers, drained and chopped 2 shallots, finely chopped 2 tbsp flatleaf parsley, finely chopped 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 cornichons (small pickled cucumbers), finely chopped 3 dashes Tabasco ½ tsp salt 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper… Read the Rest
Christies Hospital Luncheon
April 20, 2010
Recipes of the luncheon in Prestbury: Short Crust Pastry 500 Grams Flour 250 Grams Butter 200 Ml Water Method 1. Dice Chilled butter 2. Mix with the flour 3. Pulse in a food processor till breadcrumb effect 4. Place in bowl add water 5. Bring together with finger tips 6. Wrap… Read the Rest
Watercress Soup with crushed Jersey Royals
March 17, 2010
A great spring soup using the best of British produce: For the soup 50g/2oz butter 2 large banana shallots, roughly chopped 125g/4 ½oz Jersey Royal potatoes, washed, scrubbed and thinly sliced 450ml/16fl oz chicken stock (vegetarians can substitute vegetable stock) 225g/8oz watercress, roughly chopped 150ml/5fl oz double cream salt and freshly ground black pepper pinch… Read the Rest
Pollock, Spring Onions and Olives
March 15, 2010
A great spring dish: Ingredients: 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 2 x 6 oz Pollock fillets 16 stoned black olives, washed and finely chopped 2 tablespoon chopped parsley 1 tablespoon chopped dill 1 bunch of spring onions, finely chopped 2 chillies, finely diced Juice and zest of 1 lime Ground black pepper ¼ pint… Read the Rest
Fondant Fancies
February 8, 2010
Fondant Fancies for an afternoon tea we are doing in March: For the cakes 175g/6oz unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing 150g/5½oz caster sugar 3 free-range eggs 175g/6oz plain flour 1 tsp baking powder For the icing 25g/1oz unsalted butter 100g/3½oz dark chocolate, minimum 70 per cent cocoa solids 90g/3oz icing sugar, sifted 100ml/3½fl oz… Read the Rest
