Ingredients 500 gm Aubergines 2 tsp Turmeric 2 tsp Chilli powder 2 tsp Ground cumin Salt 2 Tbsp Ground nut oil 400 gm Yogurt 2 tsp Granulated white sugar 2 Tbsp Coriander leaves Method Slice the aubergine into thin slices. Dust with the turmeric, salt and half the chilli powder. Fry the aubergine in the oil until soft. Alternatively, preheat the oven to 180�C. Put some of the oil into a baking tray and lay the aubergine slices on it.
24 Sep 2023
Ingredients 225 gm Fillet Steak 1 Onions 2 Garlic cloves 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 Tbsp Brandy 1 Tbsp Creme fraiche Salt Black pepper Nutmeg (grated) 1 pinch Granulated white sugar 55 gm Butter Method Chop the onion and garlic finely. Cut the fillet steak into small strips. Fry onion and garlic in half the butter until soft. Add the fillet steak and fry briefly. Add the brandy - you can burn off the alcohol but it may not be possible and is unnecessary.
24 Sep 2023
Ingredients 900 gm Fillet Steak 1 Tbsp Brandy 15 gm Butter Pate 350 gm Mushrooms 1 Onions 40 gm Butter/oil Salt Black pepper Nutmeg (grated) Thyme Pastry 1 Flaky pastry Method Try to get as thick a single piece of fillet steak as possible. If it is not thick you will need to roast it for less time if you want it rare. First make the pastry - see recipe for Quick Flaky Pastry.
24 Sep 2023
Ingredients 2.7 kg Beef 2.7 kg Pork 900 gm Pork fat or spek 2 Tbsp Coriander seeds 1 tsp Thyme 1 tsp Ground cloves Salt Black pepper 1 Tbsp Vinegar (any) 1 tsp Nutmeg (grated) Method Mix all the ingredients together. Push into sausage skins using an appropriate mincer fitting. Notes Use more herbs and spices if preferred. We like ours quite spicy. Since it is not easy to get Spek, use pork fat instead.
24 Sep 2023
Ingredients 50 gm Butter or margarine 450 gm Broccoli 50 gm Plain flour 150 ml Milk 100 gm Blue cheese 5 Egg(s) 3 Tbsp Breadcrumbs 1 tsp Mustard powder Method Preheat the oven to 200�C. Grease the souffle dish with butter and coat the inside with the breadcrumbs. Blanch the broccoli until just tender. Drain the broccoli keeping 65ml of the cooking water. Puree the broccoli in a food processor.
24 Sep 2023
Ingredients 1 Squash 2 Onions 4 Garlic cloves 3 Tbsp Olive oil 75 gm Butter 150 gm Rice 90 gm Parmesan cheese 1 l Water Salt Black pepper Nutmeg (grated) Method Peel the squash and cut into slices or pieces about 1 inch thick. Cover the bottom of a roasting tin with olive oil, add the squash pieces and toss to coat with the oil. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
24 Sep 2023
Ingredients 6 Carrots 4 Spring onions 2 Tbsp Coriander leaves 2 Egg(s) 1 Tbsp Plain flour 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese Salt Black pepper 2 Tbsp Olive oil Method Grate the carrots, thinly slice the spring onions, chop the coriander and put in a large bowl. Add the beaten eggs, flour, salt, pepper and parmesan and mix well. Just before cooking, form into patties, squeezing out any excess liquid if necessary. Heat a large frying pan, add the oil and fry for about 5 minutes until golden brown on both sides.
24 Sep 2023
Ingredients 500 gm Carrots 180 gm Courgettes 1 Onions 2 Tbsp Plain flour 125 ml Milk 4 Egg(s) Salt Black pepper � tsp Nutmeg (grated) 2 Tbsp Olive oil Method Preheat the oven to 200�C. Cook the carrots until tender then drain and puree in a food processor. Separate the eggs into 2 bowls. Chop the onion finely. Heat the oil in a small pan, saute the onion until softenend (about 5 minutes) then add the flour and cook for a minute.
24 Sep 2023
Ingredients 375 gm Carrots 200 gm Chickpeas � Onions 1 Tbsp Tahini paste � tsp Ground cumin 1 Egg yolk(s) 1� Tbsp Olive oil 50 gm Breadcrumbs 1 Lemon zest 1� Tbsp Sesame seeds Method Grate the carrot. Chop the onion. Put half the grated carrot, the chickpeas, chopped onion. tahini paste, cumin and egg yolk into a food processor and whizz to a thick paste. Put the mixture in a large bowl.
24 Sep 2023
Ingredients 1 Cauliflower 50 gm Butter 50 gm Plain flour 250 ml Milk 4 Egg(s) 125 gm Cheddar cheese Salt Black pepper Nutmeg (grated) Method Pre-heat the oven to 180�C. Cut the cauliflower into florets and cook in boiling salted water until tender. If you want to retain some pieces of cauliflower, remove them before the cauliflower is fully cooked and arrange them in the base of the buttered souffle dish.
24 Sep 2023
Ingredients Shortcrust pastry 1 Egg(s) 85 gm Cheddar cheese 140 ml Milk 1 Slices of bread � tsp Salt 1 Onions Cayenne pepper Method Preheat the oven to 190�C. Line a flan dish with the pastry. Grate the cheese. Place all the filling ingredients into a food processor and mix. Put the mixture into the pastry case and bake for 30 minutes. Notes Use a thick slice of bread.
24 Sep 2023
Ingredients 50 gm Cheddar cheese 2 Tbsp Butter � tsp Salt 1 Tbsp Plain flour 250 ml Milk Black pepper Cayenne pepper � tsp Mustard powder 4 Egg(s) Method Pre-heat the oven to 150�C. Grate the cheese using a food processor if preferred. Separate the eggs into 2 clean bowls. Melt the butter, add the flour and stir until bubbling. Add the milk and seasoning and bring to the boil, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
24 Sep 2023