Posts Tagged ‘cucumber’

Pickled Cucumber Veg

On Monday, July 23rd, 2012
pickledcucumber This quick pickled cucumber recipe is great for serving alongside burgers or in a roast beef sandwich. Over 2 hours preparation time No cooking required cooking time Serves 4 Ingredients 1 whole cucumber, peeled 1 tsp salt 60ml/2fl oz white vinegar 50g/2oz sugar 7.5cm/3in fresh root ginger 4 stem ginger in sugar syrup Preparation method ...

Duck Pancakes with Hoisin Sauce

On Thursday, July 12th, 2012
duckpancakeswithhoi Recreate the classic Chinese restaurant dish with our easy recipe. Less than 30 mins preparation time Less than 10 mins cooking time Serves 4 Ingredients 4 duck breasts, about 175g/6oz each, skin removed ½ tsp Chinese five spice freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp sesame oil 100ml/3½fl oz hoisin sauce 8-10 ready-made Chinese-style pancakes (or ...

St. James Fizz Veg

On Tuesday, April 24th, 2012
st_james_fizz Cucumber is really refreshing in summer cocktails. This cocktail combines, gin, sparkling wine, cucumber and grapefruit for perfect summer sipping. Less than 30 mins preparation time No cooking required cooking time Serves 1 Ingredients 35ml/1¼fl oz London gin 2 tsp cucumber syrup (available from online retailers) 25ml/1fl oz golden grapefruit juice 100ml/ 3½fl oz English ...

Couscous Salad Veg

On Tuesday, April 17th, 2012
couscoussalad A hearty couscous salad that is so simple to make. For a slightly different flavour, use the zest and juice of one lime. Serve with plain grilled chicken or fish for an easy summer meal. Less than 30 mins preparation time No cooking required cooking time Serves 4-6 Ingredients 225g/8oz couscous 1 bunch fresh parsley, ...

The Perfect Baked Potato

On Tuesday, April 17th, 2012
theperfectbakedpotat We’ve got the recipe for the perfect jacket potato with two tasty fillings. Less than 30 mins preparation time 1 to 2 hours cooking time Serves 2 Ingredients 2 fat, floury potatoes (Maris Piper, King Edward or Marfona are all good bakers) olive oil flaked sea salt For the gratinated smoked trout filling 2 smoked ...

Salade Niçoise

On Thursday, April 5th, 2012
salade_nicoise This is not so much a niçoise recipe as a guide. Feel free to add as much or as little of each ingredient as you like – what’s important is that every ingredient is as good quality as possible. Less than 30 mins preparation time No cooking required cooking time Ingredients For the dressing 2 ...

Panzanella (Tuscan Tomato and Bread Salad) Veg

On Monday, April 2nd, 2012
panzanella_tuscan_tomato classic Panzanella recipe captures the fruity flavours of the Mediterranean. Less than 30 mins preparation time No cooking required cooking time Serves 8 Ingredients 5 handfuls chunks of stale sourdough or other bread salt and freshly ground black pepper 7 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 medium-sized cucumber, peeled, cut ...

Homemade Gravadlax with Cucumber Salad and Mustard Sauce

On Sunday, April 1st, 2012
homemade_gravadlax Remove the mystique from this classic dinner party recipe with six simple steps for how to make gravadlax. Overnight preparation time No cooking required cooking time Serves 4 Ingredients For the salmon 85g/3oz caster sugar 70g/2½oz flaky sea salt 2 tbsp schnapps, gin or vodka 2 tsp freshly ground white pepper 100g/3½oz fresh dill 500g/1lb ...

Beef Tataki

On Saturday, March 31st, 2012
beef_tataki Beef up your salad recipe repertoire with delicious Japanese flavours. Less than 30 mins preparation time Less than 10 mins cooking time Serves 4-6 Ingredients For the beef 500g/1lb 2oz beef fillet 30ml/1fl oz vegetable oil For the marinade 75ml/2½fl oz soy sauce 50ml/2fl oz rice vinegar 1 banana shallot, finely sliced 2 tbsp soft ...

Chicken with Satay Sauce

On Monday, March 19th, 2012
chickenwithsataysauc Less than 30 mins preparation time 10 to 30 mins cooking time Serves 2-4 Ingredients 450g/1lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2.5cm/1in cubes 1½ tbsp groundnut (peanut) oil For the marinade 3 tbsp light soy sauce 1 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry salt freshly ground black pepper 2 tsp cornflour For the ...