Posts Tagged ‘light’

Seafood and Noodle Entree

On Friday, October 26th, 2012
Seafood and noodle entree Cooking time: Less than 30 minutes Cuisine: Modern Australian Serves: 6 Type: Easy Ingredients 1⁄2 of a 200g packet Chang’s Egg Noodles 100g sliced smoked salmon, finely diced 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives 2 tablespoons light sour cream 1 tablespoon lime or lemon juice Handful baby mizzuna or rocket leaves 12 oysters on the half ...

Sweet Potato Bhaji Veg

On Tuesday, October 16th, 2012
sweet_potato_bhaji These sweet potato bhajis would make delicious finger food for a party or a light vegetarian dinner. Less than 30 mins preparation time 10 to 30 mins cooking time Makes 24 bhajis Ingredients For the bhajis 250g/8oz gram (chickpea) flour 1 tbsp vegetable oil, plus extra for deep-frying 2 onions, finely sliced 1 sweet potato, ...

Thai Pork Kebabs

On Monday, October 15th, 2012
thaiporkkebabs This recipe is for cooking on a barbecue. Overnight preparation time 10 to 30 mins cooking time Makes 6 Ingredients 200ml/7fl oz carton of coconut cream 1 heaped tbsp Thai green curry paste 2 tsp light muscovado sugar ½ lime, juice only 2 tsp Thai fish sauce or light soy sauce 800g/1¾lb lean pork (fillets ...

Green Curry Paste

On Sunday, October 14th, 2012
greencurrypast Homemade Thai curry paste has tonnes more flavour that shop-bought versions. Make double the recipe and freeze half for later. Less than 30 mins preparation time No cooking required cooking time Serves 8 Ingredients 4-6 medium green chillies, de-seeded and roughly chopped 2 shallots, roughly chopped 5cm/2in piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated 2 ...

Plum Clafoutis Veg

On Wednesday, October 10th, 2012
plumclafoutis Halved plums are covered in a light batter and then baked in the oven to make this traditional French dessert. British plums are at their best in September, so make the most of them then and try this simple pud. Less than 30 mins preparation time 30 mins to 1 hour cooking time Serves 4-6 ...

Medley of Mini Sables Veg

On Friday, October 5th, 2012
medley_of_mini_sable Small dollops of fruit jam add an extra touch of sweetness to these moreish French butter cookies. Less than 30 mins preparation time 10 to 30 mins cooking time Serves 4-6 Ingredients 250g/9oz plain flour 200g/7oz butter, cut into small cubes 100g/3½oz icing sugar pinch of salt 2 free-range egg yolks 4 tbsp raspberry jam ...

Pot Roasted Pheasant with Cider and Calvados

On Monday, October 1st, 2012
potroastedpheasantw Pot-roasting pheasant makes it deliciously moist and the creamy cider sauce is the perfect accompaniment. Less than 30 mins preparation time 30 mins to 1 hour cooking time Serves 4 Ingredients 55g/2oz butter 2 pheasants salt and pepper 1 onion, finely chopped 85g/3½oz bacon lardons 1 stick celery, chopped roughly 1 carrot, chopped roughly 4 ...

Treacle Tart Veg

On Friday, September 28th, 2012
treacletart 30 mins to 1 hour preparation time 30 mins to 1 hour cooking time Serves 6 Ingredients For the pastry 225g/8oz plain flour, plus extra for dusting 110g/4oz butter, chilled, diced 1 medium free-range egg, lightly beaten For the filling 450g/1lb golden syrup 85g/3oz fresh breadcrumbs generous pinch ground ginger 1 lemon, zest, finely grated ...

Beef and Ale Stew with Dumplings

On Thursday, September 27th, 2012
beefandalestewwithdu 30 mins to 1 hour preparation time Over 2 hours cooking time Serves 6 Ingredients For the stew 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1kg/2lb 3oz diced shin of beef (cut off the bone into large pieces) 2 sticks celery 2 carrots 2 large onions 3 cloves garlic 1 heaped tsp tomato purée 1 tbsp plain flour ...

Chocolate Fairy Cakes Veg

On Sunday, September 16th, 2012
fairycakes Cute as buttons and tasty too, these fairy cakes are children-friendly: easy, light on washing up and made in minutes. Less than 30 mins preparation time 10 to 30 mins cooking time Makes 24 Ingredients For the sponge 4 free-range eggs 225g/8oz sugar 225g/8oz self-raising flour 225g/8oz butter, melted For the chocolate buttercream icing 110g/4oz ...