Posts Tagged ‘spring’

Crab Linguine

On Tuesday, July 31st, 2012
crab_linguine You can use fresh crab or pre-prepared crabmeat for this deliciously simple crab pasta recipe. Less than 30 mins preparation time 10 to 30 mins cooking time Serves 4 Ingredients For the brown crab 1 x 900g/2lb cooked brown crab, 350g/12oz fresh crabmeat For the pasta 315g/11oz linguine 25g/1oz sea salt For the sauce 55ml/2fl ...

Broccoli and Stilton Soup with Stilton Croûtons Veg

On Wednesday, July 25th, 2012
broccoliandstiltonso Our creamy broccoli soup with bubbling Stilton croutons is the perfect antidote to the winter blues. Less than 30 mins preparation time Less than 10 mins cooking time Serves 4 Ingredients 350g/12oz broccoli, florets and stalks cut into small pieces 400ml/14fl oz vegetable stock 25g/1oz butter 4 spring onions, finely sliced 50g/1¾oz Stilton, crumbled, or ...

Steamed Mussels

On Sunday, July 22nd, 2012
steamedmussels Fragrant steamed mussels for an economical and quick supper. Less than 30 mins preparation time Less than 10 mins cooking time Serves 2 Ingredients 500g/1 lb 2oz fresh mussels For the sauce 2 tsp garlic, finely chopped 1 tbsp fresh root ginger, finely chopped 1 tsp chilli bean sauce 1 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine or ...

Spicy Beef Burger

On Wednesday, July 18th, 2012
spicybeefburger These tasty burgers – with their fresh herbs and chilli kick – use lean mince and can be grilled without oil. Less than 30 mins preparation time 10 to 30 mins cooking time Serves 4 Ingredients 450g/16oz lean beef mince 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tsp tomato ketchup 1 tsp mustard 1 egg, lightly beaten ...

‘Dragon Prawn’ Noodles

On Saturday, July 14th, 2012
dragonprawnnoodles 30 mins to 1 hour preparation time 10 to 30 mins cooking time Serves 2 Ingredients 650g/1lb 6oz live lobster 2 tbsp groundnut oil 5 cloves garlic, crushed 2.5cm/1in piece fresh root ginger, peeled, finely chopped 4 tbsp yellow bean sauce (available from Asian grocers) 4 tbsp light soy sauce 2 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine ...

Egg Fried Rice Veg

On Friday, July 13th, 2012
eggfriedrice Egg-fried rice is easy to prepare and tastes great as a meal on its own. For the best result, make sure the rice is cooked and cooled beforehand so it won’t stick together when frying. Less than 30 mins preparation time 10 to 30 mins cooking time Serves 4 Ingredients 1 egg 2 tsp sesame ...

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 ...

Special Fried Rice

On Thursday, July 12th, 2012
specialfriedrice Less than 30 mins preparation time 10 to 30 mins cooking time Serves 1 Ingredients 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 tbsp fresh ginger, chopped 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tbsp sesame oil (optional) 2 eggs 227g/8oz pre-cooked long grain rice, chilled 3 spring onions, finely chopped salt and pepper 113½g/4oz frozen peas, thawed and drained ...

Daal Saag Veg

On Thursday, April 19th, 2012
daalsaag A really simple, but really good daal recipe. Make a big batch and freeze any leftovers. Less than 30 mins preparation time 30 mins to 1 hour cooking time Serves 2 Ingredients 225g/8oz moong daal (yellow split lentils) 750ml/1pt 7fl oz water 2-3 tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil 1 tsp black mustard seeds ¼ tsp ...

Steamed Cantonese Style Fish

On Tuesday, April 10th, 2012
steamedcantonesestyl This delicious recipe is healthy and low fat without compromising on flavour. Less than 30 mins preparation time 10 to 30 mins cooking time Serves 4 Ingredients 450g/1lb firm white fish fillets, such as cod or sole, skinned or a whole fish such as Dover sole or turbot 1 tsp coarse sea salt or plain ...