Category Archives: Hot & Spicy

Heather’s Bankok Chicken

Posted on 8 August 2011 by Heather

For 4 people 8 chicken thighs. MARINADE 150ml sweet chilli sauce, 50mi fish sauce, juice of two limes 1 tbsp grated ginger, 1 tsp chopped red chilli, 1 tbsp chopped mint, 1 tbsp chopped coriander. METHOD Mix all ingredients together … Continue reading →

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Mexican Tomato Soup

Posted on 23 August 2010 by Heather

1 jar passata 2 jars chicken stock 1 onion sliced 1 carrot peeled and sliced 1 clove garlic 2 teaspoons mild chilli powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 cup red lentils Soften onion, garlic and carrot  … Continue reading →

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Tropical Salad with Chilli Dressing

Posted on 5 July 2010 by Heather

For four servings 1 bag ready prepared salad leaves of your choice 1 med avocado peeled and chopped 1 mango peeled and chopped 4 spring onions sliced finely small handful walnuts or pecans chopped coarsly 6 cherry tomatoes halved 1/2 … Continue reading →

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Spicy Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Posted on 5 July 2010 by Heather

For four as a main course or eight as a starter 1 tbsp vegetable oil 4 garlic cloves chopped 2 teasp grated fresh ginger 2 chillies one finely chopped and one finely sliced 500gm chicken or turkey mince finely grated … Continue reading →

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Aubergine Dhal

Posted on 5 July 2010 by Heather

For two people Splash oil-not olive 1 onion finely chopped 2 cloves garlic finely chopped 1 teasp grated fresh ginger 1 teasp cumin seeds 1 teasp nigella seeds 1 tablespoon medium curry powder 3oz red split lentils 1 small or … Continue reading →

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Chickpeas with Chilli and Tomatoes

Posted on 5 July 2010 by Heather

For Four 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 red onion finely sliced-or normal if that is what uou have 3 cloves garlic finely sliced 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger 2 green chillies finely chopped 1 teaspoon salt 2x400gm tins chickpeas … Continue reading →

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Chilli (fast good and will feed a crowd)

Posted on 5 July 2010 by Heather

For 8 portions or more if you are not as greedy as us! 1lb extra lean beef mince(yes it is healthy too!) 1 large onion, chopped 1 sachet schwartz chilli mix 1 sachet schwartz hot chilli mix 2 400gm tins … Continue reading →

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Lamb and Chickpea tagine

Posted on 5 July 2010 by Heather

For four 300gm lamb-cubed 1 onion chopped 1/2 jar Belazu Rose Harissa 1 400gm tin chopped tomatoes 100gm dried apricots or sultanas or a combination 1 tin chickpeas drained handful baby spinach Put the lamb and a little oil in … Continue reading →

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Lamb with Harissa and Beans

Posted on 5 July 2010 by Heather

For four 400gm lamb neck fillet or other lamb if not possible 1 large onion-chopped 2 cloves garlic-chopped olive oil 2/3 jar belazu rose harissa 1 tin chopped tomatoes 1 tin red kidney beans drained 1 tin butter beans drained … Continue reading →

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Spicy lentil soup

Posted on 5 July 2010 by Heather

For at least eight 300gm red lentils 2 litres chicken stock[made from cubes is fine] 2 celery stalks chopped 1 large onion chopped 2 med carrots chopped Thumb size piece of ginger sliced into small matchsticks 2 med tomatoes chopped … Continue reading →

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Asher Bootes Lentil Puree

Posted on 5 July 2010 by Heather

For four -easily doubled or more A non-stick pan makes this a lot easier 1 stalk celery 1/2 a med onion 1 small carrot 200gm red lentils 400ml water leaves from a small sprig of fresh rosemary salt/pepper to taste … Continue reading →

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Beef Rendang

Posted on 5 July 2010 by Heather

1 large red onion 6 garlic cloves 10cm/4in piece of peeled ginger 5cm/2in peeled galangal (optional) 1 red pepper 4 dried hot chillies 10ml/2tsp ground coriander 10ml/2tsp ground cinnamon 5ml/1tsp ground cloves 5ml/1tsp ground turmeric Dash of vegetable oil 1.1 … Continue reading →

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Hot and Sour Pickled Prawns

Posted on 5 July 2010 by Heather

  Serves 4 as a starter 16 large cooked Mediterranean prawns 1 level tablespoon drained capers 1/2 medium yellow pepper, very thinly sliced 1/2 medium red pepper, very thinly sliced 2 oz (50 g) red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 lemon, … Continue reading →

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Moroccan Hot Pot

Posted on 5 July 2010 by Heather

SERVES 8 Rolled shoulder of lamb 2k Green & black olives, pitted 150g Dates or prunes, pitted 10 Anchoives, drained & rinsted, 1 tin Juniper berries, crushed 6 Cumin seeds, 15ml Black peppercorns 15ml Bay leaves 3 Thyme, a bunch … Continue reading →

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Fish Curry

Posted on 5 July 2010 by Heather

FOR TWO 1inch piece fresh ginger peeled and chopped 2 cloves garlic 2 tbsp veg oil 1 medium onion peeled halved and sliced 1 red chilli finely chopped 1 heaped teasp ground cumin 1/2 teasp turmeric 400ml coconut milk 12 … Continue reading →

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Spicy Chickpea & Squash Soup

Posted on 5 July 2010 by Heather

Olive oil 1 large onion finely chopped 4 celery sticks finely sliced 1 tin chopped tomatoes 3 cloves garlic peeled and chopped 1 level teaspoon ground cumin 1 level teaspoon ground coriander pinch of saffron 1 or two fresh red … Continue reading →

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Vietnamese Spring Rolls

Posted on 5 July 2010 by Heather

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Lentil and Avocado Salsa

Posted on 5 July 2010 by Heather

For Two as a side dish 1 cup puy lentils diced cucumber diced avocado diced red onion chopped coriander chopped flat leaf parsley finely diced red chilli olive oil juice of a lime Cook lentils in boiling water until tender. … Continue reading →

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Prawn & Papaya Salad

Posted on 5 July 2010 by Heather

2 small red chillies 30ml/2tbsp white wine vinegar 45-60ml/3-4tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice (about 2 limes) 150ml/5fl oz olive oil 30ml/2 level tbsp honey salt and pepper 350g/12oz cooked, peeled king prawns 2-3 ripe papayas grated lime rind to garnish … Continue reading →

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Spiced Rice with Chicken

Posted on 5 July 2010 by Heather

1.4kg/3lb oven ready chicken 75ml/5tbsp vegetable oil 175g/6oz onion, skinned and sliced 15ml/3 level tsp ground coriander 1.25ml/1/4 level tsp chilli powder 2.5ml/1/2 level tsp ground turmeric 2 141g/5oz carotns natural yoghurt About 350ml/12fl oz chicken stock Salt and milled … Continue reading →

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Spicy Bean & Cucumber Salad

Posted on 5 July 2010 by Heather

2 cups cooked chopped green beans, about 11oz 1 cup finely chopped peeled cucumber, about 1 medium cucumber 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion, 1/2 medium onion 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro leaves 2 tbsp red wine vinegar or cider … Continue reading →

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Spicy Tomato Beans

Posted on 5 July 2010 by Heather

225g/8oz french beans, trimmed Salt and pepper 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely sliced 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 large beef tomato, roughly chopped 1 tbsp tomato puree 3 tbsp water 1/2 tsp tabasco sauce 1/4 tsp sugar 1 … Continue reading →

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Linda’s Potato & Chilli Pie

Posted on 5 July 2010 by Heather

2 tbsp olive oil 2 onions, chopped 1lb lamb mince 2 garlic cloves 14oz can kidney beans 14oz can chopped tomatoes 2 tbsp tomato puree 1 tbsp ground cumin 2 tsp mild chilli powder 1 3/4lb potatoes, chopped 1. Fry … Continue reading →

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Balti Prawns

Posted on 5 July 2010 by Heather

1 onion, quartered 2 garlic cloves, peeled 2.5cm/1in piece fresh ginger Rind and juice of 2 limes 15ml/1tbsp coriander seeds, crushed 5ml/1tsp fenugreek seeds 30ml/2tbsp vegetable oil 5 large, ripe tomatoes, cut into small pieces 700g/11/2lb large,cooked prawns or cubed … Continue reading →

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Hot Crab Dip

Posted on 5 July 2010 by Heather

2x8oz cream cheese 4 teasp worcester sauce 2x6oz cans crabmeat 1/4 cup sliced spring onions 1/4 cup chopped celery to garnish 1/4 cup flaked almonds Mix all together and spread in china flan dish or similar.scatter with flaked almonds.Bake at … Continue reading →

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Spiced Chickpeas

Posted on 5 July 2010 by Heather

400gm tin of Chickpeas 1/2 Onion Chopped 1 table spoon of spicy curry paste 2 Tomato Ripe and Chopped 1 Handfull of baby spinach 1 Handfull of corriander chopped Water or Stock Fry the onion until softadd the curry paste … Continue reading →

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Karens Vietnamese Coleslaw

Posted on 5 July 2010 by Heather

2 Garlic Cloves Crushed 2 Tbsp Sweet Chilli Sauce 1 Tbsp Sugar 2 Tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar Juice of 2 Limes 2 Tbsp Fish Sauce 2 Tbsp Olive Oil 1/2 Lrg Onion Thinly Sliced Salt & Pepper to taste 1/2 … Continue reading →

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Pico de Gallo

Posted on 5 July 2010 by Heather

10 Medium but ripe tomatos – chopped 2 Medium Onions – finely chopped 3 limes – skinned and chop the flesh 2 Garlic cloves – finely chopped 1/2 Jar of Jalepeno chillis chopped 1 tsp of ground cumin 3 splashes … Continue reading →

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