Category Archives: Main Courses

Dorothy’s Cuban Chicken

Posted on 5 July 2010 by Heather

1/2lb rice 4lb chicken 1 pint chicken stock 3 tbsp dry white wine Pinch saffron 4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 3 tsp lard 3 tbsp cooked peas 8 small tomatoes, chopped 1 small onion, sliced 1 green pepper, chopped … Continue reading →

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Bobotie

Posted on 5 July 2010 by Heather

1lb mince 1 large onion, chopped 1tbsp oil 2 large slices brown bread Water or stock to cover 1 tbsp curry powder Juice of 1 lemon 2 tsp mixed herbs Salt and pepper 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 pint milk 3 … Continue reading →

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Spiced Beef

Posted on 5 July 2010 by Heather

1.25kg-1.5kg/3-4lb boned salt silverside or brisket Ground black pepper Soft dark brown sugar 1 tbsp/15ml whole allspice berries 1 tbsp/15ml juniper berries 2 tsp/10ml whole cloves Preparation time: 10 minutes plus standingCooking time: 3 hours 30 minutes – 4 hours … 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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Honeyed Chicken

Posted on 5 July 2010 by Heather

4 chicken breasts 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, chopped 3 tbsp runny honey 1 tsp dried rosemary Grated rind 1 lemon 1 large glass white wine 6 anchovy fillets rinsed Salt and pepper 1. Preheat oven to 170C/325F/Gas3. Season … Continue reading →

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Beef Chasseur

Posted on 5 July 2010 by Heather

2lb porterhouse steak or skirt, cut in one piece 3 shallots or 1 small onion 1 clove of garlic 2 tbsp oil 11/2 oz butter 1 tbsp plain flour 1/2-3/4 pint of jellied brown stock Salt and pepper 1/2lb button … 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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Portugese Style Shellfish Rice

Posted on 5 July 2010 by Heather

10oz mixed shellfish -I use tiger prawns and scallops but mussels ,monkfish or other shellfish are all possible. 1 medium onion finely chopped 1 clove garlic finely chopped 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup risotto rice 1 tin chopped tomatoes … Continue reading →

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Cheese Crusted Gammon Steak

Posted on 5 July 2010 by Heather

For two two small gammon steaks or bacon chops 2 med slices white bread processed into crumbs 2oz cheddar coarsley grated 1oz butter melted 2 oz soft goats cheese such as Chavroux Snip the rind of the steaks or chops … Continue reading →

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Scalloped potatoes in salad base

Posted on 5 July 2010 by Heather

This is really just a great addition to any salad which I had first in france. You need some firm small potatoes the amount depends on how mary you are feeding Boil the potatoes whole in skin until just cooked.Slice … 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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Minced Turkey Curry

Posted on 5 July 2010 by Heather

2 tsp oil 1 small onion, chopped 300g/12oz minced turkey 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tbsp plain flour 2 tsp curry powder 1 small chicken stock cube, crumbled 2 cups water 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 large Granny Smith apple, … Continue reading →

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Cheese and Tomato Rice

Posted on 5 July 2010 by Heather

2 tbsp oil 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 red pepper, coredd, seeded and sliced 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 300g/10oz long grain rice 1 litre/13/4 pints chicken or vegetable stock Can of chopped tomatoes 100g/4oz mature cheddar, cubed Chives and … Continue reading →

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Avocado and Rocket Salad

Posted on 5 July 2010 by Heather

2 Large or 3 Small Ripe Avocados 1 Bag of Rocket (wild is more peppery) 1 Pack of Lardons 1/4 Cup of Pine Nuts 3 Slices of white bread or rolls. Good Extra Virgin Olive Oil for Frying. Prepare a … Continue reading →

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