I made meatballs with pork mince instead of my usual beef recipe on the weekend and it worked really well. Read the rest of this entry »
Pork meatballs for pasta
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Tags: fennel, onion, pork, thyme
Categories : Beef lamb and pork, Uncategorized
Speedy beef stroganoff
1 11 2009This rich, creamy dish is a great way to make steak go a bit further.It’s tasty, quick and if you use low fat creme fraiche in place of sour cream it’s pretty healthy too.
The meat is not cooked for long so is best with fillet (although sirloin and rump are both fine too). See what’s on offer this week! Read the rest of this entry »
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Tags: Beef, creme fraiche, garlic, mushrooms, onion, paprika, rice, steak, stock
Categories : Beef lamb and pork, Pasta and rice, Uncategorized
A big pot of chilli con carne
26 10 2009I think the key to a good chilli is time. It’s very quick to put together but does need about an hour on the hob. It’s something I’ll often cook for tomorrow’s tea at the same time as something quick for tonight’s. I think red kidney beans are the work of satan – but if you like them, feel free to add them in for the last 15 minutes or so.
You can use beef mince or casserole/stewing beef for this – the later makes a really hearty chilli stew which is good for tacos or fajita wraps. Read the rest of this entry »
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Tags: Beef, cayenne, chilli, cumin, garlic, mince, onion, paprika, peppers, rice, stock, turmeric
Categories : Beef, Pasta and rice, Uncategorized
Sausage pasta in tomato ragu
26 10 2009
Sausage pasta simmering
This is pretty much my all-purpose pasta sauce recipe (the tomato version, anyway – see below for the cheese version). Tonight I’m making it with sausages cos they were on offer in Marksies – got up too late for the market this Saturday. We eat it with turkey quite often too for a good low fat version. Read the rest of this entry »
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Tags: tomato, peppers, stock, garlic, onion, chorizo, cheese, mushrooms, courgettes, chicken, lemon, thyme, Beef, pork, wine, pasta, tagliatelle, sausages
Categories : Pasta and rice, Uncategorized
Marvelous meatballs in tomato sauce
12 10 2009These quick and delicious meatballs are simple and cheap to make.
This takes about an hour to cook but the prep time’s about 15 mins. So you can get it sorted as you walk through the door and go and do something else for an hour while it does its thing in the oven. So they’re also good if you’re expecting guests too. Read the rest of this entry »
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Tags: Beef, garlic, mince, onion, pasta, peppers, stock, tomato, wine
Categories : Beef lamb and pork, Pasta and rice, Uncategorized
Cheat’s chicken casserole
11 10 2009
Cheat's chicken casserole
Delia copped a lot of unfair flack for suggesting that it’s better to cook from scratch using a few shortcuts than not to cook at all.
I agree and here’s my favourite cheat recipe – a creamy chicken in white wine casserole. I’ve been making it since student days so can’t remember where the idea came from but it’s a good after work idea as it’s another one that take a few minutes to pull together then sits in the oven while you go and do something more exciting for an hour. Read the rest of this entry »
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Tags: chicken, garlic, mushrooms, onion, potatoes, Soup, stock, tagliatelle, tarragon, wine
Categories : Chicken and other birds
Korma from scratch
11 10 2009I searched high and low for a good korma recipe as I never found anything in a packet or jar that wasn’t gloopy and too sweet. I’ve worked on this over time as a recipe so it works for me every time. Although I will admit from the start that it’s a bit of a pain in the bum unless you have a well-stocked spice rack and a block of creamed coconut (check the list below before you start!). Read the rest of this entry »
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Tags: cardamom, chicken, chilli, coconut, coriander, cumin, garlic, garum masala, ginger, lamb, mustard, onion, peppers, poppadom, prawns, rice, stock, turmeric
Categories : Beef lamb and pork, Chicken and other birds, Fish, Pasta and rice, Uncategorized
Sausage Casserole
4 10 2009
Warming sausage casserole
Walking in from two hours standing at a rather cold and rainy rugby match I feel the need for something rich, warming and appropriately autumnal. We may have been barbecuing in September, but normal service has now been resumed.
I have tried the packet mixes for sausage casserole and there’s always something a bit gloopy about them. It make take 10 mins more to do it from scratch but it’s certainly worth it. Read the rest of this entry »
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Tags: peppers, garlic, onion, courgettes, sausages
Categories : Beef lamb and pork, Uncategorized
Chicken and veg risotto
17 09 2009
Chicken and chorizo risotto
A 20-minute tea this, and tastes amazing. Looks like it takes much more effort than it actually does. I think I got the basic method from watching Valentina Harris do it on the telly.
It’s simple and a great way to use a really wide range of ingredients as anything goes. Read the rest of this entry »
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Tags: chicken, chorizo, garlic, onion, peas, rice, stock
Categories : Pasta and rice
Nice and easy minestrone
17 09 2009
Minestrone soup
I seem to have been in a soupy mood recently. Must be the onset of autumn.
The basic ’sweat veg, add stock’ method works as the base for most soups I make. For this version, I did a quick check with Delia. It’s very easy and a good way to use up veg. Read the rest of this entry »
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Tags: bacon, carrots, courgette, garlic, ham, macaroni, onion, stock, tomato
Categories : Soup
