Food And Nutrition

Smoky aubergine curry with cauliflower parathas

Ingredients For the cauliflower paratha dough 150g/5½oz plain flour (you can use chapati flour, plain flour or a mix of plain and wholemeal flour), plus extra for dusting 1 tsp rapeseed or sunflower oil, plus 2 tbsp extra for brushing 1 tsp fine sea salt For the cauliflower paratha filling 90g/3¼oz grated cauliflower and 15g/½oz cauliflower leaves, finely chopped 1 tsp […]

Nigella’s turkey breast with Christmas stuffing

Ingredients For the stuffing 100g/3½oz dried cranberries 100ml/3½fl oz Marsala 2 tbsp olive oil 2 banana shallots, finely chopped ¼ tsp ground cloves ½ tsp ground allspice 2 tsp chopped fresh sage 1kg/2lb 4oz Italian sausages 2 free-range eggs, beaten 50g/2oz parmesan, grated 60g/2¼oz breadcrumbs For the turkey joint 5kg/11lb double breast turkey joint, boned, butterflied, with skin left on 4 tbsp duck or goose fat Method Put […]

Tinned tomato risotto

Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra to serve 2 medium onions, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed ½ tsp dried mixed herbs or dried oregano, plus extra to garnish 400g tin chopped tomatoes 300g/10½oz risotto rice 1 vegetable or chicken stock cube 900ml/1½ pint freshly boiled water 40g/1½oz cheddar, finely grated salt and freshly ground black pepper Method Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a […]

Easy cottage pie

Ingredients For the cottage pie filling 50ml/2fl oz olive oil 1 large onion or 3–4 banana shallots, finely chopped 650g/1lb 7oz beef mince 2 tbsp tomato purée 1 tbsp plain flour 150ml/5fl oz red wine 4 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only 400ml/14fl oz beef stock Worcestershire sauce, to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper For the mash 900g/2lb King Edward potatoes, peeled and chopped 115g/4oz butter […]

Rib-eye steak with béarnaise sauce

Rib-eye steak with a rich and creamy béarnaise sauce is a classic treat for a Saturday night that’s also perfect for Valentine’s Day. The potatoes are much easier to cook at home than chips, but every bit as delicious! Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 2 rib-eye steaks salt and freshly ground black pepper For the béarnaise sauce 250g/9oz butter […]

Full Scottish skillet breakfast

Heap your plate high with homemade lorne sausage, tattie scones, haggis and black pudding in the ultimate Scottish fry-up. Use shop-bought lorne sausage and tattie scones to save time. Ingredients For the lorne sausage 500g/1lb 2oz pork mince, at least 20% fat (ask your butcher) 500g/1lb 2oz beef mince, at least 20% fat (ask your butcher) 250g/9oz breadcrumbs […]

Shortcut sausage meatballs

Instead of making up a meatball mixture with minced meat or meats, parmesan, garlic and egg, I simply squeeze the stuffing out of about half a kilo of Italian sausages and roll it into cherry tomato-sized balls. Ingredients 450g/1lb Italian sausages 2 tbsp garlic oil 4 fat or 6 spindly spring onions 1 tsp dried oregano 4 tbsp white wine or […]

Mozzarella Cheese-Stuffed Meatballs

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (chuck or sirloin, 85 percent to 90 percent lean) 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon store-bought or homemade Italian herb seasoning 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 16 (1/4-ounce) cubes Steps to Make It Gather the ingredients. Heat the oven to 350 F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum […]

Sour Cream and Onion Chicken Recipe

Ingredients 4 chicken thin cutlets, patted dry with a paper towel 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 lemon, zested and quartered 1/2 cup sour cream 3 tablespoons thinly sliced chives, more for garnish 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill 2 tablespoons onion powder, divided 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs Canola oil, for frying Steps to Make It Gather the ingredients. Season the chicken cutlets generously with salt and pepper. In a medium bowl, combine the […]

Vegan pancakes

Try this vegan fluffy American pancake recipe for a perfect start to the day. Serve these pancakes with fresh berries, maple syrup or chocolate sauce for a really luxurious start to the day. Ingredients 125g/4½oz self-raising flour 2 tbsp caster sugar 1 tsp baking powder good pinch sea salt 150ml/5fl oz soya milk or almond milk ¼ tsp vanilla extract 4 […]

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