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Continue reading →: Easy creamy vanilla custard
2 large free-range egg yolks 2 tsp cornflour 25g/1oz caster sugar 1 vanilla pod, split lengthways, or ½ tsp good-quality vanilla extract 250ml/9fl oz whole milk 250ml/9fl oz double cream Put the egg yolks in a medium saucepan with the cornflour and sugar. Scrape the vanilla seeds into the pan,…
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Continue reading →: Gooey school treacle sponge
6 overloaded, oozing tbsp golden syrup 100g butter , plus extra for the dish 100g sugar 2 eggs ½ tsp vanilla essence 100g self-raising flour custard , to serve Butter a 1-litre baking dish, and dollop the syrup in the bottom. Put the butter and sugar in a food processor…
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Continue reading →: Ken Hom’s Sichuan prawns in chilli sauce recipe
450 g (15.9oz) uncooked prawns 1.5 tbsp groundnut oil 2 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger 2 tsp finely chopped garlic 2 tbsp finely chopped spring onions For the garnish 1 cup spring onions, sliced lengthways For the sauce 1 tbsp tomato purée 2 tsp chilli bean sauce 1 tsp Chinese…
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Continue reading →: Hot & sour pork & pepper stir-fry
100g Thai jasmine rice 1 tbsp sesame seeds 1 tsp sunflower oil 250g pork fillets , cut into finger-width strips 1 red and 1 yellow pepper , deseeded and sliced 2 tsp cornflour 2 tsp soy sauce juice 1 lime 2 tbsp clear honey ½ red chilli , sliced Place…
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Continue reading →: Cauliflower soup
1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 800g/1¾lb cauliflower florets, roughly chopped 1 litre/1¾ pints chicken or vegetable stock 150ml/5fl oz double cream For the cauliflower soup, heat the oil in a deep, heavy-based pan over…
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Continue reading →: Moroccan Quorn Tagine
350g Quorn chicken style pieces 1 tbsp olive oil 1 red onion, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, crushed or finely chopped 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1-2 heaped tbsp harissa, depending on how hot you like your food 75g dried apricots, roughly chopped 400g tin chopped tomatoes 1 yellow pepper, deseeded and…
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Continue reading →: French Onion Soup
50g butter 1kg brown onions , thinly sliced 2 tbsp thyme , picked leaves 3 tbsp dry sherry beef stock fresh, cube or concentrate made up to 1.2 litres Heat the butter in a large pan and gently cook the onion and thyme until the onion is softened but not…
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Continue reading →: Seafood Tofu Miso Soup
NB – if making the Dashi fresh make sure you do this first NOT 6 and 7 as instructed. 0.44 lb fish fillets, sliced 2 1/8 cup dashi stock 1 1/3 cup water 0.15 lb miso 2 red dates, sliced 1 teaspoon Chinese wolfberries 0.22 lb soft silken tofu 2…
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Continue reading →: Chinese Potato Salad
Ingredients: 6 medium red potatoes (about 2 pounds) , cut into chunks . Dressing: 5 tablespoons rice vinegar 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons Chinese light soy sauce 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce 1 – 1 1/2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil, according to taste 3/4 teaspoon sugar…
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Continue reading →: Plans for 2013
Just a few things I want to get done next year! Finish scarf Read 213 books Read two new series to me Crochet 16 squares 0/16 Get up to arm holes on sweater At least 1 new recipe every 4 weeks 0/13 Crochet a shawl Clear £500 of the CC…
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