Archive For May 2014
From BBC Food Try the Hairy Biker’s recipe for a classic Cornish pasty. Ingredients For the pastry 225g/½lb plain flour, plus extra for dusting 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt 60g/2½oz unsalted butter 1 free-range egg, yolk only 60ml/2½fl oz water 1 free-range egg, beaten, for glazing For the filling 2oz…
Kiku is a Japanese restaurant conveniently located near Green Park station in Mayfair, and at the top of Half Moon Street. It’s one of the quieter thoroughfares, but popular with ‘them in the know’ as it’s the home of this exceptional eatery. I wonder why it isn’t more celebrated, but perhaps those regulars have the…
From BBC Food This tasty brunch dish is quick and easy to make. Ingredients For the corned beef hash 4 potatoes, diced into cubes 3 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely diced 1 garlic clove, crushed 340g/12oz corned beef, tinned Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 tbsp vinegar 1-2 free-range…
From Stop and Shop Orange and ginger flavours provide a zest to this colourful entree with contrasting colours and textures. Ingredients 2 large oranges, washed 1-1/2 tsp peeled and grated gingerroot 2 Tbsp light-soy sauce 1 lb steak, cold, cut from bone, trimmed and sliced into 1/8″ strips 1/2 cup orange juice 3/4…
The last year of World War II offered the hope of an end to hostilities, but they were, in fact, a long way from being over. France and Belgium were liberated and The Netherlands was the logical next step. The terrain is divided by waterways running from east to west but Allied forces would be…
From Stop and Shop Get a taste of the Old West with this hearty casserole. Ingredients 1 pound ground chuck 1 medium onion, chopped 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained 1 (4.5 oz) can chopped green chilies, drained 1 cup fresh or frozen corn 1 10 3/4 oz can 98% fat free…
Janice Wong has the accolade of Asia’s no.1 Pastry Chef. Well, we all know what famous chefs are like. Ego-driven, imposing hulks with loud voices, periodically rude, consistently condescending, care-worn complexions, prematurely aged, and supremely talented. Perhaps we should have a rethink, a pause in our assumptions, put a hold on swift conclusions. Chef Janice…
From Sainsbury’s The combination of coriander, black pepper and red chilli give this succulent beef joint a fiery flavour. Serves: 8 Preparation time: 5 Minutes Cooking time: 90 Minutes Ingredients teaspoon each freshly ground black pepper and ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon coriander ½ red chilli, deseeded and chopped 1kg boneless prime rib…