Archive For May 2014

Cornish Pasty

Cornish Pasty

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…

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Hisashi Taoka of Kiku – Fish aficionado – interview

Hisashi Taoka of Kiku – Fish aficionado – interview

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…

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Corned Beef Hash with Poached Eggs

Corned Beef Hash with Poached Eggs

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…

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Citrus Beef with Red Pepper

Citrus Beef with Red Pepper

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…

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The War of Jan Loos – interview

The War of Jan Loos – interview

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…

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Chuck Wagon Casserole

Chuck Wagon Casserole

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…

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It’s ‘Dim Sum’ but more – by Janice Wong – review

It’s ‘Dim Sum’ but more – by Janice Wong – review

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…

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Chilli Cinnamon Roast Beef

Chilli Cinnamon Roast Beef

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…

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