Archive for May, 2007

Spinach and Ginger Dim Sum

Thursday, May 31st, 2007

INTRODUCTION:
Veg  HD  Chinese  30mins

 Dedicated to Derek Perraudin - a good friend and owner of The Banana Store,
                        Catherdral Street, London SE1 - a truly great place to eat and drink!
 
Makes 15     Hot Vegetarian Chi  Vegetables Hors d’oeuvre Appetizer  Starter  China  Guangdong  Cantonese Asia  Asian
 
Ingredients
   1 tbsp Vegetable […]

Vegetarian Spring Rolls

Thursday, May 31st, 2007

INTRODUCTION:
Veg HT  Chinese  HD  15mins    plus cooling
 
Makes 12      Hot  Chi  Vegetables Vegetarian Starter  Appetizer Hors d’oeuvre  China  Asia  Asian
 
Ingredients
For the filling
1 teasp Peanut Oil […]

Olive Oil Pastry

Thursday, May 31st, 2007

INTRODUCTION: Veg HT CD CBF 10mins plus chilling

Makes 175g/6oz Pastry Hot Cold Vegetarian Baked Fayre Dairy free

Ingredients
100g/4oz Plain Flour
1/8 teasp Salt
2 tbsp Olive Oil
1 tbsp Water
1 large Egg, beaten

Instructions

1. Place the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl and combine well.

2. Add the […]

Chocolate Praline Bars

Thursday, May 31st, 2007

Ingredients

225g/8oz Rich Tea Biscuits
4 oz Butter or Margarine
1 Rounded dessert spoon Brown Sugar
3 Rounded dessert spoons Drinking Chocolate
1½ Table spoons Golden Syrup
50g/2 oz Sultanas ( optional )
175g/6oz Plain Chocolate (Optional)

Instructions
1. Break up the Rich Tea biscuits into small pieces. Set aside.

2. In a large saucepan melt together the butter, brown sugar, powdered drinking chocolate, […]

Irish Christmas Shamrocks

Thursday, May 31st, 2007

Ingredients:
250g/9oz
250g/9oz Butter
   250g/9oz Caster Sugar
   25g/1oz Ground Almonds
   Milk
   75g/3oz Icing Sugar
   3 tbsp Cold Water
   2 drops Peppermint Essence
   Green Food colouring
 
Instructions
 
1. Preheat the oven to 190C, 375F, Gas Mark 5 and very lightly butter some baking sheets.
 
2. Place […]

Lemon Shortbreads

Thursday, May 31st, 2007

Ingredients:
   300g/11oz Plain Flour
   A pinch of Salt
   250g/9oz Butter, softened
   125g/5oz Icing Sugar
   2 Egg Yolks
   The grated Zest of 2 Lemons
Instructions
 
1. Sift the flour and a pinch of salt into a large mixing bowl and make a well in the centre.
 
2. […]

Almond Shortcrust Pastry

Thursday, May 31st, 2007

Ingredients:
   50g/2oz Ground Almonds
   100g/4oz Plain Flour
   25g/1oz Caster sugar
   A pinch of Salt
   50g/2oz Butter
   1 tbsp Clear Honey
   1 Egg Yolk
   Almond Essence
Instructions
 
1. Mix together  the ground almonds, flour, sugar and salt in a […]

Porchetta Italiana.

Tuesday, May 29th, 2007

INGREDIENTS

6 pounds boned pork shoulder with skin intact, butterflied
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill weed
1/4 cup red wine
3 tablespoons browning sauce

DIRECTIONS

Oil the shoulder roast inside and out and rub the salt and pepper into the flesh. Rub the garlic, rosemary […]

No Fail Pie Crust III.

Tuesday, May 29th, 2007

INGREDIENTS

4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups butter
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vinegar
3 fluid ounces cold water

DIRECTIONS

In a large bowl, stir together the flour and salt. Cut in the butter to pea sized chunks.
Place the egg and vinegar in a measuring cup and add cold water to measure 1/2 cup of total liquid. Pour this […]

Sweet Grilled Corn.

Tuesday, May 29th, 2007

INGREDIENTS

8 ears corn, husk and silk removed
1 1/2 tablespoons macadamia nut oil
1/2 cup melted butter
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon crushed rosemary
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

Soak corn in cold water for 1 to 3 hours.
Stir together macadamia nut oil […]