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Salmon Wellington Ingredients1 tbsp olive oil2 shallots, finely diced3-4 garlic cloves, minced300g baby spinach150g cream cheese10g parmesan, gratedZest of half a lemon1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped1 tsp dried oregano1 tbsp Dijon mustard1 roll puff pastry, defrosted1 egg, for brushing the pastry MethodHeat 1 olive oil in a medium-sized pan over medium heat. Add the shallots […]
Pumpkin Fritters Ingredients 125 g of cooked pumpkin, pureed 113 g self-raising flour 25 g castor sugar or swop for light brown sugar 1 large egg 60 g milk 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder Oil for frying Butterscotch Sauce 100g muscovado sugar 125 ml pouring cream 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 35g unsalted butter Pinch of salt Method […]
Sriracha and sesame-roasted cashews Ingredients250g raw cashew nuts3 tbsp brown sugar, I used demerara2 tbsp sriracha sauce1 tbsp chilli flakes1 tbsp garlic flakes1 tbsp white sesame seeds1 tsp salt MethodPreheat oven to 160°C and prepare a baking tray with baking paper. Place the cashew nuts on the prepped baking tray, spread out in an even […]
Chorizo Fiesta Rice Ingredients1 tbsp olive oil1 large onion, thinly sliced250g baby cooking chorizo, sliced4 garlic cloves, crushed1 tsp smoked paprika400g chopped tomato, canned250g basmati rice600ml chicken stock2 tsp lemon zest2 bay leavesFresh parsley, choppedLemon wedges, to serve MethodTo a large pan on medium heat, add the oil. Add the onion and cook until soft […]
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