Catalan Beef Stew

1 kg of stewing beef1 onion1/3 can of chopped tomatoesA large glass of red wineBay leafSprig of thymeCinnamon stick (2 or 3 cm long)Pinch of sugarPinch of saltHeaped teaspoon paprika Picada (add 30 minutes before the end of cooking)Slice of breadHeaped desertspoon ground almonds2 cloves …

Chicken and Mushroom Casserole

6 bone-in chicken thighssalt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste30g butter250g mushrooms, halved1 onion, diced1 leek, sliced3 cloves garlic, minced25g all-purpose flour½ cup dry white wine2 cups chicken stock500g potatoes, chopped to medium chunks4 sprigs fresh thyme1 sprig fresh rosemary1 bay leaf Preheat oven …

Chicken Jalfrezi

12 Chicken Thighs skinless1 tablespoon Oil For the Marinade3/4 cup Greek Yogurt1 tablespoon Korean Chilli flakes1 heaped tablespoon Coriander Powder1/2 teaspoon Turmeric1 thumb sized piece Ginger grated2 cloves garlic, crushed1 heaped teaspoon Garam Masala Powder1 teaspoon salt For the Sauce1 tablespoon Oil1 tablespoon Butter1 teaspoon …

Courgette Curry

2 servings side dish 1 tablespoon sunflower oil1 onion, thinly sliced3 garlic cloves, crushed1/2 inch piece ginger, finely matchsticked1/2 tsp cumin seeds1 medium tomato, cubed1/2 tsp salt, or more to taste1/2 tsp coriander powder1/4 tsp black pepper powder1/2 tsp red chilli powder2 small courgettes cut …

Chicken curry, whole roasted bird

1 whole chicken, skin removed. Marinade1″ cube (chunk) fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped2 large cloves garlic, peeled6 tbsp yogurt1/2 tsp ground turmeric1 tsp salt1/2 tsp cayenneground black pepper Put all ingredients into blender or food processor, blend into paste.(don’t wash out the blender yet). …

Courgette Fritters

450g courgettes, grated 75g plain flour (or rice flour – makes fritters more crispy) 1 egg, separated 15ml / 1 tablespoon olive oil 75ml water salt and pepper oil for frying Extras: feta cheese, sweetcorn, herbs Put the grated courgette in a sieve over a …

Chicken Thighs with Lemon and Garlic

600 ml chicken stock20 large garlic cloves, peeled25g butter15ml olive oil8 chicken thighs1 lemon, peeled, pith removed and thinly sliced2 tablespoons plain flour150ml dry white winesalt and pepperparsley or basil to garnish Preheat the oven to 190c.Bring the stock to boil then add the garlic …

Chicken with Chorizo

A one pot wonder! 1 chicken, jointed, skin removed2 teaspoons paprikaolive oil2 onions, sliced6 garlic cloves, finely sliced150g chorizo, skin removed and sliced into small chunks400g tin chopped tomatoes2 bay leaves75ml medium sherrysalt and pepper4 medium potatoes, cut into chunks Preheat the oven to 190c.Parboil …

Roasted Sausages and Beans

One cooking pot, quick and easy. 2 tablespoons olive oil2 large onions chopped into wedges2 red peppers, deseeded and roughly chopped2 carrots, chopped into chunks2 garlic cloves, choppedfresh thymetin of white beans or chickpeassausages – pricked with a forksmall tin of chopped tomatoes100ml white wine …

Fish – Oven Baked in Foil

fishlemon slicesfresh herbssalt and pepper Preheat the oven to 180c and put a baking sheet in to warmPat the fish dry inside and out.Salt generously inside and on both outer sides.Make three diagonal slashes in each side of the fishPlace onto an oiled sheet of …