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 …

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). …

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 …

Roast Pork with Lemon and Spices

1.2 kg rolled joint of pork1 teaspoon fennel seed1 teaspoon coriander seed1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon black pepperzest of 1 lemon2 cloves garlicglug of olive oil Put the spice ingredients into a pestle and mortar with the olive oil and make a paste.Rub into the pork.Place …

Slow Roast Duck Legs

2 Duck legs1 Tsp Coarse sea saltFreshly ground black pepper250ml Chicken stock2 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar½ Tbsp Honey½ Tbsp Cornflour Heat the oven to 150°CDry the duck legs then rub all over with salt and black pepperRoast for 2 1/2 hours, basting the duck legs with …