Pork Chops – basic cooking method
pork chopssaltpepper Season the chops on both sides.Cook for 1 minute each side in a hot frying pan then put into a hot oven 220c for about 8 minutes.
Dauphinoise Potatoes
Serves 6 750g waxy potatoes250ml double cream100ml whole milk2 small cloves garlic, crushednutmegbutter to grease the dish50g grated gruyere cheese Peel the potatoes and cut into thin slices using a mandolinPut the cream and milk into a large pan along with the garlic and a …
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 …
English Muffins
Quick soft muffins, eat hot with Butter & Marmalade or even Bacon 1 ¼ cup warm water 1 Tbsp. Sugar 1 Tsp. Yeast 2 Tbsp. Melted Butter or Oil 1 egg 2 ¾ Cups flour (Plus a little extra) 1 tsp. Salt Cornmeal for dusting …
Membrillo
Quince Jelly 1.5 kg quinces750 g sugar Cut up the quinces, no need to peel or core them but wash off any fuzz.Put the fruit in a large pan with just enough water to cover. Simmer for about 30 minutes until the rind is soft …
Pickled Cucumbers
2 jars small cucumbers chopped into spears1 cup white wine vinegar1 cup water17g salt1/2 teaspoon pickling spicepinch of chilli flakes4 black peppercorns In a saucepan over a medium-high heat, combine the vinegar and salt. Add the water and boil until the salt is dissolved.Distribute the …
Pineapple Chutney
makes 6 jars 2 tablespoons sunflower oil3 red onions, finely chopped1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds1 tablespoon nigella seeds1 teaspoon turmeric2 pineapples, peeled, cored and chopped into small chunks1 red chilli, de-seeded and finely choppedthumb sized piece of ginger, grated250g soft light brown sugar1 teaspoon salt175 …
Kimchi
Hanbi’s special recipe 1.5 Chinese cabbage chopped into 2cm squares8 cups water1 cup coarse salt Make a brine and pour over the cabbage.Leave for at least 3 hours till softened.Rinse 3 times washing it like hand washing clothes. 1 cup hot water mixed with 1 …
Split Pea Soup
Serves 6 to 8 people 2 cups yellow split peas, sorted and rinsed8 cups water1 bay leaf2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon olive oil1 red or yellow onion, finely chopped1 small carrot, peeled and finely diced2 stalks celery, diced or thinly sliced2 cloves garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon salt3 …
Yoghurt
Whole milk – 2 litresStarter yoghurt – half a small pot of normal plain yoghurt (activia works well) or a large spoonful from your last batch of homemade yoghurt. Put some water in a large saucepan and leave to stand for 10 minutes. This primes …