by bilalk | Mar 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
White Forest Meringues Crisp Meringue with Cherries, chocolate and cream. A match made in heaven! 1 batch Chocolate Meringue (below)8 oz Heavy Cream Whisked6 oz Chocolate Sauce12 oz Cherries (preserved/compote)Chocolate Meringue6 each 6 Egg Whites Make sure no egg...
by MJF | Jul 21, 2020 | Fish Main Course, Main Courses
Salmon Teriyaki Simple, healthy and fast! 6 6-8oz Salmon Filet or Steaks2 Tbspns Vegetable Oil½ Cup Soy Sauce1 Cup Water (take 2 Tablespoons out to mix with the arrowroot)1 Tbspn Sesame Oil½" Piece Ginger (finely grated)1 Clove Garlic (finely grated)1 Tbspn Brown...
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by MJF | Jul 21, 2020 | Beef Main Courses, Main Courses
Texas Beef Chili A unique blend of spices give this great character 2 Lb Beef (ground)4 Tbspns Vegetable Oil1 each Onion (¼” dice)3 Cloves Garlic (chopped)½ Tbspn Ancho Chili Powder½ Tbspn Chipotle Chili Powder½ Tbspn Paprika½ Tbspn Cumin2 Tbspns Flour1 Tbspn Cider...
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by MJF | Jul 21, 2020 | Cold Desserts, Desserts
Savarin with Pineapple and Lemongrass Compote A classic, yeast sponge, traditionally soaked with rum. Make as boozy as your mood suits! For The Savarin:1/2 Lb Strong Flour ((1 1/2 Cups + 1 Tbspn))3/8 oz Dried Yeast ((1 teaspoon))1/2 oz Caster Sugar ((1 1/4...
by MJF | Jul 21, 2020 | Afternoon Tea, Allspice, Baking, Cardamom, Cinnamon, English, Pastry, Spices & Herbs
Chelsea Buns Sticky Buns, London style For the Ferment:1 each Large Egg (beaten)7½ oz Warm Water2 1/4 teaspoons Dry Yeast ((1 packet))4 oz Strong Flour (Bread( ((1 Cup))½ oz SugarFor the Dough:14 oz Strong Flour (Bread) ((3.13 Cups))¼ teaspoon Salt3 oz Sugar ((6.75...
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by MJF | Jul 21, 2020 | Afternoon Tea, Appetisers, Baking, Hot Appetisers, Pastry
Crepes (French Pancakes) Thin pancakes, for sweet and savoury dishes 6 oz Plain Flour1 tspn Salt1 Tbspn Sugar (if making for dessert)2 each Eggs¾ Pint Milk2 oz Butter (melted) Mix the flour and salt then mix in the eggs to form a paste.Whisk in the milk, slowly to...
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by MJF | Jul 21, 2020 | Appetisers, Hot Appetisers, Main Courses, Poultry Main Courses
Southwestern Chicken & Corn Crepes A great way to use up roast chicken leftovers with a Tex-Mex twist 12 oz Roast Chicken (½” diced or pulled)1 Pint Chicken Veloute½ Pint Heavy Cream6 oz Butter1 each Small Onion (finely chopped)1 Tbspn Chipotle Chili Powder1 Tin,...
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by MJF | Jul 21, 2020 | Main Courses, Seafood Main Courses
Paella Valencia Sure to please everyone with memories of the Mediterranean 2 oz Olive Oil3 Cups Rice3¾ Cups Chicken Stock (well seasoned and warm)2 Large Pinches Saffron1 each Onion (Large Dice,)3 Cloves Garlic (Chopped)1½ Lb Chicken Pieces ( (with bone))4 oz Chorizo...
by MJF | Jul 21, 2020 | Basic Preparations, Bay Leaf, Hot Sauces, Parsley, Peppercorns, Sauces, Spices & Herbs, Tarragon, Thyme
Fish Stock Fish Stock – A foundation of French cuisine Cutting BoardCooks KnifeLarge PotWooden SpoonFine StrainerLadle 2 oz Butter4 Lb Fish Bones1/3 pint Dry White Wine (optional)½ each Lemon (juice only)1 each Onion (roughly chopped)2 each Stalks Celery...
by MJF | Jul 21, 2020 | Hot Sauces, Sauces
White Veal Stock A basic stock – One of the foundations of French cuisine 2½ Lb Veal Bones4 oz Bacon Rind8 oz Carrot (roughly chopped)8 oz Onion (roughly chopped)8 oz Leeks (roughly chopped)8 oz Celery (roughly chopped)1 Gallon Water1 sprig Parsley1 small sprig...
