by MJF | Jul 20, 2020 | Baking, Bread, Pastry
Banana Bread A flexible recipe, adapted from Cooks Illustrated 2 Cups All Purpose Flour (10 oz)2 Tbspns Cinnamon1 tspn Mixed Spice¾ Cup Sugar (5 1/4 oz)¾ tspn Baking Soda½ tspn Salt¾ Cup Walnuts (chopped)¾ Cup Raisins3 each Bananas (1½ Cups) (mashed)¼ Cup Yoghurt2...
by MJF | Jul 20, 2020 | Baking, Bread, Pastry
No-Knead Crusty Pot Bread An outstanding simple bread by specialist Jim Leahy.The waiting time is worth it!…….Perfect with a good cheese and a glass of wine. 3 Cups Bread Flour¼ tspn Yeast1 ¼ tspns Salt¼ tspn Cider Vinegar1 5/8 Cups Warm Water Combine the...
by MJF | Jul 20, 2020 | Lamb Main Courses, Main Courses, Poultry Main Courses
Krishna’s Goat Curry Just as delicious when made with chicken! 4 each Onions (sliced crosswise)1 each Ginger, 1" piece (grated)8 Cloves Garlic (grated)5 Lb Goat (2" cubes)1 Tbspn Turmeric2 Tbspns Salt1 Tbspn Chili Powder1 Tbspn Coriander Powder1 Tbspn...
by MJF | Jul 20, 2020 | Dessert Sauces, Desserts
Sauce Anglaise French Custard Sauce 1 Pint Milk1 each Vanilla Pod (or 1 tspn. Vanilla Essence)4 each Egg Yolks2 oz Sugar Boil the milk with the split vanilla pod.While the milk is heating, whisk the yolks and sugar until light.Add the milk slowly, whisking in.Return...
by MJF | Jul 20, 2020 | Dessert Sauces, Desserts
Raspberry Sauce A fresh tasting berry sauce 1Lb 4 oz Raspberries3 oz Icing Sugar1/2 each Lemon (juice only) Puree all the ingredients in a blender.Adjust the consistency with a little water if needed.Taste and adjust with a little sugar or lemon as desired.Strain to...
by MJF | Jul 20, 2020 | Cold Desserts, Desserts
Summer Pudding Great any time of the year! 8 Slices White Bread (crusts trimmed off)4 oz Strawberries (cut into quarters)4 oz Raspberries4 oz Blueberries8 oz Water1 Tbspn Gelatine3 oz Sugar1/2 each Lemon (juice only)4 oz Raspberry Sauce8 oz Custard Sauce (Sauce...
by MJF | Jul 20, 2020 | Asian, Chinese, Dips & Dressings, Ginger, Hot Sauces, Sauces, World Cuisines
Ginger Sauce Ginger, Rice Vinegar and Soy combine in this adaptable piquant sauce GraterSmall PotWooden SpoonSall Bowl 6 Tbspns Rice Vinegar6 Tbspns Sugar½ Cup Water2 Tbspns Soy Sauce1 tspn Cornstarch (Mixed with 1 Tbspn Water)1 Tbspn Ginger (grated) Simmer the...
by MJF | Jul 20, 2020 | Main Courses, Seafood Main Courses
Sauteed Sea Scallops with Red Wine Balsamic Reduction Sweet , tender scallops highlighted by an unusual, slightly acidic sauce 24 pieces Jumbo Sea Scallops3 Tbspn Butter1 each Shallot (finely chopped)1/2 cup Balsamic Vinegar3/4 cup Red Wine1 cup Fish Stock1 each Leek,...
by MJF | Jul 20, 2020 | Lamb Main Courses, Main Courses
Rack of Lamb with Honeyed Mint Jus From my English roots….mint and lamb a, great combination! 4 each 3 Bone Racks of Lamb1 cup Lamb Jus1 bunch Mint, Fresh2 oz Brown Sugar1/4 cup Cider Vinegar1 Tbspn Honey1/2 cup Olive OilSalt and Pepper Brush the lamb with a...