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Macaroni Béchamel
Like lasagne but with short pasta and more bechamel. Ingredients For the meat 500g minced beef 90ml olive oil 1½ onions (finely chopped) 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp fresh coriander, finely chopped 1 tbsp tomato puree 1 tbsp pesto 400g can chopped tomatoes 1 tbsp chicken stock powder ¼ tsp ground nutmeg ½ tsp salt 2 tsp black pepper 300g short pasta (I used maccheroni) For the bechamel 100g unsalted butter 100g plain flour 1l milk Pinch of salt 1 tsp chicken stock powder
1 day ago


Cheesy Chicken Pasta
Who doesn't love cheese, chicken and pasta? Ingredients 300g penne pasta 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp butter 450g chicken, bite-size pieces 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 250ml chicken stock 2 tbsp plain flour 1 ½ cups single cream 1 tsp Italian seasoning ¼ tsp red chili flakes ¼ tsp ground black pepper 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, grated Parsley leaf (optional) Method Cook the pasta until al dente and reserve 1-2 cups of pasta water. Heat the oil and but
Feb 19


Mayonnaise Roast Potatoes
I'm experimenting with different fats and this week's guest was mayoinnaise. I was sceptical but would use again (probably if I didn't have beef dripping or goose fat available). They had an amazing smell, crisped up nicely and brough a subtle sweet element (sort of caramelised crunch). I preheated the mayo but it doesn't melt so definitely toss the par boiled potatoes in it when warm. Ingredients Potatoes, peeled and chopped 3 tbsp mayonnaise (full fat) Sprinkle of polent
Feb 16


Pork Wellington
Yes, yes and thrice yes! Make this, make it all the time. Absolutely delicious. The cut of pork is so cheap this is an amazing way to elevate it. Ingredients 500g pork tenderloin 1 tbsp vegetable oil 2 tbsp butter 250g mushrooms, finely diced 1 red onion, finely diced Small bunch fresh thyme leaves only 50ml white wine 250g puff pastry Sliced prosciutto 1 tbsp Dijon mustard Small bunch fresh sage leaves chopped 1 egg, beaten Sea salt and black pepper Method Heat the ove
Feb 16
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