This definitely a dish for a special occasion. It’s costly to make and takes a bit of work, but the result is well worth it and the lucky diners will be very impressed.
BOUILLABAISSE WITH TOMATO ROUILLE
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CREAMY CHICKEN AND MUSHROOMS
I’ve made this yummy chicken and mushroom dish lots of times. I either cook a chicken myself or buy a BBQ one from the supermarket. I halve the recipe using only one chicken, which is all you need unless you’ve got a really big crowd. It’s easy to make and I serve it with rice or noodles and salad and it works really well.
PORK BIRIANI
I’m always looking for things to cook when all the family come over for lunch. These days I look for gluten free dishes so that everyone can eat them. I was quite happy when I found this Pork Biriani and I hope they’ll like it. I just wish gluten free desserts were as easy to find.
MUSHROOM AND GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH SOUR CREAM
I think by this far into the summer we’re all a bit sick and tired of our usual salads, so here’s a new one to try. This is quite a hearty one and should go well with a barbeque or any other main dish.
PISTACHIO OLIVE OIL BISCUITS
I think the only thing I can say about these biscuits is – once they’re out of the oven and cooled, make yourself a cup of coffee, sit down and enjoy them…….
LAMB, RICE AND ALMOND CASSEROLE
I think it’s great when you come across a recipe that can be made the day before you need it. This is a pretty simple casserole with ingredients you’d mostly have in your cupboard, but the addition of a few spices, raisins and almonds makes it a tasty dish for the family or visitors.
CINNAMON TEACAKE
Teacakes are a wonderfully easy cake to make and are great for visitors, especially served with strawberries and cream. The only disadvantage of them is that they don’t keep, so make sure you eat lots on the day you bake it.
HOT SPINACH BACON SALAD
I think the combination of spinach, bacon and eggs together in a salad works really well. Of course, the hot part is simply by warming up the dressing, so it’s easy enough to turn it into a cold salad if you’d rather have it that way.
ICE CREAM PLUM PUDDING
Didn’t get around to making a plum pudding yet? Why don’t you try this ice cream one. No need to make it months in advance, the night before will be fine. All you have to do is cut up the fruit, add in the spices and gelatine, stir through the ice cream and put it back in the freezer till you need it. Merry Christmas…..
SUMMER BERRY TRIFLE
I always think of this as a very fancy trifle. I think that’s because it doesn’t have the traditional layering that most trifles have. It’s just the sponge base, topped with pureed strawberries, a very creamy, runny custard and lots of berries. It always looks and tastes marvellous.
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