Chicken satay skewers with lemongrass and herb rice
1. Preheat the oven to 220C/425F/Gas 7. Bring a pan of water to the boil and cook the rice according to packet instructions. 2. Mix the honey, lime juice, curry powder, soy sauce and garlic and seasoning together in a bowl until combined. Add the ... [... more]
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Dark chocolate and pear filo pastry cups
1. Lay the filo pastry on a damp surface and cut into a square. Grease a dariole mould with butter and place the pastry inside so it falls over the sides. Place in a hot oven 200C/400F/Gas 6 for a few minutes. 2. Melt the chocolate over a bain ... [... more]
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Bean salad with roasted red onions
1. Put the shallots in a small, non-metallic bowl and pour the red wine vinegar over them. Cover and leave to marinate overnight. 2. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. Wash the red onions, but don't peel them, then rub them with a tbsp of the ... [... more]
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Grilled marinated chicken, Khmer style
1. Make the marinade the day before by blending all the ingredients until you have a reasonably smooth paste. Rub all the chicken thighs with the marinade and refrigerate for 24 hours. 2. Next day, preheat the oven to 160C/325F/Gas 3 and preheat ... [... more]
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Pork medallions with thyme potato wedges
1. To make the potato wedges, preheat the oven to 220C/425F/Gas 7. 2. Place the sweet potato wedges on a non-stick baking tray and drizzle with olive oil. Season generously with salt and pepper and sprinkle the thyme leaves over. 3. Bake in the ... [... more]
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Roasted beetroot served with beetroot tops and chive oil
1. For the roasted beetroot, pre-heat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. 2. Place the baby beetroots on a baking tray with the olive oil and the garlic cloves. 4. Remove from the oven, drizzle over the balsamic vinegar and return to the oven for a ... [... more]
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Spicy wild boar with pommes dauphinoise
1. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. Heat an ovenproof pan with the knob of butter and oil. 2. Add the potato slices and sauté for a few minutes until the potatoes are golden brown on both sides. 3. Sprinkle the cheese, salt and pepper over ... [... more]
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Wild boar with orange glaze and wilted spinach
1. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. Heat an ovenproof pan with a little oil over medium heat. 2. Season the wild boar fillet with pepper and wrap with the serrano ham. 3. Pan-fry for two minutes on each side, then place the pan into the oven ... [... more]
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Moutabal
1. Light a gas hob and hold the aubergine over the flame until skin is charred. 2. Once the skin has charred place aubergine in a plastic bag for a couple of minutes to cool slightly. 3. Once cool enough to handle, remove from bag and peel off ... [... more]
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Crispy roast haddock with wilted spinach
1. Preheat a small frying pan. Preheat oven to 250C/500F/Gas 9. 2. Preheat a small saucepan. Bring a small pan of water to the boil. Place the potato in the water and boil until soft. 3. Place the fish, skin side down, in the small fry pan and ... [... more]
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Ice cream chocolate cake with white chocolate sauce
2. Remove from heat and stir through the chocolate pieces. Leave to cool for a few minutes. 4. Place the muffin on a baking tray and bake in a moderate oven 180C/350F/Gas 4 for three minutes to warm through. 5. In a small bowl, fold the cherries ... [... more]
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Apple sponges with hot and cold filo parcels
1. Cook the puddings according to packet instructions and preheat the oven to 230C/450F/Gas 8. 2. Take 2 sheets of filo and lightly brush with melted butter. Place another sheet on top and sprinkle with the cinnamon. 3. Place a scoop of ice cream ... [... more]
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