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S'mores

Skewer the marshmallows on kebab sticks (if you're using wooden skewers, make sure they've been soaked in water overnight). Toast the marshmallows and sandwich between two biscuits, along with a piece of chocolate. Recipe courtesy of Matt Evers.

Twice Baked Potatoes

Preheat the oven to 190°C. Rub the potatoes with the oil and season generously with kosher salt. Place on a baking sheet and bake until the potatoes are very tender on the inside and crisp on the outside, about 1 hour, 15 minutes. Let stand 5 min

Monster Mushroom Burger

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Place the mushrooms in a baking dish or pie plate. Whisk together the vinegar, oil, salt and pepper until blended. Brush the mushrooms with the vinegar mixture; let stand for up to 15 minutes. Place the mushroom

Made-Over Blackened Cajun Fries

Preheat the oven to 218°C. Cut the potatoes into long wedges about 1-inch thick. Toss the potatoes with the olive oil and Cajun seasoning. Heat an ovenproof large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat and add the potatoes in a single layer.

Lighter Smoky New Potato Salad

Place the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover by 2 inches with cold salted water. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer until just tender when pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 15 to 20 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk together the mayonnai

Prosciutto Lamb Burgers

1) In a large bowl combine the breadcrumbs, parsley, egg, milk, cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, salt and pepper, Stir to combine. Add the lamb and stir until incorporated. 2) Divide the mixture into six (2.5cm) thick burgers. Place the slices of prosci

Chipotle Mango Barbecue Chicken

1) Put the mango, coriander, chipotle, vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, 1 tbsp of oil, and salt and pepper in a food processor and puree until smooth. Adjust seasonings, to taste. 2) Add the chicken with half the mango mixture to a resealable plastic b

Asian Chicken Skewers

Combine the coriander, oil, chilli sauce, sugar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, onions and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a mini food processor or blender and process until smooth. Drain the skewers and thread a piece of chicken onto each skewer. Place the skewer

Pimm's Cup

Add the Pimm’s to a large iced tea glass filled with ice. Stir in the lemonade and top with the ginger ale. Skewer the cucumber slices and strawberry halves, alternating them as you like. Garnish the drink with the skewer, the orange slice, and th

Prawn Cocktail

1) Cut the lemon in half and add it to a large pan of boiling water. Add the salt and then add the prawns. Cook, uncovered, for only 3 minutes, until the prawn are just cooked through. 2) Remove the prawns with a slotted spoon to a bowl of cool wat

Peach Texas Tea

1. Bring 3 cups water and the ginger to a boil in a medium pot. Add the tea bags, take the pot off the heat, and steep for 4 minutes. Remove the tea bags and stir in the sugar until dissolved. Cool; discard ginger. 2. Put the tea, peach nectar, t

Quick White Chocolate Eton Mess in a Kilner Jar

Place the double cream, vanilla and sugar in a large bowl and whip until it is light and thick. Don't over whip the cream to stiff peaks. Fold in the sliced strawberries and broken meringue nests. Dollop the eton mess into twist top Kilner jars

Cream Scones With Currants

1) Preheat the oven to 220C/Gas 7. Line a baking sheet with greaseproof paper. 2) In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Add the butter and work it into the flour mixture with your fingers or a pastry blender, unti

Sweet and Sour Pork Sliders

In a large bowl, thoroughly combine meatball ingredients. Divide mixture into eight portions and form eight meatballs; set aside. Fill a wok or large pot halfway with peanut oil. Heat the oil to 180°C over medium-high heat. If frying in a wok,

Red, White and Blue Potato Salad

Put the potatoes in a medium pot and cover with cold water. Add 1 tablespoon of the vinegar and 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and continue to boil until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well and cool.Whisk the remaining 2 t

Leek, Bacon, and Gruyere Crustless Quiche

Trim the root of the leek, leaving ends intact to hold the leaves together, then halve lengthwise. Rinse well under running water to flush out any grit trapped between the leaves. Cut each half into 3-inch lengths, keeping leaves together. Put leeks

Chocolate Guinness Cake

1. Preheat the oven to 170°C/325°F/Gas Mark 3. 2. Pour the Guinness into a saucepan and add the Stork, gently heat until melted. Remove from heat and stir in the cocoa and sugar. Mix together the eggs, buttermilk and vanilla and then add to the pan.

Mini Key Lime Pies in a Jar

To make the lime curd: In a small saucepan, add the lime juice, water and sugar. Bring to the boil. Once the sugar has dissolved, whisk in the cornflour mixture. You will see the mixture begin to thicken. Keep whisking to ensure there aren't any lump

American Pancakes

To make the pancake batter whisk all the ingredients together in a bowl. Over a medium heat, pour some batter into a frying pan gently fry on either side for two minutes, so the middle is cooked. Serve with any of the above fillings.

Apple Pie

Make the dough by hand. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. Using your fingers, work the butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles yellow corn meal mixed with bean sized bits of butter. (If the flour/butter mixture g

Nachos

Preheat the oven to 175°C.Lay the whole tortilla chips in an ovenproof dish. Sprinkle over the cheese, add jalapeno slices of using and repeat the process until you have 3 layers. Bake until the cheese has melted.

Avocado & Edamame Salad

1) Combine the sun-dried tomatoes, oil, cumin, spring onions, salt, paprika and lime juice in the bottom of a salad bowl and mix well. 2) Add the avocados, bean sprouts and edamame beans and toss well. Allow to marinate before serving. Cook's Note:

Tamarind-Glazed Tofu Sliders with Indian Coleslaw and Masala Wedges

1. First, cut the potatoes into small wedges and toss with oil, garam masala and salt. Bake at 200C for 40 minutes or until golden and cooked through. 2. Next, make the slaw by combining together all the ingredients and mixing well. Allow to chill

Creamy Potato and Roasted Red Pepper Dip

Special equipment: a food mill or ricerPut the potatoes and 1 tablespoon salt in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water by 2 inches. Bring to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat and simmer until the potatoes are very tender, 25 to 30 minutes.

Grilled Artichokes with Parsley and Garlic

1) Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Preheat griddle to medium-high heat. 2) Trim the stem from each artichoke to 2.5-cm long, then bend back and snap off dark outer leaves. Cut top inch of artichokes with serrated knife. Using a ve

Pulled Pork

In a large Dutch oven heat two teaspoons of oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cook until softened and lightly browned, about five minutes. Add the chilli powder, cumin, cinnamon, and cayenne and cook unti

Slow Cooker Chicken Chilli

Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a large nonstick pan over high heat. Add half of the ground chicken and 1/2 teaspoon salt, cook, breaking the meat apart with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 4 minutes. Transfer the chicken to the slow cooker insert

Texas Hot Dog

Note: If you can't find the Mexican chilli powders listed above, substitute for 3 tbsp hot chilli powder and 3 tbsp smoked paprika. You can also leave out the chipotle chillis if you can't find them - it will still be delicious! Make the barbecue

Caprese Di Farro

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, toss in the farro and cook for 20 minutes, strain, and rinse with cold water, then set aside. Add the tomatoes to a bowl, add the mozzarella, rip the basil leaves with your hands, and add the olives. Seaso

Eight-Layer Chicken Chilli Dip

Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, add half of the onion and the garlic and cook, stirring, until soft and just begins to brown, about 4 minutes. Add the tomato paste, chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the cayenne pepp

BBQ prawns with cocktail sauce

For the BBQ prawns: 1) Rinse the prawns thoroughly in cold water and place in large bowl. 2) Mix the cloves, seasoned salt, thyme, mustard, celery salt, pepper, and Neelys barbecue seasoning in a small bowl. Sprinkle the prawns with the seasoning

Mini Welsh Beef Burgers with Gorgonzola

Mix the beef, 1 tsp mustard, garlic and egg yolk together with your hands. Season and form into 16 flat patties. Sandwich two patties with approximately 1 tsp crumbled Gorgonzola and press the edges together to form a tight seal. Chill for 30 minute

Key Lime Pie

Mix the crushed biscuits with the melted butter in a bowl. Press the crumbs into the base and up the sides of a 20x30cm rectangular loose-bottomed tart tin or 23cm (9in) round loose-bottomed tart tin. Chill for 10 minutes. Whisk together the co

Hamburger with Cheddar Cheese and Horseradish Mustard

Preheat griddle or a cast iron skillet to high. Divide the beef into 8 (115g) burgers. Season on both sides with salt and pepper, to taste. Griddle or cook in the pan for 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare doneness. During last minutes of

Juicy Grilled Cheeseburgers

Heat a grill to medium-high direct heat and lightly oil the grates using a paper towel soaked in canola oil or nonstick grilling cooking spray.Spread a 16-inch-long piece of nonstick aluminum foil on a cutting board (or mist a piece of regular alumi

Spiced Bourbon Delight Cocktail

1) In a shaker filled with ice, add the bourbon, apple cider and agave syrup. 2) Shake and pour over ice in a tall glass. Garnish with a lemon wedge.

Royal Jack

1) Fill a cocktail shaker or small jug with ice. Add the applejack, lemon juice and grenadine. Cover and shake vigorously until thoroughly mixed and chilled, about 30 seconds (in general, the drink is ready by the time the shaker mists up). 2) St

Red velvet sandwich biscuits

1) Preheat the oven to 190C/Gas 5. Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper. 2) Mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and salt in a small bowl. Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3

Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon

1) Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Combine the eggs and salmon and mix lightly with a fork. Cook until just beginning to scramble. 2) Add the cream cheese and mix until everything is a smooth texture. Add 1/2 the spring onions

Mediterranean madness salad

1) Heat the oven to 200C/Gas 6. In a small bowl, toss the cubed aubergine with the garlic and oil. Spread on a sheet pan and place in the preheated oven. Cook until golden brown, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally for even browning. 2) Meanwhil

Streaky bacon and pancetta potatoes

1) Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and pancetta. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the bacon and pancetta are brown and crispy, about 10 to 12 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon and pancetta pieces to pape

Bryant Lake bowl: Smoked trout and beetroot salad with green goddess dressing

For the salad: 1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Prepare the beetroot by cutting off the 2 ends and the greens. (The greens can be used in another recipe if you like...). 2) Rub down the beetroot with olive oil and wrap them in tin foil. Place th

Oak Town garlic vinegar chicken

1) Put 2 tbsp of the oil in a large saute pan over a medium heat and add the onions and chillies; saute for 3 mins until translucent. Add the chicken thighs and lightly brown. 2) Add 35g of the garlic and saute. Deglaze the pan with the beer and ch

Beef burgers with mushrooms and aioli

1) Combine the beef mince, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Shape the mixture into four (2cm-thick) patties. 2) Lightly drizzle both sides of the mushrooms with the oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. 3) Mix the mayonnaise, lemon juice, and gar

Hot sausage burgers with broccoli rabe and provolone

1)In a large bowl, combine the pork, red pepper flakes, paprika, fennel seeds, sage, onion, garlic and salt, to taste. Form the meat into 4 burgers, put on a plate and coat with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil. 2)In a small pan heat the brown

Tuna burgers with tapenade

1) Prepare the barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill the baguette pieces, cut side down, until lightly toasted, about two minutes. Remove and set aside. 2) Combine the olives, capers, one tablespoon of oil, lemon juice, parsley, lemon zest, and ancho

Duck, duck, delicious burgers

1) Prepare a medium-hot fire for both direct and indirect cooking in a charcoal grill with a cover, or preheat a gas grill to medium-high. If using charcoal, the coals should be placed so that they are under half the rack, creating 2 zones: 1 hot and

Sugar Ray's body blow ribs

1) For the dry rub: combine all the ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Rub the ribs with the dry rub. Wrap in plastic wrap and let marinate in refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight. 2) To cook: preheat oven to 275 degrees F. 3) Place ribs on a lar

Blueberry muffin

1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Grease a 12 individual case muffin tin. 2) In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and sugar. In another bowl, combine butter, egg, and milk and mix well. Pour the wet ingredients into the flour mixture and w

Carolina pork fillet with peach bbq sauce and sweet potato hash browns

1) Preheat the oven to 190C/Gas 5. Spray a large ovenproof skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle the barbecue seasoning blend over the pork fillet. Quickly sear the meat on all sides over medium heat. 2) Meanwhile, while meat is searing, st

Bowl smoked prawns

For the smoked prawns: 1) Place the wood chips into a bowl and cover with cool water. Set aside and allow to soak for 1 hour. 2) In the meantime, place the salt, sugar, water and chilli flakes into a pan and heat just until the salt and sugar have

Steamed sea bass with spring onions and ginger

1) Put the fish in a shallow heatproof dish, such as a large baking pan. Season lightly with salt and pepper, inside and out. Disperse the spring onions and ginger on top, underneath and inside the fish. Combine the soy sauce, peanut oil, sesame oil

Only in Essex steamer clam cakes with traditional New England tartar sauce

For the clams: 1) Add the olive oil to a large pan over medium heat. Chop the onion into large chunks and saute in the oil until lightly cooked, about 5 minutes. Add the beer and the clams. Cover and cook until all of the clams are opened, about 10

Prosciutto and aubergine calzone

1) Preheat the oven to 260C/Gas 9. Put a pizza stone on the bottom shelf of the oven to preheat. Remove the dough from the packaging and leave to rest on a lightly floured surface. 2) In a large nonstick frying pan over a medium heat, add the pros

Tongue tantalizing barbecue pork

For the pork: 1) Preheat the oven to 160C/Gas 3. Pour the beer in the bottom of a baking tray. Put a rack on top (high enough to keep the pork off the beer.) Mix all the spices together and rub over all the pork. Bake, covered, for 2 1/2 hours (or u

Must-have muffaletta burgers!

For the salami bacon: 1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Line a heavy large baking sheet with aluminium foil. 2) Arrange 12 salami slices in a single layer on the baking tray. Bake until the salami slices are browned (much like bacon), watching

Toasted spice salmon burgers with orange-apricot glaze and curried mustard mayo

1) Prepare a gas or charcoal barbecue to medium-high heat for direct-heat cooking. Toast the coriander and cumin seeds in a small saute pan over a medium heat for 2 minutes or until fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from the pan, cool and grind.

Anita's blueberry cobbler

1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Coat a 18 by 24 cm baking pan with cooking spray. 2) In a large bowl, combine the blueberries and 100g of the sugar. Toss to combine and set aside. 3) In a medium bowl, combine the remaining 200g, the flou

Picnic Potato and Chicken Salad

Preheat oven to 200°C. Place potatoes on a sheet tray, toss with oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast until golden and tender, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a saucepan cover chicken with water and bring to a simmer over medium heat

Lime curd tart

1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas mark 4. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix the butter and caster sugar together until they are just combined. Add the vanilla. 2) In a medium bowl, sift together the plain flour and

Sliders

1) Build a charcoal fire or heat a gas griddle. Place the minced beef in a large bowl and add the mustard, olive oil, thyme, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix gently with a fork to combine, taking care not to compress the ingredients. Shape the meat into

Ludo's Fried Chicken

For the Ranch dressing, in a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, buttermilk, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, chives, shallot, mustard and celery seed. Refrigerate for one hour to allow the flavours to

Chicken veggie burger

1) Mix all the burger ingredients together except the olive oil. Form into 11cm thick burgers. 2) Brush the burgers lightly with the oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook in a nonstick skillet over a medium heat until browned and cooked through,

Asian coleslaw

1) Put 2 tbsp of the olive oil in a small saucepan, add the ginger and garlic and saute until lightly brown. Add the brown sugar, soy sauce and mirin, saute for 5 minutes and remove from the heat. 2) When cool whisk in the remaining olive oil, sesa

S'mores Tarts

Preheat the oven to 190°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry dough into a 12-inch square, about 1/4 inch thick. Trim the edges and then cut the puff into 4 squares and place the

Beer Butt Chicken

Separate the skin of the chicken from the meat and stuff with garlic, rosemary, olive oil and salt.Place the chicken, cavity-side down over an open beer can and placed in a pan on the grill. Surround with the chopped vegetables and pour over the rema

Quiche Lorraine

1) For the pastry, combine the flour and the salt on your work table. Add the butter and work it into the flour until the consistency is coarse. Stir and work in the egg and the water until the dough becomes a ball. Coat the work surface with a littl

Turkey Bacon Cheeseburger Turkey Loaf

Preheat the oven to 175°C. Lightly grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with olive oil. Combine the ketchup and mustard in a small bowl and set aside. Mix together the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, milk, cheese, turkey bacon, bread and egg white in a larg

Classic Cowboy Steak with Mushrooms and Blue Cheese

In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, Napoleon® Classic Steak Spice, Shiraz, garlic and thyme. Rub the steaks with the seasoning paste, pressing the seasoning into the meat to adhere. Cover and set aside until needed. Drain Portobello mushrooms

Paula's Apple Pie Filling

For the apple filling:1) In a small bowl mix together the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg. In another bowl, sprinkle the apple slices with the juice of 1 lemon and toss. 2) Stir the apples into the sugar mixture until evenly coated. Set aside

Best dressed watercress with crispy tortillas

1) In a small bowl, whisk together the honey and lime juice. Continue to whisk while slowly drizzling in olive oil, until all the oil is incorporated. 2) In a medium bowl, combine the watercress, orange segments, jicama, red onion and salt. Drizzl

Deep-fried Oyster Po' Boy Sandwiches

Drain the oysters and place in a small bowl. Cover with 240ml milk and let soak for 15 minutes. In a medium bowl, whisk together remaining milk, water, cayenne and eggs. Place the flour, cornmeal, black pepper, and salt into a brown paper bag, close

Game Time Chilli Dogs

Heat the oil in large nonstick saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, celery, peppers, jalapeno, onions, chilli powder, cumin and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes. Add the tomatoes and beans

Kobe beef with dipping sauce and hibachi coleslaw

For the dipping sauce: 1) Combine the wasabi and water to make a paste. Using a blender or a mixing bowl with a whisk, add the remaining ingredients except the oil and onion, and blend or whisk until well combined. 2) Emulsify by pouring the oil s

Casino El Camino: Amarillo burger

1) Preheat the oven to 240C/Gas 10. Place the serranos in a foil-lined baking tray and spray them lightly with oil. 2) Heat in the oven for 30 to 45 minutes or until the serranos are slightly browned. Allow to cool then chop and set aside. 3) For

Lemon chicken with croutons

1) Preheat the oven to 220C/Gas mark 7. Take the giblets out of the chicken and wash it inside and out. Remove any excess fat and leftover pinfeathers. 2) Toss the onion with a little olive oil in a small roasting tin. Place the chicken on top and

Mustard chicken salad

1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas mark 4. Place the chicken breasts on a sheet pan and rub the skin with olive oil. Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. 2) Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is just cooked. Set aside until cool enough

Salmon with fennel

1) Have the fishmonger cut the head and tail off the salmon and butterfly it, removing all the bones. You should have about 200g of salmon. Preheat the oven to 240C/Gas mark 9. 2) Saute the onions and fennel in the olive oil for 10 minutes on medium

Vinegar-brined baby back ribs

1) Preheat an indoor or outdoor griddle to high. Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas 6. 2) In a large resealable bag or nonreactive container, combine the vinegar, water, 1 tbsp of the salt, 1 tbsp of the pepper, four of the garlic cloves and the ribs. Le

Grilled pork burgers Indochine

1) Combine the mayonnaise, basil, coriander, spring onions and lime juice in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate. 2) Prepare a medium-hot fire in a charcoal griddle with a cover, or preheat a gas griddle to medium high. Combine the fish sauce, sugar and

Green chilli cheeseburgers

1) Heat the barbecue to high. Form the meat into 4 (225g) burgers and season each burger on both sides with 1/4 tsp of salt and a 1/4 tsp of pepper. Griddle until charred on both sides and cooked to desired doneness. 2) Place 2 slices of the cheese

Caprese Salad

Measure the balsamic vinegar and pour into a saucepan. Bring it to a gentle boil over a low heat. Cook it until the balsamic vinegar has reduced to a nice thick glaze (but still pourable), about 15 minutes. Oh and one other thing, your house will sti

Perfectly Baked Beans

Adjust the oven rack to the lower-middle position and preheat the oven to 160°C.Fry the regular chopped bacon in a large, deep skillet until the bacon has partially cooked and released about 1/4 cup drippings. Add the onions, peppers and jalapeno

Barbecued leg of lamb

1) To make the vinaigrette: To a blender, add: the oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, thyme, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard, season with salt and pepper, to taste. Blend until thoroughly combined. 2) Pat the lamb dry and put it on a shallow platter. Se

Swordfish with tomatoes and capers

1) For the sauce, cook the onions and fennel in the oil in a large saute pan on medium-low heat for 10 minutes, until the vegetables are soft. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. 2) Add the drained tomatoes, smashing them in the pan with a fork

Red, white and blue potato salad

1) To make the potatoes: Tie the thyme, parsley, rosemary, and bay leaf together with a piece of kitchen twine. Put the bundle in a medium saucepan along with the wine and garlic. Slice the potatoes into 0.5cm-thick rounds and add to the saucepan. Ad

Toasted gingerbread with barbecued pears and caramel

For the gingerbread: 1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas Mark 4. Grease and flour 2 loaf tins. 2) Cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl. Beat in the egg and treacle. In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients and whisk until mixed.

Matt's Mom's Ribs

Mix boiling water, Italian seasoning and bouillon cubes. Add the ketchup, molasses and onion. Heat on stove until boiling. Simmer until mixture looks like it is thickening. Set aside. Place ribs into a barbecue-proof grill pan. Heat ribs for an hou

Shiraz Smoked Baby Back Ribs

Using a sharp knife, score the membrane on the backside of the ribs in a diamond or criss-cross pattern. Combine the Shiraz, water, sugar and salt. Stir to dissolve sugar and salt, and then pour over the ribs. Cover and marinate for a minimum of 4 h

Balsamic Baby Back Ribs with Truffled Twice-Baked Potatoes

For the rub: To a bowl, add the parsley, brown sugar, maple flakes, smoked paprika, salt, cracked pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic and oregano. Mix well. For the ribs: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Place the ribs down on foil, brush with canola oi

Roast Aubergine and Courgette Salad

Salt the aubergines and sweat them for 20 minutes. Rinse them, pat them dry and brush them with olive oil, grill them until golden brown. After brushing the courgettes with olive oil, grill them until golden brown.For the dressing, blend all the ingr

Quick and Easy Pickled Gherkins

1. Place the cucumbers in a saucepan and cover with the brine. 2. Heat the water almost to boiling point, but do not actually boil. Simmer for 10 minutes. 3. Drain the brine from the pan and let the cucumbers cool. 4. While the cucumbers are cooli

Oven-Roasted Chicken Wings

Preheat the oven to 260°C. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. In a large mixing bowl, combine the wings and the lemon juice and mix thoroughly. Add the pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. While crushing it between yo

Ice cream sodas

1) For the ice cream soda: Pour 3 tbsp of raspberry or chocolate syrup, or 1 tsp of vanilla plus 45ml double cream in a tall ice cream soda glass. Whisk with a fork, then slowly, while still whisking, add the soda water until the glass is three-quart

Margarita ice cream

1) Pour the lime juice, tequila and orange liqueur into a bowl and stir in the sugar to dissolve. 2) Add the cream and then softly whip until thick and smooth but not stiff. Spoon into an airtight container to freeze overnight. 3) This ice cream

Cucumber Radish Salad

1) Put the cucumber and radishes into a salad bowl and toss with the lime juice and fennel. 2) Add salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Green coleslaw

1) In a blender, puree all the ingredients for the dressing until smooth. Set aside. 2) In a large bowl, combine the ingredients for the coleslaw. Gently fold in the dressing. 3) Refrigerate 1 hour. Gently toss before serving.

Italian Chopped Salad

Whisk the vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper in a large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in the oil to blend. Add the lettuce, radicchio, beans, and sundried tomatoes. Toss to coat. Season the salad, to taste, with more salt and

Honey Dijon potato salad

1) Cover potatoes with cold water, bring to a boil and salt the water. Boil potatoes until just tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain. 2) Meanwhile, combine the honey, Dijon, and vinegar in a bowl then slowly whisk in the olive oil. Season with salt a

Jicama, carrot, orange-chipotle slaw

1) Whisk the marmalade with orange juice, chipotle sauce, vinegar and oil. Cut the jicama into pieces to fit in the feeder of a food processor. Place shredder attachment blade in bowl and shred the jicama. Toss jicama and carrots with dressing and c