Month: May 2020

MASCARPONE, HAM AND MUSHROOM PASTA

MASCARPONE, HAM AND MUSHROOM PASTA

Ingredients 230g thick slices ham, cut into chunks (I cooked off a gammon, boiled with some dried chillies and bay leaves then saved the rest for sandwiches ) 160g sliced button mushrooms 1 medium onion, diced 2 cloves of garlic, crushed 1 red pepper, finely…

VEGETARIAN SAUSAGE STUFFED MUSHROOMS

VEGETARIAN SAUSAGE STUFFED MUSHROOMS

Ingredients 4 large flat cap mushrooms, cleaned reserving stalks 6 quorn or other vegetarian sausages half a red pepper, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 4 shallots, finely diced 1 slice of brown bread, to make bread crumbs 2 birdseye chillies, thinly sliced 1 tbsp…

GRILLED HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICH WITH WHOLE GRAIN MUSTARD

GRILLED HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICH WITH WHOLE GRAIN MUSTARD

 

Ingredients

2 slices of your favorite bread (I used a brown seeded loaf)

mature cheddar cheese

1 tsp whole grain mustard

butter

1 or 2 tsp diced onion

sliced ham

4 or 5 slices of pickled gherkins

Method

Butter both slices of the bread (note: the buttered side will be on the outside of the sandwich)

Slice enough cheese to cover one slice of bread and place on to the un-buttered side

Spread the mustard over the cheese, sprinkle on the onion, then place on the gherkin and sliced ham

Put the second slice of bread on top making sure the buttered side is on the outside of the sandwich

Put a non stick pan on a low to medium heat

When the pan has warmed up gentle place the sandwich in the pan and cook for 2 to 3 mins or till golden brown (This is best done on a low heat to give the cheese a chance to melt)

Carefully flip the sandwich on to the other side and gently press the sandwich down with the back of a spatula. Cook for a further two to three minutes.

Remove the sandwich from the pan then cut the sandwich on the diagonal and serve

 

CHILLI CON CARNE WITH CHORIZO

CHILLI CON CARNE WITH CHORIZO

A twist on the classic chilli con carne Ingredients 500g Minced beef ½ Chorizo ring (about 120 grams), chopped into half cm half moons 2 medium red onions, diced 2 Red chillies, thinly sliced 2 large cloves of garlic, crushed 1 tsp hot chilli powder…

SPICY TURKEY BURGERS

SPICY TURKEY BURGERS

 

Ingredients

500g turkey mince

½ onion, grated

1 chilli finely chopped (or half tsp dried chilli flakes)

1 garlic clove, crushed

1-2 tsp curry powder

½ tsp garam masala

1 tsp turmeric

handful chopped coriander

1 egg yolk

1 pinch salt and pepper

1 tbsp sunflower oil

4 burger buns

salad and mango chutney or lime pickle, to serve

Method

1. In a large bowl, mix the turkey mince, chilli, onion, garlic, curry powder, garam masala, turmeric coriander, salt, pepper and egg yolk with a little salt and pepper. Combine well with your hands, then shape into 4 flat burger patties.

2. Heat the oil in a frying pan over a high heat, then cook the burgers for 5 mins each side or until cooked through. Toast the cut sides of the burger buns. Place the salad on the bottom halves of the warm buns, then top with the burgers and chutney or lime pickle.