Pavlova

Pavlova

Ingredients For the meringues: 4 egg whites Pinch of salt 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 cup superfine sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract For the whipped cream: 3 cups cold heavy cream 2 teaspoons sugar A shot of brandy Preheat the oven to...

Hungarian Goulash

Hungarian Goulash

3lb meat 2 onions finely chopped 2 garlic cloves finely chopped 6tbls flour 2tbls paprika 1tsp caraway seeds 1 bay leaf 1/4tsp marjoram 1/4tsp thyme pinch of cayenne 1lb button mushrooms, sliced 2 red peppers diced 1lb 14oz canned tomatoes 10floz sour cream parsley...

Beef Stroganof

Beef Stroganof

Makes 4 – 6 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes **Ingredients:** * 1 pound sirloin steak * kosher salt, to taste * ground black pepper, to taste * 1 Tablespoon olive oil * 3 Tablespoons butter, divided * 1 cup diced onion, (about 1 small onion or ½...

Fried rice

Fried rice

Recipe: How to Make Yangzhou Fried Rice (扬州炒饭) So we wanted to teach you how to make a fried rice, and figured there’s no better place to start than the classic Yangzhou fried rice. Now, it should be said upfront that proper Yangzhou fried rice is sort of a deluxe...

Old Irish Rice Pudding

Old Irish Rice Pudding

7.2 Tbsp Arborio Rice 150 ml Water 900ml Milk Grated lemon Rind 150 ml Cream 2.4 Tbsp Sugar 2 Eggs separated Wash rice Heat in saucepan with water until water is absorbed Add milk, a pinch of salt, lemon rind Reduce heat, simmer for 15 mins until cooked. Remove from...

Christmas Pudding

Christmas Pudding

500 g mixed dried fruit (such as cranberries, cherries, apricots, sultanas and raisins) 100 g dates , chopped up 125 g suet 1 orange , zest of 125 g plain flour 125 g caster sugar 150 g fresh white breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons vin santo or brandy 1 handful chopped nuts,...

Slow cooked tomato sauce

Slow cooked tomato sauce

4 (28-ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, preferably imported D.O.P. San Marzano tomatoes (see note above) 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for finishing. 4 tablespoons butter 8 cloves garlic, minced (about 3 tablespoons) 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1...

Bolognese

Bolognese

1 quart homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock 4 to 6 packets powdered gelatin 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, preferably San Marzano 1/2 pound finely minced chicken livers 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound ground beef chuck (about 20% fat) 1...

Chicken Divan

Chicken Divan

3 cups cooked chicken 3 cups frozen broccoli sauce: 2 cans cream of chicken soup 1 cup mayo 1 tsp curry 1 tbsp lemon juice 4 tbsp butter 1 sleeve ritz Set oven to 350 degrees Microwave broccoli till al dente, spread on a 9 x 13 pan. Spread chicken on top. Mix sauce...

Whiskey Sours

Whiskey Sours

Sours is simple syrup and citrus juice. Lemon, lime and optionally orange juice (in that order). The ratio is around 1.5 times juice to syrup - (give or take to taste). Simple syrup is equal parts water and sugar brought to the boil so it's clear. Traditional: 1 cup...