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Brie Parcels With Almonds
4 large vine leaves, preserved in brine 200g/7oz piece Brie cheese 30ml/2 tbsp chopped fresh chives 30ml/2 tbsp ground almonds 5ml/1 tsp crushed black peppercorns 15ml/1 tbsp olive oil
Chicken Wings Teriyaki Style
1 garlic clove, crushed 45ml/3 tbsp soy sauce 30ml/2 tbsp dry sherry 10ml/2 tsp clear honey 10ml/2 tsp grated fresh root ginger 5ml/1 tsp sesame oil 12 chicken wings 15ml/1 tbsp sesame
Ciabatta With Mozzarella And Onions
1 ciabatta loaf 60ml/4 tbsp red pesto 2 small onions Olive oil, for brushing 225g/8oz mozzarella cheese, sliced 8 black olives, halved and
Crostini With Tomato And Anchovy
60ml/4 tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves 4 tomatoes, peeled and chopped 15ml/1 tbsp chopped fresh basil 15ml/1 tbsp tomato paste 1 small baguette (large enough to give 8 slices) 8 canned
Five-Spice Rib-Stickers
1kg/2¼lb Chinese-style pork spare ribs 10ml/2 tsp Chinese five-spice powder 2 garlic cloves, crushed 15ml/1 tbsp grated fresh root ginger 2.5ml/½ tsp chilli sauce 60ml/4 tbsp dark soy sauce
Grilled Asparagus With Salt-Cured Ham
6 slices of serrano ham 12 asparagus spears 15ml/1 tbsp olive oil Sea salt and coarsely ground black_T.jpg "Grilled King Prawns With Romesco Sauce")
Grilled King Prawns With Romesco Sauce
24 uncooked king prawns 30-45ml/2-3 tbsp olive oil Flat leaf parsley, to garnish Lemon wedges, to serve FOR THE SAUCE 2 well-flavoured tomatoes 60ml/4 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, chopped
Grilled Mussels With Parsley And Parmesan
450g/1lb fresh mussels 45ml/3 tbsp water 15ml/1 tbsp melted butter 15ml/1 tbsp olive oil 45ml/3 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese 30ml/2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 2 garlic cloves,_T.jpg "Herb Polenta")
Herb Polenta
750ml/1¼ pints/3 cups stock or water 5ml/1 tsp salt 175g/6oz/1 cup polenta 25g/1oz/2 tbsp butter Olive oil for brushing 4 large plum or beef tomatoes, halved Salt and freshly ground black_T.jpg "Herb-Stuffed Mini Vegetables")
Herb-Stuffed Mini Vegetables
30 mini vegetables: courgettes, patty pan squashes and large button mushrooms 30ml/2 tbsp olive oil Fresh basil or parsley, to garnish FOR THE STUFFING 30ml/2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion,
Hummus Bi Tahina
150g/5oz/¾ cup dried chick-peas Juice of 2 lemons 2 garlic cloves, sliced 30ml/2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra to serve 150ml/¼ pint/⅔ cup tahini paste Salt and freshly ground black
Polpettes With Mozzarella And Tomato
½ slice white bread, crusts removed 45ml/3 tbsp milk 675g/1½ lb minced beef 1 egg, beaten 50g/2oz/⅔ cup dry breadcrumbs Olive oil for brushing 2 beefsteak or other large tomatoes,
Quick Seafood Pizza
FOR THE PIZZA BASE 5ml/1 tsp easy-blend yeast 450g/1lb/4 cups strong bread flour 15ml/1 tbsp sugar 5ml/1 tsp sea salt 300ml/½ pint/1¼ cups lukewarm water 30ml/2tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Roasted Garlic Toasts
2 whole garlic heads Extra virgin olive oil Fresh rosemary sprigs Ciabatta loaf or thick baguette Chopped fresh rosemary Salt and freshly ground black
Roasted Pepper Antipasto
3 red peppers 2 yellow or orange peppers 2 green peppers 50g/2oz/½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained 1 garlic clove 30ml/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 75ml/5 tbsp olive oil Few drops of
Salmon With Spicy Pesto
4 salmon steaks, about 225g/8oz each 30ml/2 tbsp sunflower oil Finely grated rind and juice of 1 lime Salt and freshly ground black pepper FOR THE PESTO 6 mild fresh red chillies 2
Spicy Chicken Wings
8 plump chicken wings 2 large garlic cloves, cut into slivers 15ml/1 tbsp olive oil 15ml/1 tbsp paprika 5ml/1 tsp chilli powder 5ml/1 tsp dried oregano Salt and freshly ground black
Stuffed Kibbeh
450g/1lb lean lamb 45ml/3 tbsp olive oil Avocado slices and fresh coriander sprigs, to serve FOR THE KIBBEH 225g/8oz/1⅓ cups bulgur wheat 1 red chilli, seeded and roughly chopped
Tofu Steaks
1 packet fresh tofu (10 x 8 x 3cm/4 x 3¼ x 1¼ in), 300g/11oz drained weight 2 spring onions, thinly sliced, to garnish Mixed salad leaves, to garnish FOR THE MARINADE 45ml/3 tbsp sake_T.jpg "Vegetables With Tapenade And Herb Aioli")
Vegetables With Tapenade And Herb Aioli
2 red peppers, cut into wide strips 30ml/2 tbsp olive oil 225g/8oz new potatoes 115g/4oz green beans 225g/8oz baby carrots 225g/8oz young asparagus 12 quails' eggs Fresh herbs, to
