Pat the chicken thighs dry with kitchen paper and season with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large casserole dish over a medium-high heat. Working in batches to avoid crowding the pan, brown the chicken on both sides. Remove the chicken to a plate. Pour out all but one teaspoon of the […]
Results for "bread"
Lamb and pistachio kebabs
In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the yoghurt sauce. Place in the refrigerator until ready to use. In a bowl, place all of the kebab ingredients except for the oil. Use your hands to mix until just combined, being careful not to over-mix. Divide the mixture into eight portions and mould each […]
Quiz: Are you sandwich savvy?
Who is said to have invented the sandwich? A. Edward Montagu, 3rd Duke of Sandwich B. John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich C. James Sandwich, a 17th century baker from Kent D. Nobody knows The popular bánh-mì sandwich combines elements from which countries? A. Vietnam and Thailand B. France and Vietnam C. Thailand and […]
Easy meatloaf
Preheat the oven to 170˚C/150˚C fan/gas mark 3. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Heat the olive oil in a pan over a medium-low heat. Cook the onions, thyme and some salt and black pepper for five minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and translucent but not brown. Stir in the Worcestershire […]
You need a homemade chicken fillet roll in your life
The chicken Breaded chicken Serves 4 Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Place 4 chicken fillets on top of one large sheet of cling film and cover with a second sheet. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound each fillet to an even thickness. Place 130g flour in a shallow bowl. […]
5 ways with salmon
Salmon and couscous parcels Serves 2 Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas mark 4. Put 100g dried couscous in a bowl with 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil and 1 bashed garlic clove. Add 200ml boiling vegetable stock, cover and allow to fsit for 10 minutes. Finely chop 1 roasted red pepper, 1 red onion and […]
5 ways with cod
Thai fish cakes Serves 4 Whizz 450g skinless cod fillets in a food processor until smooth. Add 1 egg, 1 tbsp Thai red curry paste and 1 tbsp fish sauce and blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and stir in 60g finely sliced green beans and 4 thinly shredded kaffir lime leaves by hand […]
5 ways with prawns
Gambas al ajillo (sautéed prawns with garlic) Serves 2 Heat 25ml olive oil and 25g butter in a shallow pan over a high heat. Add 325g raw, peeled prawns and 2 crushed garlic cloves to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add 2 tbsp lemon juice, ½ tsp paprika, ¼ tsp dried chilli flakes […]
Caprese quinoa bake
Preheat the oven to 200˚C/180˚C fan/gas mark 6 and lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray. Cook the quinoa according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a bowl. Fluff with a fork and set aside. Heat the olive oil in a pan over a medium heat. Cook the onion for 3-4 minutes, then […]
Tasty toppings for your breakfast yoghurt
Baked cinnamon apples Serves 2 Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Line a baking tray with tin foil and grease lightly with butter. Core and thinly slice 2 apples and place in a single layer on the prepared baking tray. Sprinkle with 1½ tbsp brown sugar and 1½ tsp cinnamon. Bake for 10-15 […]