3 tbs olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 ½ cups Arborio rice 1 litre vegetable stock, simmering 175g ricotta cheese 1 cup fresh basil, torn into small pieces Parmesan cheese, grated Salt and pepper In a saucepan, heat the stock to a slow simmer so that it is at a similar heat to the rice […]
1 kg beef eye fillet 1 tbs whole black peppercorns, crushed 30g butter 2 tbs oil HERB DRESSING 1 tbs parsley, chopped 1 tbs chives, chopped 3 spring onions, chopped 1 tsp tarragon, chopped 1 tsp capers, chopped 2 tsp canned green peppercorns, drained ½ tsp dry mustard ½ cup tarragon vinegar ½ cup oil […]
500g spaghetti 300g red ripe plum tomatoes 4 cloves garlic 1/2 cup chopped rocket 1 1/2 tbs olive oil salt and black pepper Skin the tomatoes by plunging into boiling water for a few minutes and peeling. Chop the tomatoes finely and place in a large bowl together with the garlc and rocket. Add the […]
6 lamb loin chops 1 onion, peeled and chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 bay leaf 2 tbs oregano, chopped 1/2 cup olive oil 2 tbs lemon juice Blend onion, garlic, bay leaf and oregano with oil and lemon juice. Combine marinade and chops in a bowl, cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. […]
12 chicken drumsticks 185g butter 3/4cup fresh basil, chopped 1 tbs pinenuts, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated Bring a pan of water to the boil and add the drumsticks, reduce heat and simmer for 12 minutes. Drain and cool. Beat softened butter in a bowl with the basil, pinenutes, garlic […]
1/2 onion 3 tsp oregano 3 tsp thyme 3 tsp rosemary 6 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tsp salt 1 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup olive oil 4 chicken breasts Rub the chicken with the cut half of the onion. Discard the onion. Mix the herbs and garlic with the lemon juice and olive oil in […]
1 whole chicken 5 spring onions, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 60g butter 1 cup stale breadcrumbs 1/2 cup chopped parsley 125g butter, extra 1 tbs mustard 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 tsp curry powder Cut through breastbone of chicken, turn chicken over, flatten with hand. Saute spring onions and garlic in butter for 1 […]
2kg leg of lamb 4 cloves garlic 6 – 8 sprigs of rosemary 2tbs olive oil 2tbs freshly ground black pepper Salt Trim the leg of lamb of excess fat and use the tip of the knife to cut deep slits all over the top. Cut garlic cloves into slivers lengthways. Break the rosemary into tiny sprigs. Push one […]
