... with crackers as finger food or as a starter (in individual portions). SPICED MELON STARTER Choose a nice ripe melon for this recipe; ogen is a good choice. The melon is divided into 4 wedges, plus you'll need an extra wedge from a second melon. Cut the flesh ...

... to 10 minutes or until the fish is cooked (it will flake easily). Serve with new potatoes. Inspired by the classic Italian recipe veal saltimbocca (the literal translation of saltimbocca is jump in the mouth: `Quietly delicious' is how I'd prefer to describe ...

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... couple of draped slivers of prosciutto. two oyster mushrooms. a smidgeon of fennel. a small piece of artichoke. and a half cherry tomato on lamb's lettuce light and lacking heart particularly at €l2. From a selection of pasta and grains. risotto piernontese ...

... and put in the fridge for at least an hour to set before using it to cover the log. SPEEDY CHRISTMAS PUDDING This handy recipe is very good. This pudding can be eaten on the day of cooking or it will keep for about 3-4 weeks. Delicious especially when ...

... pear upside-down cake A delicious autumnal dessert, and one which makes a change from the more popular pineapple ring and cherry combination. You'll need: 50g (2oz) butter, 75g (3oz) brown sugar; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind; 4-6 ripe pears; Hog ...

... cheese is melting nicely. Slide out onto a warm plate and accompany with some crusty bread. CHICKEN Al COCONUT CURRY This recipe doesn't use the standard curry powder, but • • 1 teaspoon a combination of ground coriander and cumin together with fresh ...

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... cake in the tin standing on a wire tray. To decorate brush top with apricot jam. Arrange alternative rows of red and green cherries interspersed with rows of Walnut halves, whole almonds, and thin slices of crystallized ginger. Then brush with apricot glaze ...

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