http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/ An eclectic selection of recipes and kitchen facts. Artichokes braised with peas, or leeks, or potatoes. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/artichoke.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/artichoke.xhtml artichoke 6 ½ cup prepared artichokes—1 large or a couple of small artichokes. ½ cup onions garlic to taste 1 cup1 cup vegetables— choose from peas, broad beans, leeks or potatoes dry oloroso sherry chopped fresh mint (optional but recommended) Flaming bananas with a rum-caramel sauce, served with cream. This classic combination makes an easy dessert. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/banana-rum-flambe.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/banana-rum-flambe.xhtml banana 1 one firm banana 1 oz unsalted butter 1 tbsp muscovado brown sugar 2 oz. 60ml dark rum heavy cream (double cream) Béchamel, the simplest sauce of all: a foundation you should be able to whip up in a jiffy. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/bechamel.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/bechamel.xhtml milk 1 2 oz (60 g) butter 2 tablespoons plain flour 1 cup milk possible flavorings include: salt, black pepper, cayenne, nutmeg, mustard, onions, cheese Beef stew with onions, mushrooms, and red wine. A hearty dish. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/beef-stew.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/beef-stew.xhtml beef 6 olive oil onions plenty of garlic well-hung beef bacon or pancetta an abundance of mushrooms a selection of winter vegetables: leek, carrot, celery, celeriac, turnip flour, mace, allspice, black pepper an ample glass of full-bodied red wine Seafood bisque — the method extracts flavour and colour from lobster and langoustines; cream and cognac give body and balance. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/bisque.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/bisque.xhtml lobster 6 2lb (1 Kg) fresh crustaceans 6tbsp (85g)butter finely diced aromatic vegetables — one large onion plus as much again of other aromatics: carrot and celery are traditional; for variety, try also fennel, pumpkin or squash one glass dry sherry or two of white wine four cups (1 l) fish stock — or just milk, whole milk, as nature intended one cup (250 ml) double cream — for unnatural excess cognac — or try sambuca for a change 1 tbsp tomato puree ½ cup ( 4 oz; 100 g) risotto or pudding rice bay leaf, bouquet garni, cayenne pepper Bread-and-butter pudding. This classic combination makes a tasty dish from stale bread—just add eggs, butter and cream. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/bread-and-butter-pudding.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/bread-and-butter-pudding.xhtml milk 6 dessert ½ stick (2 oz; 50g) unsalted butter 1/3 stale baguette 300ml double cream 2 eggs 3 dsp sugar vanilla or nutmeg, and a few rasins and sultanas A rich yeast-leavened bread for a special breakfast or tea-time treat: it for a queen http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/brioche.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/brioche.xhtml flour 6 ½ cup (125 ml) warm milk 1 tablespoon dried yeast 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 8 oz. (1 ⅔ cup; 250 g) flour 3 eggs 6 ounces (200 g) softened butter Pork carnitas cooked, en confit, to melt in your mouth; serve with pico de gallo salsa. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/carnitas.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/carnitas.xhtml pork 6 4 lb (2 Kg) Pork Shoulder, with bone and skin 1 lb (500 g) Pork back fat 4 tsp Coarse salt 8 cloves garlic, 2 oranges, 4 limes, bay leaf. A classic something you can easily whip up in a strange kitchen when you want to impress. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/cheese-souffle.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/cheese-souffle.xhtml cheese 6 5 eggs 3 oz butter 3 tablespoons plain flour 2 cups milk gruyère and parmesan cayenne A quick and tasty pasta sauce. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/chicken-bacon-zucchini.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/chicken-bacon-zucchini.xhtml chicken 6 2-3 rashers of bacon (or a couple of ounces of pancetta) one medium onion grated two large chicken breasts two small zucchini (courgettes) grated crème fraiche or mascarpone flour, black pepper Chicken tom yam with coconut, ginger, galangal and chiles. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/chicken-coconut.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/chicken-coconut.xhtml chicken 4 one small chicken one medium onion, roughly sliced small lump ( ½'' 1.5cm cube) of fresh ginger or, preferably, galangal, bruised one Tom Yam stock cube, or 1 tsp Tom Yam paste 1 tsp each of coriander and cumin, pan roasted and ground ½ tsp ground tumeric, or a small chunk (hazelnut size) of fresh tumeric, bruised 4 Kafir lime leaves 1 lime or lemon 1 tin coconut milk A quick and tasty chicken pie, with a difference. This version of a russian peasant pasty is filled with chicken and rice in a creamy sauce. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/chicken-coulibiac.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/chicken-coulibiac.xhtml chicken 6 2 oz (60 g) butter 4 oz (125 g) mushrooms one small onion flour, black pepper two chicken breasts 4 oz (125 g) crème fraiche ½ cup rice puff pastry Pâté de foie de volailles. Chicken-liver pate with butter and cognac. Simple and cheap to make. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/chicken-liver-pate.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/chicken-liver-pate.xhtml chicken liver 6 http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/images/chicken-liver.jpg 3 parts Chicken livers 1 part Butter ¼ part Cognac or other liquor Salt, herbs, and spices to taste Truffles, garlic or porcini: optional Chicken pot pie with sweetcorn in a white sauce. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/chicken-sweetcorn-pie.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/chicken-sweetcorn-pie.xhtml chicken 6 One chicken onion, carrot, celery, parsley 2 tbsp flour 2 oz. butter one cup milk sweet corn (fresh, frozen, or canned) celery seeds (optional) puff pastry A rich baked chocolate-pudding, with crunchy crust and smooth interior. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/chocolate-polenta-pudding.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/chocolate-polenta-pudding.xhtml chocolate 8 5 eggs 5 egg yolks (250g; ½lb) dark cooking chocolate 2 sticks (250g; ½lb) unsalted butter ½ cup (125g; 4oz) castor (superfine) sugar 2 tbs (¾oz; 20g) plain flour 1/3 cup (40g) white maizemeal (makhai flour; farina di ranturco bianca; white cornmeal; mealie meal; maizemeal) cocoa powder Chocolate souffle — the quickest way to your loved-one's heart. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/chocolate-souffle.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/chocolate-souffle.xhtml chocolate 6 http://homepages.inf.ed.ac.uk/mfourman/images/chocolate.jpg dessert 5 eggs 2 heaped dessertspoons potato starch 1 7/8 cups milk sugar 4 oz dark chocolate espresso coffee, dark rum, orange liqueur, or other flavouring Add sensuous flavours to dark chocolate and heavy cream. Szechuan truffles and other delights. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/chocolate-truffles.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/chocolate-truffles.xhtml chocolate 20 http://homepages.inf.ed.ac.uk/mfourman/images/chocolate.jpg 1lb (500g) dark chocolate (70% or higher) 1 cup (250 ml) of heavy 40% cream 2 tbsp (50g) unsalted butter espresso coffee, green tea, dark rum, orange liqueur, pepper (chilli, szechuan/sichuan, black), cinnamon, vanilla, or other flavourings cocoa powder or more chocolate to coat the truffles An acrobatic, baked chocolate-pudding, which turns itself right-way-up while cooking. Simple and delicious. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/chocolate.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/chocolate.xhtml chocolate 6 dessert 2 squares (50g) dark chocolate ½ stick (50g) butter ¾ cup (150g) white sugar ¾ cup (100g) flour 2 teaspoons baking powder generous pinch salt ½ cup (100ml) milk vanilla essence Optional - handful of coarsely chopped nuts ¾ cup (150g) white sugar ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (my favourite is van Houten Cacao Powder) 1 cup (200ml) liquid— cold water or coffee, with optional flavourings of vanilla essence, rum or orange liqueur Recipe for Cabbage with cream and paprika: Chou à la Crème. Fit for a king! http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/chou-a-la-creme.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/chou-a-la-creme.xhtml cabbage 6 http://www.all-creatures.org/recipes/images/i-cabbage-wh.jpg ½ stick (2 oz; 50g) butter three medium onions ½ white cabbage, about 1½ lb. (750g) 1 Bramley cooking apple 1½ cups (300ml) heavy cream (double cream) 1-2 tsp. sweet paprika Choux pastry puffs with a filling of crème pâtissière http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/choux-a-la-creme.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/choux-a-la-creme.xhtml cream 6 http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/images/profiteroles.jpg Choux Pastry made with 4 eggs Crème Pâtissière 2 cups confectioners (icing) sugar 1 vanilla bean 2 shots espresso doppio ristretto 2 tbsp good quality cocoa powder 1 egg Choux Pastry: this basic recipe can be used for profiteroles, éclairs, gougères, beignets, and quenelles. Simple and foolproof; children love it! http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/choux-pastry.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/choux-pastry.xhtml flour 6 http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/images/profiteroles.jpg 1 cup water (8oz; 250ml) 1 stick (¼lb; 125g) butter 1 cup (5oz; 160g) plain (preferably strong) flour 4 medium eggs Flavourings (see note) Duck cooked, en confit, to melt in your mouth. Gentle heat converts tough collagens into delicate gelatines. Tasty flavours suffuse the tender, succulent flesh. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/confit.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/confit.xhtml duck 6 http://lh3.ggpht.com/mpfourman/SOsSDiFhkUI/AAAAAAAABi8/raw56gwnTrI/s144/DSC00029.JPG http://lh3.google.co.uk/mpfourman/R9WsJO31qVI/AAAAAAAABYM/OcMg0qdHj9Q/s144/DSC00027.JPG http://lh6.google.co.uk/mpfourman/R9Wr_-31qUI/AAAAAAAABYE/QRMgWPTd79g/s144/DSC00031.JPG http://lh5.google.co.uk/mpfourman/R9Ue8u31qRI/AAAAAAAABXs/eMl9hlR0iME/s144/DSC00033.JPG http://lh4.google.co.uk/mpfourman/Rggd3jFJJTI/AAAAAAAAACQ/beEehlLKABY/s144/18032007%28006%29.jpg French Duck Legs, with thighs (one or two per person) Coarse salt, pepper, thyme, bay, etc. Extra duck or goose fat Salmon coulibiac: a quick and tasty russian fish pie. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/coulibiac.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/coulibiac.xhtml salmon 6 2 oz (60 g) butter 4 oz (125 g) mushrooms one small onion flour, black pepper 1 lb (500g) salmon fillet 4 oz (125 g) crème fraiche ½ cup buckwheat (or rice) puff pastry or brioche dough Recipe for fennel with cream and parmesan: finnocio alla crema. Seriously good with pork! http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/cream-baked-fennel.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/cream-baked-fennel.xhtml fennel 6 http://www.veseys.com/us/en/images/products/large/456.jpg ½ stick (2 oz; 50g) butter three or four trimmed fennel bulbs 1 cup (250ml) heavy cream (double cream) 2 oz; (50g) parmesan, or more Real egg custard, sweet milk, thickened with egg-yolks, flavoured with vanilla; serve hot or cold. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/creme-anglaise.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/creme-anglaise.xhtml milk 6 5-8 egg yolks 1/3 cup (40g) sugar 2 cups scalded milk 2'' (5cm) piece of vanilla bean (or use vanilla essence) Creme patissiere, creme St Honore, and creme anglaise; three variations on a theme. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/creme.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/creme.xhtml milk 6 3 egg yolks 1/3 cup (40g) sugar ¼cup plain flour 2 cups scalded milk vanilla, cocoa, amaretto, cointreau, or coffee 5-8 egg yolks 1/3 cup (40g) sugar 2 cups scalded milk vanilla Thin, tender, and butter-rich, these pancakes can be used for sweet or savoury dishes. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/crepes.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/crepes.xhtml pancakes 4 one egg 1 scant cup plain flour whole milk ½ stick (2 oz; 50g) butter Hazelnut meringue: the perfect building material for an exotic cake. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/dacquoise.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/dacquoise.xhtml nuts 6 http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/images/profiteroles.jpg 8 eggs separated 2 cups 400 g caster sugar 2 cups 225 g finely ground nuts (hazelnuts, pistachios, almonds or walnuts all serve well). 2 sticks (250 g) unsalted butter Goose cooked, confit, to melt in your mouth. This method of cooking keeps the flavours and moisture in the meat, while converting tough collagens into delicate gelatines. It removes the fat from the skin so it can easily be crisped in the oven. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/goose-confit.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/goose-confit.xhtml goose 6 Goose Legs, with thighs (one or two per person) Coarse salt, pepper, thyme, bay, etc. Extra goose fat Recipe for Gravlax: salmon cured with pepper and dill. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/gravlax.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/gravlax.xhtml salmon 6 1 filleted fresh salmon, skin on—but scaled a large bunch of dill, coarsely chopped sea salt or Kosher salt, 3 tbs sugar, 1 tbs crushed white peppercorns, 2tbs 4tbs Dijon mustard 1tsp mustard powder 1tbs castor sugar 2tbs white vinegar 6tbs vegetable oil 4tbs chopped dill Recipe for Sesame Halwa, or Tahini Halva: a sweet treat. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/halva.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/halva.xhtml tahini 6 http://homepages.inf.ed.ac.uk/mfourman/images/halva.jpg Recipe for Honey Sesame, or Tahini, Halwa. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/honey-sesame-halva.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/honey-sesame-halva.xhtml tahini 6 http://homepages.inf.ed.ac.uk/mfourman/images/halva.jpg 2; cups (24 oz.; 700g) honey flavourings—vanilla, coffee, chocolate,... 1½ cups (12 oz.; 340g) tahini — beaten to mix in any excess oil optional 1½ cups nuts —try almonds Lamb with youghurt and almonds. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/lamb-almonds.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/lamb-almonds.xhtml lamb 6 1 lb (500 g) boned leg of lamb 4oz (125 g) blanched almonds one cup (250 ml) yougurt 2 tbsp pounded mint leaves ½ cup (125 ml) milk 6 pounded cloves garlic 1 red chilli 1 stick (125 g) butter 1 tsp hot paprika 1 pinch of asafoetida 4 ground cardamoms 2tsp garam masala Recipes for plain or yeast-leavened Liège waffles. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/liege_waffles.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/liege_waffles.xhtml eggs 4 1 lb. (500g) plain flour 7g instant dried yeast (one sachet) 2 medium eggs 1 cup Whole Milk ½ lb. (250g) Butter 2 oz. (60g) honey Vanilla 10 oz (300g) pearl sugar (or loaf sugar, broken into small, 1/8'' 3mm chunks) Gluten-free, protein-rich sweet delight: almond macaroons. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/macaroon.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/macaroon.xhtml almonds 8 one cup (10 oz. 280g) icing sugar one cup (10 oz. 280g) ground nuts four egg-whites 3tbsp (35g) caster sugar rosewater, bitter-almond essence, mace or nutmeg Measuring by weight or by volume: kitchen conversions. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/measures.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/measures.xhtml An acrobatic, baked chocolate-pudding. Throw it together and, hey-presto, you have a rich chocolate sponge pudding, sitting on a rich chocolate sauce. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/microwave-chocolate-pudding.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/microwave-chocolate-pudding.xhtml chocolate 6 http://homepages.inf.ed.ac.uk/mfourman/images/chocolate.jpg Mixture ½ stick (60g) butter ¼ cup (60g) cocoa powder 1 cup (200g) white sugar 1½ cups (250g) self-raising flour ¾ cup (150ml) milk 1 tsp vanilla essence Sauce 1/3 cup (40g) cocoa powder 1 cup (200g) brown sugar 2 cups (500ml) boiling water, or hot coffee. Optional - handful of coarsely chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, or hazelnuts are recommended). Microwave Tips: you can use it to cook, not just for warming up leftovers. This page has tips on non-standard culinary uses for your microwave. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/microwave.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/microwave.xhtml http://homepages.inf.ed.ac.uk/mfourman/images/garlic.jpg Recipe for Sesame Halva, or Tahini Halva: a milk sesame fudge. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/milk-sesame-halva.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/milk-sesame-halva.xhtml tahini 6 http://homepages.inf.ed.ac.uk/mfourman/images/halva.jpg 1 cup (8 oz.; 230g) sugar 1 cup (8 oz.; 240ml) condensed milk flavourings—vanilla, coffee, chocolate, ... 1½ cups (12 oz.; 340g) tahini — beaten to mix in any excess oil Mushrooms in a black sauce, on toast with black pepper. A teatime treat. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/mushrooms-on-toast.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/mushrooms-on-toast.xhtml mushrooms 4 plenty of mushrooms — ½ lb (250 g) or more 4 oz (120 g) butter 2 tablespoons plain flour 1 cup milk ample black pepper Chestnut and chocolate pudding. This classic combination makes a tasty yule log. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/nesselrode.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/nesselrode.xhtml chocolate 6 ½ stick (2 oz; 50g) unsalted butter 4 oz. 100g dark chocolate 1 oz. 30ml dark rum 200g chestnut purée 1 cup (250ml) heavy cream (double cream) Pascal lamb signifies the end of winter privation and a new year of indulgence. This dish combines saffron and exotic ginger with nuts and honey—foods from the promised land and beyond. It brings to mind spring sacrifices and pagan rituals: death, rebirth, and excess. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/pascal-lamb.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/pascal-lamb.xhtml lamb 6 olive oil 4 medium onions 2 small onions per person 1 kg lamb shoulder, bone-in; cut in fist-sized chunks 2 pinches of saffron a walnut-sized lump of gresh ginger, bruised a bunch of broad-leaf parsley a handful of raisins 200 g yellow split peas ¼ tsp tumeric 4 dried limes ½ tsp mace or nutmeg 2'' cinnamon stick a handful of almonds a spoonful of honey 1½ cups basmati rice ½ stick (2 oz) butter Green pea soup with slow-cooked ham hock http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/pea-ham-soup.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/pea-ham-soup.xhtml peas 6 1 ham hock 1 onion 1 carrot 1 tbsp butter 1 large potato, diced 3 leeks, sliced 2 sticks of celery, chopped 500ml stock from one chicken carcass 1kg frozen garden peas A quick snack: easy to make, easy to eat, good cold or hot. Great with grilled chicken or prawns, or just with alfalfa or cucumber. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/peanut-noodles.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/peanut-noodles.xhtml noodles 3 ½ lb (250 g) dry noodles or spaghetti ½ cup (4 oz; 120 g) crunchy peanut butter dark or light soy sauce 2 tsp sweet chilli sauce, or garlic-chilli sauce ¼ cup (2 oz; 60 ml) tahini or sesame oil ½ cup (120 ml) hot tea 1 clove pressed garlic, 2 tsp grated ginger two scallions (spring onions), optional garnish: cucumber or alfalfa sprouts (as available) Double pecan pecan pie. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/pecan-pie.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/pecan-pie.xhtml pecans 10 shortcrust pastry 8 medium eggs 2 cups (16 oz; 450 ml) maple syrup 1 stick (4 oz; 60g) molten butter ½ cup (4 oz; 100g) caster sugar 1 lb (500 g) shelled pecans Vanilla Zest of two oranges Rum to taste Pickling creates textures, savours and flavours we enjoy. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/pickles.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/pickles.xhtml 4 parts salt 5 parts fenugreek seeds 5 parts ginger 2 parts turmeric 2 parts red chillies 3 parts black pepper 3 parts fennel 30 parts cooking oil Mix mango with salt, keep in a warm place (in the sun, if you have it), until the green colour of the mango slices fades. Add spices, mix well. Dip each slice in hot (190°F 90°C) oil, pack in sterile glass jars, and cure for couple more days before use. Inspiration from Spain, ingredients from Poland (and Scotland)—smoky pork, spicy sausage, tender chicken and sea-sweet mussels cooked with rice, saffron and peppers, to melt in your mouth. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/polish-paella.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/polish-paella.xhtml rice 8 spanish 500g Boczec—Polish smoked pork belly 300g Chorizo Paprika Salami One small (1kg) Chicken a generous pinch of saffron 3 onions 2 red and 2 green peppers Seafood—1kg of fresh mussels, or 500g of scampi (Dublin Bay Prawns) or squid, or any combination. 300g paella or risotto rice Ham hock with black-eye peas: a southern variation on Boston baked beans. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/pork-and-beans.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/pork-and-beans.xhtml pork 6 black-eyed peas ham hocks onions, carrot, celery bay leaf, pepper Pork cooked to melt in your mouth. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/pork-confit.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/pork-confit.xhtml pork 6 french Pork Shoulder Pork back fat Coarse salt, pepper Herbs or spices, à choix: fennel seeds, juniper berries, caraway, cumin, thyme, bay, etc. Pound cake - a pound of everything. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/pound-cake.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/pound-cake.xhtml cake 6 1lb butter (four sticks) 1lb sugar (2¼ cups) 1lb eggs (eight US large) 1lb self-raising flour (3½ cups) Power (and energy) in the kitchen: how powerful is your burner, how long will it take to boil a kettle—and how about the microwave? http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/power.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/power.xhtml A North-african spice mix. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/ras-el-hanout.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/ras-el-hanout.xhtml spices 6 4 nutmegs 10 rose buds 12 cinnamon sticks 12 blades of mace 1 teaspoon aniseed 8 pieces turmeric 2 pieces orris root 2 cayenne peppers 1/2 teaspoon lavender 1 tablespoon white pepper 2 pieces galangal 2 tablespoons ginger root 6 cloves 24 allspice berries 20 cardamom pods 4 black cardamom pods and 20 threads of saffron. Chairman Mao's favourite Pork, cooked to melt in your mouth. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/red-cooked-pork.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/red-cooked-pork.xhtml pork 6 hunan 1lb (500g)Pork belly or spare ribs 2 tbs groundnut oil, 2 tbs sugar 1½'' (4cm) cassia bark, 1 star anise, 2 dried red chilli peppers 4 cloves of garlic, 1 oz (30g) root ginger 2 tbsp Light soy sauce, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, 2 tbs Shaoxing wine 1 tbsp arrowroot A pork paté with distinctive texture and a wonderful flavour. It will melt in your mouth. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/rillettes.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/rillettes.xhtml pork 6 french parts by weight 2 parts pork shoulder 1 part fat pork belly 1 part pork back fat Coarse sea salt, pepper, bouquet garni, bay leaf, etc. Salmon with a dry marinade of fennel, salt and pepper. Seared and served with lemon. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/salmon-fennel.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/salmon-fennel.xhtml salmon 6 1 fresh salmon fillet 2 tablespoons fennel seeds 1 tablespoon sea salt 1 teaspoon black peppercorns olive oil 1 lemon A dozen scones for when unexpected visitors arrive for tea. Sweet or savory, ready in a jiffy. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/scones.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/scones.xhtml flour 8 english 1½ cups (8oz; 250g) self-raising flour ½ stick (2oz; 60g) butter a pinch of salt 2 tbsp (1oz; 30g) sugar or grated cheese approx. 3/4 cup (6oz; 180ml) milk Recipe for Sesame Halva, or Tahini Halva, with honey. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/simple-sesame-halvah.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/simple-sesame-halvah.xhtml tahini 6 http://homepages.inf.ed.ac.uk/mfourman/images/halva.jpg 1½ cups (10 oz.; 280g) sugar ½ cup (100ml) water juice of ½ lemon (strained), or ¼ tsp. citric acid flavourings—vanilla, coffee, chocolate, cardamom,... 1½ cups (12 oz.; 340g) tahini — beaten to mix in any excess oil Recipe for Sesame Halva, or Tahini Halva. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/soft-sesame-halva.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/soft-sesame-halva.xhtml tahini 6 http://homepages.inf.ed.ac.uk/mfourman/images/halva.jpg one eggwhite 1½ cups (10 oz.; 280g) sugar ½ cup (100ml) water juice of ½ lemon, or ¼ tsp citric acid flavourings—vanilla, coffee, chocolate, cardamom,... 1½ cups (12 oz.; 340g) tahini — beaten to mix in any separated oil optional 1½ cups nuts —try pistachios Pork with sauerkraut and sour cream. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/szekelygulyas.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/szekelygulyas.xhtml sauerkraut 6 250g fat belly pork 500g pork shoulder 1 tsp salt, 2 tsp caraway seeds (kummel) 250g onions, sliced 2 cloves garlic 1 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika 500g sauerkraut, drained and rinsed 125ml sour cream 1 tbs flour Roast chicken with tarragon and cream sauce http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/tarragon-chicken.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/tarragon-chicken.xhtml chicken 4 http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/images/Poussin.jpg http://lh6.ggpht.com/mpfourman/SOiS9mp7PsI/AAAAAAAABhI/P4zJoTux4Jk/s144/IMG_0015.JPG http://lh3.ggpht.com/mpfourman/SOiTflI8LFI/AAAAAAAABhk/_he28GwINSM/s144/IMG_0016.JPG french ¼ stick (1 oz; 30g) butter 1 Poussin fresh tarragon 1 shot (30ml) cooking brandy, or dry vermouth ¼ cup (50ml) heavy cream (double cream) salt and pepper A quiche with rillettes—incroyable! http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/tarte-aux-rillettes.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/tarte-aux-rillettes.xhtml rillettes 6 shortcrust pastry 4 eggs 1lb (450 g) rillettes 1 cup (250ml) heavy cream (double cream) 1 cup (250ml) milk finely chopped parsley A neo-classic combination from Haute-Savoie: onion and potatoes with smoked pork and cream, topped with reblochon. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/tartiflette.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/tartiflette.xhtml reblochon 6 savoyard 1 kg potatoes 250 g white onions 250 g fat smoked pork (breast or belly) 250 g crème fraîche ½ glass white wine (apremont or similar) 1 reblochon (450 g) Fannie Farmer's recipe for Virginia waffles. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/virginia-waffles.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/virginia-waffles.xhtml eggs 6 Recipes for waffles: classic yeast-leavened Belgian waffles, simple waffles based on choux paste, and American waffles from Fannie Farmer. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/waffles.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/waffles.xhtml eggs 6 dessert 3¼ cups (1 lb. — 500g) Plain Flour 7g instant dried yeast (one sachet) 4 medium eggs Whole Milk Vanilla essence Two sticks (½ lb. — 250g) Butter How much does an egg weigh, and what difference does it make? http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/weight-of-an-egg.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/weight-of-an-egg.xhtml 30 oz/doz ~ 71g/egg 27 oz/doz ~ 64g/egg 24 oz/doz ~ 57g/egg 21 oz/doz ~ 50g/egg 18 oz/doz ~ 42.5g/egg 15 oz/doz ~ 35g/egg over 72g 63-72g 53-62g under 53g 42 oz/doz ~ 100g/egg 37 oz/doz ~ 90g/egg 34 oz/doz ~ 80g/egg 30 oz/doz ~ 70g/egg 25 oz/doz ~ 60g/egg 10g 60g 100g 120-210g 1000g 1300g Kitchen weights and measures: cups and quarts; pounds and ounces; milli-liters and kilo-grams. http://www.aopy00.dsl.pipex.com/recipes/weights-measures.shtml http://www.eclectic-recipes.com/ingredients/weights-measures.xhtml