Very easy to make, especially if you’re using Peanut Butter to save time. This sauce can be applied to a number of meats, but the classics are Pork and Chicken – you’ll be able to adjust the strength over time when you’ve got a bit more practice, but above all, make sure you’re go … [Read more...]
Spiced Beef and Chilli Blinis
A Blini is a little bite-sized hors d’oeurve, made from a thin, Russian Style pancake, with some sort of topping on it - in this case, the ever-so-popular Spiced Beef and Chilli, with a topping of Guacamole. Very popular at gatherings and parties, you can easily change the … [Read more...]
Tomato and Chilli Chutney
Left unopened, these jars will last around a year – when they’re open, store them in a fridge and use within two weeks, and they’ll be great still. You can use these as presents, or as a treat every so often – served over a Jacket Potato, with a Salad or on Toast as a sprea … [Read more...]
Danish Hash
Very quick to make, this dish is very simple as well. It’s hot, tasty and full of nutrition – a personal favourite after a weekend. The Root Vegetables in the meal provide a heap of Carbohydrates – essential to give you energy, and the Bacon will provide a great amount of P … [Read more...]
Enfrijolades
Slight variation on the traditional Tortilla, this dish (known as enfrijolades) combines a whole host of flavours – ranging from the Spices and herbs, through to the Chilli Beef and Refried Beans. Serve it with Guacamole and Salsa, to help it become a more filling lunch or … [Read more...]
Beef Chilli Soup
A very hearty, warming dish, based on a traditional Chilli recipe. Serve it with some fresh crusty bread as a great starter for any meal. The consistency shouldn’t be very watery, but it should be a bit more liquid than a more traditional Beef Chilli! After one or two attempts, y … [Read more...]
Baked Vegetables with a Spicy Sauce
A simple dish, that can be used as a side for a range of meats – especially Roast dinners such as Chicken, Beef or Pork – you name it, this dish can go with it. It’s best served with a simple tasting dish, otherwise the combinations of the flavours will be too overpowering, and yo … [Read more...]
Lamb and Lentil Bake
Crisp, light Filo pastry with juicy Lamb and soft Lentils is a beautiful dish. Be careful with handling the pastry – it’s really easy to rip or tear, so cover it with clingfilm or a tea towel to keep it damp, to avoid it drying out and becoming fragile. To Serve 4 … [Read more...]
Skewered Tiger Prawns with Parma Ham
Grilled inside, these taste great, and are superb party food – either as a starter on a plate accompanied with a fresh Green Leaf salad, or as a canapé on cocktail sticks or as they are, but grill them outdoors on a barbecue and then enjoy a complete masterpiece - especially af … [Read more...]
Garlic Prawns
A very popular part of the traditional Spanish Tapas meal, this dish is a great idea to have as an alternative to plain Prawns as a starter. Very fast to make – including preparation, this dish takes just ten minutes, which is great when you consider how tasty and v … [Read more...]
Mixed Bean Chilli
Colourful, taste and cheap to make, this dish makes a superb mid-week supper, especially when served with rice. Because of the time taken to soak, pre-cook and cook, it’s best to plan well in advance, and then use a slow cooker, left on all day whilst you’re out. Make sure you … [Read more...]
Beef with Chilli and Black Bean Sauce
Since we’re getting all Christmas-y, here’s a completely non-related dish guaranteed to get you in the mood for festivities! Okay, so it’s not exactly a Turkey Dinner, with all the trimmings, but it’s a very nice treat – especially with a nice, thick, sticky sauce…mmm! Serve wi … [Read more...]
Spicy Meatballs
Full of flavour, with a small chilli kick to them – these Italian meatballs will become a firm favourite in any family house. If you want, remove some of the white wine. Serve with some fresh made, toasted Ciabatta, and garnish with a sprinkle of parmesan and basil. To s … [Read more...]
Lamb Pittas, with a Chilli Yoghurt dip
A great dish for Lunch or Dinner. Try to use the larger, fluffier Pittas that are available in some Delicatessens rather than the flatter ones in a Supermarket. The thinner the patties, the faster and crisper they will be. Try adding freshly chopped Mint into the Lamb Mince, or … [Read more...]
Chilli and Spinach Potatoes
A delicious side for Lunches or Dinners, this is a great twist on classic New Potatoes to make it something more interesting. To serve 4 750g New Potatoes 1 tbsp Olive Oil 1 Red Chilli (deseeded and finely chopped) 200g Spinach Black Pepper (to taste) 1. Cook the New … [Read more...]
Baked Chilli Pineapple
A friend of mine had been travelling in New Zealand, and came back preaching about this served with ice cream! Serves 4 1 sweet Pineapple 300g Caster Sugar 3 red Chillies (chopped) 5cm of Ginger (grated) 100ml dark rum 1 tbsp honey Seeds of 1 Vanilla … [Read more...]
Baked Gnocchi with Chilli
A great treat for dinner, this classy dish will leave your guests looking for more! Serves 4 1kg Gnocci 1 Onion (finely chopped) 1 Red Chilli (deseeded and finely chopped) 2 tbsp Red Pesto 390g Chopped Tomatoes 3 tbsp Olive Oil 2 cloves of Garlic 3 slices Bread … [Read more...]