Recipes Archive
(February 2014)

1 February 2014

Glamorous mid-week chicken

Sometimes we need a quick solution for a mid-week meal that’s just as fabulous and I think I’ve cracked it with this butterfly chicken.  The butterflying technique is as simple as picking up a pair of scissors and cutting out the backbone. It also means the cooking time is considerably reduced. But if you’re squeamish Read more…

Smoked Scottish salmon, cucumber and dill tagliatelle

METHOD The day before, slice the cucumber whole with the help of a mandolin very thinly. Place in a strainer with a bowl beneath, sprinkle the salt and fennel seeds and toss. Leave to rest for 2 hours. Reserve half of the juices from the cucumber. Rinse the cucumber under cold water for 30 seconds, Read more…

Trio of lemon sole fillets

METHOD To make the salsa, mix all the ingredients in a bowl and set aside. Blanch the carrots in boiling water for 4 minutes, drain and pass in a pan with the melted butter and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes on medium heat, add the tarragon and season with salt. Place the oil in a Read more…

White chocolate and cardamom cheesecake

METHOD Place the ingredients for the cheesecake base in a blender and mix for 10 seconds. Divide between 4 stainless steel rings and press well to make the base. For the mousse: Place the milk in a pan and heat gently. Add the chilli and the chocolate and gently mix and keep warm, in a Read more…