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Focaccia
Focaccia Makes 1 large slab Ingredients 500g strong white plain flour 15g fresh yeast or dry equivalent 500ml lukewarm water 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Topping 5 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil Freshly chopped rosemary and garlic Method Dissolve the yeast in a little tepid water Sift the flour […]
Hot Cross Buns
Hot Cross Buns Makes 24 small buns Ingredients 625g/1.3lb strong white flour, plus extra for dusting45g/ 1.5 oz unsalted butter, cut into cubes, plus extra for greasing2 tsp ground mixed spice1½ tsp fast-action yeast. 1 sachet85g/3oz sugar 1 egg275ml/10fl oz tepid milk125g/4oz mixed dried fruit For The Topping2 tbsp plain flourvegetable oil, for greasing1 tbsp […]
Spring Rolls With Egg Fried Rice, Salsa Or Sweet & Sour Sauce
Spring Rolls With Egg Fried Rice, Salsa Or Sweet & Sour Sauce Serves 4 people Ingredients: Spring Rolls Savoy cabbage or pak choi Mushrooms Carrot Peppers Butternut squash Courgette Aubergine Bean shoots Spring roll wrappers or filo pastry Flour and water for the paste Egg Fried Rice 300g Rice 1 egg 100g Petit […]
Chicken Jambalaya
Chicken Jambalaya Makes enough for six large portions This is my take on chicken jambalaya for the children at nursery, but adults enjoy it too! Instead of using chorizo I try to include all the ingredients that make this traditional sausage. Ingredients: 800g diced chicken breast 100g minced pork (optional) 1 tsp smoked paprika (use […]
Mackerel Baps & Child Friendly Tartar Sauce
Mackerel Baps & Child Friendly Tartar Sauce Enough for six large baps Ingredients: Fish 9 Fresh Mackerel Fillets – allow 1 ½ mackerels per large bap Tartar Sauce Makes enough for 6 large baps, will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. 250g Mayonnaise 75g Gherkins 20g Capers 75g cucumber Half […]
Creamy Curry
Creamy Curry Serves 4 adults Ingredients: Paste 2st turmeric 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp ground cumin ½ tsp ginger 1 tsp garlic powder 2 tsp gram masala 60ml vegetable oil 20ml milk or dairy free substitute Sauce 2 onions 1 tin of coconut milk (or cream/substitute) ½ bunch of fresh coriander Suggested Fillings chicken […]
