Roast Lamb Shoulder

Ingredients:

2 1/2 kg Lamb shoulder 

1 tsp Garam Masala Powder 

1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder

1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder

1 tbsp Ginger & Garlic Paste

1 tsp Dry Rosemary

1 tsp Olive Oil

         

Method:

Step 1. Mix the above ingredients together and rub the lamb making sure to get the mix properly all over the meat. Leave to marinade for half an hour. Preheat oven to 250ᵒC

Step 2. On a hot skillet add a tsp of oil and brown the meat on all sides.

Step 3. Place in the oven and drop the temp. immediately to 180ᵒC and cook for 1 hr 45mins for a nice medium rare. If you want it well done then let it be in the oven for an additional 40 mins

Step 4. Take out from the oven and let it rest for at least 1/2 hr before cutting. This ensures you don't loose any of the lovely juices. 

Step 5. De-glaze the pan by adding some water and scraping all the goodness stuck to the bottom of the pan. Use this to pour over your roast while serving. 

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26th April 2012

Quiche

Ingredients:

250gms Shortcrust Pastry

10 oz bacon, cut into strips

3 large eggs

2 cups heavy cream

3/4 teaspoon coarse salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

         

Method:

Step 1. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out dough to 1/4 inch thick. Press dough onto bottom and up sides of an 11-inch tart pan with a removable bottom; trim dough from the top edge of pan. Prick bottom all over with a fork. Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 180ᵒC

Step 2. Line tart shell with parchment paper, and fill with dried beans. Bake until dough starts to feel firm on the edges, about 20 minutes. Remove parchment and beans continue baking until crust is pale golden brown, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Leave oven on.

Step 3. Cook bacon in a large pan over medium heat until browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.

Step 4. Whisk eggs, cream, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Pour mixture into tart shell, and scatter the bacon strips on top. Bake until puffed and pale golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let cool at least 30 minutes before serving.

26th April 2012

Meatloaf

Ingredients:

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

6 – 8 cloves garlic (chopped)

2 onions (chopped)

2 red peppers, seeded, small diced

¼ cup dry basil

2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves

4 eggs

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

2 cups grated Parmesan

1 ½ cups breadcrumbs

3 pounds beef/pork mince

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Method:

Step 1. Preheat oven to 180ᵒC.

Step 2. Heat olive oil in a medium sauté pan over medium heat and add the garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute and then add the peppers and onions and sauté until just soft. Set aside to cool.

Step 3. Whisk together the basil, parsley and eggs in a small bowl, and then add the salt and black pepper.

Step 4. Combine the Parmesan and breadcrumbs in another small bowl.

Step 5. Combine the meat, herbs and eggs, Parmesan and breadcrumbs, the Worcestershire, vinegar and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil together in a large bowl using your hands.

Step 6. Pack the meat mixture into an oiled loaf pan, if you do not have a loaf pan, form the meat mixture into a loaf shape on an oiled baking dish. Step 7. Bake for approximately 50 to 60 minutes.

Step 8. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes.

Step 9. Slice and serve.

2nd April 2012

Beef Chilly Fry

Ingredients:

½ kg Beef (cut in strips)
¼ cup Water

2 tbsp oil

6 Onions 

8 – 10 Mushrooms (Sliced)
1 inch piece Ginger (finely chopped)
6 cloves Garlic (finely chopped)
1 bunch Coriander Leaves (chopped)           
1 bunch Mint Leaves (chopped)
4 – 6 Green/Red Chillies
1 Potato (cut in small cubes)
½ tsp Tamarind Juice/Vinegar
Salt and Pepper to taste 

Method:

Step 1. Put meat on a hot pan(no oil) and add salt and pepper to taste. Take out on a plate and set aside. *Put ¼ cup water in the pan and scrape whatever is stuck, put in a bowl and keep aside.

Step 2. In the same pan put oil and fry the potatoes till golden brown on all  sides. Take out on a paper towel to drain and set aside.

Step 3. Fry the onions (in the same pan) until translucent. Add ginger, garlic, chillies, coriander, mint, mushrooms and meat. Pour in the *water and simmer until the meat is done. 

Step 4. Add the tamarind/vinegar and continue cooking, uncovered over a high heat until the water has evaporated.

Step 5. Mix in the fried potatoes and serve.

18th March 2012

Lasagna

Ingredients:

1 ½ kg Ground Beef

3 Large Onions (chopped)

4 Cloves Garlic (chopped)

1 can Crushed Tomatoes

2 cans Tomato Paste

½ cup Tomato Sauce

½ cup Water

2 tbsp White Sugar

1 ½ tsp Dried Basil 

1 tsp Oregano

1 tbsp Salt

¼ tsp Ground Black Pepper

4 tbsp Chopped Fresh Parsley

12 Lasagna Sheets (pre-cooked)

400 gms Grated Mozzarella Cheese

3/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

For the Cheese Sauce:

500 gms Ricotta Cheese

1 egg

½ tsp Salt

Method:

Step 1. Cook ground beef, onion & garlic over medium heat until well browned.

Step 2. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce & water.

Step 3. Season with sugar, basil, oregano, salt, pepper & 2 tbsp parsley. Simmer, covered, for about ½ hr stirring occasionally.

Step 4. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with egg, remaining parsley & salt.

Step 5. Preheat oven to 190ᵒC

Step 6. Assemble: spread some meat sauce in the bottom of your baking dish. Arrange sheets lengthwise over meat sauce. Spread with the ricotta cheese mixture. Top with mozzarella cheese. Spoon meat sauce over mozzarella & sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers & top with remaining mozzarella & Parmesan cheese.

Step 8. Cover with foil to prevent sticking, either spray foil with cooking spray, or make sure the foil does not touch the cheese & bake for 25 mins.

Step 9. Remove foil & bake an additional 25 mins.

Step 10. Cool for 15 minutes before serving.

8th March 2012

Home-Made KFC

Ingredients:

1 Full Chicken (cut into big pieces)

1 Bunch Parsley

4 – 6 Cloves Garlic

1 inch piece of Ginger

2 Green Chillies

1 tsp Chilli Powder

1 tsp Pepper Powder

1 Egg

Corn Flour

Oats

Salt to taste

Method:

Step 1. Grind together the garlic, ginger, green chillies and parsley to a paste.

Step 2. Marinade the chicken with salt, pepper, chilli powder and the paste for about an hour.

Step 3. Coat the chicken pieces with corn flour and set aside.

Step. 4. Heat oil in a deep frying pan and fry the chicken till golden and set aside to cool.

Step 5. Beat the egg and dip the fried chicken in and coat with the oats.

Step 6. Fry again till nicely browned.

Step 7. Serve with French fries or salad.