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Eggs Benedict Florentine
Serves 2 in 30 Minutes
This is the ultimate indulgent breakfast, combining the rich buttery hollandaise with the sweetness of lightly-poached eggs and finishing with the crisp flavour of spinach. This is the perfect start to any day. Any purists out there know that Eggs Florentine is with Cheese Sauce. The Florentine refers to the spinach but that does not give everyone the right to introduce hollandaise it should still be mornay sauce.
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Filo Basket of Seafood in Noilly Prat Sauce
Serves 4 in 1.0 Hour
This can make a really good starter or main course.
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Mussels in White Wine
Serves 2 in 30 Minutes
Every time I eat mussels I am transported back to Brittany where I have spent many happy Summer holidays in recent years. 'Moules et Frites' in Carnac in a restaurant overlooking the bay at La Baie...hmm.. heaven!
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Omelettes
Serves 1 in 5 Minutes
Making an omelette is a skillful technique. That is if you want a dish that is light and fluffy. So no putting it under the grill to set it! Hot pans, practise and you'll soon be making a dish fit for a Michelin Star.
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Pasta
Serves 10 in 1.0 Hour, 30 Minutes
The difference between dried and fresh pasta is night and day - make it just once and you'll never want to go back to dried again!
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Pea Spring Onion & Tarragon Soup
Serves 4 in 1.0 Hour
Came across this recipe many years ago whilst researching for a medieval menu. It's a refreshing soup ideal for late Spring.
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Roast Leg of Pork
Serves 4 in 2.0 Hours
I love roast pork particularly in the Autumn but anytime throughout the Winter also is a good time for pork.
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Scallops with Bacon, Black Pudding & Apple
Serves 4 in 1.0 Hour
One of those marriages made in heaven bacon, scallops and whisky not forgetting the butter. this time though with the addition of black pudding. It has to be from Bury non of your over spiced pretenders form north of the border!
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Smoked Haddock & Prawn Risotto
Serves 2 in 50 Minutes
A simple set of ingredients that combine to make a delicious dish.
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Tomato, Basil & Garlic Focaccia
Serves 6 in 2.0 Hours
This is so simple to make and you can use it for a snack or cut up and serve when friends come round and serve with soup or starters for a dinner party.
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Turkey Steaks flavoured with Tarragon & Orange
Serves 4 in 30 Minutes
A simple low fat dish from turkey. You could always boil up the marinade and thicken with cornflour add a few chopped tomatoes for a dip or sauce.
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