For the marinade for this sesame chicken, you will need: 1 chicken stock cube 1/2 tsp garlic granules 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp sesame oil pinch ground white pepper 1/2 tsp sugar 1 tbsp sweet sherry For the batter you will need: 1/2 cup plain flour 3 tbsp corn flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 […]

For egg rolls, you will need: 50 frozen egg / spring roll sheets, about 10in x 10in each – defrosted and kept moist by placing a clean damp cloth on top 2.2lb or 1kg lean ground lamb 2 small onions, finely chopped 2 stalks of celery, finely chopped 2.2lb or 1kg potatoes, peeled and cut […]

For baked brie, you will need: 300g brie, cut into medium chunks 4 tbsp cranberry sauce 1 tbsp muscovado sugar 4 tbsp maple syrup 1 square or rectangular sheet of puff pastry (about 220g) (serves 4 as an appetizer) Place the unrolled pastry sheet on a non-stick oven sheet, arrange the brie pieces over one […]

For garlic shrimps, you will need: 32 large shrimps, shells removed and de-veined* 3.5oz or 100g butter 4 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced 2 tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp hot chili powder (optional) (serves 4 as an appetizer) Blot dry the shrimps. Place them in a large bowl and add the salt […]

For seared scallops, you will need: 200g fresh scallops, washed and pat-dried 20g butter 50g wild rocket, washed and pat-dried salt and pepper 4 tbsp olive oil (served 4) Heat the butter in a frying pan until quite hot. Add the scallops and fry on medium-high heat for about 5 minutes (depending on the size/thickness […]

For mussels in white wine sauce, you will need:1kg mussels in shell 2 shallots, finely chopped 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 150ml white wine 2 heaped tbsp chopped fresh parsley 4 tbsp thick cream 25g butter salt and pepper (serves 4) Rinse the mussels in cold water. Brush the shells to remove dirt and […]

For sticky barbecue ribs, you will need: 20 meaty pork ribs 4 tbsp brown sugar 90ml liquid honey 2 tbsp bbq sauce 4 tbsp tomato ketchup juice of 1/2 orange 2 tsp orange zest 2 tsp garlic granules 2 tbsp dark soy sauce 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger 1 tbsp mustard […]

For grilled vegetables, you will need: 2 large yellow peppers 2 large orange or red peppers 1 small onion 8 asparagus spears 2 large portabello mushrooms 1 tbsp capers 1/2 tsp crushed garlic salt and pepper 200ml olive oil (serves 4 as an appetizer or sidedish) Wash all the vegetables and dry carefully. Remove seeds […]

For this crispy bacon with grilled asparagus appetizer, you will need: 16 trimmed fresh asparagus 16 rashers of unsmoked streaky bacon 3 tbsp olive oil 4 tbsp mayonnaise 1/2 tsp paprika salt (serves 4) Dip the asparagus into a large pan of salted boiling water for 90 seconds. Drain immediately and dip into cold water. […]

This fruit salsa is a Mexican appetizer than can de downed any time of the day to get rejuvenated and feel fresh. Ingredients: 1 pound strawberries 2 kiwis, peeled and diced 8 ounces raspberries 2 Golden Delicious apples – peeled, cored and diced 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 tablespoons white sugar 3 tablespoons fruit preserves, […]