Wild mushroom and Leek Soup 3 cups chopped field mushrooms 1 ½ cups diced wild mushrooms such as Shitake, Porcini or oyster 1 handful dried porcini or chanterelle mushrooms 2 medium size redskin potatoes 2 leeks 1 ½ cups whipping cream ½ tsp fresh thyme leaves Chicken or vegetable stock 2 tbsp unsalted butter I baguette 200 grams St Agur or other good blue cheese S&P In a large saucepan sweat leek and mushrooms for about five minutes or until… (more…)
Monthly Archives: February 2011
Welsh Rarebit
3 tbsp unsalted butter 1 1/2 tbsp flour 1/2 cup whipping cream ½ cup old white cheddar cheese, grated ¾ cup brown ale 2 tbsp English mustard 1tsp Worcestershire sauce Salt and pepper 2 slices of rustic wholegrain toast In a medium saucepan melt 2 tbsp butter and whisk together with flour Cook for 2-3 minutes Add beer and cream whisking constantly until smooth Add more cream or beer if mixture is too thick Sauce should coat the back of… (more…)
Avocado,Blueberry and Almond Smoothy
1 cup frozen blueberries ½ cup frozen cranberries 1/2 cup toasted oatmeal 1/4 ripe Hass Avocado 1 tbsp almond butter 1 cup plain yoghurt 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup(or to taste) 2 1/2 cups orange juice Place all ingredients in food processor or blender and purée Add more liquid if too thick This should provide a great breakfast for 2-3 people
Sweet Glazed Meatloaf with Onion and Bacon Mash
Sweet Glazed Meatloaf with Onion and Bacon Mash 1 lb ground veal 1 lb ground pork 1 egg ½ cup bread crumbs ¼ cup wheat germ 3 green onions finely diced 1 carrot finely diced 1 clove garlic crushed 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 2 tsp sea salt ¼ cup molasses ¼ cup ketchup 1 tbsp Whole grain mustard 2 lbs redskin potatoes cut into quarters 1 large white onion 4 slices thick cut bacon 1 tbsp butter for cooking onions… (more…)
Polenta with Gorgonzola Cheese and basil leaves
Polenta makes one of the most delicious and satisfying of all winter dishes. Serve this with a tender dish of braised lamb, semi-dried tomatoes and some fresh greens. Polenta with Gorgonzola Cheese and basil leaves 1 cup corn meal ½ cup grated parmesan 1 handful basil leaves ¼ cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese Sea salt 1 medium saucepan with 3 cups water– boiling ½ stick unsalted butter Season water with salt to taste Using a wooden spoon swirl the water to… (more…)