Ingredients 450-500g/1lb-1lb 2oz plain madeira cake For the compote 1kg mixed berries (include strawberries and red and blackcurrants, if possible) 100g golden caster sugar 2 tbsp cassis (blackcurrant liqueur), optional coulis to serve (see ‘Goes well with’ below) Method step 1 For the compote, hull strawberries and halve or slice if large. Put currants and …
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Summer salmon with papaya salsa
Ingredients 1 papaya peeled and chopped into 1cm cubes 1 small red onion chopped ½ green pepper deseeded and chopped ½ red pepper deseeded and chopped 1 red chilli (deseeded if you don’t like it too hot), finely chopped 2 tbsp roughly chopped coriander juice 1 lime plus 1 lime cut into wedges to serve …
Layered roast summer vegetables
Ingredients 6 tbsp good-quality olive oil 4 large courgettes thickly sliced (yellow ones look pretty) 5 ripe plum tomatoes sliced 2 aubergines sliced 1 large garlic bulb, kept whole small bunch rosemary broken into sprigs Method step 1 Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Drizzle a round ovenproof dish with a little oil; then, starting …
Summer fruit & mascarpone tart
Ingredients 2 x 320g ready-rolled all-butter puff pastry 100g icing sugar 750g tub mascarpone 600ml double cream 2 tsp vanilla extract 200g raspberries a few halved 200g blackberries a few halved 1 large mango peeled and thinly sliced 6 nectarines or peaches, or a mixture, sliced 4 passion fruits (look for ones with crinkly skin, …
Summer courgette & tomato gratin
Ingredients 500g new potato unpeeled and thickly sliced 2 garlic cloves thinly sliced 5 tbsp olive oil few oregano (or marjoram) and thyme sprigs 500g tomato (a mix of sizes and colours if possible), sliced or halved depending on size 500g courgette sliced on the diagonal 75g gruyère (or vegetarian alternative), coarsely grated 25g parmesan …
Summer nachos with prawns
Ingredients 200g bag of spicy or cool tortilla chips small bunch of coriander roughly chopped 1 lime cut into wedges 142ml pot of soured cream or reduced-fat crème frâiche 2-3 tomatoes cut into chunks 3 spring onions sliced 200g bag of cooked prawns defrosted and drained sliced jalapeño peppers from a jar (optional) Method step …
Summer cup mocktail
Ingredients 1cm thick slice of cucumber 1 sprig mint few frozen red berries 120ml clear, sparkling lemonade ice To garnish more frozen berries chopped fruits, cucumber slice, mint, citrus – all optional Method step 1 Chop the cucumber and mint sprig into small pieces. Bring 200ml water to the boil in a small pan and …
Vietnamese prawn summer rolls
Ingredients For the dipping sauce 2 garlic cloves finely chopped 1 small red chilli (deseeded if you don’t like it too hot), finely chopped 1 tbsp finely chopped ginger 1 tbsp golden caster sugar 3 tbsp fish sauce juice 1 lime For the rolls 100g vermicelli rice noodle or bean thread noodles 12 x 20cm …
Summer beans on toast with prosciutto
Ingredients 300g podded broad bean 200g green bean 4 heaped tbsp fresh pesto large ciabatta split in half through the centre, then in half again to give four pieces olive oil for drizzling 2 garlic cloves squashed 140g light cream cheese 4 slices prosciutto 70g bag rocket Method step 1 Heat a medium-sized pan of …
Minty summer rice salad
Ingredients 250g long grain rice 250g bunch asparagus cut in bite-size pieces 1 red pepper seeded and chopped 3 tbsp olive oil garted zest and juice 1 lemon 2 x 125g packs mini mozzarella halved (or 2 x 125g balls mozzarella, chopped) 1 large bunch mint leaves, shredded Method step 1 Drop the rice into …
Summer sautéed potatoes
Ingredients 1 ½kg potato cut into small chunks 4 tbsp rapeseed oil 1 tbsp butter 4 bay leaves 2 garlic cloves (don’t worry about peeling) zest 1 lemon small bunch parsley chopped Method step 1 Place the potatoes in a large pan, cover with water and bring to the boil. Simmer for 5-8 mins until …
Mu daet diao
Mu daet diao is an authentic Thai dish made with sliced pork meat that is soaked overnight or for a few hours in a marinade of salt and fish sauce. It is then allowed to dry in the sun for several hours before preparation. For added flavor, the marinade can be flavored with chopped garlic, …
Thai Fish Entrails Sour Curry (Kaeng tai pla)
This thick and aromatic fish curry originated in southern Thailand. The base of the dish is prepared with tai pla—fermented fish entrails—and a spicy curry paste consisting of chili peppers, galangal, shrimp paste, turmeric, shallots, and lemongrass. Other additions usually include dry fish, diced eggplant, bamboo shoots, string beans, or other vegetables. Because of its intensity …
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Phak bung fai daeng
Phak bung fai daeng is a vegetable stir-fry consisting of chopped Chinese water morning glory, fried along with red bird’s eye chilis, soybean sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, salted soybean paste, sugar, oil, and chicken broth or water. The chopped vegetable is fried briefly to retain its crispness and its vibrant green color, which is …
Khao khluk kapi
Khao khluk kapi is a Thai rice dish made with cooked rice that is fried with shrimp paste, and then topped with or served alongside a number of ingredients, including crispy dried shrimps, slices of sweet pork or chicken, chilis, raw mango gratings, red onions, omelet shavings, cucumbers, green onions, and cilantro. All these ingredients combined …
Thai Shrimp and Glass Noodles (Goong ob woon sen)
This simple Thai stir-fry combines glass noodles and whole shrimps. The dish is usually prepared in clay pots with larger tiger prawns or freshwater shrimps and comes topped with soy sauce, peppercorns, coriander, and ginger, while variations may include bacon slices, oyster sauce, garlic, shallots, or different herbs and spices. Although it is believed that …
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Suea rong hai
Also known as the crying tiger, this classic Thai dish consists of grilled slices of spicy marinated beef brisket that is served sided with sticky rice. The dish is typically accompanied with a spicy dipping sauce made with Thai chilis, garlic, fish sauce, lime juice, coriander seeds, and cane sugar. Suea hong hai is traditionally associated …
Kuai-tiao ruea
Roughly translated as boat noodle soup, this Thai dish was initially sold from boats that navigated through Bangkok canals. The base is made with different types of noodles that are doused in a flavorsome beef broth, while the toppings usually include beef or pork, meatballs, bean sprouts, morning glory, and pork’s liver. Traditionally, the dish is …
Khanom chin nam ya
This fiery Thai fish curry is usually associated with Central Thailand, although similar varieties can be found throughout the country. The most popular version consists of fresh rice noodles (khanom chin) that are served with a thick and spicy curry which is based on coconut milk, white fish, and a thick curry paste that usually …
Summer roast chicken traybake
Ingredients 1 ½kg whole chicken 4 tbsp olive oil 600g frozen mixed roasted veg 2 x 400g cans cannellini beans drained and rinsed 145g fresh pesto 400g cherry tomatoes on the vine Method step 1 Heat the oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Rub the chicken with the oil, then generously season the skin and inside …
Pistachio meringues with summer berries
Ingredients 85g shelled pistachios 1 tsp cornflour 1 tsp white wine vinegar 4 egg whites 200g golden caster sugar For the filling 200ml pot crème fraîche 450g seasonal berries, such as strawberries raspberries, blueberries, redcurrants or blackberries Method step 1 Heat oven to 140C/fan 120C/gas 1. Line a baking tray with baking parchment. Place the …
Strawberry jelly summer pudding
Ingredients 1kg frozen strawberries 150g golden caster sugar 3 gelatine leaves 400g brioche loaf 200g raspberries 150g blueberries crème fraîche to serve Method step 1 Tip the strawberries, sugar and 100ml water into a pan set over a medium heat. Cook, stirring, for about 30 mins, or until jammy. Tip the cooked strawberries into a …
Duck with summer peas & beans
Ingredients 4 plump duck breasts skin on 1½ tbsp cracked black peppercorn ½ tbsp coarse sea salt 450g new potato scrubbed and halved or quartered if large 250g shelled fresh broad beans 250g shelled fresh pea 100g chopped smoked back bacon 2 garlic cloves finely chopped 3 tbsp sherry or wine vinegar 2 tbsp chopped …
Late-summer green salad
Ingredients 6 spring onions trimmed 140g runner beans 3 x 2cm-thick slices olive bread cut into 2cm-square dice 5 tbsp olive oil for frying 2 knobs butter 2 medium courgettes 1 large green pepper deseeded and thinly sliced handful basil leaves 85g baby spinach leaves, washed, trimmed from stems parmesan shavings For the dressing 1 …
Mini summer puddings
Ingredients 1kg mixed berries such as raspberries, blueberries, redcurrants, blackberries and strawberries, plus a few extra to serve 50g caster sugar 4 tbsp crème de cassis (or water) large (approx 800g) loaf white bread sliced Method step 1 Strip berries from their stalks and hull strawberries. Discard any that are squashy or overripe. Toss berries …