Ingredients 2 x 200g sponge flan cases (25cm) 6 tbsp strawberry jam or conserve 400g strawberries (look for ones that are a similar size), halved 600ml double cream 2 tbsp icing sugar plus 150g 5 tbsp elderflower cordial 5-6 raspberries or some pink food colouring gel small handful pistachios (optional), slivered or roughly chopped (see …
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Torrijas
Torrijas is a Spanish version of the classic French toast, consisting of slices of leftover bread that are first soaked in milk, dipped in beaten eggs, and then fried in hot olive oil, unlike French toast, which is dipped in a mixture of eggs and milk. In the past, torrijas was often served to new mothers and …
Fabada Asturiana
This comforting stew known as fabada Asturiana is a signature dish of the famous Spanish region of Asturias. The stew consists of plump white beans, chorizo, morcilla blood sausages, and pork fat, flavored with smoked paprika and saffron. Some recipes also use olive oil. Spicy and hearty, with robust and earthy flavors, this Spanish classic combines simple …
Paella de mariscos
Seafood paella is one of the most popular paella varieties, not only in Valencia, but also in Andalusia and all along the Spanish coast. Due to the abundance of fresh fish and seafood, this dish is an absolute summer favorite in Spain. Paella de mariscos is prepared with a typical base of saffron-flavored rice, peppers, and …
Crema Catalana
Crema Catalana is a popular Spanish dessert made by baking a custard consisting of milk, cornstarch, and eggs in an oven. After baking and cooling, the dessert is sprinkled with sugar and broiled or burnt with a torch to create a crispy, burnt caramel top layer. Sometimes, crema Catalana may be flavored with cinnamon, …
Migas
Migas is a traditional, ancient dish in Spanish and Portuguese cuisine. At its base, it is made from softened bread cooked in fat. Its name, migas, is literally translated to crumbs, referring to its key ingredient – breadcrumbs. In Spain, the ingredients vary from region to region. Generally, the dish consists of water-soaked bread, garlic, paprika, …
Paella Valenciana
Often referred to as the original paella, this Valencian classic traditionally consists of rice that is cooked alongside chicken thighs, rabbit, three types of beans, tomatoes, and snails. Valenciana is generously seasoned with saffron and smoked paprika. It is always prepared in shallow paella pans. According to tradition, the use of additional ingredients is strictly forbidden, and only …
Tortilla de patata
Introduced in 1817, folklore says that tortilla de patata was created by general Tomás de Zumalacárregui in order to feed his hungry army, as food supplies were scarce at the time. The key ingredients used in the dish are thinly sliced potatoes and eggs, so it is basically a very thick potato omelette that resembles …
Cochinillo
Cochinillo is a Spanish dish consisting of a roasted suckling pig with succulent meat, tender and crispy skin, and a very thin layer of fat. The meat is so tender that it practically falls apart when cooked properly. The dish is served throughout Spain, and it is especially popular in the region of Castilla. The …
Paella
Widely acclaimed as the most popular Spanish dish, paella is a one-pot specialty that is based on saffron-flavored rice, while the additional ingredients may include meat, seafood, or vegetables. Although paella originated in Valencia, where it was made with seasonal vegetables, poultry, rabbit, and snails, in modern-day Spain, the name is used for all rice dishes …
Easy cottage pie
Ingredients For the cottage pie filling 50ml/2fl oz olive oil: 50ml/2fl oz olive oil 1 large onion or 3–4 banana shallots, finely chopped: 1 large onion or 3–4 banana shallots, finely chopped 650g/1lb 7oz beef mince: 650g/1lb 7oz beef mince 2 tbsp tomato purée: 2 tbsp tomato purée 1 tbsp plain flour: 1 tbsp plain flour 150ml/5fl oz red wine: 150ml/5fl oz red wine 4 sprigs fresh thyme, …
The Hairy Bikers’ fish pie with cheese mash
Ingredients For the filling 400ml/14fl oz whole milk: 400ml/14fl oz whole milk 1 small onion, thickly sliced: 1 small onion, thickly sliced 2 bay leaves2 bay leaves 500g/1lb 2oz thick white fish fillets, preferably cod, haddock or pollock, skinned: 500g/1lb 2oz thick white fish fillets, preferably cod, haddock or pollock, skinned 40g/1½oz butter: 40g/1½oz butter 40g/1½oz plain flour: 40g/1½oz plain flour 150g/5½oz frozen peas: 150g/5½oz frozen peas 200g/7oz …
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Eggy bread
Rachel Phipps’ quick and cheap eggy bread is great for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Serve with your favourite sauce. Each serving provides 372 kcal, 19g protein, 47g carbohydrate (of which 3g sugars), 12g fat (of which 2g saturates), 3g fibre and 1.3g salt. Ingredients 1 large free-range egg: 1 large free-range egg ½ tbsp milk: ½ tbsp milk …
Sweet potato soup
Sweet potato soup is a big bowl of comfort. It’s vegan, has cheap ingredients, is quick and easy to make. It can also be frozen for future lunches and dinners. Perfection! Each serving provides 234 kcal, 3g protein, 43g carbohydrates (of which 16g sugars), 4g fat (of which 0.5g saturates), 9g fibre and 0.5g salt. …
Cod and parsley stuffed jacket potato
Ingredients 4 large baking potatoes (roughly 225g/8oz each): 4 large baking potatoes (roughly 225g/8oz each) olive oil: olive oil 1 litre/1¾ pint whole milk (or lactose-free/dairy-free milk if necessary): 1 litre/1¾ pint whole milk (or lactose-free/dairy-free milk if necessary) 2 garlic cloves, crushed: 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 bay leaf: 1 bay leaf 300g/10½oz cod fillet, skin removed, boneless: 300g/10½oz cod fillet, skin removed, boneless 3 tbsp roughly chopped fresh parsley: 3 tbsp roughly …
Red pepper and tomato soup
Ingredients For the sweet red pepper and tomato soup 2 red peppers: 2 red peppers 2 banana shallots, halved and trimmed: 2 banana shallots, halved and trimmed 500g/1lb 2oz plum tomatoes: 500g/1lb 2oz plum tomatoes 4 garlic cloves: 4 garlic cloves 2 tbsp olive oil: 2 tbsp olive oil 25g/1oz butter: 25g/1oz butter 450ml/16fl oz chicken or vegetable stock, hot: 450ml/16fl oz chicken or vegetable stock, hot For the …
Mediterranean bean stew with potato griddle cakes
Ingredients 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra to serve: 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra to serve 2 red onions cut into wedges: 2 red onions cut into wedges 2 courgettes, chopped into 1cm/½in batons: 2 courgettes, chopped into 1cm/½in batons 150g/5½oz celeriac, cut into cubes: 150g/5½oz celeriac, cut into cubes 1 garlic clove, finely chopped: 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 2 tbsp tomato purée: 2 tbsp …
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Quick chicken stew
Ingredients 1 tbsp light olive oil: 1 tbsp light olive oil 1 onion, roughly chopped: 1 onion, roughly chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped: 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 8 chicken thighs, boneless, skin removed, cut into bite-sized pieces: 8 chicken thighs, boneless, skin removed, cut into bite-sized pieces 700ml/1¼ pint chicken stock: 700ml/1¼ pint chicken stock 2 level tbsp plain flour: 2 level tbsp plain flour 1 …
Lentil and bacon soup
A tasty and filling lentil and bacon soup that takes just 20 minutes from start to finish. Make and freeze in portions to take to work. Ingredients 1 tsp oil: 1 tsp oil 75g/2¾oz smoked back bacon, trimmed of all fat and finely chopped: 75g/2¾oz smoked back bacon, trimmed of all fat and finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped: 1 onion, …
Quick chicken stew
Ingredients 1 tbsp light olive oil: 1 tbsp light olive oil 1 onion, roughly chopped: 1 onion, roughly chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped: 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 8 chicken thighs, boneless, skin removed, cut into bite-sized pieces: 8 chicken thighs, boneless, skin removed, cut into bite-sized pieces 700ml/1¼ pint chicken stock: 700ml/1¼ pint chicken stock 2 level tbsp plain flour: 2 level tbsp plain flour 1 …
Monkfish, mussel and prawn stew with sourdough (cioppino)
This cioppino, which literally means chopped seafood, is inspired by the oldest restaurant in California. There was an amazing variety of seafood but the important element was the chunky tomato base. They were generous enough to give me the recipe but, I confess, I had to cut out a few elements; mostly some seafood. The …
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Momo
Momo dumplings were traditionally only filled with minced meat, but nowadays, the fillings have diversified to include vegetables, dairy, or a combination of both. They are native to Tibet and have been brought to the Kathmandu Valley by traveling Newar merchants, and thus Nepal, where they consider them as their own. Thanks to Tibetan …
Mango pomelo sago
Invented in 1984 in Lei Garden’s Singapore branch, mango pomelo sago is a refreshing summer dessert made with mango, pomelo, sago, whole milk or evaporated milk, and coconut milk. Apart from Hong Kong, the dessert is also popular in Singapore and Taiwan.
Serradura
Serradura is a Portuguese and Macanese dessert which consists of finely crushed tea cookies layered between a velvety combination of whipped cream and condensed milk. Traditionally, the cream was infused with vanilla, but modern varieties appear in different flavor combinations. Although the name, which translates from Portuguese as sawdust pudding, indicates Portuguese origin, this sweet treat has become …