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Barbecued Spare Ribs
1½ -2 lb. spare ribs (country style) 3 tablespoons (¼ cup) tomato ketchup (catsup) 3 tablespoons (¼ cup) chilli sauce ½ oz. (1 tablespoon) brown sugar 1½ tablespoons (2 tablespoons) onion,
Bavarian Pork Chops
16 oz sauerkraut, drained 1 teaspoon vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar ¼ teaspoon cinnamon 1 pinch nutmeg 1 pinch salt (optional) 1 pinch black pepper ¼ teaspoon caraway seed 1 medium apple, diced 4
Beef And Olive Casserole
2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, sliced 1 clove garlic, crushed 750 g (1½ lb) braising steak, cut into 5 cm (2 inch) cubes 300 ml (½ pint) red wine 1 beef stock cube 150 ml (¼ pint)
Beef Casserole With Herb Dumplings
5ml/1 teaspoon oil 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped 340g/12oz minced/ground beef 30g/1oz/2 tbsps plain/all-purpose flour 140ml/ ½ pint/ ½ cup beef stock 15ml/1 tablespoon tomato
Beef Strogonoff
1 lb beef rump steak or tenderloin ¾ oz (3 tablespoons) flour 1½ teaspoons salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 1 clove garlic 3 tablespoons (¼ cup) salad oil 1 oz (¼ cup) onion, chopped 4 oz (1 cup)
Blanquette Of Veal
½ lb. boneless veal (shoulder or breast), cut into 1 inch cubes 1 oz. (½ cup) button onions, peeled 1 carrot, peeled and cut into ½ inch slice Bouquet garni 1 teaspoon butter, softened 2
Bobotie
25 g (1 oz) butter 1 tablespoon oil 2 onions, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 3 teaspoons curry powder 750 g (1½ lb) minced beef 50 g (2 oz) sultanas 1 tablespoon chutney 25 g (1 oz) fresh
Casseroled Lamb
450g/1lb lamb fillet (loin), cubed 15ml/1 tablespoon oil 1 large onion, peeled and sliced 1 small clove garlic, peeled and crushed 30g/1oz/2 tablespoons flour 225g/8oz courgettes/zucchini,
Cheese And Nut Burgers
225g/8oz minced/ground beef 225g/8oz minced/ground pork Salt Pepper Pinch cayenne pepper 60g/2oz Red Leicester cheese 5ml/1 teaspoon caraway seeds 30g/1oz/ ¼ cup hazelnuts,
Chicken à La King
1½ oz. (3 tablespoons) butter 1¼ oz. (5 tablespoons) flour 1 teaspoon salt Pinch of pepper ⅔ pint (1¾ cups) chicken stock (bouillon) 1½ lb. (3 cups) cooked chicken, cubed 4 oz. can
Chicken And Lemon Parcels
4 x 180-225g/4-6oz chicken breast fillets 15ml/1 tablespoon oil 1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped 120g/4oz mushrooms, finely chopped 10ml/2 teaspoons chopped tarragon Salt Freshly
Chicken in Tarragon Sauce
1½ lb. chicken joints, fresh or frozen 1 oz. (2 tablespoons) butter 10 oz. can condensed chicken soup ¼ pint (⅔ cup) white wine ½ teaspoon dried tarragon Salt, pepper 8-10 button
Chicken In White Wine
1.3kg/3lb chicken 15ml/1 tablespoon oil 1 large onion, peeled and sliced 5ml/1 teaspoon ground coriander 10ml/2 tablespoons fennel seeds 2.5ml/ ½ teaspoon mace ½ head celery 1 bulb fennel
Chicken Kebabs
2 lb. boned chicken breasts 4 tablespoons (⅓ cup) soy sauce ½ oz. (1 tablespoon) sugar 1 teaspoon salt Pinch of pepper ¼ teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon garlic powder 2 green peppers,
Chicken Korma
1.5 kg (3-3½ lb) chicken, cut into 8 pieces and skinned 150 g (5.3 oz) carton natural yogurt 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 teaspoons turmeric 40 g (1½ oz) butter 1 large onion, sliced 5 cm (2
Chicken Livers With Sage
50 g (2 oz) butter 1 onion, sliced 1 clove garlic, crushed 25 g (1 oz) plain flour 500 g (1 lb) chicken livers 250 g (8 oz) button mushrooms, sliced 1 tablespoon dry white wine 142 ml (5fl
Chicken With Sausage Meat Stuffing
1½ kg/3 lbs chicken 5ml/1 teaspoon soy sauce mixed with 15ml/ 1 tablespoon water Stuffing: 225g/8oz pork sausage meat 60g/2oz/ ½ cup crushed bran flakes 30ml/2 tablespoons chopped mixed
Crown Roast Of Lamb
4-5 lb crown roast prepared from 2 joints of best end neck of lamb 4 oz (½ cup) butter 2 oz (½ cup) onion, finely chopped 2 oz (½ cup) celery, finely chopped 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon
Duck Breasts With Spicy Apple
4 x 225g/8oz duck breast fillets 8 juniper berries, crushed 5ml/1 teaspoon ground cumin 2.5ml/ ½ teaspoon ground cardamom 30g/1oz/2 tablespoons butter 1-2 green eating
Duckling With Orange Sauce
4½ -5 lb. duckling 1 teaspoon salt 2 oranges, peeled and quartered 1 clove garlic, crushed 3 peppercorns 2 oz. (¼ cup) unsalted butter 1 oz. (2 tablespoons) brown sugar 1 tablespoon
Gammon With Green Pepper Sauce
1-1.5 kg (2-3 lb) smoked gammon joint, soaked overnight 25 g (1 oz) butter 25 g (1 oz) plain flour 142 ml (5 fl oz) carton single cream 1 tablespoon green peppercorns
Goulash
450g/1lb fillet steak, cut into 2.5cm/ 1 inch cubes 15ml/1 tablespoon oil 2 large onions, peeled and sliced 2 carrots, peeled and sliced 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed 10ml/2 teaspoons
Herb Lamb Noisettes
1 large onion, peeled and chopped 15ml/1 tablespoon oil 1 x 210g/7oz can chopped tomatoes 1 small clove garlic, peeled and crushed 5ml/1 teaspoon marjoram 5ml/1 teaspoon oregano 120g/4oz
Lamb In Red Wine
1 kg (2 lb) best end of neck of lamb or 8 noisettes of lamb, each 2.5 cm (1 inch) thick 250 ml (8 fl oz) red wine 1 clove garlic, crushed Few rosemary sprigs 1 tablespoon tomato purée 15 g (½
Lemon Chicken
1 tablespoon oil 500 g (1 lb) boneless skinned chicken breasts, cut into thin strips 4 small courgettes, sliced thinly 2 carrots, sliced thinly 1 teaspoon grated fresh root ginger Shredded rind
Liver Casserole
30g/1oz/2 tablespoons butter 2 large onions, peeled and sliced 1 small clove garlic, peeled and crushed 675g/1½ lbs lamb's liver, sliced 30ml/2 tablespoons cornflour/cornstarch 30ml/2
Mediterranean Lamb
1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, chopped finely 1 clove garlic, crushed 50 g (2 oz) button mushrooms, chopped finely 75 g (3 oz) risotto rice, cooked 12 stuffed olives, chopped finely 1
Mexican Meatballs
50 g (2 oz) bread, crusts removed 500 g (1 lb) minced beef 1 small onion, chopped finely 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon chopped parsley ½ teaspoon chilli powder, or to taste ½ teaspoon
Middle Eastern Lamb Kebabs
750 g (1½ lb) boneless leg of lamb or neck fillet, cut into 2.5 cm (1 inch) cubes 125 g (4 oz) dried apricots, soaked overnight For The Marinade: 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon wine
Orange Pork Chops
4 pork chops Microwave browning agent 25 g (1 oz) butter Juice of 1 orange 1 tablespoon orange marmalade 2 rosemary sprigs, divided into pieces 1 teaspoon cornflour, blended with 1 tablespoon
Pork And Orange Casserole
15ml/1 tablespoon oil 1 medium onion, peeled and finely sliced 450g/1 lb pork - cut into 1.25cm/ ½ inch cubes 280ml/ ½ pint/1 cup hot chicken stock 140ml/ ¼ pint/ ½ cup unsweetened orange
Pork Saté
625 g (1¼ lb) pork tenderloin, cut into 2.5 cm (1 inch) cubes ½ teaspoon chilli powder ½ teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1½ teaspoons salt 2 tablespoons
Pork With Spiced Apricot Sauce
30ml/2 tablespoons oil 1 small onion, peeled and chopped 1 small clove garlic, peeled and crushed 120g/4oz/1 cup ready-to-eat dried apricots, chopped 30ml/2 tablespoons sherry 140ml/ ¼ pint/ ½
Pork With Spiced Pears
4 x 225g/8oz pork chops 15ml/1 tablespoon oil 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 small clove garlic, peeled and crushed Pinch ground cinnamon Pinch ground cloves Pinch ground
Poussins Champenoise
4 poussins 75 g (3 oz) butter 300 ml (½ pint) dry sparkling white wine 1 chicken stock cube 250 g (8 oz) seedless grapes 2 tablespoons plain flour Salt and pepper to
Roast Stuffed Chicken
1 x 6 lb. roasting chicken 2 oz. (4 tablespoons) butter 2 oz. (½ cup) onion, finely chopped 2 oz. (½ cup) celery, finely chopped Salt, pepper ½ teaspoon caraway seeds (optional) 1 chicken stock
Sausage Cobbler
500 g (1 lb) thick pork sausages 1 tablespoon oil 500 g (1 lb) leeks, sliced 40 g (1½ oz) butter 40 g (1½ oz) plain flour 450 ml (¾ pint) milk 1 teaspoon chopped mixed herbs Salt and pepper to
Spaghetti Alla Bolognese
225g/8oz spaghetti 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed 1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 stick celery, finely chopped 2.5ml/ ½ teaspoon ground allspice 1.25ml/ ¼ teaspoon ground
Spiced Couscous With Chicken, Prawns and Shrimp
225g/8oz/1½ cups couscous 430ml/ ¾ pint/1½ cups water Pinch salt 15ml/1 tablespoon oil 10ml/2 teaspoons ground coriander 10ml/2 teaspoons ground fenugreek 5ml/1 teaspoon ground cardamom 2
Spiced Meat Loaf
225g/8oz lean minced/ground lamb 225g/8oz lean minced/ground pork 120g/4oz/1 cup granary or wholemeal/whole-wheat bread crumbs 1 egg 60g/2oz/ ½ cup desiccated coconut 4 tomatoes, skinned and
Spiced Rice Chicken
25 g (1 oz) butter 1 tablespoon oil 350 g (12 oz) boneless skinned chicken breasts 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon each ground cumin and coriander ½ teaspoon ground
Spiced Stroganoff
450g/1 lb fillet steak 15ml/1 tablespoon oil 1 large onion, peeled and sliced 1 small clove garlic, peeled and crushed 225g/8oz mushrooms, sliced 5ml/1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds 5ml/1
Stuffed Bacon Chops
4 thick bacon chops 15ml/1 tablespoon oil 1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped 30g/1oz macadamia nuts, chopped 120g/4oz/ ¾ cup cooked rice 30g/1oz/ ¼ cup dried prunes, stones removed and
Swedish Meat Balls
2 oz. (¼ cup) butter 4 oz. (1 cup) onion, finely chopped 3 eggs ⅔ pint (1½ cups) milk 1½ teaspoons ground allspice ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 tablespoon salt 4 oz. (2 cups) fresh
Sweet And Sour Pork
1½ lb. pork, cubed 1½ tablespoons (2 tablespoons) comfour (cornstarch) 2 tablespoons (3 tablespoons) soy sauce 2 oz. (¼ cup) brown sugar ¼ teaspoon ground ginger 3 tablespoons (¼ cup)
Sweet And Spicy Lamb
450g/1lb lamb fillet (loin) 1.25ml/ ¼ teaspoon ground ginger 1.25ml/ ¼ teaspoon ground cloves 1.25ml/ ¼ teaspoon ground mace 15ml/1 tablespoon honey 15ml/1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 clove
Turkey Marsala
4120 g/4 oz turkey breast fillets 1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 red pepper, seeded and sliced 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed 15 ml/1 tablespoon oil 225 g/8 oz mushrooms,
Veal And Garlic Cheese Rolls
4 x 120-180g/4-6oz veal escalopes 2 small cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 225g/8oz low fat, soft cheese Small bunch chives, chopped Salt Freshly ground black pepper 5ml/1 teaspoon paprika
Veal Chops With Red Pepper Sauce
4 veal chops Microwave seasoning 1 small onion, chopped 2 red peppers, cored, seeded and chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 150 ml (¼ pint) light stock 2 tablespoons oil Salt and pepper to