Classic braise of flageolets, celery and wine Cassoulet 600g dried haricot beans400g smoked pancetta – or ventrèche, if you can find some (see know-how)400g piece unsmoked free-range British bacon 400g (about 6) British free-range toulouse sausages (from larger supermarkets or butchers)½ carrot1 small onion½ garlic bulb, cloves separated and peeled½ celery stick½ leek½ small bunch fresh thyme50g duck fat3 tbsp tomato purée2.5 litres good quality fresh chicken stock2 confit duck legs (tinned or in vac-packs, from larger supermarkets or butchers) For the topping Handful breadcrumbs, toasted in a pan with a little oil until goldenHandful fresh parsley, finely chopped You’ll also need Large (5 litre) casseroleLarge piece of muslin (from cook shops or larger supermarkets)Cook’s stringBaking paper Soak the beans for 24 hours in enough cold water to cover by about 15cm (see make ahead). 01.The next day, heat the oven to 160°C/fan140°C/gas 3. Recipe from Andrew Woodford, head chef at Boulestin. Start the recipe 2 days before serving.
Party-time Mexican tacos I made these tacos for my good friend, actor and director, Dexter Fletcher, who first tried these in Playa del Carmen in Mexico. I've also knocked together a super-fresh, zingy, spicy salsa to drizzle on top – it's a great dip for corn chips or even with grilled fish or meat, so if you've got any leftover don't be afraid to be adventurous with it. Preheat the oven to 190ºC/375ºF/gas 5. Remove the chicken from the fridge and leave to come up to room temperature. Bash the thyme leaves in a pestle and mortar with a good pinch of salt and pepper, then rub all over the chicken with a lug of olive oil. Meanwhile, place the flour and a pinch of salt in a large bowl, then gradually add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 150ml of cold water, stirring continuously until the mixture comes together to form a rough dough. To make the salsa, preheat a griddle pan over a high heat. On a flour-dusted surface, roll the dough balls into circles, roughly the thickness of a playing card.
Stilton and red onion burgers recipe Begin by making the burgers. Tip the mince into a mixing bowl with the red onion marmalade, breadcrumbs and crumbled stilton. Pull the leaves from the thyme sprigs and add to the bowl with some salt and pepper. Use your hands to thoroughly mix all of the ingredients together. Meanwhile cook the mushrooms. Turn the grill to a high setting and grill the burgers for roughly 5 minutes on each side or until cooked to your liking. Toast or char-grill the burger buns, then spread one side with any sort of relish and stack them up with the burgers, gherkins, salad and cooked mushrooms. If you only use 2 burgers, the remaining 2 will keep, uncooked, for 2 or 3 days in the fridge or for up to a month in the freezer. More burger recipes Perfect homemade beef burgers Vegetarian recipes: the really hungry burger
Lemon risotto cakes with smoked salmon and horseradish cream - Delicious 600-800ml light chicken or fish stock65g unsalted butter3 banana shallots, finely sliced250g risotto rice (such as arborio)80ml dry white wineFinely grated zest and juice1 lemon, plus wedges to serveHandful fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped65g plain flour2 medium free-range eggs100g dried breadcrumbsVegetable oil for frying200g good quality smoked salmon2 handfuls watercress For the horseradish cream 3 tbsp grated hot horseradish60ml crème fraîcheSqueeze lemon juice (optional) Also useful but not essential 8cm x 3cm deep chefs ring or round cookie cutter
BBQ Chicken | Chicken Recipes Calories Calories are just a unit of energy. If you eat more than you use you can gain weight, or lose it if you don't eat enough. Carbs Carbs are a great source of energy and, excluding foods such as potatoes, are made from grains - like bread, pasta and cereal. Sugar We all deserve a treat sometimes, but try to limit your sugar intake. Fat We all need to eat a small amount of fat because it protects our organs and helps us grow. Saturates Saturated or "bad fats" are in beef, pork, chicken skin, butter, cream and cheese. Protein Protein helps our muscles to grow and repair, as well as providing you with essential amino acids. Fragrant crispy chicken recipe Ingredients 675g boneless, skinless chicken thighs 600ml groundnut or vegetable oil 2 tsp sesame oil 2 tbsp finely chopped spring onions 2 tsp sugar For the marinade 3 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry 1 tbsp light soy sauce 2 tsp dark soy sauce 3 spring onions 2 slices fresh ginger 1 tbsp honey 1 tsp five-spice powder 1 tsp roasted and ground Sichuan peppercorns Place the chicken thighs between two pieces of clingfilm and lightly pound them until they are evenly flat. Put them in a bowl and set aside. To make the marinade, combine the rice wine, soy sauces, spring onions and ginger in a blender and purée. Remove the chicken from the bowl and reserve the marinade. Hamish Anderson’s wine choice 2010 Vision Single Block Riesling, Cono Sur, Bío Bío, Chile £8.99, Oddbins. Riesling’s perfume and charm has an uncanny ability to pair with fragrant Asian dishes. Why not try your Chinese recipes with a Riesling, available from only £7.99 a bottle at Telegraph Wine?
Escarole with White Beans & Sausage A wonderful and quick weeknight meal that's warm, filling, and chock full of flavor! Read my Holiday/Winter 2015 issue! Serves 4 You will need: 4 spicy italian sausages, just the meat 1 large yellow onion, shopped 2 cloves of garlic, sliced 5 cupsProgresso Vegetable Cooking Stock 1 head of escarole, rinsed well 1 can of white beans, rinsed salt and pepper Start by frying the sausage in a large pot. Photography by Paul "Sweet Paul" Lowe Made it?