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Peperonata with Wholemeal Noodles Recipe
Peperonata is a classic summer dish, combining the best of summer produce – peppers, fresh tomatoes and fresh basil. Use fresh wholemeal noodles if you can – these take about 8-10 minutes to cook, but the extra time is well worth it for the flavour. SERVES: 6PREP TIME: 20 minCOOK TIME: 20 minREADY TIME: 40…
Low Fat: Tagliatelle with Tomato Sauce Recipe
SERVES: 6PREP TIME: 10 minCOOK TIME: 20 minREADY TIME: 30 minCALORIES: 220 Kcal ⇓ You may also listen to the recipe by pressing the play button below. INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for cooking pasta 2 onions, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 500 g (1 lb) plum tomatoes, skinned and chopped 2 tablespoons…
Chicken and Pasta Twist Bake Recipe
SERVES: 4PREP TIME: 15 minCOOK TIME: 20 minREADY TIME: 35 minCALORIES: 380 Kcal ⇓ You may also listen to the recipe by pressing the play button below. INGREDIENTS 600 ml (1 pint) skimmed milk 40 g (1 1/2 oz) plain flour, sieved Pepper 200 g (7 oz) tri-colour pasta twists 250 g (8 oz) boneless,…
Low Fat: Spaghetti with Three Herb Sauce Recipe
SERVES: 4PREP TIME: 15 minCOOK TIME: 12 minREADY TIME: 27 minCALORIES: 317 Kcal ⇓ You may also listen to the recipe by pressing the play button below. INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large garlic clove, crushed 4 tablespoons Chicken…
How to Peel Pineapple and Cut it Into Rings
⇓ You may also listen to the instructions by pressing the play button below INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: With a chefs knife, cut off the plume and base of the pineapple and set it upright, base-end down, on a chopping board. Cut away the peel in strips, working from top to bottom following the curve of…
How to Clean a Whole Fish Through the Gills
Fish to he served whole are cleaned through the gills in order to maintain their shape. If the fish is cleaned by your fishmonger, make sure you specify “through the gills”. If the stomach is cut open, it will curl unattractively during cooking. ⇓ You may also listen to the instructions by pressing the play…
How to Peel and Chop Garlic
The strength of garlic varies with its age and dryness. Use more when it is very fresh. ⇓ You may also listen to the instructions by pressing the play button below INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: To separate the garlic cloves, crush the bulb with the heel of your hand. Alternatively, pull a clove from the bulb…
How to Chop Herbs
Parsley, tarragon, thyme, chives, rosemary, dill, and basil are herbs that are usually chopped before being added to other ingredients. Do not chop delicate herbs like basil too finely because their leaves bruise easily. INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: Strip the leaves or sprigs from the stalks. Pile the leaves or sprigs on a chopping board. TIP:…
How to Make Croutes
Croutes – larger versions of the well-known croutons – are the classic accompaniment to a Provençal bouillabaisse. Here, they are brushed lightly with olive oil and toasted until crisp and browned. ⇓ You may also listen to the instructions by pressing the play button below
How to Peel, Deseed, and Chop Tomatoes
Tomatoes are often peeled and deseeded before chopping so they will cook to form a smooth puree. ⇓ You may also listen to the instructions by pressing the play button below INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: Bring a small pan of water to a boil. Using a small knife, cut out the cores from the tomatoes. Score…
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