Balagan Recipes ← Steven's meanderings in a world of food ← Page 16

Chicken in Soy Sauce and Sherry

Feb

21

2001

Serve with salad and baked potatoes topped with creamy mushroom sauce. Chicken in Soy Sauce and Sherry Print Recipe Ingredients Method Notes Ingredients 1 kg chicken piecesOil1 large onion coarsely grated3 garlic cloves crushed1 knob root ginger peeled and grated2 tablespoons oil3 tablespoons soy sauce3 tablespoons sweet sherry1 teaspoon curry powder Method Cut chicken breasts in half, if large. Remove excess fat from thighs. Brown both sides of chicken in oilTransfer ...

Mushroom Ragu

Feb

21

2001

Galit likes mushrooms and this one has them in spades. You can use any mixture of mushrooms that takes your fancy. Mushroom Ragu Print Recipe Ingredients Method Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil2 Garlic cloves15 Dried Porcini soaked for 10 min, squeezed, sliced10 Dried Shitake soaked for 10 min, squeezed, sliced10 Portobello sliced10 Champignon quartered3 tablespoons Madera wine1/2 teaspoon salt3-4 leaves fresh tarragon or basil or thyme Method Add oil to frying pan and heatFry ...

Another Chocolate Banana Cake

Feb

21

2001

Although we’ve got our favourite recipe for Chocolate Banana Cake we occasionally try new variations. This recipe starts with coffee – which to this coffee lover is no bad thing. Another Chocolate Banana Cake Print Recipe Ingredients Method Ingredients 1 teaspoon coffee or expresso coffee1/2 cup cocoa150 grams butter1/2 cup milk1 teaspoon Vanilla essence4 big eggs1 cup sugar1/2 cup brown demerara sugarpinch of salt100 ml sour cream1 1/2 cups flour1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda6 small bananas mashed200 grams dark ...

Chicken Soup

Feb

21

2001

When I’m really sick Galit makes me Chicken Soup. Its a cultural thing. Chicken Soup Print Recipe Ingredients Method Ingredients a lot of chicken3 courgettes4 carrotscelery2 onion7 garlic clovess+pparsley Method put chicken in potcover in water bring to boil throw out the water Add fresh water covering the chicken plus a bit more cook on low heat for 1 hour ...

Thai Pumpkin Soup

Feb

21

2001

A delicious variation on Pumpkin Soup from a one time flatmate of mine called Ange. Yum. Ange Thai Pumpkin Soup Print Recipe Ingredients Method Notes Ingredients 1 tablespoon oil2 cloves garlic crushed1 large onion chopped1 teaspoon sambal oelek or 2 fresh chillies2 tablespoons lemon grass chopped1 kg pumpkin in 1.5 cm cubes3 1/2 cups water1 teaspoon chicken stock powder1 tablespoon fish sauce3 tablespoons lime juice1 cup coconut cream2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped2 tablespoons fresh coriander chop Method Cook garlic, onnion, sambal oelek and lemon grass until ...

Toasted Muesli

Feb

21

2001

I started to make my own muesli over 20 years ago because I didn’t like the amount of sugar the commercial muesli’s added. And while I was about it I cut back on the amount of fat as well. Originally I micro-waved this recipe – this had the advantages that it was fast (8 minutes ...

Naan Bread that Works Every Time

Feb

21

2001

Here’s a good one for naan bread provided by Sharon P. Sharon says “it’s really easy and seems to work every time!” Sharon P. Naan Bread that Works Every Time A really easy Naan bread recipe that "work every time!" Print Recipe Ingredients Method Notes Ingredients 750 g strong White Floursalt90 g butter3 teaspoons dried yeast30 g caster sugaroptional Onion seeds (I haven’t ...

Apple and Pumpkin Soup

Feb

21

2001

Apple and pumpkin soup. Sound interesting and Amanda Thomas-Griffiths recommended the recipe highly. I have to admit my attempt wasn’t flash. Amanda Thomas-Griffiths Apple and Pumpkin Soup Print Recipe Ingredients Method Ingredients Half pumpkinOne decent apple granny smith is the bestOne large carrot2 cups chicken stock1 teaspoon mixed spice1 teaspoon nutmegFreshly grounded pepperKnobs of butter - as required depending on how fat you ...

10 minute Carrot Cake

Feb

21

2001

Easy and very fast. Dates from when I was keen on microwaves and baking treats quickly for my friends. 10 minute Carrot Cake Print Recipe Ingredients Method Ingredients Ingredients for Cake2/3 cups oil2 eggs1 cup flour3/4 cups sugar1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon nutmeg2 cups grated carrots3/4 cups nutsIngredients for Cream cheese sauce75 g cream cheese75 g butter1 teaspoon vanilla1 cup sugar Method Instructions for CakeBeat oil and eggsAdd and blend the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, baking ...

Fiona’s Yummy Rice

Feb

21

2001

Tasty, but need to put it with something when I do it again. Fiona Masters Fiona’s Yummy Rice Print Recipe Ingredients Method Ingredients 1 cup rice2 teaspoons curry powder1/4 cup crushed pineappleJuice of pineapple tinWater to make up 2 cups Method Microwave on high for 12 minutes