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Pan fried chicken with mushroom sauce

Pan fried chicken with mushroom sauce...

Pan Fried Chicken If you are dieting this one is not for you. By flattening out your chicken breasts as if you were making a chicken schnitzel they cook a lot quicker, are beautifully tender and smothered in a rich and creamy mushroom sauce, well what can I say, they are seriously good.(4 people) What you need 4 – 6 skinless boneless chicken breasts butterflied Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons oil Mushroom sauce 2...
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Satay sauce

Satay sauce...

Satay sauce is the classic peanut sauce that you find in every Asian restaurant that is generally served with thin strips of chicken on skewers and is a fantastic starter or nible when you have people over. Make plenty, I have yet to meet anyone who does not like this sauce. It’s sweet, it’s savory, it’s very rich and just delicious. What you need 1 tablespoon oil 1 teaspoon fresh minced ginger 1 teaspoon...
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Cucumber Raita

Cucumber Raita...

cucumber raita This is a fantastic little extra for any curry and takes just a few minutes from start to finish. If you are having a hot curry, you are going to thank me… Try it with a traditional biryani or any of the many other curries on the site just do a search for “curry”. What you need 1 cup cucumber diced into small cubes 1 large onion halved and finely sliced 3 roasted garlic cloves chopped 1...
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White sauces

White sauces...

Cheese sauce White sauces are really easy to make and are generally used to coat veggies or variations like a mushroom sauce or mstard sauce for meat and fish. I usually use a plain white sauce over poached smoked haddock for breakfast and it’s become a staple breakfast. There is a cheese and a mushroom sauce below. This amount of sauce should be enough to smother veggies, meat or fish for 4 people. The basics are...
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Creamy chicken liver pasta

Creamy chicken liver pasta...

Chicken liver pasta Chicken livers and cream make this a really rich pasta sauce that is famous in a Sydney restaurant called Pulcinella. It is really simple to make and very tasty. Don’t even attempt this if you are dieting but if you love a nice rich creamy pasta sauce and have a thing about chicken liver like I do, you are going to be very happy you tried it. (for 2) What you need 250g chicken livers trimmed...
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Herb butters

Herb butters...

Flavor butter and leave it in the fridge for when you need them. They are handy to slice over quickly grilled fish, chicken breasts or even a steak or vegetables to add flavor. You can make a whole lot of different butters like garlic and herb butter, sage and garlic butter, anything really, just add your favorite herbs and they are always on hand. What you need 125g butter at room temperature The rule of thumb is 2...
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Monkey gland sauce

Monkey gland sauce...

I have been traveling for a few days and eating out quite a lot, which inevitably leads to steaks burgers and of course Monkey Gland sauce. here is a great recipe to turn your burger at home into a restaurant experience. Share/Bookmark
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Bolognese sauce

Bolognese sauce...

This is classic Italian from a well known Italian restaurant that a friend of mine worked at. We have made it many, many times and is Matt’s favorite. It may seem unconventional but believe me it’s worth it. What you need 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 smallish onion grated (do it it’s worth it) 1 carrot finely grated 1 stalk celery finely grated 500-600g lean beef mince 250ml white...
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Pork rib marinade

Pork rib marinade...

Pork Ribs This is a classic pork rib marinade that is pretty close to what a lot of butchers use. You can add more golden syrup if you like them a little sweeter. Use this as a base to perfect your own sauce. before we get strated, to get the meat tender and falling from the bone, boil the raw ribs in salted water for about 20 minutes and then let them cool before you marinate them. What you need 150ml tomato sauce 75ml...
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Creamy bacon penne

Creamy bacon penne...

Creamy bacon penne This is a rich and sticky pasta sauce with smoky bacon and plenty of parmesan. This is such a simple yet rich pasta recipe you will want to print it and keep it for the future. It’s not a pasta recipe for weight watchers but OH so good. You may also like the Penne arrabiata. What you need 100g finely chopped smoked bacon 1 tablespoon flour 1 tablespoon butter 250ml milk 100ml cream 350g dry penne...
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Creamy green peppercorn sauce

Creamy green peppercorn sauce...

If you are a meat eater you have probably had a creamy green peppercorn sauce at a restaurant at some stage and this is my take on it. Its decadent and delicious. Share/Bookmark
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Matriciana pasta sauce...

Tomatoes, chilli and bacon, you just can’t go wrong. This is a failsafe for unexpected guests or late night meals that takes just a few minutes. Share/Bookmark
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Rich bacon and mushroom sauce...

This is a classic sauce for those who love bacon, it’s rich, creamy and the smells coming out of the kitchen are sure to make any not so hungry kids, starving. The smell of frying bacon just seems to have that effect! It is best served with penne, which holds the sauce in the ridges, but any pasta will do. Share/Bookmark
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Classic Italian sauce

Classic Italian sauce...

Italian tomato pasta sauce This really is a fantastic pasta sauce that takes just minutes tp prepare and can be added to any pasta you have in your cupboard. It’s a really good pasta sauce to make and freeze in portions for when you just have time for a quick meal.  (4 portions) You Need 5 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped finely 1 400g chopped peeled tomatoes 4 cloves garlic quartered salt and pepper 500g...
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