Bearnaise sauce Melt the butter in a saucepan over a low heat, until it starts to foam. Take care to not let it burn. Remove from the heat and set aside for a few minutes. Pour through a very fine sieve and discard the milk solids left in the sieve. …
Rump and bacon burger with aged cheddar and barbecue sauce Preheat the oven to 200°C. In a large mixing bowl, combine the steak, shallot, garlic, breadcrumbs, cumin and coriander seeds, paprika, parsley, fresh coriander, seasoning and egg. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into la…
Salt-and-pepper tofu with sweet-and-sour dipping sauce To make the sweet-and-sour dipping sauce, combine the red onion, finely chopped, fresh green chilli, thinly sliced, fresh red chilli, thinly sliced, fish sauce, rice wine vinegar, the lime juice and sesame oil and set aside to infuse while …
Kolokithakia gemista with avgolemono sauce Finely chop the baby marrow seeds and flesh. Place in a colander and sprinkle with salt. Leave to stand for 30 minutes to allow the water to drain out. Use your hands squeeze out the last remaining liquid. Fry the onion in the olive oil.…
Grilled lemon grass chicken with Thai curry sauce To prepare the chicken, cut out the backbone and wing tips. While heating the grill, flatten the chicken as much as possible and marinate in the peanut oil and chopped lemon grass. Season the chicken lightly and grill for 10 minutes a side…
Pork steaks with cassis raspberry sauce and ginger straws Preheat the oven to 200°C. Heat a pan until very hot and add the oil and butter. When the butter starts to brown slightly, place the steaks in the pan and fry for 3 minutes a side, or until golden in colour. Finish off in the oven f…
Langoustines in a spicy lemon butter sauce with rocket and parmesan salad Melt the butter over medium heat. Add the remainder of the sauce ingredients except for the parsley. Simmer for a minute or two and set the pan aside. Clean the langoustines making an incision down the middle, not cutting right through. Dr…
Spiced roast-duck steaks with Thai curry sauce Preheat the oven to 190°C. Score the skin of the duck breasts, then brown them, skin side down, in a non-stick pan over moderate heat. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a baking sheet lined with non-stick baking paper. Seas…
Ostrich fillets with pizzaiola sauce Gently heat the oil and garlic in a wide pan. Remove once the garlic is browned. Add the steaks and brown on both sides. Remove, season and set aside. Add the tomato, oregano, wine, sugar and extra seasoning to the pan. Simmer over a medium…
Steamed sole and green vegetables with Thai-style coconut sauce Wash the soles and set aside. To make the sauce: Smash the lemongrass and unfurl the tough outer leaves (reserve for flavouring the rice). Finely chop the tender inner core. Using the Thai stir-fry oil, stir-fry the lemongrass, spring onio…