Easy Japanese tofu hotpot Recipe

You'll need: 50g/2oz dried fish flakes 300g/11oz firm tofu, cubed 2 tablespoons light soy sauce 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 tablespoon sake 1 large egg, beaten 7 spring onions, roughly chopped Preparation: Spread...

How to make Fried mozzarella

Ingredients: 4 eggs 15g/1.2oz plain flour, seasoned with salt and freshly ground black pepper 15g/1.2oz dried white breadcrumbs 600g/11.4lb mozzarella cheese sunflower oil for deep-frying Directions: Beat...

Making a Surprise Burgers

These can be made with lamb or beef mince. As for the cheese filling, any cheese will do, but I find that Cheddar, feta and haloumi stand up most successfully to the rigours of being fried. Here's...

Easy Seafood Spaghetti Recipe

Ingredients: 350g/12oz dried spaghetti 500g/1lb 2oz mussels 700g/11/2lb squid, cleaned 500g/1lb small littleneck clams 300g/11oz shrimps 4 cloves garlic 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 250ml/9fl...

Roasted Brisket with Root Vegetables

This is a comforting dish that takes very little in the way of preparation. It can be put in an ovenproof casserole and left in the oven until ready for serving, perhaps with a green vegetable....

Almond Soup Recipe

Ingredients: 225g/8oz blanched almonds, minced 3 egg yolks, hard-boiled 1.2 litres/2pt chicken stock 25g/1oz butter, softened 25g/1oz plain flour 125ml/4fl oz single cream salt and freshly ground black...