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Egg Yolk Muffins Portuguese Style

Make this at the same time as using the egg whites for the Portuguese recipe Meringue Molotov.

Egg yolks, Butter, Self raising flour, Granulated sugar, Vanilla extract

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Tobuchan

3 Cheese Aubergine roll-ups (Involtini)

You can oven bake or grill this, simply roll up and cook thin slices of aubergine with lots of cheese, it's guaranteed to make you feel good and warm all over.

Aubergine, Salt & pepper, Olive oil, Ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese), Egg, Basil leaves, Lemon zest, Parmigiano reggiano, Tomato sauce (shop bought), Mozzarella cheese, Parsley

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Julia

Minced Lamb Filo Pizza

Perfect if entertaining at home! You may never have heard of this dish but give it a go, it works really well.

Minced lamb, Salt & pepper, Cumin powder, Single or double cream, Filo pastry sheets, Tomato paste, Onion (finely chopped), Pine nuts, Agave syrup (or honey), Salad spinach leaves

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Kohlrabi & Surimi Side Dish

Kohlrabi is actually a swollen cabbage stalk. It's crunchy with no strong taste so you can use it for British, Italian or Japanese dishes.

Kohlrabi, Seafood sticks, Salt, White wine vinegar, Sesame oil, Soy sauce, Crushed or toasted sesame seeds

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Mizue

Moreish Tuna Peppers (Mugen Piman)

This is a popular recipe that took social media by storm in Japan. Once you start eating this, you won't be able to stop!

Green pepper, Red pepper, Sesame oil, Salt & pepper, Chicken stock granules, Tinned tuna (in sunflower oil), Sesame seeds

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Tobuchan

Salmon Grilled with Ginger and Miso

This is usually marinated in the miso sauce but why not try grilling it for something different?

Salmon fillet (tail end is less fat and healthier), A, Miso, Sake, Light brown sugar, Sesame seeds, Asparagus, Or radish

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Nagomi Kitchen

Sauteed Mackerel with a Fresh Mediterranean Dressed Salad

A lovely Mediterranean fish dish that's utterly fresh and tasty.

Mackerel fillets, Garlic, Thyme, White wine, Salt & pepper, Flour, Olive oil, Thyme for garnish (optional), Dressing:, Gherkins (chopped), Capers (chopped), Flat parsley (chopped), Olives (chopped), Tomato, Lemon juice, Salt, Pepper, Extra virgin olive oil

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Mizue

Stylish Wagyu Cake Benihana Special

Make a rich and tasty dish using just a bit of wagyu...

Beef slices (preferably wagyu beef), Tiger prawn, Egg, Asparagus, Sugar, Garlic rice:, Cooked rice, Carrot, Onion, Garlic, Shiso herbs (perilla), Tallow (preferably of wagyu beef), Salt & pepper, Soy sauce, Sesame seeds, BBQ sauce:, Mirin, Vinegar, Garlic (grated), Honey, Sesame oil

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BENIHANA

Most Modern Miso Soup with Salmon and Rice

This is a sure fire way of promoting miso soup to the whole world!

Salmon fillet, Salt, Carrot (small), Onion (small), Baby spinach, Hot water, Miso (red or mixed), Dashi stock granules, Chilli oil

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Tobuchan

How to Make a Red Pepper Sauce

You can use this so many ways - in pasta, as a dip or on grilled meats and fish.

Red peppers (large), Garlic, Rosemary, Olive oil, Salt

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Roast Beef in Japanese Sauce

Liven up a good roast with wasabi.

Beef fillet, Vegetable oil, Rocket, Tomatoes, Mooli (grated), Wasabi, Sauce recipe, Light soy sauce, Vinegar, Mirin, Salt & pepper

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rie-i

Gnocchi With Tomato And Mozarella Sauce

You'll need lots of parmigiano reggiano and mozarella, so it's really tasty!

Potato, Plain flour, Salt & pepper, Parmigiano reggiano, Egg yolk, Tomato sauce:, Garlic, Olive oil, Tinned cherry tomatoes, Fresh basil, Mozarella

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Tobuchan

Smoked Mackerel Pate

Blend the mackerel to make an instant pate. Delicious when spread on toast. Traditional pates use butter but this time I used cream cheese which makes it much milder.

Smoked mackerel, Cream cheese, Horseradish sauce, Lemon juice, Lemon zest, Parsley, Pepper

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yhiranuma

Crunchy Doritos Gratin

The original recipe uses potato crisps, but I tried it with Doritos tortilla crisps.

Doritos cool original, Cheese (grated), Double cream, Onion (large)

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KitchenCIB

Succulent Beef Simmered in Red Wine

This is a recipe I always want to make when I get beef cheeks or shank meat. The sauce is made brilliant by a touch of chocolate.

Beef cheeks or shank meat, Red wine, Carrots, Onions, Celery, Garlic, Bouquet garni, Beef stockpot, Flour, Olive oil, Butter, Dark chocolate

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midnight kitchen

Chinese Pork & Squash Steamed Dumplings (Shumai)

Make this dim sum at home!

Butternut squash, Minced pork, Onion (small), Ginger, Soy sauce, Sake, Five spice powder, Sugar, Potato starch, Sesame oil, Dumpling wrappers, Sea salt, Pepper

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Rose Wine

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Chorizo & Potato Spanish Stew

This is a very traditional home recipe from Spain.

Chorizo, Potatoes (medium), Romano pepper, Onion, Garlic, Tomatoes (medium), Olive oil, Dried Chilli, Paprika, Bay leaves, White wine vinegar, Salt & pepper, Hot water

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Alia

Beetroot Tapenade

A slight variation on the Southern France recipe.

Cooked beetroot (small), Olives, Anchovy fillets, Capers, Garlic, Extra virgin olive oil, Cider vinegar, Mustard, Parsley, Salt & pepper

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Yukiko

Muffin Omelettes Packed with Vegetables

Throw in any vegetables into a muffin tray and pour in beaten eggs - a quick and nutritious snack!

Broccoli florets, Mushrooms, Carrot, Potatoes (medium), Bacon rashers, Salt & pepper for the vegetables, Eggs, Salt & pepper for the omelette, Olive oil, Butter

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Burratina

Spicy Stir Fried Aubergine & Pork Fillet

Fry the sauce with the pork at the beginning to get a good integrated flavour, don't add the sauce at the end.

Pork fillets (or minced pork), Aubergine (medium), Green pepper, Chinese chilli bean sauce, Miso, Sugar, Vegetable oil, Chicken stock, Potato starch in a bit of water, Sesame seeds

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KitchenCIB

Fried Vermicelli With Seafood

Throw in any vegetables or seafood left in the fridge and you'll end up with a super dish.

Vermicelli, Frozen squid, Prawns, Peppers (red and green), Mushrooms, Surimi (crabsticks), Garlic, Sauce:, Fish sauce (nam pla), Soy sauce, Chicken stock, Sugar, Oyster sauce, Salt, Dried chilli, Vegetable oil