The sight and sound of chicken breast and broccoli florets covered in Asian seasoning and simmering in soy sauce on the griddle. The smell of the soy and Asian spices fills the air as hunger builds and the food sears to perfection.
A simple pan sauce made with capers, butter, white wine, chicken stock and lemon juice envelop chicken cutlets in the traditional Chicken Piccata recipe made in episode 101 of POV Italian Cooking. Though Chicken Piccata is an impressive dish, it can be made in about 20 minutes, making it the perfec
It’s easy to enhance flavor of shrimp while pairing it with pasta in a single dish, Shrimp Puttanesca. This history of puttanesca sauce is interesting as it was developed in Naples by prostitutes to lure in potential customers who were hungry but also interested in other services.
Parmesan Pomodoro sauce is sweet, savory, and packs a parmesan punch. This sauce is simple to make and great with spaghetti, in lasagna or as a topping to juicy meatballs. Parmesan pomodoro does sound fancy and taste amazing but it is incredibly easy to make. See how I make Parmesan Pomodoro in th
An easy peasy pasta dish using ingredients left in the refrigerator. Just like lasagne that tastes so good one day later, make a lot and divide into portions.
Short pasta, Chicken, bacon, salmon, etc, Mushrooms, onions, courgettes, etc, Butter, Flour, Vegetable stock granules, Milk, Cheese, Salt & pepper
Your favourite sausages, Potatoes (medium), Carrot (medium), Parsnip, Gravy:, Vegetable oil, Onion (large), Green pepper, Green beans, Tomato (medium), Soy sauce, Mirin, Chicken stock cube, Pork stock cube, Tomato ketchup, Potato starch in a bit of water
I saw a recipe in Tesco for making a foolproof macaroni cheese, so I gave it a go. Like lasagne that tastes better the next day, this was certainly more delicious the day after. It's ideal to make for a party.
Macaroni, Meat (chicken, bacon, meatballs, etc.), Vegetables (onion, broccoli, etc.), Olive oil or butter, Garlic, Tinned tomatoes (chopped), Mascarpone cheese, Hard cheese (Cheddar, Red Leicester, etc.)
Adding the sushi vinegar at the end gives an extra good kick.
Chicken thighs, Chinese leaves, Carrot, Sake, Salt & pepper, Potato starch, Vegetable oil, Sauce:, Oyster sauce, Chicken stock powder, Water, Sugar, Soy sauce, Pepper, Sesame oil, Sushi vinegar, Potato starch in a bit of water
This has a delicious thick sauce with green laver and shrimps.
Seabass fillets, Dried shiitake mushrooms, Spring onions, Kombu seaweed, Green laver, Dashi broth, Soy sauce, Mirin, Sake, Ginger juice, Potato starch in a bit of water, Sea salt
This recipe is easy if you can find passata from the top Italian brand Cirio which makes a deep tasting tomato sauce in seconds. It goes really well with the black pasta (made with squid ink).
Garlic (finely chopped), Passata, Green beans, Black penne (cooked), King prawns, Olive oil, Salt & pepper
Follow my one piece of advice in the preparation of the beef to make the meat very tender.
Beef (such as tenderloin), Salt & pepper, Egg white, Sesame oil, Cornflour (or potato starch), Oil, Carrot, Celery, Onion, Green pepper, Mushrooms, Garlic, Ginger, Rice wine (sake), Hot water, Oyster sauce, Chinese chilli bean sauce (toban-jan), Sugar, Soy sauce, Cornflour in a little bit of water
Cooked rice, Sardines in Oil (tin), Spring onions, Potato starch or cornflour, Vegetable oil for frying, Mayonnaise, Cayenne pepper, Lemon wedges, Seasonings, Soy sauce, Grated ginger, Sake or white wine
Konjac is zero fat, low calorie and very low carbohydrate (1g per 100g). Cook konjac rice as a fried rice to make it nice and tasty. Who said diet food is tasteless!!
Konjac rice, Eggs, Bacon rashers, Spring onions, Salt & pepper, Chicken stock , Sesame oil, Soy sauce
You can get sprats in the supermarket in the autumn and winter. The bones are edible as they're such small fish.
Sprats, Turnip or mooli, Your favourite mushrooms, Rice flour with salt, Oil for frying, Spring onions or chives, Ａ, Dashi broth, Light brown sugar, Soy sauce, Sake
Turkey mince, Thai rice, Lemongrass, Shallot or red onion (chopped), Fish sauce (nam pla), Chilli powder, Palm sugar, Lime juice, Crushed peanuts, Spring onions, Coriander, Lettuce, Cress or mint
Green beans, Minced pork, Rice wine , Soy sauce, Salt & pepper, Sesame oil, Oil, Garlic, Ginger, Onion, Rice wine, Chinese chilli bean sauce (toban-jan), Oyster sauce, Sugar, Water, Cornflour in a bit of water (or potato starch), Salt
Grill bread slices like pizzas, with lots of cheese and any leftover ingredients in the fridge. So quick to make so ideal for lunch or a late evening snack.
Sliced bread, Mayonnaise, Tomato sauce (home made or ready), Your favourite toppings, Mozzarella cheese for pizza, Parmigiano reggiano & parsley (optional), Salt & pepper
You can easily make this on toast if you don't have pitta bread. It's quick because you're using store-cupboard ingredients, and the kids love the sweet sauce!
There's no simple way to make an authentic tonkotsu stock at home, it's very complicated. Instead, try this simpler recipe - it's not authentic but still super delicious!
This is an amazing collaboration of miso soup and teriyaki chicken! My photo shows when I made it for two but my recipe is for one.
Hot water, Miso (red or mixed), Fish stock cube, Chinese chilli bean sauce (Tobanjan), Chicken breast fillet, Salt & pepper, Soy sauce, Sugar, Sake, Mirin, Vegetable oil, Leek, Spring onion, Egg noodles
I discovered Asian baby aubergines at an Asian food market. Chicken, aubergine and okra are all good friends of hot chilli.
Chicken thighs, Okra, Baby aubergines (eggplant), Onion, Mushrooms, Soy sauce, Sesame oil, Salt & pepper, Cornflour, Vegetable oil, Chinese chilli bean sauce (Tobanjan), Miso, Sugar, Chicken stock, Cornflour in a bit of water
Pork belly, Chinese leaves, Spring onions, Lasagne sheets, Chinese chilli bean sauce, Ginger, Chinese soup stock granules, Sake, Salt, Sesame oil, Potato starch in water
A cold appetizer from the Sichuan region of China that is said to make your mouth water just thinking of it. It's surprisingly easy and never fails, but the decisive factor is the Szechuan peppercorn 'Hua Jiao'. You can get it at Chinese supermarkets, so be sure to check it out!
Aubergine , King prawns, White fish fillet (like cod), Ginger, Spring onions or shallots, Flour, Dashi broth, Soy sauce, Finely grated mooli, Salt & pepper, Vegetable oil, Egg white
I tried making this with soy sauce or dashi granules but then I tried it with Dashida (a Korean seasoning) and it made my previous efforts look so bad!
It looks perfect, it tastes nearly perfect...it only needs a bit more research on the noodles.
Beansprouts, Polish smoked ham slices, Spring onion, Egg, Hot water, Fish stock cube, Miso (red or mixed), Chinese chilli bean sauce (Tobanjan), Granulated sugar, Salt & pepper, Sesame oil
You need plenty of sweetcorn and lots and lots of peas.
Chicken thigh, Tinned sweetcorn , Onion (medium), Green peas, Salt & pepper, Chicken stock cube, Water, White wine, Soy sauce, Potato starch in a bit of water, Egg
A mix of French and Chinese cooking but they work really well together!
Cod fillets, Yellow pepper, Green pepper, Onion, Tomato (medium), Garlic puree, Vinegar, Tomato ketchup, Soy sauce, Mirin, Chicken stock cube, Sugar, Water, Potato starch in a bit of water
You can use this versatile sauce with almost anything - add to pasta, spread on grilled chicken or fish or as a dip for crudites...the list is endless.
Spaghetti vongole uses clams and white wine. This time, I added onion, anchovy paste and vegetable consomme to make it a really deep taste. Dunk a baguette into the sauce to enjoy this dish twice!
Spaghetti, Clams, White wine, Olive oil, Onion, Garlic, Dried chilli, Anchovy paste, Vegetable consomme, Spring onions
Tesco Asian Selection Mushrooms pack, Chestnuts mushrooms, Spring onion, Sesame seeds, Soy sauce, Mirin, Sugar, Ginger, Hot water, Potato starch in a bit of water
Cook spaghetti with bicarbonate of soda to make ramen noodles - fry these to get a lovely yaki soba dish and serve with a delicious sauce!
Spaghetti, Bicarbonate of soda, Salt for the pasta, Chicken breast fillet, Peppers (red and green), Mushrooms, Carrot, Onion, Salt & pepper, Sauce:, Worcester sauce, Oyster sauce, Chicken stock granules, Green laver
Tastes just like the real thing because of the fish sauce.
Chinese leaves, Peeled prawns, Roasted cashew nuts or peanuts, Carrot, Mint leaves , Dressing:, Fish sauce (nam pla), Lemon juice, Vinegar, Brown sugar, Sesame oil
Make a basic mushroom sauce peperoncino style (olive oil, garlic & chilli) first of all, then mix with butter and cheese and the pasta - mmmm, delicious!
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.
You needs lots of lemon juice and lemons. It might seem too sour but it will definitely build up your appetite. Make lots, it's wonderful for entertaining at home!
Chicken breast fillets, Salt & pepper, Flour, Olive oil, Butter, Onion, Garlic, White wine, Chicken stock, Capers, Lemon juice, Lemon (sliced), Fresh parsley
You won't believe how sweet the leeks taste in this dish.
Leek, Minced chicken, Carrot, Green beans, Shimeji mushrooms, Dashi stock, Potato starch in a bit of water, Seasonings:, Soy sauce, Sake, Mirin, Ginger (grated)
