Recipes from January 2012

Cod steaks with anchovy and fennel – from Mary Berry’s Complete Cookbook

Simple and quick enough to join your repertoire for easy midweek after work suppers, the fennel adds an element of chic for the image-conscious, though it is just as suitably wholesome for families. Perfectly judged in every respect, each flavour is detectable – the anchovies adds a salty note to the sweetness of the fennel and onion, a hint of dark earthiness comes from the parsley – but none overwhelms the other. A slightly crunchy brownish topping above the glistening white fish, all moist and flakingly just-cooked, gives it a variety of texture.

Hazelnut Crusted Pork Chop Recipe

Riso Gallo Bacon & Pea Risotto

Cook up a comforting supper with Riso Gallo's tasty risotto recipe

Coconut and Saffron Tapioca pudding with fried Bananas and Almonds

This recipe allows for an unusual taste experience for children and a great way to introduce these through a dessert using tapioca which in it’s inherently bland and simple taste, allows you to infuse some exotic flavours. Kids enjoy mixing the saffron and then decorating with fried bananas and almonds – The addition of coconut milk marries well with these and adds natural sweetness, hence lessening the use of much refined sugar.

Sea Bass Mallorquina With a warm potato and olive oil soup By Marc Fosh

Marc Fosh is the first British chef to have been awarded a Michelin star in Spain. He now owns three restaurants in Palma de Mallorca serving authentic Mediterranean food.

Green Masala Chicken Biryani

Biryani is the quintessential Pakistani comfort and celebratory food. To my family, Biryani means sleepy hot afternoons and Sunday lunches at my grandmother’s…and on the flip side it reminds me of lavish colourful Pakistani weddings and long festive Eid (religious day) lunches.

Truvia® Mango Coriander Chicken

Add some international flair to your next meal. With a mango/coriander bite, the sweetness of Truvia® calorie-free sweetener and a hint of hot sauce, you’ve got a spicy, tasty dish worthy of seconds.

Salt Cod Salad

Ever wanted to cook with the salted cod you've seen hanging around in markets and delis? Well, here's your chance to try it out with a lovely recipe by Jose Pizarro, from his book, Seasonal Spanish Food.