Mushroom Risotto

Risotto is relatively easy to make, but it does involve a long time spent stirring to stop the rice sticking. However, it is filling, tasty and a great alternative once the usual old recipe get boring.

Ingredients

Arborio rice
Stock (I just used a stock cube)
Handful of chopped mushrooms (any sort will do)
Seasoning

Method

Following the instructions on the packet, [...]

Orange Marmalade

Marmalade is a Portugese invention that originally began with quince hence the root of the name “marmelo”. However, it has been adopted as thoroughly English fare, gracing traditional breakfast tables up and down the country and considered a national dish. It is more tart than jam and considerably more difficult to make – hence the [...]

Mashed Potato

Potato mash is one of the most basic ways of serving potatoes and provides real comfort food. It goes well with pie and gravy, or can even be used for baby food. Left over mash can be used in other recipes such as fishcakes and French croquettes.

Ingredients

Potatoes, peeled and quartered
Milk
Margarine, butter or olive oil

Method

Boil the [...]

Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry sauce goes perfectly with cold meats,game, turkey or crumbed, deep fried camembert.

Ingredients

300g of fresh cranberries
4 clementines (juice and zest)
120g white granulated sugar
25-50ml of Port (to taste)

Method

Wash the cranberries and discard any bad fruit.
Put the cranberries in a saucepan.
Wash the clementines and grate a little zest into the saucepan. Squeeze the juice in [...]

Funghi al Forno

This is stuffed mushrooms. Another recipe from my aunty in Rome. Fiddly but delicious. A good starter.
Ingredients
10 large mushrooms
Salt
Olive Oil
Garlic
Parsley or Coriander
Breadcrumbs
Red Chilli or Parmesan Cheese
Method
You need about 10 quite large mushrooms. Clean them with kitchen roll (no water), cut out the stalks, and put them to one side. Put the mushroom heads brown side [...]

Mediterranean Vegetables

This is a great way of making vegetables easy to eat. Everything gets sweetened by the roasting process – bringing out the natural sugars in the veg. Make as an accompaniment to barbequed or marinated meat.