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Moroccan "chicken" with spiced couscous

Sat, 04 Aug 2007 10:22:44 +0100

I used to hate cooking couscous. I'd always mess it up - even boil in the bag couscous would end up like rubber bag-shaped ex-couscous because I'd forget about it when I'd get distracted for a few minutes. Here's how I make it now in a mostly foolproof manner... 1.…

Basil/Lemongrass Tofu with Mushroom/Cashew Fried Noodles

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:55:00 +0100

Yesterday's browse through the fridge revealed some basil, lemongrass and tofu coming close to their use-by dates. Luckily these three things go very well together. You can use chicken instead of the tofu. 1. Cook rice noodles according to packet instructions. drain and rinse with cold water to stop them…

Focaccia with Basil, Mozarella and Mediterranean Veg.

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 10:24:05 +0100

My wife bought some lovely tomato and oregano focaccia bread today (and some buffalo mozarella) so I had to make something out of it while it was still fresh. 1. Take approx 1/3 to 1/2 of the pepper and a 5-7cm piece of courgette and slice both quite thickly. brush…

Rice and Beans with Ginger and Lime Veg

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:30:53 +0100

1. Break the cinammon stick into 4-5 pieces and cook with the rice. The rice should be slightly undercooked. 2. Add some vegetable and sesame oil to a large pan on a medium heat. Finely slice the mushrooms, finely chop 1 of the garlic cloves and the habanero and add…