I can’t remember when I last made a soufflé, but it wasn’t too difficult and definitely worth the effort. Preheat your oven to 180C (350F). Generously butter some ramekins then dust with grated parmesan. In a saucepan over low heat melt 3 tablespoons of butter. When the foam subsides add 3 tablespoons of plain flour and…… Continue reading blue cheese soufflé + exotic mushrooms
Category: eggs
asian style vegetable omelette
Although inspired by Vietnamese pancakes, this omelette is Japanese in style and the filling is more Thai. For each person allow one egg and ½ a teaspoon of cornflour (cornstarch). In a cup, mix the cornflour to a paste with cold water. In a bowl beat the eggs well and add the cornflour paste with some extra water.…… Continue reading asian style vegetable omelette
feta cheese pie
This pie has the consistency of a baked cheesecake and resembles a Greek feta pie which is normally cut into squares or diamonds to serve. Delicious with a fresh salad. Preheat the oven to 180C (350F) and oil a round cake tin or baking pan with olive oil. Into a food processor put 300g (8…… Continue reading feta cheese pie
vegetarian curries
Another curry feast, this time vegetarian. This hard-boiled egg curry is adapted from a Reuben Solomon recipe. First, hard-boil 6 eggs and run cold water over them. For the sauce, heat ghee or vegetable oil and gently fry 2 onions, 3 cloves of garlic and a knob of ginger, all finely diced. When soft and starting…… Continue reading vegetarian curries
smoked salmon and eggs
This is a great combination at any time of day. Try scrambled eggs with smoked salmon for breakfast, or an omelette filled with smoked salmon and Camembert for lunch. A frittata of smoked salmon, potato and fennel is a simple and delicious meal. Boil or steam potatoes, then peel and slice them and set aside in a…… Continue reading smoked salmon and eggs
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