Recipes

Mix the vegetables together in a salad bowl. Just before serving, pour over the French dressing and toss well to coat.

Sift the flour, cocoa, salt and baking powder into a bowl. Stir in the sugar, then add the egg yolks, oil, milk and vanilla essence. Beat well until smooth. Whisk the egg whites and fold into the mixture. Pour into a lined and greased 25 cm (10 inch) deep cake tin and bake in a preheated moderate oven, 180°C (350°F), Gas Mark 4, for 50 minutes to 1 hour until risen and firm to the...

1. Combine Campari and soda in serving glasses. 2. Top with ice, garnish with orange peel.

Tear the lettuce into small pieces and the watercress into sprigs. Divide between 2 large salad bowls. Slice the cucumber and tomatoes and add to the bowls. Toss together well to mix. Place the dressing ingredients in a bowl and stir well until thoroughly combined. Transfer to a sauce bowl and serve separately.

Cut the pork fillet into small dice and thread 3 or 4 pieces on one end of wooden cocktail sticks. Cook under a preheated hot grill for 1 minute on each side or until cooked through. Drain on kitchen paper and keep warm. Blend the chilli powder and water together to make a paste. Heat the oil in a pan, add the onion, garlic and chilli paste and fry gently until the onion is soft. Add the...

Pound steak; cut into serving-size pieces. In skillet, brown steak in shortening; pour off fat. Add soup, water, Worcestershire, and garlic. Cover; cook over low heat 1 hour. Stir now and then. Add onion. Cook 30 minutes more or until tender. Add tomato wedges; heat.

This asparagus and farro risotto is a great meal that is creamy and healthy and low in fat content. Farro is a whole grain that hails from Tuscany and cooks like Arborio rice. The asparagus and fresh herbs really make this farro asparagus risotto a healthy lunch or dinner recipe.

Make the pastry as for Pissaladiere. Divide into 3 equal pieces, roll out and use to line three 20 cm (8 inch) flan dishes or rings. Melt the butter in a large pan, add the onions, cover and cook gently for about 30 minutes, until tender. Remove from the heat and beat in the eggs, then stir in the cheese and salt and pepper to taste. Divide between the flan cases and bake in a preheated...

1. To make bases, combine yeast and sugar in a small bowl, stir in water. Add to sifted flour and salt, mix to a firm dough. 2. Turn onto lightly floured surface, knead 10 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Divide dough into balls about 4 cm/1 1/2 in diameter. Place onto greased baking trays, press out into circles about 7 cm/2 3/4 in diameter. 3. To make topping, spread each pizza base with...