Recipe No. 201 Chicken Risotto alla Milanese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Serves - 2
Marie's rating
6oz/170g (3oz per person) Carnaroli or Arborio Risotto Rice
1 Medium Echalion Shallot
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 pinch of Saffron
50g Butter
1 Knorr Chicken Stock pot, make up to 1.2L with boiling water
2 chicken breasts cut into 2cm cubes
1 glug or small glass of white wine (or cider) to taste.
1 or 2 handful(s) of frozen Petits Pois
4 tbsp Parmesan Cheese (Parmigiano-Reggiano or Grana Padano) + extra to serve
Prepare the stock and keep Hot/Warm, then add a little of the stock water to the saffron in a separate egg cup sized container and grate the Parmesan
Begin by melting the butter in a large heavy-based pan large pan and cook the onion and garlic for 2 mins.
Add the chicken and brown for 3 to 5 min
Stir in the rice and cook for 1 min more to coat each grain in a film of fat, until it starts to look transparent.
Pour in the wine and keep stirring until all the liquid is absorbed.
Whilst on a low simmer, add the stock a little at a time over the whole process, keeping a constant vigil and stirring, ensure the rice doesn't dry out. after 10 Mins add the peas bring back to simmer and continue until the rice is tender.
Just before ready to serve add 2 tablespoons of Parmesan and stir in then take off the heat.
Cover with a lid and leave to stand for 2 mins
Warm plates then serve with extra Parmesan, as you like.
Recipe No. 201 Keralan Coconut Chicken Curry
(great with GF Nan)
Serves - 2
Marie's rating
Chicken - 400g, cut into medium size pieces
1 large Echalion Shallot -
⅔ finely chopped
⅓ coarsely chopped
1.25cm Ginger, finely chopped
2 garlic clove, crushed
1½ - 2 tsp Coriander powder
1tsp - Garam Masala
½ tsp - Turmeric powder
1tsp Tamarind Concentrate
2 Cardamom Seeds
1 Red Chilli
1 Medium Tomato - chopped
200ml Medium thick coconut milk
125ml Thick coconut cream
15g Cashew Nuts, finely chopped
½tsp - Mustard seeds
Salt and white pepper (small pinch as required to taste)
Curry leaves
Coconut oil
Marinate the chicken pieces with finely chopped shallot, half of the ginger, garlic and coriander powder, half of the Garam Masala, turmeric powder & seasoning. Keep it aside for 10 minutes.
Add the medium thick coconut milk to the marinated chicken and cook until the chicken becomes tender.
Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, chopped shallot, Tamarind Concentrate, Cardamom Seeds and remaining ginger & garlic, chili and curry leaves. Slowly Sauté till the onion becomes soft. Add remaining coriander powder & Garam Masala. Fry it till the oil starts appearing. Add the chopped tomatoes. When tomato becomes soft add the cooked chicken, sauce and thick coconut milk. Combine well. Add and cook for further 5-7 minutes.
Serve with Warmed Gluten Free Garlic & Coriander Nan and Salad of Choice
Recipe No. 202 Chicken wrapped in Parma Ham
Weight Watchers Recipe
ProPoints® Value = 7
Serves 2
Marie's rating
2 medium Chicken Breast, skinless, raw
25 g Roquefort
4 leaf/leaves Fresh Basil, plus extra to garnish
2 slice(s) (thin ) Parma Ham
1 Vegetable Stock pot, or chicken, make up to 150ml with boiling water
2 tablespoons Famous Grouse Whisky
Season with Black Pepper
Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 5 / 190°C / fan oven 170°C.
Using a sharp knife, cut a pocket into each chicken breast. Place 2 basil leaves in each pocket, then share the cheese equally between them. Close the pockets and wrap each chicken breast in a slice of Parma Ham.
Arrange in a shallow baking dish and add the stock and whisky. Season with some black pepper. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for a further 20 minutes. Serve, garnished with extra basil leaves.
Cut potatoes into 2cm cubes and season with Salt, Black Pepper and Paprika to taste.
Microwave in a bag for 5 mins then oven cook @ Gas Mk5 / 190 / 170 Fan Oven for 15 to 20 minutes
Cook the green beans, then coat the beans with a dash of garlic oil. Whilst the beans are cooking, lightly toast the sesame seeds and add to beans and lightly shake to coat.
Recipe No. 231 Posh Cottage / Shepherd’s pie
This variation on the classic Shepherd’s / Cottage pie has a layered topping of potato and cream instead of mash. (Based on a Mary Berry Recipe)
Serve with a green vegetable
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5+30 + 30 min
Weight Watchers Recipe
ProPoints® Value = 16
Serves - 2
Marie's rating
350g raw minced beef (or lamb).
1 Echalion Shallot chopped.
1 large carrot, finely diced.
20g Gluten Free plain flour.
300ml Red wine.
1 Knorr Beef Stock pot, (or Lamb), make up to 300ml with water.
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce.
1 tbsp tomato purée.
dash of gravy browning (optional).
salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Sprinkle of Paprika (optional).
300g potatoes cut into thin slices.
100ml cream.
50g Cheddar cheese, grated.
Preheat the oven to 180˚C (160˚C fan/300˚F/ Gas 4).
Meanwhile, put the Beef, onions and carrots into a deep frying pan or casserole and fry over a high heat,
stirring frequently, for 5 minutes or until the meat is brown. Drain away any fat.
Stir in the flour and, over a high heat, add the wine, stock, Worcestershire sauce and tomato purée (add the gravy browning, too, if you want the sauce to be a rich dark colour). Stir until blended, then bring to the boil. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, cover with a lid and transfer to the oven for 30 minutes or until the mince is tender.
Check the seasoning, then tip the meat into the oven-proof dish(es) and set aside to cool.
Increase the oven temperature to 220˚C (200˚C fan/425˚F/Gas 7).
Put the potatoes in microwaveable bag and microwave for 4 minutes
Arrange a layer of potato on top of the cooled mince, then pour over half the cream and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Arrange the remaining potatoes on top, pour over the remaining cream, and sprinkle over the cheese.
Bake for 30 minutes or until golden and bubbling.
Recipe No. 232 Burger and Fries
A smoky style burger made with beef mince, red onion and finely chopped chorizo sausage.
The flavour combinations are ideal for alfresco barbecues and parties.
Recipe from simplybeefandlamb.co.uk
Serves - 4
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 16 min
Serves - 4
Marie's rating
450g/1lb beef mince
50g/2oz chorizo sausage, finely chopped
1 small red onion, peeled and finely chopped
Salt and freshly milled black pepper
In a large, shallow bowl mix all the ingredients together. Using slightly damp hands shape the mixture into four 9cm/3½inch burgers, 1cm/½inch thick. Cover and chill for 20 minutes before cooking in an american style cast iron grill pan.
Cook using a grill pan. Treat the grill pan similarly to how you would treat an outdoor bbq. Brush the griddle lightly with oil before placing the food onto it, and cook using only high heat. .
2 large sweet potatoes (about ¾ pound, give or take)
4 teaspoons starch (cornflour or alternative)
2 tablespoons grapeseed, peanut, or canola oil
¾ - ½ teaspoon paprika or chipotle powder
non-stick cooking spray
salt to taste
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into ¼ inch by ¼ inch matchsticks.
Put them in a bowl and cover with cold, fresh water.
Let them soak for 1 hour or up to overnight.
Pour the water and sweet potato matchsticks into a colander, rinse with fresh water, then pat dry with paper towels.
They should not be visibly wet, but they don't have to be bone dry.
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Line two half-sheet pans with heavy-duty foil and spritz lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
Add half of the sweet potato matchsticks to a very large plastic bag. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of the starch over the potatoes, cinch the top (trapping as much air in the bag as you can when you cinch it) and shake vigorously to coat the fries.
Empty the bag into a mixing bowl and use your hands to toss with 1 tablespoon of the oil and the paprika powder (if using).
Arrange the fries on the prepared pan in a single layer, not touching. Repeat with the remaining fries, starch, and oil. It is important to remember not to crowd the pans. If needed, you can always use another pan and bake another batch.
Arrange the pans in the oven so that one is in the top third of the oven and the other is in the bottom third of the oven. Set the timer for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, use a stiff metal spatula or fish turner to get under the fries and flip them over. Remember to keep them in a single layer after flipping. Return the pans to the oven, rotating the pans from top to bottom and front to back. In other words, the one that started in the top third of the oven should end in the bottom third of the oven facing the other direction. Bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until they have browned and are cooked clean though.
Shut the oven off, prop the door open halfway, and let cool and crisp up further for 10 minutes before serving. Toss with salt to taste.
Add a Roll to your burger with just a little cheese, salad and sliced tomatoes plus a dash of BBQ sauce or dressing to taste.
Genius tripped seeded rolls work for me but sometimes I use Bakels Gluten Free Multiseed bread mix with pumpkin, sunflower & linseeds suitable for making by hand or bread maker. Quarter the mix and roll into balls to make 4 rolls
Recipe No. 271 Lemony Fish with Herby oven chips
Here’s a great twist on the traditional fish and chips. Instead of a batter coating, the fish is flavoured with pesto and lemony crumb
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 26 min
Weight Watchers Recipe
ProPoints® Value = 7
Serves 2
Marie's rating
5 sprays calorie controlled cooking spray
300g potato(es), Raw, scrubbed and cut into wedges
1 1/2 tsp Fresh rosemary finely chopped
250 g Cod, raw, 2 x 125g chunky cod loin pieces
1 lemon, zest of half
2 tbsp breadcrumbs
10g pesto
2 tomatoes
salt / pepper to season
lemon wedges to serve
Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 7/220˚C/fan oven 200˚C.
Spray a large non stick baking sheet with the cooking spray and scatter over the potatoes,
spacing them apart. Sprinkle over a teaspoon of the rosemary with some black pepper.
Spray again with the cooking spray and bake for 10 minutes.
Remove from the oven, turn over the chips and cook for about 8 minutes longer until they start to brown.
Meanwhile, mix the lemon zest and remaining rosemary with the breadcrumbs and some seasoning. Smear the whole fish with the pesto then scatter the crumbs all over. Put on the baking tray with the chips and tomatoes. Cook for about 8 minutes until just cooked. Serve with the lemon wedges.
Recipe No. 272 Traditional Fish & Chips
My traditional fish and chips.
With a crisp light gluten free batter and Chunky Oven Chips basted in beef dripping.
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Weight Watchers
ProPoints® Value = 7
Serves - 2
Marie's rating
2 Fresh Cod (or Haddock) Fillets
80g Plain GF Flour + 30g for Coating
1 tsp GF Baking Powder
Pinch Cayenne Pepper
Pinch Salt
50g Corn Flour
1 Egg
100ml Club Soda
Groundnut Oil for frying
400g McCain simply gorgeous chunky chips
Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 7/220˚C/fan oven 200˚C. Bake chips for 18 minutes.
Make the coating using 30g of flour, baking powder, Cayenne pepper salt and dry coat the fish.
Mix the batter with remainder of flour, corn flour, egg then add the club soda water slowly to make a batter.
Turn chips over after about 10 minutes.
Dip the fish fillets into the batter and shallow fry for 8 minutes.
Serve with Peas and Tartar Sauce.
Just before the fish and chips are ready, microwave 140g frozen peas (optional add Mint) in covered dish for 4 Minutes 50 Seconds then drain and mash. Stir in the 2 tbsp crème fraiche and season to taste.
A dash of Tartar Sauce on the side.
Recipe No. 273 Smoked Salmon Carbonara.
My take on the Pasta dish
Salmon with Scallops, Prawns, Bacon and a Carbonara sauce.
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Serves - 2
Marie's rating
150g GF Penne Pasta
100g Smoked Salmon
100g Frozen Scallops
100g King Prawns (peeled and deveined)
90g Smoked Bacon Lardons
splash of garlic olive oil
150ml double cream
2 eggs, beaten
1 garlic clove, crushed
3 tbsp freshly grated Grana Pedano
Black Pepper to season
If you are using frozen prawns remember to defrost 8 hrs in advance,
Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 7/220˚C/fan oven 200˚C. and Bring a large pan of water to the boil
meanwhile wrap smoked salmon in foil and place in oven along with the bacon lardons.
Lightly beat the cream, eggs, softened garlic and half the Grana Padano in a bowl add twist of pepper to season.
After 8 minutes start to shallow fry the frozen scallops in the garlic oil
After a further minute place the pasta in the boiling water and bring back to boil.
With five minutes to go, turn the scallops.
At 3 minutes to go add the raw prawns to the pan and cook.
With the pasta cooked drain either add the sauce mixture and toss well so the heat from the pasta lightly thickens the sauce or warm separately and add to taste
Dress with the salmon bacon etc.
Serve scattered with the remaining Grana Pedano
Note if using Raw scallops reduce cooking time from 10min to 2 to 3min
season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper
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