Nuts

Ingredients:
* 500 g (1 lb) chestnut mushrooms
* 4 tomatoes, sliced
* 4 spring onions, finely chopped
* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or marjoram
* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
* 1 teaspoon rosemary leaves
* 4 tablespoons dry white wine or stock
* 125 g (4 oz) Brazil nuts, coarsely ground
* 50 g (2 oz) fresh wholemeal breadcrumbs
* salt and freshly ground black pepper

Ingredients:
* 250g mixed dried fruit
* 125g pitted prunes
* 1/4 cup cold tea
* 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
* 1/4 cup lemon juice
* 1 teaspoon mixed spice
* 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
* 1/4 cup brandy
* 1 cup plain flour
* 1/3 cup brown sugar
* 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs (preferably made from 1-2 day old bread)
* 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
* 2 eggs, lightly beaten
* 2 teaspoons canola (or vegetable) oil

Brandy Sauce:
* 1 egg
* 1 tablespoon sugar
* 2 teaspoons plain flour
* 1 cup hot low-fat milk
* 2 tablespoons brandy

Ingredients:
* 2 tablespoons corn oil
* 250 g (8 oz) onions, chopped
* 250 g (8 oz) open cup or large open mushrooms, chopped
* 250 g (8 oz) shelled Brazil nuts, coarsely ground
* 125 g (4 oz) fresh wholemeal breadcrumbs
* 1 egg
* 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
* salt and freshly ground black pepper

Ingredients:
* 50 small open cup mushrooms
* 125 g (4 oz) Camembert, Brie or Cambozola cheese, diced
* 50 g (2 oz) butter, softened
* 125 g (4 oz) walnut pieces, finely chopped
* 2 garlic cloves, crushed
* 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
* a little milk

Ingredients:
* 250 g (8 oz) button mushrooms, quartered
* 1/2 head curly endive
* 1 lime or small lemon
* 3 avocados
* 25 g (1 oz) pine nuts, toasted
* grated rind of 1/2 lemon

Dressing:
* 6 tablespoons olive oil
* 3-4 tablespoons lime juice
* 1 garlic clove, crushed
* 1 teaspoon crushed coriander seeds
* 1 teaspoon honey
* salt and freshly ground black pepper

Ingredients:
* 175 g (6 oz) young fresh spinach leaves, washed and shaken
* 50 g (2 oz) button or closed cup mushrooms, sliced
* 50 g (2 oz) chestnut mushrooms, sliced
* 50 g (2 oz) hazelnuts, coarsely chopped

Dressing:
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
* 1 garlic clove, chopped
* 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh parsley
* 2 tablespoons natural yogurt
* salt and freshly ground black pepper

Ingredients:
* 375 g (12 oz) broccoli spears
* 300 g (10 oz) button or closed cup mushrooms, thinly sliced
* 1 tablespoon walnut halves
Dressing:
* 125 ml (4 fl oz) natural yogurt
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 1 tablespoon lemon juice
* salt and freshly ground black pepper

Ingredients:
* 25 g (1 oz) butter
* 375 g (12 oz) closed cup mushrooms, sliced
* 25 g (1 oz) ground hazelnuts
* 600 ml (1 pint) vegetable or chicken stock
* 450 ml (3/4 pint) milk
* 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
* 3 tablespoons single cream
* salt and freshly ground black pepper

Ingredients:

3 dried red chillies
1 tablespoon groundnut or
vegetable oil
250 g (8 oz) lean minced pork
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1  tablespoon soft dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons dry sherry or sherry vinegar
1/2 x 550 g (1 lb 2 oz) jar bean sprout
salad in wine vinegar
1/2 x 200 g (7 oz) packet creamed
coconut
3 tablespoons chopped fresh
coriander
16 large chicory leaves (about 1 large
head chicory)
2 teaspoons sesame oil
salt
parsley, to garnish