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Apple dessert - menus for two

apple-dessertPREPARATION TIME: 4 minutes
COOKING TIME: 3 minutes
MICROWAVE SETTING: Maximum (Full)

350 g (12 oz) cooking
apples
1 tablespoon custard
powder


150 ml (1/4 pint) orange juce
1-2 tablespoons sugar
slice of kiwi fruit
(optional), to decorate


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Artichokes with peppered butter sauce

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4 artichokes
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 pint water
4 oz butter


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Asparagus tips - menus for two

ASPARAGUS-TIPSPREPARATION TIME: 10 minutes
COOKING TIME: about 6 minutes, plus standing
MICROWAVE SETTING: Maximum (Full)

450 g (1 lb) fresh
asparagus spears or 225g
(8 oz) frozen asparagus
6 tablespoons water

50 g (2 oz) butter
salt

freshly ground black
pepper

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Baked celery

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1 head of celery
9 fl oz boiling water
1 oz butter
1 chicken stock cube, crumbled
salt and freshly ground pepper
chopped fresh parsley


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Baked spinach

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1 1/2 lb fresh leaf spinach
salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 tadlespoon grated nutmeg

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Bakewell tart

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For the pastry
4 oz flour
2 oz butter
1 oz sugar
2 egg yolks, beaten
For the filling
2 oz butter
2 oz sugar
1 oz ground almonds
2 oz cake crumbs
few drops vanilla essence
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons raspberry jam
For the topping
4 oz icing sugar, sifted
1 tablespoon water
red food colouring

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Beef and bacon crumble

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4 lean bacon rashers, rinds removed and finely chopped
1 lb lean minced beef
1 beef stock cube
1/4 pint hot water
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon cornflour
1/4 pint cold water
For the topping
6 oz self-raising flour
pinch of salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 oz butter, diced

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Beefburgers with orange sauce

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4 beefburgers, each about 4 oz
4 tablespoons oil
2 medium onions, finely sliced
1/2 oz butter
1 teaspoon flour
1/4 pint fresh orange juice
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon tomato puree
4 canned tomatoes, drained and chopped
salt and freshly ground white pepper
strips of blanched orange rind to garnish (optional)

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Black Bean Dip Recipe

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* 1 can black beans
* 1 medium tomato, chopped
* 1/3 cup salsa
* 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
* 1 bunch diced green onion
* 3 tablespoons sour cream
* 1 tbsp cumin
* 1 tsp chili powder
* Salt to taste


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Brazil Nut Roast Encoute

nut-roast_cIngredients:
* 500 g/ l lb. vegetable puff pastry, frozen or homemade;
For the Nut Roost:
* 2 large onions, peeled and chopped
* 50 g 12 oz pure vegetable margarine
* 450 g/1 lb. shelled brazil nuts, finely grated
* 225 g/ 8 oz soft fine breadcrumbs
* 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
* 3 tablespoons lemon juice
* salt and freshly ground black pepper
* a good pinch each of grated nutmeg, ground cloves and ground cinnamon.
For the Stuffing:
* 225 g/ 8 oz soft fine breadcrumbs
* 25 g/ l oz chopped parsley
* grated rind of 1 lemon and 1 tablespoon of juice
* 1 teaspoon each of dried thyme and marjoram
* 1 tablespoon grated onion
* 75 g/ 3 oz pure vegetable margarine
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Brussels sprouts in rosemary marinade - menus for two

BRUSSELS-SPROUTS-IN-ROSEMARPREPARATION TIME: 5 - 10 minutes
COOKING TIME: about 9 minutes
MICROWAVE SETTING: Maximum (Full)


Marinade:
8 tablespoons water

2 teaspoons fresh lemon
juice
2 teaspoons rosemary
leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt

pinch of freshly ground
black pepper

1/2 small onion, cut into 4
slices
350 g (12 oz) fresh sprouts
or 225 g (8 oz) frozen
sprouts
1 teaspoon butter
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Carrot and celery salad - menus for two

CARROT-AND-CELERY-SALADPREPARATION TIME: 10 minutes
COOKING TIME: about 1 minute
MICROWAVE SETTING: Maximum (Full)


1 medium carrot, peeled
and coarsely grated
1 large centre celery stick,
finely sliced

2 spring onions, topped,
tailed and finely sliced
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
watercress sprig, to garnish


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Chopped leaf spinach - menus for two

CHOPPED-LEAF-SPINACHPREPARATION TIME: about 10 minutes
COOKING TIME: about 4 1/2 minutes
MICROWAVE SETTING: Maximum (Full)


450g (1 lb) fresh spinach
salt

freshly ground black
pepper

pinch of ground nutmeg
(optional)
chopped almonds
(optional), to garnish



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Christmas pudding

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2 oz currants
3 oz raisins
3 oz sultanas
5 glace cherries, finely chopped
1 small cooking apple, peeled, cored and chopped
1 oz mixed candied peel, chopped
1 1/2 oz shelled almonds, skinned and chopped
finely grated rind of 1 small lemon
grated rind and juice of 1 small orange
2 oz flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mixed spice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
2 oz dark brown sugar
1 oz fresh breadcrumbs
2 oz shredded suet
3 tablespoons stout
2 tablespoons brandy
1 tablespoon black treacle or molasses
2 eggs, beaten
milk

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Courgette and tomato casserole

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1 lb courgettes, thinly sliced
9 oz tomatoes, skinned and quartered
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 beef stock cube, crumbled
salt and freshly ground pepper

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Creamy fish bake with broccoli

Creamy-fish-bake-with-broccIngredients:
500 g/1 lb broccoli
salt and freshly ground pepper
1 large red onion
1 yellow pepper
25 g/1 oz butter
1 lemon
300 g/10 oz cod fillet
300 g/10 oz salmon fillet
100 g/4 oz cream cheese
100 ml/4 fl oz single cream
1/2 tablespoon fresh thyme
leaves
pinch nutmeg
100 g/4 oz cooked mussels
100 g/4 oz prawns
50 g/2 oz mature Gouda cheese
or any mature cheese, grated

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Creamy ragout of veal with parsley rice

Creamy-ragout-of-vealIngredients:
400 g/14 oz veal steak
1 onion
50 g/2 oz butter
500 m/17 fl oz veal stock
1 bouquet garni comprising
2 sprigs thyme,
2 springs parsley and a bay leaf
salt and freshly ground pepper
300 g/10 oz rice
40 g/1 1/2 flour
150 m/5 fl oz cream
squeeze of lemon juice
pinch of nutmeg
2 tablespoons finely chopped
parsley

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Fillet steak in red wine sauce

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4 x 5 oz fillet steaks
1 oz butter
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
For the sauce
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon flour
5 tablespoons canned beef consomme
5 tablespoons water
1/4 pint red wine
1 tablespoon brandy

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Fried fish in mushroom sauce - menus for one

FRIED-FISH-IN-MUSHROOM-SAUCPREPARATION TIME: 5minutes
COOKING TIME: 3 minutes, plus deep frying
MICROWAVE SETTING: Maximum (Full)


100 g (4 oz) skinned and
boned fresh or thawed
haddock, cod or other
white fish
50 g (2 oz) button
mushrooms, finely sliced
15 g (1/2 oz) butter or
margarine
15 g (1/2 oz) flour

4 tablespoons milk
salt
freshly ground black
pepper
6 tablespoons water
8 tablespoons gram or
besam flour
oil for deep frying



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Ginger pudding with custard - menus for two

GINGER-PUDDING-WITH-CUSTARDPREPARATION TIME: 10minutes (pudding); 5minutes (sauce)
COOKING TIME: 2 minutes, plus standing (pudding); 4 minutes (sauce)
MICROWAVE SETTING: Maximum (Full); then Medium Low (35%)

Pudding:
50 g (2 oz) butter

50 g (2 oz) dark soft brown
sugar
1 egg, beaten

50 g (2 oz) self-raising
flour
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon dark treacle

25 g (1 oz) crystallized
ginger, chopped
Sauce:
25 g (1 oz) caster sugar
2 teaspoons cornflour
200 ml (7 fl oz) milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla essence

1 egg yolk (threads
removed)

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Halibut with prawn sauce

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4 thick halibut steaks
1/2 oz butter, softened
4 oz peeled prawns
1/4 pint double cream
2 tablespoons ketchup

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Hamburgers

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9 oz lean minced beef
salt and freshly ground pepper
2 baps
tomato slices

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Honey cheesecake

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3 oz butter
6 oz sweet biscuits, crushed
1 lb cream cheese
4 oz caster sugar
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla essence
1/4 pint sour cream
3 tablespoons clear honey
For the decoration
7 oz cherry pie filling
1/4 pint double cream, whipped

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Kebabs a la Grecque

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4 lambs' kidneys, cored and cubed
1 lb lean boned leg of lamb, cubed
1 aubergine, peeled and cubed
1 green pepper, deseeded and cut into squares
6 button mushrooms
6 small firm tomatoes
For the marinade
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
juice of 1/2 lemon
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 bay leaves

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Kedgeree

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6 oz smoked haddock
3/4 oz butter
1 hard-boiled egg, chopped
9 oz cooked rice
2 tablespoons single cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon paprika

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Lamb and aubergine casserole

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4 aubergines
2 oz butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 lb minced lamb
2 tablespoons boiling stock
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
salt and freshly ground pepper
2x 14 oz cans tomatoes, drained
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

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Lamb chops in espagnole sauce - menus for two

LAMB-CHOPS-IN-ESPAGNOLESAUCPREPARATION TIME: 15 minutes
COOKING TIME: about 26 minutes
MICROWAVE SETTING: Maximum (Full); then Medium Low (35%)

4 x 75 g (3 oz) lamb chops,
2.5 cm (1 inch) thick
25 g (1 oz) butter

1 small onion, finely
chopped
2 rashers back bacon, rinds
removed and chopped
25 g (1 oz) flour

300ml (1/2 pint) hot strong
beef stock
1/4 teaspoon powdered bay
leaf
2 parsley sprigs
5 thyme sprigs

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground
black pepper
salt


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Lamb chops stuffed with orange slices

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4 thick lamb chops
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons Demerara sugar
4 orange slices, rinds removed and halved
7 tablespoons hot chicken stock
2 tablespoons clear honey
salt and freshly ground pepper
mint sprigs

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Lemon curd

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finely grated rind and juice of 3 large lemons
3 oz unsalted butter
8 oz sugar
3 large eggs, thoroughly beaten

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Lemon jelly cups - menus for two

LEMON-JELLY-CUPSPREPARATION TIME: about 10 minutes
COOKING TIME: about 30 seconds, plus setting
MICROWAVE SETTING: Maximum (Full)

3 tablespoons evaporated
milk
2 well- shaped large
lemons, washed and dried
3 tablespoons water

1 teaspoon powdered
gelatine
2-3 drops yellow food
colouring
sugar, to taste

angelica, to garnish


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Marinated diced breast of chicken - menus for two

MARINATED-DICED-BREAST-OF-CPREPARATION TIME: about 10 minutes
COOKING TIME: about 10 minutes, plus marinating
MICROWAVE SETTING: Maximum (Full)

Marinade:
5 tablespoons dry white
wine
1 tablespoon olive oil

4 tablespoons fresh orange
juice
grated rind of 1/2 orange

1/4 teaspoon fresh rosemary
leaves
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
leaves

1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
leaves
1/2 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground
black pepper
225 g (8 oz) raw skinned
chicken breast, cubed
orange quarters, to garnish

sprig of rosemary, to
garnish


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Mashed banana - menus for one

Mashed-bananaPREPARATION TIME: 5 minutes
NO COOKING REQUIRED

1 ripe banana
1/2 teaspoon orange juice


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Orange creams

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4 large firm oranges
1/2-3/4 pint milk
1 oz cornflour
2 oz sugar
2 oz chocolate chips

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Orange preserve

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2 large oranges
1 lemon
1/2 pint water
1 lb sugar

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Pancakes stuffed with loganberries - menus for two

PANCAKES-STUFFED-WITH-LOGANPREPARATION TIME: 5 minutes (excluding pancakes)
COOKING TIME: about 1 1/2 minutes
MICROWAVE SETTING: Maximum (Full)

1 teaspoon arrowroot
2 tablespoons fresh orange
juice
3 tablespoons icing sugar,
sifted

100 g (4 oz) loganberries,
picked over and cleaned
4 x 15 cm (6 inch)
pancakes, made from
150 ml (1/4 pint) milk, 1 egg,
50 g (2 oz) plain flour


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Peperoni

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1/2 oz butter
1 onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
2 large green peppers, deseeded and sliced
2 red peppers, deseeded and sliced
2 yellow peppers, deseeded and sliced
freshly ground pepper

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Pineapple upside down pudding

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6 oz butter
3 oz dark brown sugar
1 x 1 lb can pineapple rings
5 glace cherries,
4 oz sugar
5 oz flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 eggs, beaten

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Potato and green pepper ratatouille

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9 oz potatoes, peeled
1 green pepper, deseeded
1 onion
salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon water

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Pumpkin soup (FONDO DEL SOL)


1 tbspn of oil (preferably peanut)
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 1/2 lb (700g) prepared pumpkin
8 oz (225g) tomatoes, chopped
8 oz (225g) onions, chopped
3-4 tspns of tomato puree
1-1 1/2 pints (900ml) of water or vegetable stock

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Roast meat

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1 x 3 lb even-shaped joint of beef,
lamb, pork or veal

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Salmon steaks with lemon

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4 x 6 oz salmon steaks
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons flour
1 oz butter

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Shepherd's pie with beef

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1 large onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon tomato puree
1 beef stock cube, crumbled
1/2 pint beef stock
12 oz cooked minced beef
1 tablespoon flour
salt and freshly ground pepper
1 lb potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 tablespoons water
1/2 oz butter
6 tomatoes, pricked

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Smoked eel appetizers

smoked-eel-appetizersIngredients:
1 lemon
50 g/2 oz softened butter
2 tablespoons finely chopped
chives
salt and freshly ground pepper
3 slices white tin-loaf
100 g/3 1/2 oz smoked eel at
room temperature

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Spiced red cabbage with Apple

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1 lb red cabbage, finely shredded
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 dessert apple, cored and chopped
1 oz butter
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)
1/4 pint boiling water

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Steak and kidney pudding

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For the filling
1 oz butter
1 oz flour
1/3 pint hot water
9 oz ox kidney, cored and finely chopped
1 lb chuck steak, cubed
2 onions, grated
1 beef stock cube, crumbled
salt and freshly ground pepper
For the pastry
8 oz flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
4 oz shredded suet
8-10 tablespoons cold water

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Steamed Brussels sprouts

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1 1/2 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed
salt
6 tablespoons water

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Steamed mussels with herb sauce

Steamed-mussels-with-herb-sIngredients:
1 leek
2 small carrots
1 clove garlic
2 kg/4 1b mussels
50 g/2 oz butter
2 sprigs thyme
For the herb sauce:
1/2 small bunch parsley
1/2 small bunch chives
1/2 small bunch chervil
1/2 tsp cornflour
125 ml/5 fl oz creme fraiche
freshly ground pepper

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Steamed treacle pudding

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3 oz flour
3 oz fresh white breadcrumbs
2 oz sugar
2 oz shredded suet
1egg
6 tablespoons golden syrup
1 tablespoon black treacle
3-4 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda

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Tacos

TacosIngredients:
* 12-16 flour tortillas

Filling:
* 250 g (8 oz) lean minced beef
* 125 g (4 oz) lean minced pork
* 1 teaspoon chilli seasoning
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
* 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
* pinch of dried oregano
* dash of Tabasco sauce
* 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
* 175 ml (6 fl oz) bought Enchilada sauce
* 75 ml (3 fl oz) vegetable oil

To garnish:
* 125 g (4 oz) grated Cheddar cheese
* 125 g (4 oz) crisp lettuce, shredded
* 1 large tomato, coarsely chopped
* spring onions, shredded lengthways

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Triple decker burgers - menus for two

TRIPLE-DECKER-BURGERSPREPARATION TIME: about 6 minutes
COOKING TIME: about 5 minutes, plus standing
MICROWAVE SETTING: Maximum (Full)


225 g (8 oz) raw minced
lean beef
salt
freshly ground black
pepper

2 large sausages
50 g (2 oz) Cheddar
cheese, finely chopped

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