Mediterranean
Apple dessert - menus for two
PREPARATION 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
Asparagus tips - menus for two
PREPARATION 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
Berry and apple jam
Imperial4 oz blackcurrants or blueberries
4 oz redcurrants
8 oz gooseberries, topped and tailed
1 large cooking apple, peeled, cored and sliced or roughly chopped
1/4 pint water
2 lb sugar
Brussels sprouts in rosemary marinade - menus for two
PREPARATION 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
Buttered taguatelle - menus for one
PREPARATION TIME: 5 minutesCOOKING TIME: about 4 minutes, plus standing
MICROWAVE SETTING: Maximum (Full)
about 300 ml (1/2 pint) water
1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon salad oil
50-75 g (2-3 oz) or 2 to 3
nests tagliatelle
2 teaspoons butter or
margarine
chopped parsley, to
garnish
Carrot and celery salad - menus for two
PREPARATION 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
Ceviche - menus for two
PREPARATION TIME: 20 minutesCOOKING TIME: 2 minutes, plus marinating overnight
MICROWAVE SETTING: Maximum (Full)
175 g (6 oz) fresh haddock
fillet, skinned and cut into
narrow strips
1 x 175 g (6 oz) can
crabmeat, drained
1/2 green pepper, finely sliced
1 onion, peeled and finely
chopped
1 canned chilli, finely
chopped
1 tomato, peeled and cut
into 8 segments
juice of 2 limes
1 tablespoon salad oil
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground
black pepper
4 tablespoons sweetcorn
kernels
Chocolate biscuits
Imperial2 oz wholemeal flour
2 oz self-raising flour
4 oz porridge oats
1 oz dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
4 oz butter, softened
4 tablespoons milk
12 oz plain chocolate
Chocolate blancmange - menus for one
PREPARATION TIME: 5 minutesCOOKING TIME: 1 1/2 minutes
MICROWAVE SETTING: Maximum (Full)
3 teaspoons cornflour
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
2 teaspoons caster sugar
150ml (1/4 pint) milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla essence
1/2 teaspoon butter
strips of orange, to
decorate
Cocktail Blue Laguna
Ingredients:* Liqueur of Blue Curacao is 20 ml
* A white rum is 30 ml
* Liqueur of Malibu is 50 ml
* Sprite or Lemonade 100 ml
* 1 Cherry
Coffee and walnut gateau with brandy sauce - menus for...
PREPARATION TIME: 10 minutes (cake); 5minutes (sauce)COOKING TIME: 4 minutes, plus standing (cake); 8 minutes (sauce)
MICROWAVE SETTING: Maximum (Full); then Medium Low (35%)
40 g (1 1/2 oz) self-raising
flour
15 g (1/2 oz) cornflour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
50 g (2 oz) soft margarine
50 g (2 oz) soft dark brown
sugar
1 teaspoon coffee essence
1 egg
40 g (1 1/2 oz) walnuts, finely
chopped
Filling:
2 tablespoons apricot jam
1 x 300 g (11 oz) can
mandarin segments,
drained
Sauce:
35 g (1 1/4 oz) butter,
softened
15 g (1/2 oz) flour
9 tablespoons hot water
1 egg yolk
120 ml (4 floz) whipping
cream
2 teaspoons rum
2 teaspoons brandy
25 g (1 oz) icing sugar,
sifted
1/4 teaspoon vanilla essence
walnut half, to decorate
Coquilles stjacques - menus for two
PREPARATION TIME: 10 minutes (excluding potatoes)COOKING TIME: about 8 minutes, plus infusing
MICROWAVE SETTING: Maximum (Full)
175 g (6 oz) creamed
mashed potato
150 ml (1/4 pint) miik
1/2 bay leaf
1 sprig parsley
2 peppercorns, bruised
1 slice onion
4 thin slices celery
1 blade mace
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 scallops, cleaned and
de- bearded
25 g (1 oz) softened butter
20 g (3/4 oz) flour
2 teaspoons fresh white
breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons grated
Parmesan cheese
Creamed greens - menus for two
PREPARATION TIME: 15 minutesCOOKING TIME: 10 minutes, plus standing
MICROWAVE SETTING: Maximum (Full)
225 g (8 oz) spring greens,
washed and drained
1 x 285 ml (10 fl oz) ready-
to-use can cream of leek
soup
spring onion rings, to
garnish
Cucumber piselli - menus for two
PREPARATION TIME: about 10 minutesCOOKING TIME: about 7 minutes
MICROWAVE SETTING: Maximum (Full)
1/2 large cucumber, peeled
100 g (4 oz) fresh or frozen
peas
4 tablespoons salted water
1 sprig mint
3 tablespoons double
cream
2 teaspoons chopped fresh
parsley, to garnish
watercress, to garnish
Fried fish in mushroom sauce - menus for one
PREPARATION TIME: 5minutesCOOKING 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
Gingerbread
Imperial1 1/2 teaspoons good-quality vinegar
4 tablespoons milk
4 oz flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
pinch of salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
2 oz butter
2 oz brown sugar
1 egg, beaten
6 oz black treacle or molasses
Golden chicken drumsticks - menus for one
PREPARATION TIME: about 4 minutes
COOKING TIME: about 3 minutes
MICROWAVE SETTING: Maximum (Full)
2 x 90 g (31\2 oz) drumsticks,
rinsed and dried
10 g (1\4 oz) butter, softened
1 teaspoon paprika
1\4 teaspoon mustard
powder
1\4 teaspoon salt
Grilled chips - menus for two
PREPARATION TIME: 10 minutesCOOKING TIME: 8 minutes, plus browning
MICROWAVE SETTING: Maximum (Full)
450 g (1 lb) potatoes
2 tablespoons oil
salt
Grilled Prawns with Basil Butter
Ingredients:* 24 large uncooked Mediterranean prawns
* olive oil, for brushing
* 175 g (6 oz) butter
* 24 large basil leaves, roughly chopped
* 2 large garlic cloves, crushed
* salt and pepper
* few basil sprigs, to garnish
Kedgeree - menus for two
PREPARATION TIME: 15-20 minutesCOOKING TIME: about 5 minutes, plus cooking rice
MICROWAVE SETTING: Maximum (Full)
225 g (8 oz) smoked
haddock fillet
25 g (1 oz) butter or
margarine
1 tablespoon milk
25 g (1 oz) prawns
175 g (6 oz) cooked long-
grain rice
freshly ground black
pepper
2 hard- boiled eggs
1 tablespoon fresh
chopped parsley
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
lemon wedges, to garnish
Lamb chops in espagnole sauce - menus for two
PREPARATION TIME: 15 minutesCOOKING 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
Lemon jelly cups - menus for two
PREPARATION TIME: about 10 minutesCOOKING 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
Lemon spritz - menus for two
PREPARATION TIME: about 10 minutes, plus chillingNO COOKING REQUIRED
MAKES 750 ml (1 1/4 PINTS)
225 g (8 oz) seedless
grapes, washed
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon
juice
250 ml (8 floz) bottled
ginger ale
175 ml (6 floz) soda water
ice cubes, to chill
fresh grapes, to decorate
Lettuce and cucumber salad - menus for two
PREPARATION TIME: 15 minutesNO COOKING REQUIRED
1 iceberg lettuce heart
1/4 cucumber
French dressing:
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon white wine
vinegar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon mustard
powder
Liver pate - menus for two
PREPARATION TIME: 10 minutes, plus chilling COOKING TIME: 4 minutes
MICROWAVE SETTING: Maximum (Full)
100 g (4 oz) chicken livers,
rinsed, trimmed and halved
3 tablespoons hot water
50 g (2 oz) butter at room
temperature
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon mustard
powder
pinch of ground cloves
pinch of ground allspice
pinch of cayenne
pinch of freshly ground
black pepper
1 teaspoon Madeira
cucumber twist, to garnish
lettuce leaves, to garnish
Lyonnaise potatoes - menus for two
PREPARATION TIME: 15 minutesCOOKING TIME: about 12 minutes, plus browning
MICROWAVE SETTING: Maximum (Full)
25 g (1 oz) butter
100 g (4 oz) onions, peeled
and finely sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground
black pepper
350 g (12 oz) potatoes,
peeled and washed
1 teaspoon chopped fresh
parsley
sprig of parsley, to garnish
Marinated diced breast of chicken - menus for two
PREPARATION TIME: about 10 minutesCOOKING 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
Mashed banana - menus for one
PREPARATION TIME: 5 minutes NO COOKING REQUIRED
1 ripe banana
1/2 teaspoon orange juice
Mediterranean Artichoke Bake
Ingredients:* 1 teaspoon McCormick Garlic Powder
* 1 teaspoon McCormick Oregano Leaves
* 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Rosemary Leaves, finely crushed
* 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Thyme Leaves, crushed
* 1 package (8 ounces) frozen artichoke hearts, thawed, coarsely chopped
* 3 ounces Neufchâtel cheese, 1/3 less fat than cream cheese, softened
* 1/3 cup reduced fat mayonnaise
* 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 2 tablespoons sliced green onion (optional)
* 2 tablespoons chopped tomato (optional)
Melon and grapefruit boats with meiba sauce - menus for...
PREPARATION TIME: 15-20 minutes, plus chillingCOOKING TIME: 3 minutes
MICROWAVE SETTING: Maximum (Full)
1/2 Honeydew melon
1 mediurn grapefruit
Sauce:
2 tablespoons redcurrant
jelly
1 tablespoon clear honey
100 g (4 oz) raspberries
1 teaspoon cornflour
1 tablespoon cold water
Melon with parma ham - menus for two
PREPARATION TIME: 10 minutes, plus chillingNO COOKING REQUIRED
1 ogen melon
4 wafer- thin slices Parma
ham
2 thin centre slices lemon,
cut into quarters
Mesclado celestial (Heavenly Trifle) - menus for two
PREPARATION TIME: 25-30 minutes, plus chilling
COOKING TIME: about 8 1/2 minutes
MICROWAVE SETTING: Maximum (Full)
25 g (1 oz) sugar
6 tablespoons water
2 eggs, separated
pinch of ground mixed
spice
2 tablespoons sherry
few drops of vanilla
essence
2 drops vinegar
4 tablespoons double or
whipping cream
1 teaspoon icing sugar
6 x 1 cm (1/2 inch) slices jam
Swiss roll
2 passion fruit
15 g (1/2 oz) dessert
chocolate
Mocha milk shake - menus for two
PREPARATION TIME: about 5 minutesCOOKING TIME: about 45 seconds, plus cooling
MICROWAVE SETTING: Maximum (Full)
300 ml (1/2 pint) milk
2 teaspoons instant coffee
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
1/2-1 medium banana
2 tablespoons pineapple
juice
2 scoops or 2 heaped
tablespoons vanilla ice
cream
1 tablespoon finely
crushed chocolate flake
Mushroom and walnut quiche - menus for two
COOKING TIME: 20-25 minutes
MICROWAVE SETTING: Maximum (Full); then Medium Low (35%)
Pastry:
75 g (3 oz) plain flour
pinch of salt
40 g (1 1/2 oz) soft margarine
1 tablespoon cold water
Filling:
15 g (1/2 oz) butter
1 small onion, peeled and
finely chopped
75 g (3 oz) button
mushrooms, sliced
15 g (1/2 oz) walnuts,
chopped
1 x 170 g (6 floz) can
evaporated milk
3 eggs
salt
freshly ground black
pepper
Pancakes stuffed with loganberries - menus for two
PREPARATION 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
Pork Chops Provencal
Ingredients:
* 4 pork loin chops
Sauce:
* 250 g (8 oz) canned tomatoes
* 1 small onion, finely chopped
* 2 tablespoons white wine
* 1 tablespoon tomato puree
* 1 teaspoon paprika
* 1 teaspoon dried herbs de Provence
* 1 teaspoon oil
Potato in its jacket - menus for one
PREPARATION TIME: 5 minutesCOOKING TIME: about 4 minutes
MICROWAVE SETTING: Maximum (Full)
1 even-shaped
175g (6 оz) potato, scrubbed
and dried
butter or margarine
salt
freshly ground black
pepper
watercress sprigs, to garnish
Potted cheese - menus for two
PREPARATION TIME: 10 minutesCOOKING TIME: 30 seconds -1 minute
MICROWAVE SETTING: Medium Low (35%)
1 medium orange
25 g (1 oz) unsalted butter
25 g (1 oz) cream cheese
1/2 small banana
1/4 dessert apple
Puffy omlette with spinach sauce - menus for two
PREPARATION TIME: 10 minutesCOOKING TIME: 6 minutes (omelette); 3 minutes (sauce), plus standing and browning
MICROWAVE SETTING: Maximum (Full); then Medium Low (35%)
Sauce:
150 g (5 oz) chopped
cooked spinach (fresh,
frozen or canned), drained
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons cornflour
5 tablespoons milk
salt
freshly ground black
pepper
Omelette:
3 eggs, separated
3 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
15 g (1/2 oz) butter or
margarine
tomato slice, to garnish
Sardines in Vine Leaves
Ingredients:* 24 small sardines, about 1.5 kg (3 lb), thawed if frozen
* 175 ml (6 fl oz) olive oil
* 4 tablespoons lemon juice
* 3 garlic cloves, crushed
* 6 thyme sprigs, finely chopped
* 2 shallots, finely chopped
* 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
* 24 large vine leaves
* salt and pepper
* lemon wedges, to serve
Savoury tomatoes - menus for one
PREPARATION TIME: about 5minutes
COOKING TIME: about 4 minutes
MICROWAVE SETTING: Maximum (Full)
25 g (1 oz) salted butter
1/2-1 teaspoon dried basil
leaves
25 g (1 oz) fresh
breadcrumbs
1 large tomato
Sidecar cocktail
Ingredients:* Cognac – 60 ml
* Orange liqueur (Cointreau, Grand Marnier or another triple sec) – 30 ml
* Lemon juice – 10 ml
Spicy Cod Steaks in Foil
Ingredients:* 4 cod steaks, about 250 g (8 oz) each
* 6 tablespoons olive oil
* 1 onion, finely sliced into rings
* 2 tomatoes, finely sliced
* 2 tablespoons finely chopped coriander leaves
* 1/2 teaspoon medium hot curry powder
* 2 tablespoons lemon juice
* salt and pepper
* coriander sprigs, to garnish
Stuffed aubergine - menus for two
PREPARATION TIME: 20 minutesCOOKING TIME: about 12 minutes, plus browning
MICROWAVE SETTING: Maximum (Full)
1 x 350 g (12 oz)
aubergine
1 small onion, finely
chopped
1/2 green pepper, seeded and
finely chopped
225 g (8 oz) tomatoes,
skinned and finely
chopped
50 g (2 oz) mushrooms,
chopped
50 g (2 oz) butter or
margarine
40 g (1 1/2 oz) fresh brown
breadcrumbs
salt
freshly ground black
pepper
100 g (4 oz) Cheshire
cheese, crumbled
chopped parsley, to
garnish
Stuffed mushrooms - menus for two
PREPARATION TIME: 10 minutesCOOKING TIME: about 4 minutes
MICROWAVE SETTING: Maximum (Full)
2 large open flat
mushrooms, at least 7 1/2cm
(3 inches) in diameter
15 g (1/2 oz) butter
1 small onion, finely
chopped
salt
freshly ground black
pepper
4 tablespoons fresh brown
breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon mixed dried
herbs
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire
sauce
1 tablespoon sherry
1/2 beaten egg
15 g (1/2 oz) slivered flaked
almonds
Tangerine and raspberries juice
Ingredients:* 4 tangerines
* 4 oz / 125g raspberries
Tomatoes in a bed of rice - menus for two
PREPARATION TIME: 3 minutes
COOKING TIME: 3 minutes
MICROWAVE SETTING: Maximum (Full)
2 tomatoes
225 g (8 oz) cold cooked
rice
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon chopped
mixed nuts
salt
freshly ground black
pepper
Vermicelli soup - menus for one
PREPARATION TIME: 5 minutesCOOKING TIME: 7 minutes, plus standing
MICROWAVE SETTING: Maximum (Full)
300ml (1\2 pint) well-
flavoured chicken stock
50 g (2 oz) vermicelli
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
salt
freshly ground black
pepper
chopped parsley, to
garnish
Vichy carrots - menus for one
PREPARATION TIME: 5minutesCOOKING TIME: about 6 minutes, plus standing
MICROWAVE SETTING: Maximum (Full)
100 g (4 oz) carrots, peeled
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon sugar
(optional)
salt
freshly ground black
pepper
2 sprigs parsley
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