Wash the asparagus and remove any tough stalks. Place in a large shallow pan with a lid, add salt and cover with boiling water. Cook for about 8 minutes if the asparagus is thick, less if thin. Drain and plunge into cold water. Drain again and cut into 2 cm/... - 35.2386

Cook the pasta for half the time given in the packet directions and drain. Put 120 ml/4 fl oz of the tomato sauce on one side and mix the rest with the pasta. Add one-third of the freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Butter an oven dish and put in half the... - 26.5624

Make a bechamel sauce using 80 g/3 oz (6 tbsp) butter, the flour and the milk. Stir in the tomato sauce. Check for seasoning and add salt and freshly ground pepper if needed. Cook the pasta for half the time given in the packet directions, drain and mix well... - 32.6013

GETTING READY 1 Preheat the oven to 350°F (gas mark 4/180°C) 2 Lightly grease a roasting tin. MAKING 2 In a thick-based saucepan, put the milk, butter and flour and prepare the cream sauce. 3 Cook over a gentle heat, whisking constantly with... - 44.6898

1. In a small skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and saute the scallions for 1 or 2 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 2 minutes or until lightly brown. Transfer scallions and garlic to a large bowl. 2. In same skillet, add remaining tablespoon of butter and... - 39.0462

Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) Gas 6. Cook pasta, 3 sheets at a time, in a large pot of boiling, salted water for half the recommended time, or until pasta is pliable but slightly hard at the centre, about 4 minutes for dried pasta, 1 minute for fresh... - 39.711

Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) Gas 6. Toss the aubergine and pepper pieces with garlic, chilli flakes and oil to coat well. Spread out evenly on a baking tray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until soft and lightly charred, 20-25 minutes. Meanwhile,... - 44.8738

Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) Gas 6. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling, salted water, until just firm to the bite. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Return pasta with butter to warm pasta pot and stir to coat. Add gruyere, fontina, mozzarella,... - 44.5784

Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) Gas 6. Heat oil in a large frying pan. Add garlic and cook over medium high heat until fragrant, 1 minute. Add tomatoes and oregano and simmer rapidly, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 15 minutes. Add salt and pepper to... - 42.6784

GETTING READY 1) Preheat the oven to 375°F, Gas Mark 5. MAKING 2) Take a pan and fry the bacon, beef and onion in the oil till browned, tossing occasionally. 3) Add all the other ingredients for the bolognese sauce and cover and boil for 1 hour. 4) Prepare... - 47.128

1. In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter, add the shallots, and saute briefly, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. 2. In a bowl, add the penne, shallots, ricotta, fontina, parme-san, eggs, parsley, nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste. Combine... - 35.8775

1. Clean each vegetable by paring, washing, stringing, and slicing where necessary. Cook the asparagus, broccoli, and peas separately in boiling salted water until al dente. Do not overcook. 2. In a saucepan, heat chicken stock, cream, garlic, mushrooms, and... - 38.2291

1. In an 11 x 7" baking dish, combine carrots and chicken broth. Microwave, covered, on High 4 minutes. Arrange asparagus and radishes at edges of dish; microwave, covered, 2-4 minutes, until vegetables are tender-crisp. 2. Stir in margarine, lemon juice and... - 34.9171

GETTING READY 1. Heat the oven to 400°F. 2. Light a charcoal fire or heat the broiler. MAKING 3. Bringing a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil cook the pasta until it is almost tender, drain it running under cold water until it is cool and set... - 47.4016

1. Place frozen lasagna sheets on a baking sheet; cover with plastic wrap and thaw for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside. 2. In a medium mixing bowl combine ricotta cheese, chicken, egg white, Parmesan cheese, green onion, pimiento, salt, and garlic powder.... - 39.7103

MAKING 1) Take a baking dish and cook butter and peanuts for 3 minutes, stirring every 1 minute. 2) Remove the peanuts and then add asparagus and celery. 3) Cover and cook this for 6 minutes. 4) Stir in soy sauce and add peanuts. 5) Cover and cook for 30... - 37.119

GETTING READY 1. On a baking tray roast the peppers at 375°F until they become charred. It may take about 20 minutes. Turn the peppers most often during the cooking period. 2. Keep the roasted peppers in brown paper bag for about 10 minutes until they steam... - 42.4239

GETTING READY 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degree F 2. In a bowl, combine the salt and poultry seasoning. 3. Season the chicken breasts with this seasoning mixture. MAKING 4. In a skillet, melt the butter. 5. When the butter is hot but not smoking, brown the... - 41.3595

Divide the fish into 8 portions and place each in a buttered individual baking dish. Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Brush each portion with melted butter and top with a tablespoon or so of coarsely chopped filberts. Sprinkle with a bit of fresh... - 41.6886

1. Snap off tough ends of asparagus; remove scales with a knife or vegetable peeler, if desired. Cut spears into 1-inch pieces. Steam asparagus, covered, 3 minutes or until crisp-tender, and drain well. 2. Melt butter over medium heat in a nonstick skillet... - 30.5479