Chef Mat gives us a demonstartion of his latest dish on the menu at The Rosebud, Brightlingsea. - 36.5689

Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Add the almonds and fry, turning them frequently, until golden brown. Remove and spread on paper towels. Toss the almonds in salt while they are still warm. - 22.9842

MAKING 1) In a bowl add almonds and cover with boiling water. 2) Let stand for 3 minutes. 3) Drain and remove the brown skins. 4) Pat dry the almonds with a clean cloth. 5) Take a sheet of greaseproof paper and sprinkle kitchen salt or ground sea salt over... - 34.2302

MAKING 1. Place a wok or frying-pan on heat till hot and then add the salt and cook quickly till hot. This will take a minute. 2. Remove the pan from the heat and add the five spice powder. 3. Mix well and allow to cool, and store the mixture in a sealed jar... - 25.4263

MAKING 1. Place a large wok or heavy frying-pan on heat till the pan is heated through. 2. Then add the peppercorns and the salt and stir-fry till the mixture starts to smoke very gently. Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture cool 3. In a coffee... - 25.7858

GETTING READY 1)Pre-heat the oven to 425° F 2)Take a 9-by- 13-inch ovenproof casserole large enough to hold all the oysters and can be carried to the table. 3)6 individual dishes can be used instead of the large dish. 4)Spread salt in the casserole or the... - 41.0233

GETTING READY 1. Preheat oven 2. Grease and dust the loaf tin with flour. MAKING 3. Sift flour with salt and the baking powder into a bowl. 4. Add butter to the bowl and then rub the butter into flour with your fingertips. Ensure that you raise the flour as... - 38.0915

Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, combine rock salt, egg whites, and enough water to make a slushy mixture. In a 10-mch pie pan or similar round dish, spread one fourth of the salt mixture and make a well in the center. Rub the chicken with the olive... - 36.449

GETTING READY 1) Preheat the oven to 450°. 2) Wipe the chicken, put the tarragon inside and sprinkle inside and out with pepper. 3) Tie with string. MAKING 4) Line a casserole with a large sheet of foil and spread with one-third of the salt. 5) Place... - 35.4412

MAKING 1. Thinly slice pork and sauté partially. Take off from skillet and keep aside 2 tablespoons drippings. 2. Cook onion in drippings for 2 to 3 minutes. 3. Mix in corn, and add salt and pepper to taste. 4. Divide into 4 equal portions; add into... - 34.5834

MAKING 1) In the skillet, gently heat the oil until bubbly when a nut is added. 2) Gradually add the nuts in 1 cup batches and cook over a gentle heat until the pecans are lightly browned. 3) Remove the pecans over a kitchen paper towel with a slotted spoon... - 24.8385

1. Preheat the oven to 170°C/ 325°F/Gas Mark 3. Remove the giblets if necessary and rinse the chicken with cold water. Sprinkle the inside with salt and pepper. Put the onion inside with the rosemary, thyme and bay leaf. 2. Mix the butter, garlic, paprika... - 39.1664

1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Line 13" by 9" baking pan with foil; spread 2 cups salt in bottom of pan. 2. Rinse snapper inside and out with cold running water; pat dry with paper towels. From lemon, cut 3 slices. Cut remaining lemon into wedges. Place lemon... - 21.5327

GETTING READY 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F MAKING 2. Into a bowl, sift together baking powder, flour, baking soda and salt and set aside 3. Into a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugar intil light and fluffy; blend vanilla and eggs and mix them all... - 46.1059

1. Sort peas, place in a large, heavy kettle, add water and salt pork. Bring slowly to boiling over moderate heat; cover and let bubble gently 1 1/2 hours. 2. Add carrot, celery, green onions, salt and the pepper; cover and simmer 30 minutes. Uncover, turn... - 31.1

Leave the salted cod fillet in water for several hours. Change the water several times. Cook the cod fillet together with the potatoes in the milk with 2 cloves of garlic and a 'bouquet garni'. When the fish and potatoes are well cooked, drain the milk and... - 31.1892

MAKING 1) In a heavy kettle, stir-fry the salt pork for 8-10 minutes over a medium heat until lightly browned. 2) In 1/4 cup drippings, add rest of the ingredients and cook until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. 3) Taste and adjust the... - 33.4522

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cut the potatoes into 1-inch slices. Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy black iron skillet for 3 minutes. Add the potatoes and saute, stirring every few minutes, until they start to brown, about 10 minutes. Stir in the butter, cover... - 37.0364

Make white sauce, reducing-flour and fat to 1 1/2 tablesp each per 1 c milk, and omitting salt. Shred codfish by pulling it apart with 2 forks or cutting it with scissors. Freshen it following manufacturer's directions. Drain, cover with cold water, and... - 24.5995

GETTING READY (1) In a large stock pot, soak beans in 1 quart water overnight. (2) Drain, measure soaking water, and add cold water to make 1 quart. (3) Place the stock pot on a medium-low flame. (4) Cover the pot and simmer the beans for 1 hour, stirring... - 43.7952

MAKING 1) In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil, over medium heat. 2) To the hot oil, add the garlic. 3) Saute it, stirring often, for a while. 4) Stir in the onion, and saute it, until tender. 5) Then, add the potato, and saute for a minute. 6)... - 47.9243

MAKING 1) In a blender moving at low speed, drop in red chile peppers, garlic, onion, oregano, basil, parsley, salt and rosemary one by one. 2) Put the lid on the blender, turn the speed to high and blend to get a finely powdered mixture. SERVING 3) The... - 32.6596

In a small bowl, combine salt, sugar, and crushed peppercorns; reserve. On a work surface, place salmon fillets skin-side up. Scrape the edge of a large sharp knife over the salmon skin three or four times, wiping the blade of the knife clean with a paper... - 34.5225

Shelled almonds, pecans, walnuts, and Brazil nuts, or a combination of these, are delicious when salted. In using almonds, or Brazil nuts, first blanch as in Blanched Nuts, and then dry them. Peanuts should have the shells and the red skins removed. Heat the... - 24.2605

1. Wash the gooseberries and set aside. 2. Boil enough water (to cover the berries), and add salt and turmeric powder. When it starts to boil, add the gooseberries and boil until they turn soft. Remove one from the water and press lightly. If the seed comes... - 26.3538

MAKING 1. In a pot, cover potatoes with cold water, bring to a boil and simmer until the potatoes are tender but still a bit firm, approximately for 15 minutes. 2. Drain the potatoes, reserving 1 cup of their cooking water, rinse under cold water and set... - 42.2635

1. With a sharp knife cut the pork into slices about 1/4-inch thick, then cut these slices into 2- or 3-inch lengths. Gash the rind in several places to keep the slices from curling up. 2. Dip the pieces in corn meal, then fry in a hot ungreased frying pan... - 29.7341

Soften the gelatine leaf by soaking in cold water. (If using powdered gelatine, follow the maker's instructions for dissolving.) Bring the cream to the boil. Put the sugar in a separate pan without any liquid and bring to the boil, stirring continuously with... - 35.2421

MAKING 1. Sort and wash the beans and place them in a large Dutch oven; 2. Add water about two inches above the surface of the beans and allow it to boil and cook for a couple of minutes 3. Drain the beans and combine them with chicken broth, and the eight... - 43.4822

1. Drain the soaked herring, cut in coarse pices after removing heads, tails, large ones and black intestinal lines. 2. Place the fish in a greased fireproof dish. Dot with butter or margarine and cover with onion. 3. Heat the milk or milk and cream just to... - 25.9822

Divide the pastry dough in half. For the twisters, roll out one portion to a rectangle about 38 by 12.5 cm (15 by 5 inches). Cut into 1 cm (2 inch) strips along the length, and cut each strip into two, widthways. To shape, wrap the end of a dough strip round... - 18.4832

Wash the 1 lb. of mushrooms and remove any parts of the stalks that are not fresh. Leave button mushrooms whole, but larger ones should be cut into quarters. The cultivated mushrooms which are bought nowadays do not need to be peeled. Heat the 2 tablespoons... - 30.4962

GETTING READY 1. Drain the salt cod 2. Wipe it dry on the kitchen paper MAKING 3. Flour the fish 4. Fry the fish on both sides in olive oil till done 5. In a blender, puree the almonds, pine kernels, garlic and tomatoes. 6. Add the mixture to the fish 7. Tip... - 43.0274

GETTING READY 1) Trim off all excess fat from the duck and discard its tail, leaving it whole. 2) Now combine the salt, sugar and saltpetre and rub the duck all over with this mixture, both inside the cavity and as well as all over the skin. 3) Allow to... - 39.7349

1. Put the fish and potatoes in an enamel or agate saucepan, pour the cream or milk over them, add a little water the liquid should just cover the fish and potatoes. Add the onion and lemon juice. Cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. 2.... - 25.8103

1. Melt butter in a pan. Add flour and cook for a few minutes. Do not allow it to brown. 2. Add hot milk and cook till sauce thickens, stirring all the time. Remove and cool. 3. Add grated cheese and seasoning and beaten yolks of eggs. 4. Whip the egg whites... - 34.2122

GETTING READY 1) Get the meat in advance so that it can be brined. 2) Soak the brisket in cold water. 3) Boil the... - 38.0843

GETTING READY 1. Add mackerel to cold water and allow to soak for about 10 hours. Change the water twice. 2. Preheat oven to 375°F before baking. MAKING 3. Drain the fish and keep aside. 4. Add paprika and pepper to flour and mix well. Dust mackerel with... - 36.0093

GETTING READY 1. Preheat the oven to a temperature of 325°F MAKING 2. On a baking tray, spread the peanuts 3. In a saucepan, measure sugar and water and place it over a low flame to dissolve the sugar 4. When the sugar dissolves, allow to come to a boil amd... - 38.1982

MAKING 1. Into a heatproof bowl measure the cornmeal a day ahead. 2. In a small saucepan heat 1 cup of the milk until bubbles begin to form around the sides of the pan. 3. Pour the milk over the cornmeal and stir to a smooth paste. 4. Set the bowl in a warm... - 45.8957

1. Start oven, set at Moderate 375° F. Rub a casserole with butter or margarine. 2. Freshen the codfish according to directions on the package. Drain, remove bones. 3. Melt the butter or margarine in a saucepan, blend in the flour; then add the milk and egg,... - 34.063

Soak the cod overnight. Rinse well, drain and put the cod into a saucepan with just enough fresh cold water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Add the potatoes and simmer for 20 minutes or until they are tender and the fish... - 42.2155

MAKING 1) In a large skillet, bring a mixture of sauce ingredients to a boil and uncover and simmer gently for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. 2) Mix the ingredients for meatball and figure them into 1-inch balls. 3) Put the balls at once into the... - 41.3262

GETTING READY 1. Drain the canned shrimp into a colander. 2. Rinse under cold tap water to get rid of excess saltiness. 3. Place in a bowl of water and keep aside. MAKING 4. In a 2-quart saucepan, combine Tomato sauce and water and stir to blend well. 5.... - 45.659

MAKING 1. In a 12-inch paella pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat sauté onions in hot olive oil stirring it often, until it is soft and then sauté the garlic such that it is fragrant. 2. Then add and sauté the tomatoes and saffron stirring... - 46.2168

GETTING READY 1. Wipe the meat with paper toweling. 2. Place in a pot and cover with cold water. Let soak for 24 hours, draining and refreshing water 2-3 times. 3. Drain. MAKING 4. In a saucepan place the meat and add onions, peppercorns and fresh water to... - 45.5263

Sprinkle herring with chopped chives and onion. Mix with chilled sour cream. Serve garnished with chopped chives. - 24.7375

MAKING 1. In a bowl, cream together butter, sugar, egg, lemon peel, salt and ground spices until light and fluffy. Add flour and chopped walnuts and work into a dough. 2. In a saucepan, mix together light corn syrup, unsalted butter, vanilla, peanut butter... - 44.5819

Place salt cod in a large bowl. Cover with cold water; refrigerate 24 hours, changing water several times. Drain. Break cod into chunks; place in a large saucepan. Cover with cold water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 7 to 10 minutes or until cod tests... - 41.3834

Soak cod overnight. Bring to a boil with fresh water 4 times, washing cod several times as water is being changed between boilings. Saute onion, celery, and green pepper in butter for about 5 minutes. Add next 6 ingredients with spice bag and boil vigorously... - 42.5494

Soak the fish in cold water overnight. Put the fillets in a pan, cover with cold water and add a bay leaf if liked. Bring the water to the boil and simmer very gently for 10-15 minutes. Drain thoroughly and remove any bones and skin. Break the fish into... - 43.059

Rub large salad bowl with cut clove of garlic. In bowl combine lettuce, cucumber, and tomato. Quarter eggs. Arrange eggs, carrot strips, ham strips, and chicken strips on top of the salad. Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground pepper. In screw-top jar combine... - 40.261

Place greens in a large salad bowl that has been rubbed with garlic. Sprinkle greens lightly with salt and pepper. Add remaining ingredients, except French dressing, and toss lightly. Just before serving, add dressing and toss again. Anchovies may be added if... - 37.1215

MAKING 1) Tear the salad green into bite size pieces and make the carrot curls. 2) In a salad bowl, put the cucumber, onion, avocado, salad greens, carrot curls, tomatoes and radishes. 3) Liberally sprinkle with salad herbs, salad salt and cracked black... - 41.3625

Whisk the first eight ingredients together in a 12-inch skillet and add prepared mustard, water and vinegar. Cook and stir on low heat until thickened. Add salami and chicken, cut in strips; then romaine, broken into bite-size pieces; then cucumber, eggs and... - 34.145

MAKING 1) In a medium saucepan, add the chicken breast, water, celery, onion and 1 teaspoon of the salt together. 2) Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 30 minutes or until the chicken is tender. 3) Remove the chicken from broth, allow to cool, then... - 44.0172

In a large bowl, blend the cream, horseradish, mayonnaise, vinegar, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the pasta and all of the remaining ingredients except the eggs. Toss well, thoroughly blending. Taste for seasoning. Garnish with the eggs. - 31.6813

Arrange lettuce in an even layer in a shallow 4-quart serving dish. Top with carrots, green onions, celery, chicken, and olives. In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, mustard, red onion, garlic, herb seasoning, and paprika. Season to taste with salt and... - 38.6168

For dressing, in a small mixing bowl stir together the oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Set aside. Preheat a wok or 12-inch skillet over high heat. Add cooking oil. (Add more oil as necessary during stir-frying.) Stir-fry garlic and onion 30 seconds. Add... - 46.1078

Mash garlic clove into oil and let flavors blend as long as possible, preferably overnight. Saute" bread cubes in 2 tablespoons of the garlic oil, drain; set aside and cool on paper towels. Coddle egg 1 1/2 minutes in simmering water. Tear lettuce into... - 48.7287

In a bowl combine sour cream, softened cream cheese, milk, green onions, prepared mustard, paprika, and salt; beat till smooth. Cover and chill while preparing salad. In large salad bowl combine torn lettuce, meat, cherry tomatoes, cheese strips, hard-cooked... - 35.5909

MAKING 1. In a food processor or using a sharp chopping knife, coarsely chop the onions and eggs separately then combine them in a large salad bowl. 2. Attach the shredding blade to the food processor bowl or use a coarse grater to shred cheese. 3. Tip cheese... - 43.1124

MAKING 1) In a large serving bowl, add brussels sprouts, ham, chicken, cheese, celery and lettuce. Toss well to mix all. 2) Place the bowl in the refrigerator to chill. 3) In a small bowl, add in cider vinegar, salad oil, paprika, salt, pepper and sugar. Mix... - 39.053

MAKING 1. In a small sized bowl, combine oil, vinegar, salt and paprika. Mix well and refrigerate. 2. In a salad bowl, combine rest of the ingredients and toss lightly. Refrigerate. SERVING 3. Just before service, add dressing and toss well. Serve... - 42.7202

MAKING 1) In a screw-top jar place first 7 ingredients and shake. 2) In a serving platter place lettuce, arrange beef, eggs, cheese, tomatoes, and radishes. SERVING 3) Serve with dressing. - 39.495

MAKING 1) Arrange the greens, ham, Swiss cheese, turkey, cucumber, radish, hard-cooked eggs and French dressing in separate serving dishes. 2) You may also serve anchovies, artichoke hearts, small sardines, olives, red onion rings and cauliflower florets in... - 38.1502

MAKING 1) In a large bowl, add first 7 ingredients to combine. 2) In another large bowl, place oven-hot cooked rice. 3) Stir well and place aside to cool. 4) Discard the large leaves from the broccoli. 5) Remove the stalks, and place aside for use. 6) In a... - 49.0999

MAKING 1. Wash and drain salads greens, trim and wash onions and radishes and wrap them in separate transparent wraps and chill till picnic time 2. Line two deep trays with transparent wrap, arrange greems and onion in one and meat, cheeses, eggs, radishes... - 37.9291

GETTING READY 1) Wash lettuce and dry the leaves. 2) Line salad bowl with crisp whole lettuce leaves. 3) Tear the rest of the leaves into bite-size pieces and arrange on top. 4) Wash and dry radicchio and tear into pieces, or shred cabbage. 5) Cut ham into... - 46.6617

GETTING READY 1. Use the cut clove of garlic to rub the salad bowl with. 2. Then line the bowl with the romaine leaves MAKING 3. In the same bowl, arrange the cut vegetables, the ham and cheese, and the prepared deviled eggs. 4. Sprinkle with salt and... - 41.4146

MAKING 1) In a large bowl add beef, onion, garlic salt, barbecue spice, dry mustard, pepper and Bon Appetit. Mix gently being careful not to overdo. 2) Shape the mixture into burgers. 3) Sprinkle with hickory smoked salt or charcoal seasoning. 4) Grill over... - 40.2258

Break cold, crisp lettuce into salad bowl. Add remaining ingredients and toss lightly. - 19.8211

GETTING READY 1) In a blender, place cucumber, parsley flakes, lemon juice, salt, paprika, tarragon. 2) Process at the medium speed for 3 minutes or until the mixture is pureed. MAKING 4) In a bowl, toss together salad greens, mushrooms and green pepper. 5)... - 46.1635

Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, brown beef and onions in butter. Season-to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in drained mushrooms and tomato puree; bring to a boil. Combine with noodles and cheese in 3-quart casserole. Bake at... - 31.2262

Cook bacon until crisp; drain. Save 4 tablespoons bacon drippings in pan. Place greens in salad bowl. Chop eggs, arrange on greens with ham. Slice onions and saute in drippings. Add vinegar and sugar. Add salt, Worcestershire, and pepper to taste. Pour hot... - 39.2114

MAKING 1) Tear salad greens with hands into bite-size pieces and put in the bowl. 2) Add spinach leaves, celery, orange segments, ham, chicken, and Swiss cheese. 3) Mix and toss with French dressing. 4) Sprinkle salt and pepper on top. SERVING 5) Decorate... - 37.7059

MAKING 1. Wash the lettuce and dry off well. Tear the lettuce into large bite sized pieces 2. In a large bowl, set aside the lettuce pieces till required 3. To the salad bowl, add the celery, bacon, hard cooked eggs, and luncheon meat. 4. Season the salad... - 39.4305

Coarsely flake tuna; do not drain. In a large bowl, combine tuna, vinegar, olives, salt, pepper, lettuce and green pepper. Toss lightly to mix. Arrange onion rings, tomato wedges and egg slices on top. Makes 4 servings. - 38.9059

MAKING 1. In a large mixing bowl, mix together crumbled blue cheese, olive or salad oil, white vinegar, lemon juice, anchovy paste, and garlic. 2. Add salt and pepper to taste. FINALISING 3. Refrigerate dressing until chilled well. SERVING 4. Stir and use... - 36.89

Place all the ingredients except the moose steak in a blender and mix well. In a large shallow pan layer the meat and sauce, marinate covered and refrigerated for 24 hours. Grill on a charbroiler over medium coals for 20 minutes (10 per side) or to desired... - 35.9841

Cook the noodles according to package directions and drain. Brown the beef and onion in the butter, then combine all the ingredients and turn into a 2-quart casserole. Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. - 31.1241

MAKING 1) In a blender, add all ingredients. 2) Combine to a smooth consistency. SERVING 3) Serve the dressing with your choice of salad. - 32.9485

Stir-fry beef and onions in hot oil until lightly browned. Drain off fat and add next 6 ingredients. Stir well and cover. Cook slowly for 30 minutes. Uncover and simmer until thickened. Taste and season with hot chili peppers and more salt if necessary. Cook... - 37.5296

MAKING 1.In a pan, heat butter and stir in mushrooms, onions, garlic, green pepper and celery. 2.Put fish stock, diced tomatoes and peeled shrimp in the pan. 3.Put bay leaves, Omsg, salt, pepper, tarragon, dill. Chervil, oregano, sweet basil, parsley in the... - 41.5352

RIBS: Place the ribs in a shallow pan, brush with oil and sprinkle with seasonings. Bake in a preheated 300°F (160°C) oven for 2 hours. SAUCE: While ribs cook, heat the oil in a sauce pan. Add the onion, green peppers, celery and garlic, saute until... - 41.5286

MAKING 1. In a large heavy pot, add green tomatoes, onions, papayas, sugar, vinegar, salt, and spices; stir well to mix. 2. Bring the mixture to a boil and then slightly reduce the heat. 3. Simmer uncovered for about 1 hour until the mixture is thick. 4. Cool... - 39.684

Combine red pepper, green pepper, oil and lemon juice in food storage bag. Add salmon; toss to coat. Refrigerate 3 to 4 hours. Heat grill or grill pan. Cook salmon until just cooked through. Season with salt and pepper. Place lettuce on serving plates. Add... - 36.1066

Soak the frogs' legs in the beer for 2 hours. While frogs' legs are soaking, blend the flour, herbs and spices together. Remove the frogs' legs from the beer. Pat dry with paper towels. Dust the frogs legs' with seasoned flour. In a large skillet heat the... - 37.5708

Combine chuck, lettuce, onion, beans, tomatoes, avocado, Dorito chips and cheese. Toss lightly. Add Thousand Island dressing and toss again. Serves 12. This is good for a late snack with French bread. - 39.7146

Preheat the oven to 400°. Place the beef bones on a cookie sheet or in a large roasting pan and roast, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Carefully drain off the fat, turn the bones over, and roast for 20 minutes more. Place the roasted bones in a large pot and add... - 37.4173

GETTING READY 1) Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) before baking. 2) Cover beans with water and keep aside for 8 hours or a whole night. MAKING 3) On the following day, drain the beans and keep aside. 4) In a large kettle of boiling water, cook the beans until... - 41.738

Peel and devein the shrimp. Slice down the centre 3/4's through, flat with a meat mallet. Place on a baking sheet. Heat the butter in a sauce pan; add the flour, reduce heat and cook for 2 minutes. Add 1 cup (250 ml) of milk. Cook, stirring until a very thick... - 43.1084