Separate the lettuce leaves. Wash and dry them thoroughly. Wrap in a damp tea towel and put in a plastic bag. Chill in the refrigerator 1-2 hours. Combine the ingredients for the dressing in a glass jar and shake well. Break the big leaves into bite-sized... - 45.3951

Remove the skin and excess fat from the lamb and cut into pieces, each being the size of one portion. In a large pot big enough to take everything, fry the onion gently in the olive oil until transparent. Add the lamb and turn until well browned on all... - 39.1137

1. Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. In a bowl, combine the oil and spices. Coat the bread in the oil, spread out on a baking sheet, then bake for 5-8 mins until golden. 2. Meanwhile, slice off the top and bottom of the oranges. Cut away the peel and pith,... - 37.4288

GETTING READY 1. Discard the tough outer leaves of the lettuce, trim off the discolored root, then cut open lengthways, and depending on the size of the vegetable, cut it into 4-6 long thin strips. MAKING 2. In a preheated wok heat the oil until hot, add the... - 33.577

GETTING READY 1. To prepare the lettuce discard the tough outer leaves trim off the discolored root, then cut open lengthways, and, depending on the size of the vegetable, cut it into 4-6 long thin strips. MAKING 2. In a preheated wok until hot heat the oil,... - 34.0138

MAKING 1) In a large ovenproof bowl, combine the butter or margarine with the spring onions. 2) On high power, cook covered for 3 minutes, until the onions turn soft. 3) To this, add the parsley and mace along with the lettuce. 4) Cook, covered for 5... - 47.3538

MAKING 1) In a bowl, put lettuce and top with parsley and chives. 2) In a screw-top jar, mix together mustard, seasonings, oil and lemon juice or vinegar by shaking well. 3) Turn this over salad and coat each leaf with dressing by tossing them... - 34.8295

MAKING 1) Take 4 plates and arrange bananas and long cos lettuce leaves in a pile in it. 2) Sprinkle little lemon juice on the bananas. 3) Coat bananas with curry mayonnaise, tossing with a spoon. 4) Top each end with chopped salted nuts and... - 37.7899

Remove stalks and outer leaves of the cos lettuce and wash each leaf. Cut the large leaves into half. Chop the 4 tomatoes. Peel the 2 avocados and chop them into J-inch cubes, add the 1 level tablespoon carrots, 1 level tablespoon radishes, diced, 2... - 32.6685

Prepare the salad in advance by separating and washing the leaves of 1 head cos lettuce. Rinse several times. Dry the leaves by letting them drain in a colander. Roll in an absorbent towel or paper and store in refrigerator to crisp. Peel 1 small cucumber,... - 39.6272

1. Wash the lettuce and tear into pieces. 2. Trim and wash radishes and cut into slices. 3. Wash and slice cucumber; prepare and thinly slice the onion. 4. Cut the bacon into thick strips and the cheese into cubes. 5. Arrange all these ingredients in... - 35.4219

Cut the vegetables into 5-cm (2-in) sections. Lightly beat the egg. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of oil in a saucepan and gently fry the vegetables for 2 minutes. Add the stock and bring to the boil. Remove from the heat, and pour in the egg. Stir for a moment, add... - 35.0225

1. Put all the ingredients except the soy bean sprouts and lettuce into a heatproof serving bowl. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH for 4 minutes or until very hot. 2. Add the bean sprouts and lettuce. Cover and microwave on HIGH for a further 1 minute. Serve as... - 31.8863

1. Wash the lettuce, drain well and tear into small pieces. Place in a salad bowl. 2. Peel and quarter the tomatoes and remove the seeds. Add to the lettuce with the anchovies, prawns and olives. 3. Make up the dressing. 4. Pour over the salad and toss... - 36.8233

1. Cut bread horizontally into four even layers. Combine mayonnaise and mustard and spread over each bread layer. 2. Arrange cos and mignonette lettuce leaves and sprouts over bottom bread layer. Top with next bread layer. Then spread with salmon and top with... - 32.9198

Place the sun-dried tomatoes, turkey and tarragon in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Spoon the mixture into a bowl and stir in the onion. Add the paprika and salt. Mix well, divide into 4 portions and shape into burgers. Stretch two strips... - 39.6091

1. Arrange chicken, capsicums (peppers), tomatoes and lettuce attractively in a salad bowl or on a serving platter. 2. To make dressing, place French dressing, mayonnaise, mustard and basil in a small bowl and mix to combine. Spoon dressing over salad. - 36.5018

MAKING 1) Dice chicken into 1-in piece cubes. 2) Toss and cover in the French dressing. 3) Add mayonnaise, lemon juice, cream and seasoning. 4) Fold in chicken, rice, corn and diced pepper. SERVING 5) In a platter or bowl line lettuce leaves and arrange... - 44.2068

MAKING 1. In a liquidizer or food processor puree the sun-dried tomatoes, turkey and tarragon such that smooth. 2. Into a bowl mix the mixture with the onion and season with the paprika and salt. 3. Mix and shape into 4 burgers. 4. Over each burger stretch... - 40.9877

1. Drain and flake the tuna; place in a bowl. 2. Slice the radishes thinly and add. 3. Tear the lettuce into pieces and add. 4. Thinly slice the cucumber. 5. Remove core and seeds from the pepper; wash and slice thinly. 6. Add to the ingredients in the... - 42.0585

1. Cook the peas with the mint in boiling salted water for 15-20 minutes, depending on the tenderness of the peas. 2. Remove the mint and strain the peas in a colander. Refresh under cold water. 3. Peel the garlic and rub around a wooden salad bowl. 4. Add... - 39.0136

MAKING 1) Using a vegetable peeler, peel the aubergine, dice. 2) In a saucepan, place the aubergine, lemon juice, salt, water and garlic. 3) Heat and boil for about five minutes until barely tender. 4) Add in onions, celery and French dressing. 5) Remove... - 39.7518

MAKING 1. Take a large bowl, add all vegetables and mix them using spoon. 2. Take another bowl, add all dressing ingredients and season them. FINALIZING 3. Toss the salad into the dressing before serving. SERVING 4. Serve the simple mixed salad with rice... - 43.4333

Arrange the salad in a glass bowl. Place the dressing in a bottle. Shake it well and pour over the salad. Refrigerate. - 31.3149

GETTING READY 1. Preheat the oven at 180°C/350°F/gas 4. 2. Wash letuuces thoroughly. Trim their base without detaching the outer leaves. 3. Cut the large leaves lengthwise into two halves. 4. In boiling salted water, blanch lettuces. 5. Drain and pat... - 37.9562

Remove the zest from one of the oranges with a zester; or take off very thin strips with a potato peeler (being sure that there is no white pith) and then slice these into skinny julienne strips. Put the honey with 3 tablespoons water into a tiny saucepan... - 43.7283

1. Split each prawn in half lengthways, leaving the tail attached to one half. Remove the dark intestinal veins and pat dry on kitchen paper. Sprinkle with a little salt and cayenne pepper. 2. To make the dressing, combine the vinegar with the chilli and... - 41.3364

Place 3 kippers in a pan and cover with cold water. Heat to boiling point, drain and dry. Remove the skin and any bones, cut the fillets into not too small pieces. Wash and dry 2 heads of crisp lettuce (cos lettuce if available), wrap in a towel and put in... - 42.3864

Take the fillets from the saddle of hare and trim off all the membrane; if using venison do the same. Cut 1 garlic clove in half and rub it over the meat. Simmer the remaining 12 whole, unpeeled garlic cloves in a little water until they are very soft, almost... - 44.2842

1. Put tomatoes, cucumber, beans, green pepper and onion into a bowl. 2. Arrange prepared lettuce in the bottom of a salad bowl or serving dish. 3. Make the dressing, add the crushed garlic and shake well. 4. Pour the dressing over the vegetables, mix... - 42.1886

1. Finely shred the spinach and arrange in a layer in a fairly straight sided glass dish. 2. Shred the lettuce and arrange this in a layer in the dish. 3. Cover lettuce with the red cabbage. 4. Thinly slice the spring onions and sprinkle over the cabbage. 5.... - 45.3796

GETTING READY 1) From the courgettes, remove the top and tail, but do not peel. 2) Grate the courgettes fine. 3) On a plate, transfer the grated courgettes and add milled sea salt to taste. 4) Let stand, covered for 30 minutes. MAKING 5) Into a medium... - 42.0495

1. Heat oil in large saucepan. Stir in nuts until browned lightly; remove from pan. Reheat oil; cook chicken, stirring, until cooked through. Drain on absorbent paper. 2. Combine nuts, chicken, coriander, capsicum, celery and dressing; gently stir in... - 36.5001

Cut the 'bag' and tentacles of the squid into 3-cm (1 -in) pieces, and marinate for 30 minutes. Slice the bamboo and pre-soaked mushrooms finely. Tear the greens into 8-cm (3-in) lengths. Deep-fry the squid for 10 seconds and drain. Stir-fry the greens in 2... - 43.2167

Mix the pork with the seasoning and with the water chestnuts, onion, ginger and garlic. Blend very thoroughly. Place a teaspoon of the mixture in the centre of a wonton skin. Fold in half to make a triangle. Then fold the base of the triangle with the meat... - 44.5352

MAKING 1. In a shallow serving bowl, tear up salad leaves into bite sized bits 2. With a vegetable peeler, shave cheese into wafer thin slices and scatter them all over the salad 3. In a frying pan, heat oil, add garlic nad cook ovver a medium to high heat... - 44.419

GETTING READY 1) Peel and slice eggs and cut avocados into qaurters. MAKING 2) In a bowl, beat all the dressing ingredients and set aside. 3) Mix avocados and eggs over the dressing. 4) In a salad bowl, arrange lettuce and arrange the egg slices and... - 43.6285

MAKING 1) Trim and discard the bread crusts and cut into small cubes for the croutons. 2) In a skillet, heat the oil and fry the bread cubes until golden brown. Drain well on the kitchen paper. 3) Discard the bacon rind, chop and fry the bacon until... - 43.4308

1. To make marinade, place beer, garlic, Worcestershire sauce and tomato sauce in a large shallow glass or ceramic dish and mix to combine. 2. Add steaks to marinade, turn to coat, cover and marinate at room temperature for at least 3 hours or in the... - 37.5352

GETTING READY 1) Preheat oven to temperature of 400 degrees. MAKING 2) Prepare the dressing first. In a small bowl, put the mayonnaise and stir in just enough of the measured water to make a thin sauce which is easy to pour. Crush the garlic to a paste along... - 45.6631

1. Slice the pork fillet crosswise into ten pieces, then cut each slice crosswise in half. Thread the pork evenly onto four bamboo satay sticks or fine wooden skewers. 2. Mix the marinade ingredients and pour over the meat in a shallow heatproof dish. Leave... - 36.053

MAKING 1) In a small bowl put the courgette. 2) Add lemon juice and toss. Keep aside. 3) In a large bowl, add butter and microwave on high for 1 minute. 4) Add carrots, shallot, and mustard. 5) Cook and stir the mixture on high for 2 minutes. 6) Mix lettuce,... - 46.2308

GETTING READY 1.Prepare lettuce, tomatoes, capers and red pepper by cleaning and chopping. MAKING 2.In a bowl, put prepared lettuce, red pepper, eggs, tomatoes, capers, black olives. 3.Toast the bread and rub with garlic cloves. 4.Take a screw top jar and... - 49.1378

GETTING READY 1. For the dressing, put the oil, vinegar, garlic, sugar and seasoning together in a screw-topped jar and shake well. MAKING 2. In a bowl put the mushrooms and pour the dressing on it and leave for 30 minutes. 3. In a pan melt butter sauté... - 42.8201

GETTING READY 1. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients required for dressing and mix well. Keep aside. 2. In a medium sauce pan, place water for boiling. 3. Once boiled, pour over peaches and cover. Keep aside for 2 minutes. 4. Once cooled, drain, peel and... - 47.6305

MAKING 1) Skin and remove the entire meat from the chicken, shred into bite-sized pieces. 2) In a bowl, place the meat alongwith the grapes and season with the salt and water to taste. 3) Tear and arrange the salad leaves on individual plates a serving... - 41.5006

MAKING 1) Score the duck breasts on a board, season the skin well with the salt and pepper. 2) In a solid heavy-based cold pan, lay the duck, with the skin-side down and place the pan over a medium heat for 10-12 minutes until the skin is brown and... - 44.87

1. Wash and dry the fish using kitchen paper. Pierce the eyeballs with a metal skewer. Using a sharp knife slash the fish four times crosswise at intervals on each side. 2. To toast the pine kernels spread them on a heatproof plate and microwave on HIGH,... - 38.8335

GETTING READY 1. Preheat broiler or griller. MAKING 2.To make the tartar sauce, in a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, mustard, onion, pickle, pickle juice, lemon juice, and pepper. Stir. 3.Refrigerate covered until required. 4.Cut snapper fillets into 4 equal... - 46.2937

MAKING 1.In a large, heavy saucepan, put all the chicken pieces. 2.Add water to cover. 3. Add in onion, ginger, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and peppercorns. 4.Bring to boil. 5.Skim any foam rising to surface. 6.Reduce heat to low. 7.Simmer covered for 40... - 46.5136