Tomato Basil Creme Fraiche Recipes

Cook haricots verts in boiling water 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Rinse with cold water, drain. Combine basil and next 5 ingredients (through salt) in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add haricots verts and grape tomatoes, toss gently to... - 38.2277

GETTING READY 1. Slice off the top and root from fennel. Divide the bulbs in half. 2. Discard the core as it might be bitter in taste. 3. In a pan of boiling salted water, cook fennel until tender or for about 15 minutes. 4. Drain and cut the fennel into... - 41.9381

GETTING READY 1) Wash the steak and place on paper towels. MAKING 2) Start coals in a grill or preheat broiler. 3) Dust the steak on both sides with pepper. 4) In a frying pan, add butter and heat. 5) Cut the tomatoes and add herbs. 6) Price tomatoes with a... - 38.978

1. Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Unwrap the pastry, cut into 6 squares, then roll out each square to a 15cm circle. Line 6 x 9cm small tart tins with the pastry circles. Chill for 30 mins. Fill with parchment paper and some baking beans, then bake blind... - 34.0716

MAKING 1) In a large saucepan, saute the onions, carrots, celery and garlic over a medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. 2) Stir in the tomatoes and saute for 15 minutes. 3) Stir in the chicken stock, chervil and basil; simmer for 10 minutes. 4)... - 46.535

1. Place the tomatoes in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Allow to stand until the skins start to peel away. 2. Remove the skins from the tomatoes, divide each tomato in four and remove all the seeds. Chop the flesh into small dice and put in a small pan.... - 43.1031

1.Heat the oil in a frying pan, preferably non-stick. Add the chicken and fry without moving it until it takes on a bit of colour. Turn the chicken to cook on the other side. Continue for 12-15 mins until the chicken is cooked through, then season. 2. Add the... - 30.7003

Put the ricotta in a bowl with the pesto, and beat until smooth. Beat in the creme fraiche and half of the mi-cuit tomatoes. Put the vegetable stock into a small saucepan and sprinkle over the gelatine. Heat gently, until the gelatine dissolves. Set aside to... - 44.8235

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/ 400°F/Gas Mark 6. Oil and line a 900 g / 2 lb loaf tin with non-stick baking paper. Cook the carrots and parsnips in boiling salted water for 10-15 minutes or until very tender. Drain and puree separately. Add 2 tablespoons of... - 47.5765

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks, celery, and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until just beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in thickener, bell peppers, tomatoes, water, broth, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce... - 38.3919

Your mixed herbs should include plenty of parsley, such available herbs as chervil, sorrel, fennel fronds, basil and tarragon, plus a snippet of chives and some leaves of fresh mint; a few thyme flowers are good, too. Wash and drain the herbs; slice the... - 39.7266