1. Place the water, vinegar, peppercorns and mace in a small saucepan.
2. Heat gently and reduce to 1 tablespoon; strain and allow to cool.
3. Meanwhile, place the butter in a small saucepan, heat g...
1. Dry the mushrooms and slice.
2. Cook the onion and butter or margarine in a pan for 2 minutes, add the mushrooms, cover and cook gently for 5 minutes.
3. Sprinkle in the flour and seasoning and c...
1. Trim the cauliflower and cut into sprigs, or leave whole.
2. Cook in boiling salted water until just tender. Drain well and place in a heated ovenproof dish.
3. Meanwhile, make a sauce in the usu...
1. Place the oil in a saucepan with the onion and cook for 5 minutes without browning.
2. Add the pepper, garlic, tomatoes and wine.
3. Cover and boil for 15 minutes; remove lid and continue boiling...
1. Cook the onions in boiling water for 5 minutes, then drain.
2. Melt 25 g/1 oz butter or margarine in a saucepan, add the onions, cover and cook very slowly until tender, about 15 minutes.
3. Siev...
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 ch...
1. Cook the brown rice in boiling salted water according to directions on the packet - about 45 minutes until just tender.
2. Rinse well, drain and leave to cool.
3. When cold, mix with the diced ce...
1. Put flour and salt in a bowl, rub in the butter or margarine. Mix with the milk to a firm dough.
2. Roll out on a lightly floured surface to a 23-cm/ 9-inch circle.
3. Place on a baking sheet, an...
1. Remove stalk and seeds from peppers.
2. Wipe and slice into strips.
3. Cook slowly in the oil with the garlic in a covered pan for about 45 minutes, until quite soft.
4. Mix in the wine, paprika,...