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By Course

Starters & Soups

Melon Soup

Strawberry Soup

Langoustine and Fennel Bisque

Cream of Potato Soup

Roasted Pumpkin Soup

Roasted Parsnip Soup

Cullen Skink

Nettle Soup

Crab Cakes with Kiwi and Avocado Salsa

Double Baked Crab Souffle

Spinach Egg Cocotte

Goats Cheese Mousse with Fried Breadcrumbs

Clam Chowder

Beetroot & Orange Soup

Tuna Ceviche & Mango Salsa

Gin Cured Gravlax

Moules Normande

Moules Mariniere

Southern Prawn Grits

Potted Shrimp


Main Courses

Moroccan Meatballs

Mexican Meatballs

Swedish Meatballs

24 Hour Chilli

Quick Beef Chilli

Simple Quiche

Simple Risotto

Quick Spaghetti Bolognaise

Cod with Bacon, Lettuce and Peas

Cod with Chorizo and Potato

Miso Cod

Halibut with Brown Butter and Celeriac Puree

Halibut poached in Red Wine

Halibut with Tomatoes and Capers

Champagne Salmon

Baked Salmon Parcels

Sole Ostend

BBQ Teriyaki Tuna Steaks

Spicy Prawn Noodles

BBQ Fish Tacos

Creamy Smoked Salmon Pasta

Choucroute Garni

Sausage Mash with Onion Gravy

Sausage, Lentil, Pepper and Mushroom Casserole

Roasted Guinea Fowl

Roasted Partridge with Cider, Apple and Brandy

Peppered Duck with Port and Cherry Sauce

Indian Spiced Grouse

Venison Stroganoff

Hare Ragu with Rosemary and Red Wine

Chicken with Sherry and Mushrooms

Rosemary & Butter Chicken

Lemon and Rosemary BBQ Chicken

Chicken Cordon Bleu

Hunters Chicken

Southern Fried Chicken

Cajun Chicken

Chinese BBQ Chicken

Dark Rum Poussin

Pulled Pork #1

Pulled Pork with Anchovies, Capers and White Wine

Pork and Cider Stew

Lemon Pork Ragu

Pork with Tuna Sauce

Very Sticky Pork Belly

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Mushroom and Lentil Cottage Pie

Marrow stuffed with Root Vegetables

Mushroom and Cranberry Nut Roast

Mushroom, Shallot and Chestnut Parcels

BBQ Stuffed Peppers

Steak

Burgers

BBQ Rosemary Leg of Lamb

Seven Hour Lamb

French Leg of Lamb with Boulanger Potatoes

Veal Scallopini

Tuna Pasta Bake

Haggis Millefeuille

How to cook Turkey

How to cook Goose

How to cook Duck


Side Dishes & Accompaniments

Chorizo and Jerusalem Artichoke Gratin

Bubble and Leek cakes

Leek Gratin

Neeps and Tatties

Sauerkraut

Braised Red Cabbage

Herby Aubergine Slices

Herbed Couscous

Duchess Potatoes

Parmentier Potatoes

Potato and Celeriac Rostis

Cauliflower Cheese

Baked Boursin Potatoes

Cheesy Cornbread

Roast Potatoes

Roasted Carrots

Brussel Sprouts with Pancetta and Chestnuts

Mashed Swede

Pigs in Blankets

Stuffings


Salads

Mackerel & Potato salad with Lemon and oil dressing

Courgette, Feta and Mint Salad

Cobb Salad

Halloumi, Lentil, Chickpea and Beetroot Salad

Italian Mushroom Salad

Salmon Bacon Salad

French Tomato and Onion Salad

Potato Salad

Avocado, Cucumber and Tomato Salad

Spiced Sweetcorn & Green Bean Salad

Asparagus, Cherry Tomato and Goat Cheese Salad

Avocado and Mixed Leaf Salad

Red Cabbage with Champagne Vinaigrette

Arkansas Caviar


Puddings and Cakes

Strawberry Cheesecake

Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake

Cranachan Cheesecake

Schicttorte

Rhubarb Fool

Queen of Puddings

Tuscan Lemon & Thyme Olive Oil Cake

Lemon Posset

Lemon Tart

Lemon Parfait

Eton Mess

Banoffee Pie

Banana Fritters

Pissed Pineapple

Sticky Salted Toffee Apple Pudding

Gin and Tonic Cake

Ginger and Christmas Pud Cheesecake

Cranberry and Orange Meringue Pie

Sloe Gin and Fruit Sponge Puddings

Black Cherry and Amaretto Pavlova

Fresh Berries with White Chocolate Sauce

Bonfire Parkin

Nice Mince Pies


Bread & Pastry

Choux Pastry - For Profiteroles and Eclairs

Rough Puff Pastry - For Sausage Rolls, Pies and Turnovers

White Bread Loaf

Soda Bread


Booze & Cocktails

Rasberry Gin

Strawberry and Black Peppercorn Gin

Roasted Cherry and Cinnamon Gin

Roasted Strawberry and Black Peppercorn Gin

Cucumber and Cardamom Gin

Mulled Cider

Spiced Cherry Liqueur

Homemade Lemonade


Snacks & Dips

Chilli Con Queso

Philly Cheesesteak

Caramelised Onion Dip

Buffalo Wings and Blue Cheese Dip

Maple Glazed Chicken Wings

Russia: Chebureki

Saudi Arabia: Balila

Egypt: Ful Medames

Uruguay: Chivito

Portugal: Rissois de Camarao

Spain: Pinchitos

Morocco: Kefta Tagine

Iran: Badkoubeh Kookoo

France: Pissaladiere

Australia: Dagwood Dogs

Peru: Tuna Ceviche with Tigers Milk

Denmark: Red Polser with Remoulade and pickled cucumber & crispy onions

Argentina: Choripan

Iceland: Baked Fish

Croatia: Soparnik

Nigeria: Akara

Brazil: Chicken Coxinha

Switzerland: Bratwurst with Sauerkraut, mustard and fried onions

Costa Rica: Chifrijo

Serbia: Komplet Lepinja

Germany: Flammkuchen

Mexico: Quesadillas

Sweden: Tunnbrodsrulle

South Korea: Dakgangjeong

Belgium: Mitraillette

Panama: Patacones

Tunisia: Tuna Fricasses

England: Sausage Roll

Poland: Pierogi

Senegal: Fataya

Columbia: Arepas de Queso

Japan: Yakitori


Sauces

Pepper Sauce

Garlic and Thyme Cream Sauce

Creamy Black Eyed Pea Sauce

Tomato Sauce

Mushroom Sauce

Bread Sauce

Cranberry Sauce

Creamy Bourbon Gravy

Caramelised Carrot Sauce

Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Whiskey Sauce

Simple Mushroom Stock

How to make Gravy


Palate Cleansers

Roasted Cherry Soup

Celery Sorbet

Gazpacho Sorbet

Basil & Lime Sorbet

Lemon & Rosemary Sorbet

Tangerine Sorbet with Grilled Pineapple and Lime Yoghurt Drizzle