Tuesday, 21 October 2014

Spicy Potato Wedges with Chilli Dip

Serves 2, adjust for more people
2 baking potatoes, about 225g each
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tsp ground allspice
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tbsp paprika
Salt and freshly ground black pepper



For the Dip
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
200g can chopped tomatoes
1 fresh red chili, seeded and finely chopped (I buy the paste, ready cut)
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp chopped coriander

Preheat oven to 200C/Gas 6.  Wash the potatoes, cut in half then into 8 wedges

Place the potato wedges in a saucepan of cold water. Bring to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer gently for 10 minutes or until the potatoes have softened slightly.  Drain well and pat dry.

Mix the oil, garlic and all the spices in a roasting tin.  Season with salt and pepper.
Add the potatoes and shake to coat thoroughly. Roast for 20 minutes, turning occasionally.

Meanwhile, make the chili dip. Heat the oil in a saucepan, add the onion and garlic and cook for 5-10 minutes until soft and golden. 
Add the tomatoes with their juice and stir in the chili and vinegar.

Cook gently for 10 minutes, until the mixture has reduced and thickened.  Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the fresh coriander and serve hot, with the potato wedges.

Garnish with salt, freshly ground black pepper and fresh coriander.

Monday, 20 October 2014

CRISPY TURKEY SLICES

4 Turkey Breast Steaks
4 ozs Fresh Breadcrumbs or bought ones
2ozs Parsley – chopped
1½ oz Mustard
Olive Oil  

Mix together the Parsley and Breadcrumbs
Between two layers of Plastic or Clingfilm lay out a Turkey Steak and flatten till thin about ¼ inch – repeat with the other steaks
Spread a thin layer of mustard on each side of the steak and cover with Breadcrumb mixture.
Heat the Oil and pan fry on each side till golden. Place in a warming cupboard or oven and finish your Vegetable / Salad and or Potato accompaniment of your choice and serve.


You can do it with Pork and Chicken too