DAY Recipe

INGREDIENTS

6 large firm apples , preferably Empire
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 shallots , halved and thinly sliced
1 garlic clove , minced
1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped thyme leaves
2 teaspoons chopped rosemary
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped dried figs
1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
3 tablespoons honey
3/4 cup dry white wine , ie chardonnay, sauvignon blanc

DIRECTIONS

Slice the top 1/4 inch off the apples.

Using a melon baller, remove the core, seeds and enough flesh to form a hollow area for stuffing, leaving the bottom intact.

Heat oil in small non-stick skillet [...]

INGREDIENTS

6 1/2 ounces plain flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon parsley (or herbs of your choice)
1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
1/4 teaspoon poppy seeds
2 ounces lard (or shortening)
2 ounces butter , cut into cubes
2-3 tablespoons cold water (iced)

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 200C/400°F.

Sift the flour,salt and garlic powder into a mixing bowl.

Add the parsley and seeds and stir to combine with a fork.

Using a pastry blender (or your fingers) cut in the lard and butter until the mixture resembles coarse [...]

INGREDIENTS

1 cup fine rice flour
1/2 cup soy flour
1/2 cup fine polenta
3/4 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1 teaspoon xanthan gum (optional)
2 eggs , lightly beaten
1 1/4 cups milk (or lactose-free milk)
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup canned corn kernels , drained
1/2 cup grated zucchini (optional)or courgettes (optional)
1 1/2 ounces butter , melted

DIRECTIONS

Sift the flours, polenta, bicarbonate of soda and xanthan gum three times into a large bowl or mix well with a whisk to make sure they are well combined.
Combine the egg, milk, parmesan, corn and zucchini if using) in [...]

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 lbs stewing beef
1 1/2 liters tomato juice
2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
2 large russet potatoes , peeled, diced
3 celery ribs , diced
2 carrots , peeled, diced
1 onion , diced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (approximately)
2 1/2 cups water

DIRECTIONS

Dice the beef into small 3/4 - 1 inch cubes.
Dredge the beef in flour, discard remaining flour.
In a frying pan over medium-low heat, cook beef in hot olive oil just until browned on the outside. Take care not [...]

INGREDIENTS

8thick sausages
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried herbs
1 tablespoon red pesto sauce
FOR THE DIP
6 tablespoons tomato ketchup
1 tablespoon malt vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon red pesto sauce

DIRECTIONS

Cut the sausage down their length and remove the skins. Place the meat in a bowl. Mix with the parsley, dried herds and pesto.
Divide the mixture into 12 balls and then press into patties.
Cook the patties on a griddle for 15 minutes, turning once.
Meanwhile, [...]