How to Prepare a Delicious SALAD

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <span class="summary">This salad has so much to celebrate: salty cured ham, juicy chicken breasts, crunchy croûtons and a creamy dressing. Wow.</span><br /> <span class="summary"></span><br /> <span class="summary"></span><br /> <span class="summary"><img alt="Chicken Caesar salad" class="photo" height="252" id="food-image" src="http://ichef.bbci.co.uk/food/ic/food_16x9_448/recipes/chickencaesarsalad_84099_16x9.jpg" width="448" /></span><br /> <div class="module bordered module padded" id="ingredients"> <h2> Ingredients</h2> <dl id="stages"> <dt class="stage-title">For the salad </dt> <dd><ul> <li><div class="ingredient"> 4 slices of speck (or <a class="name food" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/prosciutto">prosciutto</a>)</div> </li> <li><div class="ingredient"> 2 cornfed <a class="name food" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/chicken_breast">chicken breasts</a>, bone and skin removed</div> </li> <li><div class="ingredient"> knob of <a class="name food" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/butter">butter</a></div> </li> <li><div class="ingredient"> 2 thick slices <a class="name food" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/white_bread">white bread</a>, cubed</div> </li> <li><div class="ingredient"> 2 <a class="name food" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/cos_lettuce">cos lettuces</a></div> </li> </ul> </dd> <dt class="stage-title">For the dressing</dt> <dd><ul> <li><div class="ingredient"> 2 <a class="name food" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/garlic">garlic</a> cloves</div> </li> <li><div class="ingredient"> 75ml/3fl oz <a class="name food" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/white_wine">white wine</a></div> </li> <li><div class="ingredient"> 2 <a class="name food" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/egg">eggs</a>, yolks only</div> </li> <li><div class="ingredient"> 1 anchovy fillet</div> </li> <li><div class="ingredient"> 75g/3oz <a class="name food" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/parmesan_cheese">parmesan</a> cheese, grated</div> </li> <li><div class="ingredient"> 150ml/5fl oz extra virgin <a class="name food" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/olive_oil">olive oil</a></div> </li> <li><div class="ingredient"> 2 tsp <a class="name food" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/dijon_mustard">Dijon mustard</a></div> </li> <li><div class="ingredient"> salt and <a class="name food" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/pepper">pepper</a></div> </li> </ul> </dd></dl> </div> <div class="module bordered js-accordion" id="preparation"> <h2> Preparation method</h2> <ol class="instructions"> <li class="instruction">Preheat the grill to high.</li> <li class="instruction">Place the speck or proscuitto onto a baking sheet and place under the grill for 3-4 minutes, or until crisp. Remove speck and place on a plate lined with kitchen paper to drain.</li> <li class="instruction">Cut both chicken breasts through the middle, without cutting through, to form one large flat piece. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper and brush with olive oil. </li> <li class="instruction">Heat a griddle pan until hot then place the chicken breasts on it and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until just cooked through.</li> <li class="instruction">Heat a frying pan until hot and add the butter and then the cubed bread. Fry until golden brown, then remove.</li> <li class="instruction">Separate the leaves from the lettuce and cut into chunky pieces. </li> <li class="instruction">For the dressing, in a medium saucepan, bring the garlic and wine to a boil and simmer for about 5 minutes, until the garlic has softened. Leave to cool. </li> <li class="instruction">Combine the wine and garlic with the egg yolks, anchovy and cheese in a mixing bowl. Blend with a hand blender or food processor until smooth. Drizzle in the oil in a thin steady stream, taking care not to add it too quickly, otherwise it could split and curdle. Stir in the mustard and add seasoning to taste. </li> <li class="instruction">Add the crisp-fried speck, croutons and lettuce to the dressing and toss to combine. To serve, place salad on plate, top with chicken and pour the dressing over</li> </ol> </div> </div>

How to Prepare a Delicious SALAD

This salad has so much to celebrate: salty cured ham, juicy chicken breasts, crunchy croûtons and a creamy dressing. Wow. Ingredients...

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How to Make a good Thai Chicken Curry

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <span class="summary">I love a good Thai chicken curry, fragrant with spices, chilli and ginger, and creamy with coconut milk. This is my pastry-topped tribute to that dish.</span><br /> Equipment and preparation: for this recipe you will need a 1.2 litre/2 pint pie dish and a lattice cutter.<br /> <br /> <img alt="Thai chicken pie" class="photo" height="252" id="food-image" src="http://ichef.bbci.co.uk/food/ic/food_16x9_448/recipes/thai_chicken_pie_20300_16x9.jpg" width="448" /><br /> <div class="module bordered module padded" id="ingredients"> <h2> Ingredients</h2> <dl id="stages"> <dt class="stage-title">For the filling</dt> <dd><ul> <li><div class="ingredient"> 2 skinless, boneless <a class="name food" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/chicken_thigh">chicken thighs</a> (about 150g/5½oz)</div> </li> <li><div class="ingredient"> 2 skinless, boneless <a class="name food" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/chicken_breast">chicken breasts</a> (about 300g/10½oz)</div> </li> <li><div class="ingredient"> 2 tbsp <a class="name food" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/vegetable_oil">vegetable oil</a></div> </li> <li><div class="ingredient"> 2 banana <a class="name food" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/shallot">shallots</a>, chopped</div> </li> <li><div class="ingredient"> 2 <a class="name food" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/garlic">garlic</a> cloves, finely chopped</div> </li> <li><div class="ingredient"> 1 red <a class="name food" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/chilli">chilli</a>, seeds removed, finely chopped</div> </li> <li><div class="ingredient"> 1 tsp finely grated root <a class="name food" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/ginger">ginger</a></div> </li> <li><div class="ingredient"> 2 tsp Thai green <a class="name food" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/curry_paste">curry paste</a></div> </li> <li><div class="ingredient"> 200ml/7fl oz <a class="name food" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/coconut_cream">coconut cream</a></div> </li> <li><div class="ingredient"> 150ml/5fl oz <a class="name food" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/chicken_stock">chicken stock</a></div> </li> <li><div class="ingredient"> 2 <a class="name food" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/lime_leaves">lime leaves</a>, torn</div> </li> <li><div class="ingredient"> 1 stem <a class="name food" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/lemongrass">lemongrass</a>, bruised</div> </li> <li><div class="ingredient"> 1 small <a class="name food" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/sweet_potato">sweet potato</a> (about 175g/6oz), peeled and cut into 1cm/½in cubes </div> </li> <li><div class="ingredient"> 1 tsp <a class="name food" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/cornflour">cornflour</a>, mixed with a splash of water</div> </li> <li><div class="ingredient"> <a class="name food" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/black_pepper">black pepper</a></div> </li> <li><div class="ingredient"> splash of Thai <a class="name food" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/fish_sauce">fish sauce</a></div> </li> </ul> </dd> <dt class="stage-title">For the shortcrust pastry</dt> <dd><ul> <li><div class="ingredient"> 150g/5½oz <a class="name food" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/plain_flour">plain flour</a></div> </li> <li><div class="ingredient"> pinch fine <a class="name food" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/salt">salt</a></div> </li> <li><div class="ingredient"> 40g/1½oz unsalted <a class="name food" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/butter">butter</a>, chilled, cut into roughly 1cm/½in cubes</div> </li> <li><div class="ingredient"> 35g/1¼oz <a class="name food" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/lard">lard</a>, chilled, cut into roughly 1cm/½in cubes</div> </li> <li><div class="ingredient"> 1 tsp <a class="name food" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/lemon_juice">lemon juice</a> (optional)</div> </li> <li><div class="ingredient"> 1 free-range <a class="name food" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/egg">egg</a>, beaten, to glaze</div> </li> </ul> </dd></dl> </div> <div class="module bordered js-accordion" id="preparation"> <h2> Preparation method</h2> <ol class="instructions"> <li class="instruction">For the filling, cut all the chicken into 15mm/5/8in chunks. Heat the oil in a sauté pan or a wide saucepan over a medium-low heat. Add the shallots, garlic, chilli and ginger and fry gently for a few minutes, or until soft but not coloured.</li> <li class="instruction">Stir in the curry paste and cook for a minute or two. Add the chicken pieces, increase the heat a little and cook, stirring all the time, until the chicken has lost its raw look. Add the coconut cream, chicken stock, lime leaves, lemongrass and sweet potato. Simmer for 12–15 minutes, or until the sweet potato is tender.</li> <li class="instruction">Add the cornflour, bring to a simmer and stir until the sauce begins to thicken. Take off the heat and season, to taste, with black pepper and a little fish sauce. Leave to cool. Remove the lemongrass and lime leaves and transfer to a 1.2 litre/2 pint pie dish. </li> <li class="instruction">To make the shortcrust pastry, put the flour and salt in a bowl. Add the butter and lard and rub in lightly with your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Alternatively, do this in a food processor or a mixer and then transfer to a bowl.<br /> <div class="technique clearfix closed " id="video3-header"> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/techniques/rubbing_in"><b>Technique:</b> Rubbing in </a></div> <div class="video" id="video3-video"> <div class="technique-clip" id="p008s4qb"> <img alt="Rubbing in" height="253" src="http://ichef.bbci.co.uk/food/ic/prog_16x9_448/clip/p008s4qb_640_360.jpg" width="448" /><a class="play-clip" href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><span class="play-icon"></span><span class="text-container"><span class="text">Watch technique</span><span class="clip-duration">0:46 mins</span></span></a></div> </div> </li> <li class="instruction">Using a table knife, work in two tablespoons of cold water and the lemon juice (if using) until the pastry comes together. Add a little extra water if needed. </li> <li class="instruction">When the dough begins to stick together, use your hands to gently knead it into a ball. Wrap the pastry in cling film and put in the fridge to rest for about 30 minutes.</li> <li class="instruction">Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.</li> <li class="instruction">Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured work surface. Cut a long 2cm/¾in wide strip of pastry, dampen the edge of the pie dish with water and press the pastry strip to it. Use a lattice cutter to cut a pattern in the remaining pastry. Pull the pastry very gently to open up the lattice, then place over the pie. Press the edges down to seal, then trim away any excess pastry. Brush the top of the pie with beaten egg. <br /> <div class="technique clearfix closed " id="video7-header"> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/techniques/making_pastry_lids"><b>Technique:</b> Covering a pie with a pastry lid </a></div> <div class="video" id="video7-video"> <div class="technique-clip" id="p008s57j"> <img alt="Covering a pie with a pastry lid" height="253" src="http://ichef.bbci.co.uk/food/ic/prog_16x9_448/clip/p008s57j_640_360.jpg" width="448" /><a class="play-clip" href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><span class="play-icon"></span><span class="text-container"><span class="text">Watch technique</span><span class="clip-duration">2:11 mins</span></span></a></div> </div> </li> <li class="instruction">Bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden-brown. Leave the pie to sit in the tin for five minutes before serving.</li> </ol> </div> </div>

How to Make a good Thai Chicken Curry

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How To Make Greek pie

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <span class="summary">Any time of day is a good time for a slice of Greek pie - often eaten on the move as a snack between meals or as a light lunch or evening meal with a salad. Chicken is a favourite filling for pie and it would normally be baked. This version is fried. </span><br /> <span class="summary"> <img alt="Pan-fried chicken pie " class="photo" height="252" id="food-image" src="http://ichef.bbci.co.uk/food/ic/food_16x9_448/recipes/pan-fried_chicken_pie_32885_16x9.jpg" width="448" /></span><br /> <div class="module bordered module padded" id="ingredients"> <h2> Ingredients</h2> <dl id="stages"> <dt class="stage-title">For the filling</dt> <dd><ul> <li><div class="ingredient"> 2 tbsp <a class="name food" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/olive_oil">olive oil</a></div> </li> <li><div class="ingredient"> large knob of <a class="name food" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/butter">butter</a></div> </li> <li><div class="ingredient"> 1 <a class="name food" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/leek">leek</a>, thinly sliced</div> </li> <li><div class="ingredient"> 4-5 <a class="name food" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/spring_onion">spring onions</a>, thinly chopped</div> </li> <li><div class="ingredient"> 150g/5oz button <a class="name food" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/mushroom">mushrooms</a>, thinly sliced</div> </li> <li><div class="ingredient"> 225g/8oz boneless cooked <a class="name food" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/chicken">chicken</a>, shredded</div> </li> <li><div class="ingredient"> 150g/5oz <a class="name food" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/feta_cheese">feta</a> cheese, crumbled</div> </li> <li><div class="ingredient"> 4 tbsp chopped <a class="name food" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/dill">dill</a></div> </li> <li><div class="ingredient"> 4 tbsp chopped <a class="name food" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/parsley">parsley</a></div> </li> <li><div class="ingredient"> 4-6 tbsp <a class="name food" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/double_cream">double cream</a></div> </li> <li><div class="ingredient"> a little freshly ground <a class="name food" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/nutmeg">nutmeg</a></div> </li> <li><div class="ingredient"> freshly ground <a class="name food" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/black_pepper">black pepper</a> and a little salt </div> </li> </ul> </dd> <dt class="stage-title">For the pastry</dt> <dd><ul> <li><div class="ingredient"> <a class="name food" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/olive_oil">olive oil</a>, for brushing </div> </li> <li><div class="ingredient"> 200g/7oz <a class="name food" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/filo_pastry">filo pastry</a></div> </li> </ul> </dd></dl> </div> <div class="module bordered js-accordion" id="preparation"> <h2> Preparation method</h2> <ol class="instructions"> <li class="instruction">For the filling, heat the olive oil and butter in a pan and fry the leeks, spring onions and mushrooms until softened.</li> <li class="instruction">Place in a large bowl with the cooked chicken, feta cheese, herbs and enough cream to make the mixture moist.</li> <li class="instruction">Season the filling with lots of freshly ground black pepper and a little nutmeg, to taste. Try the filling and add a little salt if needed. Feta cheese is very salty so you might not need it.</li> <li class="instruction">Brush the base of a frying pan with olive oil. Lay some large pieces of pastry over the pan so that it drapes over the sides and brush all over with olive oil, then spoon in half the filling.</li> <li class="instruction">Rip a piece of pastry and lay on top of the filling to cover. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with a little water.</li> <li class="instruction">Spoon in the rest of the filling; place more pastry on top in the same way as before to make the top layer, brush with olive oil and sprinkle with water.</li> <li class="instruction">Fold the pastry, hanging over the edges of the pan, back over the top to form a nice round pie. Brush again with olive oil and sprinkle lightly with water.</li> <li class="instruction">Fry for 6-8 minutes on a low heat, checking all the time so it doesn’t go brown too fast. </li> <li class="instruction">Remove from the heat, turn over like a Spanish tortilla by placing a plate over the frying pan and quickly turning the pie upside-down on to the plate. Quickly slide it back into the pan and cook the other side for 6-8 minutes, or until golden-brown.</li> <li class="instruction">Place on a round wooden board and cut into large wedges. Serve hot or cold with a green salad or vegetables. </li> </ol> </div> <div class="inline-accordion module" id="related-tips-list-module"> </div> </div>

How To Make Greek pie

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