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Lentil, split pea and nut rissoles
 cilantro, garlic and toasted filberts give a tempting aroma to this version of a vegetarian favourite. Crisp and brown outside, chewy within, these rissoles make a satisfying dish. |
 Lentil, split pea and nut rissoles |
Fish Tempura
Tempura was introduce to Japan by Portugues and Spanish traders in the sixteenth century. However, chefs in Japan improved the batter resulting in the special crispness with which it is associated today. |
 Fish Tempura |
Chilled cream of tomato soup
Enriched with natural yoghurt and chilled to a refreshing degree, this smooth tomato soup is easy to prepare and makes a perfect start to a summer dinner party. |
 Chilled cream of tomato soup |
Spiced Carrot and Chickpea Fritters
 These vivid, healthy carrot and chickpea patties are whizzed together in a food processor with fresh herbs and strong spices to produce a really fresh-tasting variation on the vegeburger. |
 Spiced Carrot and Chickpea Fritters |
Spanish Gazpacho Soup
This Spanish iced soup is wonderfully refreshing in hot weather. Drop in a few ice cubes just before serving to make it as cold as possible. |
 Spanish Gazpacho Soup |
Vegetable Gnocchi
This delicious vegetarian main course can be assembled well ahead of time- always a bonus at Christmas. |
 Vegetable Gnocchi |
Baked Chicken with Herbs
Baked chicken with herbs is economical and easy to prepare: gently cooked in a blend of lemon, marjoram, tarragon and wine, it is popular with children and can be served from the cooking pot.
Cooking time: 2 hours |
 Baked Chicken with Herbs |
Smoked Salmon Salad
This recipe works equally well using smoked trout in place of salmon. The dressing can be made in advance and stored in the fridge until you are ready to eat. |
 Smoked Salmon Salad |
Cinnamon Apple Fritters
Served piping hot, these slices of crisp apple in fluffy, light-as-air batter will fill the house with an irresistible aroma. |
 Cinnamon Apple Fritters |
Cotriade
This is the original fish chowder from Brittany. The fish that goes into it is largely a matter of what is available and what is cheap. |
 Cotriade |
Split pea and potato soup
Smooth and thick, savoury and satisfying, this surprisingly elegant soup is made from everyday ingredients found in the store cupboard. |
 Split pea and potato soup |
Eggplant Parmagiana
In this simple variation on an Italian classic, eggplants are layered with thick tomato passata, aromatic herbs and creamy mozzarella cheese, and finished with a topping of grated Parmesan. |
 Eggplant Parmagiana |
Goulasch
 Potatoes are included in this goulasch to make it a one-pot meal. |
Brandy Snaps
Inexpensive but elegant, brandy snaps can be filled with cream, plus a single crystallized fruit if you wish, for a party dessert. |
Beef Carbonnade
Beer and onions make a good combination added to beef This is a good dish to make when left with several half-empty, flat cans of beer after a party. |
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