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Meals to impress!
“There are huge numbers of young women out there who know how to mix
cocktails but can't cook to save their lives, whereas men are finding their way
into the kitchen in ever growing numbers.”
Radio Times, October 2005, Gordon Ramsay
Coq au Vin ~ Serves 4 ~ Costs £7
- By Daniel Collier
- Published March 9, 2010
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A traditional peasants dish from France. So many people make the mistake of adding tomatoes, to which any respectable French person will scold you for!
Chicken Kiev ~ Serves 2 ~ Costs £3.50
- By Daniel Collier
- Published February 9, 2010
- Meals to impress!
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A homemade Chicken Kiev, what could be more impressive!!!! This will look and taste great but is really quite easy.
Babotie ~ serves 4 ~ Costs £4
- By Daniel Collier
- Published January 13, 2010
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- Unrated
A traditional South African dish. The savoury “custard” topping makes this a curry with a real difference!
Posh beans on toast - serves 2 - costs 6
- By The Kitchen Porter
- Published December 15, 2009
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A new take on a classic student dish!Duck Confit ~ Serves 2 ~ Cost £6.50
- By Daniel Collier
- Published November 13, 2009
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Duck Confit, slowly cooked legs in goose fat! Sounds very “Cheffy” but is SO simple you won’t believe! Great with chilli and cumin roasted sweet potato! Not for calorie counters!
Seafood and Chorizo Paella ~ Serves 2 ~ Cost £7.50
- By Daniel Collier
- Published September 21, 2009
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Many people believe paella to be Spain’s national dish. However, most Spaniards consider it to be a regional Valencian dish (South East Spain!). Valencians, in turn, regard paella as one of their identity symbols.
Tuna Nicoise ~ Serves 2 ~ Cost £10
- By Daniel Collier
- Published August 6, 2009
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- Unrated
Suitible for vegetarians, maybe.......!A classic French salad, Tuna Nicoise! With all the different colours, everyone will be impressed with your chef style knowledge and skill! Fresh Tuna should be a bright red/ brown not a dull brown!
Steak Flambe ~ serves 2 ~ Cost £10
- By Daniel Collier
- Published June 24, 2009
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- Unrated
Setting fire to your food! There is surely no other dish that will impress your guest more! However, please take care to only ignite your food and not yourself or the kitchen!
Whole Baked Seabass ~ serves 2 ~ Cost £16
- By Daniel Collier
- Published May 16, 2009
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Suitable for Vegetarians, maybe...!
The Seabass is a favourite with chefs for its versatility and fantastic flavour. This recipe is simple but definitely has a WOW factor!
Spaghetti Carbonara ~ Serves 4 ~ Cost £5
- By Daniel Collier
- Published May 16, 2009
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This is the proper way to make carbonara; nice and simple but will always impress!
This does contain partially cooked eggs so not for pregnant women, young children or elderly students! A great dish to feed 4 people for a little over £5, bargain!



