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Rachel Allen. Home Cooking

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Introduction

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Breakfast. Homemade yoghurt. MAKES ABOUT 425ML (15FL OZ) · VEGETARIAN

Variations

Porridge. SERVES 2 · VEGETARIAN

Additions

Rachel’s tip

Crunchy granola. MAKES ABOUT 1.5KG (3LB 5OZ) · VEGETARIAN

Fresh fruit salads

Fruit juice dressing

Pink grapefruit and pomegranate

Grape, melon and grapefruit

Tropical fruit mix

American buttermilk pancakes. MAKES ABOUT 12 PANCAKES · VEGETARIAN

Toppings

Variations

Fresh apple muesli. SERVES 2 · VEGETARIAN

Variations

Waffles. MAKES 16–20 WAFFLES · VEGETARIAN (WITH NON-VEGETARIAN VARIATIONS)

Toppings

Classic French omelette. SERVES 1–2 · VEGETARIAN (WITH NON - VEGETARIAN VARIATIONS)

Variations

French toast. SERVES 4 · VEGETARIAN

Variations

Rhubarb muffins. MAKES 12 MUFFINS · VEGETARIAN

Spicy prune and apple muffins. MAKES 12 MUFFINS · VEGETARIAN

Rachel’s tip

Boiled eggs with soldiers. SERVES 2 · VEGETARIAN

Variation

Scrambled eggs. SERVES 2 · VEGETARIAN

Basic scrambled eggs. SERVES 2 · VEGETARIAN

Scrambled eggs with smoked mackerel, chives and parsley. SERVES 2

Scrambled eggs with sautied mushrooms and chives. SERVES 2 · VEGETARIAN

Scrambled eggs with crispy bawn and grujire cheese. SERVES 2

Mexican scrambled eggs: huevos revueltos. SERVES 2 · VEGETARIAN

Eggs Benedict. SERVES 2–4

Variation

Spotted dog. MAKES 1 LOAF · VEGETARIAN

Variation

Potato and onion frittata with grujire and thyme. SERVES 6 – 8 · VEGETARIAN

Kedgeree. SERVES 6 – 8

Weekend fry-up. SERVES 1

Variation

Pan–fried kippers with dill butter. SERVES 2

Rachel’s tip

Smoothies and juices. EACH SMOOTHIE RECIPE SERVES 2 EACH JUICE MAKES ABOUT 250ML (9FL OZ) · VEGETARIAN

Pear, apple and ginger smoothie

Strawberry, banana and yoghurt smoothie

Mixed berry smoothie

Pineapple, coconut and lime smooothie

Raspberry nectar

Four fruits juice

Blueberry blush

Peach and pear juice

Kiwi fruit and apple juice

Poached dried fruits. SERVES 8 · VEGETARIAN

Additions

Variations

Lunch. Roast tomato soup. SERVES 4 – 6 · VEGETARIAN (IF MADE WITH VEGETABLE STOCK)

Mushroom soup with stuffed mushrooms. SERVES 6 · VEGETARIAN (IF MADE WITH VEGETABLE STOCK)

For the soup

For the stuffed mushrooms

Rachel’s tip

Gazpacho. SERVES 4 · VEGETARIAN (WITH NON-VEGETRIAN VARIATIONS)

Toppings

Brussels sprout soup with toasted almonds and chive cream. SERVES 4 – 6 · VEGETARIAN (IF MADE WITH VEGETABLE STOCK)

Rachel’s tip

Assian noodle broth with chicken dumplings. SERVES 6

To serve

Molly malone’s cockle and mussel chowder. SERVES 4–6

Nettle soup with smoked mackerel crostini. SERVES 6 · VEGETARIAN (IF MADE WITH VEGETABLE STOCK)

For the crostini

Chicken and garlic soup. SERVES 6–8

Oxtail soup. SERVES 10 – 12

Alphabet soup. SERVES 6

Zac’s chicken and sweetcorn soup. SERVES 4

Potato, leek and smoked bacon soup with parsly pesto. SERVES 6

For the parsley pesto

Rachel’s tip

Salad with goats cheese toast and walnuts. SERVES 2 · VEGETARIAN

For the dressing

Variation

Fragrant sugar snap and beansprout noodle laksa. SERVES 6 – 8 · VEGETARIAN (IF MADE WITH SOY SAUCE)

Variation

Broccoli, olive and Parmesan salad. SERVES 2 · VEGETARIAN

Summer garden salad. SERVES 4 · VEGETARIAN

Middle Eastern spiced lamb koftas with dips and spicy pittas. SERVES 4

Rachel’s tips

Aubergine and tohini dip: baba ghanouj. MAKES ABOUT 550 G (1LB 3OZ) VEGETARIAN

Coriander and mint salsa. MAKES ABOUT 200 ML (7FL OZ) VEGETARIAN

Tzatziki. MAKES ABOUT 150ML (5FL OZ) VEGETARIAN

Raita. MAKES ABOUT 400 ML (14 FL OZ)

Hummus. MAKES ABOUT 400G (14OZ) VEGETARIAN

Spicy pitta wedges. MAKES ABOUT 20 WEDGES

Food on the go

Packed salads

Creative options

Packed lunches

Sweet treats

Containers

Spiced chicken salad with tzatziki. SERVES 6

For the marinade

For the salad

Aromatic crispy duck rolls. SERVES 4

To serve

Lamb, bean olive and feta salad with redcurrant dressing. serves 4

For the redcurrant dressing

Pork and egg picnic pie. SERVES 8 – 10

For the hot water crust pastry

For the minced pork mixture

For the topping

Linguini with shrimps, garlic and herbs. SERVES 4 – 6

Rachel’s tip

Tagliatelle with smoked salmon, watercress and peas. SERVES 4

Fish cakes. SERVES 4

To serve

Accompaniments

Poached salmon with hollandaise. SERVES 4

Rachel’s tip

I van Allen’s dressed crab with tomato and basil salad. SERVES 6

How to cook a crab

Rachel’s tip

For the tomato and basil salad

How to dress a crab

Sunday lunch. Roast chicken with stuffing, gravy and sauces. SERVES 4–6

Traditional herb stuffing. MAKES 250G (9OZ)

Variations

Rachel’s tip

Bread sauce. SERVES 6 – 8 · VEGETARIAN

Chicken gravy. MAKES ABOUT 400ML (14FL OZ)

Tarragon cream sauce. MAKES ABOUT 250 ML (9FL OZ)

Francatelli sauce. MAKES ABOUT 250 ML (9FL OZ) VEGETARIAN

Mushroom and watercress sauce. MAKES ABOUT 350 ML (12FL OZ) VEGETARIAN

Roast duck with gravy and sage and onion stuffing. SERVES 4

For the stock (optional)

For the sage and onion stuffing

Roast stuffed loin of pork with crackling and Bramley sauce. SERVES 10 – 12

For the apple sauce

For the gravy

Rachel’s tip

Traditional roast rib of beef with Yorkshire puddings and and horseradish sauce. SERVES 8–10

Calculating cooking times for beef

Roast leg of lamb with mint sauce and redcurrant jelly. SERVES 8–10

Sticky cumin and apricot roast carrots and parsnips. SERVES 4–6 · VEGETARIAN

Menu planning

Shopping for the season

Being thrifty and thinking ahead

Keeping things interesting

Planning for the week

Sunday roast and pizza night

Pecan and vegetable loaf. SERVES 4–6 · VEGETARIAN

Sauteed potatoes with caramelised onions. SERVES 4 · VEGETARIAN

Smoked salmon, leek and potato pie. SERVES 4–6

Variation

Creamy mashed potato. SERVES 4 · MAKES ABOUT 1KG (2 LB 30z) · VEGETARIAN

Rachel’s tip

Duchess potatoes. SERVES 4 · VEGETARIAN

Rachel’s tip

Celeriac and sweet potato mash. SERVES 6–8 · VEGETARIAN

Baked sweet potato chips. SERVES 6–8 · VEGETARIAN

Variations

Roast baby onions. SERVES 4 · VEGETARIAN

Garlic roast potatoes. SERVES 4–6 · VEGETARIAN

Crunchy-topped parsnip gratin. SERVES 4–6 · VEGETARIAN

Cheese and garlic potato gratin. SERVES 4–6 · VEGETARIAN

Creamy gratin of butternut squash. SERVES 4 · VEGETARIAN

Pea puree. SERVES 4 · VEGETARIAN

Green beams with garlic, chilli and mustard seeds. SERVES 6–8 · VEGETARIAN

Minted broad beans. SERVES 2–4 · VEGETARIAN

Cabbage with bacon and cream. SERVES 6–8

Buttered cabbage. SERVES 6–8 · VEGETARIAN

Carrots with nutty buttered crumbs. SERVES 4–6 · VEGETARIAN

Variations

Cauliflower cheese. SERVES 4–6 · VEGETARIAN

Rachel’s tip

Suppers. Homemade pasta and sauces. SERVES 3–4

Variations

Rachel’s tips

Broad bean, mint and feta sauce. SERVES 4 · VEGETARIAN

Tomato, garlic and basil sauce. SERVES 4 · VEGETARIAN

Variation

Spinach, garlic and walnut pesto. SERVES 4 · VEGETARIAN

Creamy asparagus and parmesan sauce. SERVES 4 · VEGETARIAN

Variation

Tomato and cream sauce. SERVES 4 · VEGETARIAN

Carbonara sauce. SERVES 4

Rachel’s tip

Bolognese sauce. SERVES 4

Creamy bacon and mushroom sauce. SERVES 4

Chicken tostadas with refired beans, guacamole and tomato salsa. SERVES 6

Variation

Butternut squash ravioli with sage and pine nut butter. SERVES 4 · MAKES ABOUT 20 RAVIOLI · VEGETARIAN

Rachel’s tip

Ham and cheese macaroni. SERVES 6

Spaghetti with herby pork meatballs. SERVES 4 · MAKES 16–20 LITTLE MEATBALLS

Rachel’s tip

Basic risotto with variations. SERVES 6

Basic risotto

Spring vegetable risotto with baby carrots, mangetout and spring onionsh

Red wine risotto with chorizo and peas

Risotto with potatoes and spinach garlic and walnut pesto

Butternut squash risotto with blue cheese and toasted pumpkin seeds

Homemade pizzas. MAKES ABOUT 6 PIZZAS · VEGETARIAN

Toppings

Crispy prawns with Chinese noodle stir – fry. SERVES 4–6

Rachel’s tips

Sweet and sticky pork noodle stir - fry. SERVES 4–6

Stir - fried noodles with chicken dumplings. SERVES 4–6

Rachel’s tips

Beef, oyster mushroom and savoy cabbage stir - fry with noodles. SERVES 4–6

Rachel’s tip

Thai peanut, vegetable and coconut noodles. SERVES 4–6 · VEGETARIAN (IF MADE USING SOY SAUGE)

Gnocchi with gorgonzola cream, walnuts and rocket. SERVES 4–6 · VEGETARIAN

Variation

Quick Swiss cheese fondue. SERVES 4 · VEGETARIAN

Baked potatoes. SERVES 1 · VEGETARIAN

Toppings

Baked trout with herb butter. SERVES 4

Sole à la meunière. SERVES 2

Rachel’s tip

Fish pie. SERVES 4–6

Home freezing

First in, first out

What can be frozen and for how long

Containers and labelling

Forward planning

Steamed mussels with cream and herbs. SERVES 4

Fried squid with tomato aioli. SERVES 4

Fish and chips with tartare sauce. SERVES 4

Family chicken burgers with roast tomato and lime mayonnaise. MAKES 8

Rachel’s tip

Egg–fired rice. SERVES 2–4

Rachel’s tips

Chicken casserole with cheesy herb dumplings. SERVES 6–8

Chicken and coconut Indian curry. SERVES 4

Variation

Mum’s chicken and ham lasagne. SERVES 4–6

Roast chicken legs with new potatoes and summer herb dressing. SERVES 6

Crumbed facon chops with sweet whiskey sauce. SERVES 4-6

Kinoith pork casserole. SERVES 6–8

Rachel’s tips

Homemade sausages. Serves 4 – Makes 12 Sausages

Variations

Turkey and ham potato pie. SERVES 6–8

Rachel’s tip

Bacon and cabbage with parsley sauce. SERVES 6

Meatloaf with tomato and basil sauce. SERVES 4–6

Shepherd’s pie. SERVES 4–6

Individual steak and mushroom pies. SERVES 6

Variations

Lamb cutlets with chickpea, caramelised onion and smoked paprika mash. SERVES 4

Beefburgers with gherkin relish. MAKES 8 BURGERS

Toppings

Variation

Steak and frites with garlic and herb butter and onion rings. SERVES 2

Variation

Rachel’s tip

Frying times for steak (each side)

Chilli con carne. SERVES 6

Lassis. MAKES 2–3 GLASSES · VEGETARIAN

Basic racipe

Mango cardamon

Pineapple and lime

Spiced tumeric

Banana and cumin

Mild lamb curry with coriander rice and accompaniments. SERVES 6

Accompaniments

Variations

Dessert. Fruit tartes. SERVES 8–10 · VEGETARIAN

Fruit fillings

Poached Fruits. SERVES 4–6 (DEPENDING ON USE) · VEGETARIAN

Rachel’s tip

Chocolate and raspberry Swiss roll. SERVES 8 · VEGETARIAN

Variation

Fruit crumbles. SERVES 6 · VEGETARIAN

Fruit fillings

Variations

Rachel’s tip

Banana split. SERVES 1 · VEGETARIAN

Variation

Peaches and raspberries with lime and honey. SERVES 4 · VEGETARIAN

Rachel’s tip

Raspberry Fool with Shortbread Biscuits. SERVES 4–6 · VEGETARIAN

Variation

Blueberry and buttermilk sherbet. SERVES 4–6 · VEGETARIAN

Date and orange Syrup pudding. SERVES 6–8 · VEGETARIAN

Rachel’s tips

Streamed ginger treacle pudding. SERVES 6 · VEGETARIAN

Rhubarb and ginger bread and butter pudding. SERVES 4–6 · vegetarian

Variations

Rice pudding. SERVES 4–6 · VEGETARIAN

Variations

Gooseberry sponge tart. SERVES 8 · VEGETARIAN

Dark and white chocolate fudge pudding with zesty orange. SERVES 6 · VEGETARIAN

Variations

Baked raspberry and ricotta cheesecake. SERVES 8–10 · VEGETARIAN

Apricot and cardamom upside – dowm cake with pistachios. SERVES 8 · VEGETARIAN

Rachel’s tips

Eton mess. SERVES 4 · VEGETARIAN

Variations

Meringues and cream. MAKES 8 MERINGUES · VEGETARIAN

Variations

Strawberry and white chocolate tiramisu. SERVES 6–8 · VEGETARIAN

Rachel’s tips

Ice cream. SERVES 4–6 · VEGETARIAN

Variations

Rachel’s tips

Joshua’s ice cream extravaganza. SERVES 6 · VEGETARIAN

Flutty lemon pudding. SERVES 6 · VEGETARIAN

Variation

Dark chocolate layered semifreddo. SERVES 6–8 · VEGETARIAN

Variations

Fruity frangipane tart. SERVES 6–8 · VEGETARIAN

Fruit toppings

Snacks, treats and sweet. Crudités and dips

Crudités. MAKES AS MANY AS YOU LIKE VEGETARIAN

White bean dip. MAKES ABOUT 300G (LLOZ) VEGETARIAN

Homemade nut butter. MAKES ABOUT 350 G (120Z) VEGETARIAN

Black olives Tapenade. MAKES 150ML (5FL OZ)

Potato cakes. SERVES 4–8 · VEGETARIAN (WITH NON VEGETARIAN VARIATIONS)

Variations

Rachel’s tip

Crunchy cheesy melts. MAKES ABOUT 30 · VEGETARIAN

Variation

Rachel’s tips

Tuna melt. serves 4

Toasted-Sandwich

Toasted Special. SERVES 1

Beef and horseradish toasted sandwich. SERVES 1

Ham and cheese toasted sandwich. SERVES 1

Bacon, mushroom and egg butty. SERVES 1

Quesadillas. SERVES 2–4 · VEGETARIAN (WITH NON-VEGETATIAN VARIATIONS)

Fillings

Zac’s oven-ready rollies. MAKES ABOUT 6 ROLLIES · VEGETARIAN (WITH NON - VEGETARIAN VARIATIONS)

Toppings

Croque - monsieur. SERVES 2

Variation

Healthy root vegetable crisps. SERVES 4 · VEGETARIAN

Rachel’s tips

Healthy eating habits

Keeping food fun

Involving your children

Keep experimenting

How much food to give

Salmon fish fingers with a tomato and basil dip. SERVES 4

Variations

Gloden chicken goujons with a homemade mayonnaise dip. SERVES 2–4

Variations

Rachel’s tip

Thai sticky chicken. SERVES 4 — 6

Chocolate and marshmallow biscuit sandwich. MAKES 1 BISCUIT SANDWICH

chocolate melting moments. MAKES 24 BISCUITS (12 WHEN SANDWICHED TOGETHER) · VEGETARIAN

Coffee and hazelnut cookies. MAKES 12 COOKIES · VEGETARIAN

Variations

Rachel’s tip

Millionaire’s shortbread. MAKES 16 SQUARES · VEGETARIAN

Squashed-fly biscuits. MAKES ABOUT 45–50 BISCUITS · VEGETARIAN

Coconut and cinnamon macaroons. MAKES 12–14 MACAROONS · VEGETARIAN

Variation

Churros con chocolate. MAKES 18 –20 CHURROS AND 300ML (1/2 PINT) CHOCOLATE SAUCE · VEGETARIAN

Coconut and chocolate flapjacks. MAKES 25–30 FLAPJACKS · VEGETARIAN

Raspberry swirls. MAKES 12 SWIRLS · VEGETARIAN

Rachel’s tip

Chocolate and peanut butter cupcakes. MAKES ABOUT 12 CUPCAKES · VEGETARIAN

chocolate and ginger nut biscuit cake. MAKES 16 SLICES . VEGETARIAN

Variations

Dark sticky gingerbread. MAKES 1 LOAF · VEGETARIAN

Orange madeira cake. MAKES 1 loaf · VEGETARIAN

Variation

Rachel’s tip

Toffee apples. MAKES 6 APPLES · VEGETARIAN

Variations

Fruity ice pops

Raspberry and yoghurt ice pops

Melon and lime ice pops

Apple ice pops

Mixed berry ice pops

Mango ice pops

Hot chocolate. SERVES 1 – Vegetarian

Variations

Soft drinks. MAKES 4–6 GLASSES · VEGETARIAN

Lemonade

Lime and gingerade

Cherryade

Choc ices. SERVES 6 . VEGETARIAN

Additions

Cold – water test for sweet making

Liquorice toffees. MAKES ABOUT 1.1KG (2LB 60Z) OR 128 PIECES · VEGETARIAN

Nougat. MAKES ABOUT 800G (1¾ LB) OR ABOUT 36 PIECES · VEGETARIAN

Fruity lollypops. MAKES ABOUT 30–35 LOLLIPOPS · VEGETARIAN

Variations

Turkish delight. MAKES ABOUT 1.1KG (2 LB 60Z) OR 48 PIECES

Marshmallones. MAKES ABOUT 500 G (1 LB 20Z) OR 36 MARSHMALLOWS

White chocolate fudge. MAKES ABOUT 900G (2LB) OR 36 SQUARES · VEGETARIAN

Variation

Honeycomt. MAKES 500G (1 LB 20Z) · VEGETARIAN

Fruit jellies. MAKES ABOUT 20–30 JELLIES

Candy canes. MAKES ABOUT 16 GANES OR STICKS OF ROCK · VEGETARIAN

Butterscotch. MAKES ABOUT 600G (1LB 150Z) · VEGETARIAN

Toffee brittle. MAKES 400G (140Z) · VEGETARIAN

Variations

Boby purées. Boby purées suitable from six months old

Pea, spinach and carrot purée. MAKES ABOUT 400ML (14FL OZ) VEGETARIAN

Carrot, bullernut squash and red split lenlit purée. MAKES ABOUT 400ML (14FL OZ) VEGETARIAN

Apricot, prune and raisin compote. MAKES ABOUT 300ML 1/2 PINT) VEGETARIAN

Rachel’s tips

Auocado and banand mash. MAKES 1 PORTION · VEGETARIAN

Banana and mango puréee. MAKES 1 PORTION · VEGETARIAN

Variation

Pear and apple purée. MAKES ABOUT 400ML (14FL OZ) VEGETARIAN

Variations

Baby food

What foods to choose

When to introduce different foods

Preparing the purées

Baby purées suitable from nine months old

Chicken, leek, sweet potato and parsnip purée. MAKES ABOUT 500ML (18FL OZ)

Plaice with spinach and pea purée. PURéE MAKES 400ML (14FL OZ) VEGETARIAN (PURéE ONLY) PLAICE MAKES 1 PORTION

Chicken, sweetcorn and butternut squash purée. MAKES ABOUT 400ML (14FL OZ)

Broccoli, cauliflower and sweet potato purée. MAKES ABOUT 400ML (14FL OZ) VEGETARIAN

Blackberry and apple purée. MAKES ABOUT 250ML (9 FL OZ) VEGETARIAN

Raspberry and strawberry purée. MAKES ABOUT 250ML (9 FL OZ) VEGETARIAN

Baby purées suitable from 12 months old

Minced beef with courgette, leek, tomato and parsnip. MAKES ABOUT 400ML (14FL OZ)

Cheesy scarmbled egg. MAKES 1 PORTION · VEGETARIAN

Salmon with butternut sguash, sweet potato and garlic mash. MAKES ABOUT 400ML (14FL OZ) VEGETARIAN (PURéE ONLY) For the mash

For the fish

Chicken with potato, carrot and garlic mash. MAKES ABOUT 400ML (14FL OZ) VEGETARIAN (PURéE ONLY) For the mash

For the chicken

Apricot and pear samolina. MAKES ABOUT 400ML (14FL OZ) VEGETARIAN

Custard with plum and apple. MAKES ABOUT 250ML (9 FL OZ) VEGETARIAN

Basics. Chicken stock. MAKES ABOUT 2 LITRES (3½ PINTS)

Variation

Beef stock. MAKES ABOUT 1.8 LITRES (3 PINTS)

Rowx. MAKES AS MUCH AS YOU WANT VEGETARIAN

Basic white souce. MAKES ABOUT 300ML 1/2 PINT) VEGETARIAN

Rachel’s tip

Herb butters. EACH RECIPE MAKES 85G (3½OZ) VEGETARIAN

Dill butter

Garlic and herb butter

Horaseradish sauce. MAKES 400ML (14FL OZ) VEGETARIAN

Tartare sauce. MAKES 200ML (7FL OZ) · VEGETARIAN

MAKES 2 × 400G (14OZ) JARS VEGETARIAN

Mint sauce. 75ML (3 FL OZ) · VEGETARIAN

Rachel ketchup. MAKES ABOUT 200ML (7FL OZ) VEGETARIAN

Dried beans and peas. VEGETARIAN

HOW TO COOK DRIED BEANS OR PEAS

Rice. SERVES 6–8 · VEGETARIAN

Rachel’s tips

Mayonnaise. MAKES 300ML (½ PINT). VEGETARIAN

Variations

Rachel’s tip

Hollandaise souce. MAKES ABOUT 150ML (5FL OZ) VEGETARIAN

French dressing. MAKES 75ML (3FL OZ) · VEGETARIAN

Bread rolls. MAKES ABOUT 24–30 ROLLS VEGETARIAN!

Roll shapes

Variation

Sada bread. MAKES 1 LOAF · VEGETARIAN

Shortcrust pastry. MAKES 350G (120Z) · VEGETARIAN

Stocking the larder

Staple supplies

Baking basics

Basics for the freezer and fridge

Onion jam. MAKES ABOUT 500G (1 LB 20Z) VEGETARIAN

Orange curd. MAKES 400ML (14FL OZ) VEGETARIAN

Rachel’s tips

Toffee sauce. makes about 700ml (1¼ pints) vegetarian

dark chocolate sauce. MAKES 175ML (6FL OZ) VEGETARIAN

Raspberry coulis. MAKES ABOUT 225ML (8F L OZ) VEGETARIAN

Variation

mocha sauce. MAKES ABOUT 200ML (7FL OZ) VEGETARIAN

Caustard. MAKES 700ML (1¼ PINTS) VEGETARIAN!

Variations

Rachel’s tip

Sugar syrap. vegetarian

Makes about 150ml (5fl oz)

Makes about 225ml (8fl oz)

Makes about 375ml (13fl oz)

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