Recipes by Johan Declerck (Page 3)
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mixed sprout & avocado saladmixed sprout & avocado saladmixed sprout & avocado saladMixed sprouts are a recent new addition to my repertoire. You shouldbe able to find them in the fresh produce section near the beansprouts. Containing sprouted lentils, chickpeas and peas they have a lovelyfresh crunchy texture and a mildly sweet clean flavour - none of… |
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white bean & eggplant soupwhite bean & eggplant soupwhite bean & eggplant soupDon’t be put off by the thought of roasting the eggplant first. I know itcan feel like a hassle, but it really takes no active time at all. It’s actuallya really simple soup and so rich and warming, almost meaty in a way.For a vegan version replace the butter with olive oil or… |
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smoky tomato & lentil soupsmoky tomato & lentil soupsmoky tomato & lentil soupSmoked paprika is one of the most magical ingredients. If you can’tfind it the soup will be OK without, but I highly recommend trackingsome down.This ia great pantry recipe to have in your repetoire for when youneed a quick impromptu meal.serves 2and chilli in a medium saucepan and… |
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chicken & basil stir frychicken & basil stir frychicken & basil stir fryThis is my super simple version of the Thai dish ‘gai larb’. I love this quicksimple rendition, but if you like, feel free to add in a few more ingredientssuch as a little garlic and ginger. Lime juice is the traditional citrus usedin Thailand, but if you’re having problems sourcing… |
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chicken almost vindaloochicken almost vindaloochicken almost vindalooIf you didn’t want to serve the curry with rice, I like to use cannedlentils with wilted spinach to get some more veg into my meal.There are 2 ways to get tender meat in a curry. Either gently simmeringin the sauce for hours OR stir frying finely sliced pieces of meat over ahigh heat to… |
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Pan fried SeabassPan fried SeabassPan fried SeabassI’ve learned that the simpler you prepare most fish, the better. I like topan-fry sea bass fillets for a quick supper at home with my wife afterthe boys have gone to bed. The fish goes well with lots of things—a mixed leaf or endive salad, pasta or rice, or new potatoes tossedwith chopped fresh mint… |
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super simple coq au vinsuper simple coq au vinsuper simple coq au vinMy super simple version of this classic French dish is almost the completeopposite of Julia Child’s recipe in Mastering the Art of FrenchCooking. Where Julia browns her chicken and cooks the onion, mushroomsandbaconseparately,I like to pop them all in together and let the long, slow… |
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amazing glazed hamamazing glazed hamclove into the centre of each diamond.Place in a baking tray, surrounding with the decorational rosemary,if using. Bake for 20 minutes.Meanwhile, heat the marmalade and rosemary leaves in a smallsaucepan unit it simmers. Remove from the heat.After the ham has been in for 20 minutes, pour 1/2 the glaze overthe top,… |
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potato & rosemary pizzapotato & rosemary pizzapotato & rosemary pizzaWhen there’s nothing in the house except a potato and some flour,this is the recipe for you. If you aren’t lucky enough to have a rosemaryplant of your own, feel free to make an ultra minimalist pizza with justpotato salt & pepper for seasoning.The cheese is totally optional. If I have… |
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pizza doughpizza doughpizza doughTry to get your hands on some good quality unbleached, stone groundbread flour if you can. It makes a world of difference. Although if youhave to resort to all purpose flour, it won’t be the end of the world.The real secret to making great pizza at home is getting your ovencranked up and putting your pizza stone… |
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