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Chicken Valdostana

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Chicken Valdostana is a great Italian dish , it originates from the Val D' Aosta region of Northern Italy. Ingredients for 4 1-2 Tablespoons of Plain Flour 4 Skinless Chicken Breasts Fillets, pounded thin 30 grams of Butter 8 Chestnuts Mushrooms sliced 1 small bottle of  white wine approx 150 ml of Chicken stock 2 Tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley 4 slices of prosciutto 4 slices of  cheese such as  Edam some pepper for seasoning Method 1) Lightly flour the chicken breasts shake off any excess and fry the breasts in the melted butter over a low heat , approx 5 minutes either side but depends on the thickness , keep warm and set aside. 2)  Increase the heat to medium and add the mushroom and Fry for  5 minutes, Add the wine and simmer for about 5 minutes. 3) Add the Stock and Parsley and simmer for 10 minutes. 4) Add a slice of  Prosciutto and Cheese to each Chicken breast 5) Turn the heat in the pan to low add the chicken back until the cheese melts and then

Chicken and Tarragon Stew

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This is a great English stew for cold winter days , and I must this dish introduced me to the wonderful herb  of Tarragon. Ingredients serves 4 100 grams of bacon 25 grams of butter 3 tbsp of Olive oil 1 Tbsp of Flour 3 onions roughly chopped 1 Leek cut into 1/2 cm slices 2 Garlic cloves , finely chopped 8 chicken thighs 500 ml of English Cider 250ml Chicken stock 2 Tbsp of Dijon Mustard 2 Carrots peeled and cut into 2 cm chunks 2 Bay leaves A bunch of tarragon left whole 12 small asparagus spears 1 Tbsp Chopped Tarragon 3 Tbsp Creme Fraiche Method 1)  Fry the bacon in 1 tbsp of olive oil and cook until they have turned  golden brown 2) Add the butter and cook the onions , leeks, and garlic. Cook gently for about 10 minutes 3) Meanwhile, In another pan  brown the chicken thighs with the remaining oil 4) Once the onions are cooked add the flour  and cook for a few minutes then add the Cider, stock , mustard , carrots, and seasoning. 5)  Then add the browne

Scotch Eggs

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Scotch Eggs is a common Lunch or snack food in England , Do try to make them as  they are so much better than store bought Scotch Eggs. Hope you Enjoy Ingredients to make 4 4 Eggs 225 Grams of Sausage meat 1 Level tsp of chopped Thyme 3 Level Tsp of chopped Thyme 1 Level Tbsp of Chopped Parsley 2 Spring Onions, Finely Chopped salt and black pepper Season plain flour for coating and dusting 1 egg beaten 85 grams of breadcrumbs oil for deep frying Method 1) Place 4 eggs into a saucepan of cold water then bring to the boil and simmer for 9 minutes. 2) Remove from heat and cool under running cold water and remove the shells 3) Mix the sausage meat with the herbs and spring onion and season well 4)Divide the Sausage Mixture into 4 on a floured surface, then flatten each one into a shape roughly 13 cm x 8 cm. 5) Coat the boiled eggs with flour then wrap the meat mixture around the egg ensuring its completely covered. 6) Then smooth the surface around the eggs , dip int

Blueberry Victoria Sponge

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Most people make Victoria Sponge with Strawberry so I thought it would be different and interesting to try another Fruit. Ingredients 250 grams of Golden Caster Sugar 250 Grams of Butter 4 Eggs 250 Grams of self-raising Flour Finely grated zest of 1 lemon 1 tsp of Vanilla Extract 170 ml of Double Cream 4-5 Tbsp of Blueberry Jam Icing sugar to decorate Method 1)  Grease and line two 20 cm Sandwich tins 2)  Place the Sugar and butter in a make mixing and beat until pale and creamy 3) Add the eggs one at a time and continue to beat 4) The Fold in the flour , Lemon zest , and Vanilla and bake for 25 minutes at  180 oC 5)  Leave to cool on a wire rack 6) Then Whip up the Double cream and cover the bottom sponge ,  and spread the blueberry jam on the other Sponge and sandwich together 7)  Decorate with Icing Sugar and Enjoy

Blueberry Muffins

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My Blueberry Muffins are easy to follow and I promise always give moist  delicious Muffins , please try. Ingredients 2 Eggs 100 grams granulated sugar 100 grams soft brown sugar 275 ml Milk 120 ml Vegetable oil 375 grams Plain Flour 4 tsp Baling Powder pinch of salt 180 grams of blueberries Method 1) Place the eggs , sugar and milk and oil together in a large mixing bowl and whisk until fluffy ( the fluffier the mix the lighter your muffins will be) 2) Sift the Flour , baking powder and salt into a separate bowl. Use a Metal spoon to fold the Flour  and mix carefully into the egg mixture 3) Add the fruit 4) Fill 12 muffin cases almost to the top 5) Place in the oven at 180 oC and cook for 25 minutes

Chicken Bhuna

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I think Chicken Bhuna is my favourite overall curry and it's surprisingly  very easy to make. Ingredients Chicken thigh fillets ( enough 4 people) 1 cup of water or chicken stock 2 small onions finely chopped 2 teaspoons of Ginger puree 2 Teaspoons of Garlic puree 1 Teaspoon of Turmeric Powder 4 Teaspoons of Mild Curry Powder 1 Teaspoon of Chilli Powder 2 Teaspoons of Garam Masala 100 ml Natural Yoghurt 4  Tablespoons of Tomato Puree 100 ml puree onion Method 1) Fry the Chop Onions for 5 minutes 2) Make a paste out of the Ginger Puree , Garlic Puree, Turmeric , Curry Powder and Chilli powder by adding a little water. 3) Add to the pan and cook for 2 minutes 4) Add the chicken thigh fillets cut into bite size pieces 5)Mix the yoghurt , stock and puree and add to the pan 6) Turn up the heat and simmer for 20 minutes 7) Just before serving add the garam masala 8) Garnish with Coriander  

Busan Part 4 Jagalchi Fish Market

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Jagalchi Fish market is near Nampo Dong and serves the freshest fish , the market is effectively a hub for  fishing and selling fish but also a centre for fish restaurants. Standard Sashimi Course Live Prawn Spicy Fish Squid Sweet Potato and Takoyaki

Busan Part 3 Cool Restaurants

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Busan has some cool restaurants and they are very diverse representing a plethora of  cuisines. Chicken breast Salad Starter @ Hotel 80 Creamy Pasta @ Hotel 80 Deep Pan Pizza at Hotel 80 ( Nampo Dong) , The Best pizza ever no exaggeration naeng chae jokbal(with mustard sauce) ohyang jangyuk ( Pig Trotter with Garlic)  @ Busan Jokbal , a Famous dish in Busan Seabass Fish and Chips at Haeundae Bay 101 A cool Refreshing Korean beer MAX , I have to say I had a bad cold at the time but the beer helped Lobster Pasta at Haeundae Bay 101 Fish Stew at Songdo Beach Sashimi and side dishes at Songdo Beach Further Side Dishes at  Songdo Beach

Busan Part 2 Haeundae

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Haeundae which literally translates in English as Sea and Clouds is an important district within Busan and  is famous for fantastic beaches  and it is the location of the Busan Film Festival which is one of the prominent film awards for  Asia and the world. It also has many opulent hotels and department stores and I would thoroughly recommend that you get a chance to spend some time there if you are ever in Busan.

Busan City , South Korea Part 1

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Busan is South Korea's second city , Busan originally was  known as Busanpo and was named after the shape of the mountain behind Busan port. Bu means Cauldron and san means mountain and po means harbour. The city has been known as Busan since the 11th century. It takes approximately 2 hrs to travel from Busan from Seoul by train I find the city has a more favourable  climate due to the close proximity to the beach. If you ever travel to South Korea I hope you make the effort to go to Busan , The main reasons to go are  the beaches , Great Food and more laid back way of life.  Cool Cakes on Sale Nampo Dong area is where all the shops and restaurants are Main Street in Nampo Dong ,Lotte Mall was excellent More Restaurants Street Food Nampo Dong Coffee Shops are everywhere and seat many here is just one of many examples View from Songo Beach one of the many beaches in  Busan , you can see Yeongdodae Bridge Songdo  Beach Amnam Park near So