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Dishes that require a moderate amount of skill, not for beginners, but still manageable for the home cook.
Cornish pasty
A hearty filling of cooked vegetables, cheese or meat wrapped in shortcrust pastry.
Classic flan
Calling flan a caramel custard is to do it an injustice. No mere pudding, this traditional Spanish dessert is the crème de la crème of sweets. Of course, not surprisingly, there are a hundred and one variations on the basic recipe. But sometimes the original is so much more than one can expect, to alter it is to approach cooking blasphemy.
Savory croûtes
Savory croûtes are ideal for lunch or supper.
Easter bonnet cake
A special cake for Easter in the shape of a hat.
Budget sausage and pasta bake
A tasty recipe idea that helps to stretch the budget while keeping diners satisfied. This recipe has the added benefit that can be prepared with ingredients usually already in the pantry or freezer.
Chicken karaage
Chicken karaage is a tasty and popular dish that originated from Japanese cuisine. It is made with chicken morsels lightly coated in flour or starch and fried to golden perfection.
Southern fried chicken
Serve fried chicken with cream gravy for an authentic southern dish.
Cream gravy
This is a white sauce made with pan drippings. It is also a variation of the basic gravy recipe for poultry using a mixture of water and cream instead of stock.
Wild rice soup with chicken
Wild rice soup is a hearty and flavorful dish made with wild rice, fresh or frozen vegetables, herbs, and occasionally chicken. It can be made in a slow cooker or on the stovetop and is perfect for cold winter days.
Jollof rice
Jollof rice is a one pot rice dish typically made with tomatoes, onions, and spices. It is popular in West Africa and throughout the African diaspora.