Soups and Starters

S O U P S & S T A R T E R S

Ingredients

8 field mushrooms, approx. 150 g (5 oz) total weight

50 g (2 oz) butter

60 ml (4 tbsp) chopped mixed herbs

1 garlic clove, crushed seasoning

Ingredients

8 rashers streaky bacon, stretched and halved

450 g (1 lb) minced pork

60 ml (4 tbsp) breadcrumbs

5 ml (1 tsp) sage

1 onion, finely chopped

15 ml (1 tbsp) lemon juice

30 ml (2 tbsp) parsley, chopped

15 ml (1 tbsp) capers salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients

40 g (11/2 oz) butter

2 large leeks, thickly sliced

500 g (1 lb) potatoes, peeled, cut into 1cm (1/2”) cubes

15 ml (1 tbsp) plain flour

284 ml (12 pt) tub fresh fish stock 300 ml (1/2 pt) water

bay leaf

300 ml (1/2 pt) milk

250 g (9 oz) skinless cod, cut into chunks

10 tiger prawns, peeled

Garlic Mushrooms with Herbs

Serves 4

Dish: large flan dish

1.Arrange the mushrooms in a large flan dish. Dot with butter and sprinkle with the herbs and garlic.

2.Cover and cook on HIGH power for 3-4 mins. or until mushrooms are just tender. Season and serve.

Coarse Pork Pâtés

Serves 4

Dish: 4 ramekin dishes 8 cm (3”) diameter

1.Line each ramekin with 4 half rashers of bacon.

2.Mix all ingredients together and press into ramekins.

3.Cook 4 ramekins together on MEDIUM power for 12-14 mins. or until cooked through. Pour off excess liquid, and serve hot or cold with crusty French bread.

Creamy Cod and Leek Chowder

Serves 4

Dish: deep casserole dish

1.Place the butter and leeks in a large bowl, cover and cook on HIGH power for

3 mins or until softened. Add the potatoes and cook covered on HIGH power for a further 3 mins.

2.Stir in the flour and gradually add the fish stock, water and bay leaf. Cover and cook on HIGH power for 10-12 mins or until the potato is tender. Stir half way.

3.Stir in the milk and fish. Cover and cook on HIGH power for 4-5 mins or until the fish is cooked. Remove the bay leaf and season to taste. Serve immediately.

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Creda MBO55 Soups and Starters, Garlic Mushrooms with Herbs, Coarse Pork Pâtés, Creamy Cod and Leek Chowder, Ingredients

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