Soups and Starters

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

25 g (1 oz) butter

15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil

1 onion, finely chopped

350 g (12 oz) potatoes, diced

500 g (1 lb 2 oz) broccoli, cut into florets 850 ml (11⁄2 pts) vegetable stock

3 ml (1⁄2 tsp) grated nutmeg

150 ml (1⁄4 pt) semi skimmed milk

100 g (4 oz) stilton cheese, cubed Salt and pepper

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.

Broccoli and Stilton Soup

Serves 4

Dish: large bowl

1.Place the butter, oil and onion in a large bowl. Cover and cook on HIGH power for 3 mins. or until soft.

2.Add the potatoes, cover and cook on HIGH power for 3-4 mins. or until softened.

3.Add the broccoli, hot vegetable stock and nutmeg. Cover and cook on HIGH power for 15-20 mins. or until the broccoli is cooked.

4.Allow to cool and then blend in a food processor until smooth.

5.Stir in the milk and stilton cheese. Season to taste. Reheat the soup on HIGH power for 4-5 mins. or until hot and smooth. Stir frequently.

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