UNUSUAL RECIPES

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Aligot à l'ancienne is a dish traditionally made in L'Aubrac region of France. It tastes good and makes a great talking point when you have guePreparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Idli with Coconut Chutney is a rice cake (with an accompanying coconut chutney dip) of south Indian origin and very popular throughout India.Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Kobbari Mithai (also known as Coconut Burfi) is a traditional dish from the southern state of Karnataka. It is a savoury usually made for festivals.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Carpaccio was invented and popularised by Giuseppe Cipriani, in Venice. This version is too good to miss, with tasty Angus beef & crumbled Gorgonzola.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 5 Minutes -
Asian Lettuce Wraps are stupidly simple and well tasty. Great for a midday snack or light meal and quick and easy to make.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 8 Minutes -
Bacon and Brie Pancakes are an unusual twist on the 'standard' pancake recipes. They are great at any time of day.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Bacon Barbeque Prawns are great if you're in a sort of relaxed "chuck it in the oven" mood and looking for something that's quick, easy and tasty.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
This fantastic recipe for Black Pudding Parcels is simple, yet the cream and mustard sauce add a touch of luxury to an exceptional supper.Preparation: 25 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Though the octopus is cooked, the style is that of Carpaccio (finely cut meat or fish with a vinegar and olive oil-base dressing). Perfect for summer.Preparation: 40 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 15 Minutes -
Champ is an Irish dish, made by combining mashed potatoes and chopped spring onions (scallions) with butter and milk.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
A good hearty winter dish, best served with bacon or sausages, mushrooms, tomatoes and baked beansPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
The strangely named Chicken 65 is a dish from the southern state of Tamil Nadu, and there are various legends behind why it is called Chicken 65.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Lots of "Street Cred" for these delicious Streetwise Spicy Beef Pasties. With a hint of spicy paprika, chilli pepper and curried egg wash.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
This recipe for Stuffed Pork with Redcurrant Sauce (called, in French, "Porc Farci aux Pruneaux") makes use of prunes and raisins for the stuffingPreparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 40 Minutes -
Chocolate-coated Banana Pops are not just for kids birthday parties - they're great snacks for all times of day and night!Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Coffee Cup Quiche makes use of the fact that a large coffee cup is the perfect receptacle for a quick meal such as quiche.Preparation: 4 Minutes
Cooking: 2 Minutes -
Crab and Prawn Hot Pots couldn't be simpler but they will never fail to impress. Equally at home as a starter, light lunch or just because ...Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Crisp Potato Cakes with Goats Cheese and Caviar is, in fact, a rather novel form of savoury "finger food" (petit four salé).Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Crispy Bacon Smashed Potatoes has about the simplest ingredient list on this site! Perfect for parties or simply served with Sunday lunch.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
Crispy Bacon Spuds with Cream & Parmesan is a delightful "comfort food" that's perfect for winter days by the fire or to accompany a summer BBQPreparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Cubes of Veal with Spicebread Sauce, accompanied by Cauliflower-Cheese - it's truly delicious and to die for!Preparation: 40 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Cucumber Surprise will, indeed, surprise you. It's perfect for a starter course at a main meal, or as a light meal or snack on it's own.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
Cumberland and Gorgonzola Toad in the Hole ups the standards from normal Toad in the Hole! A great variation from the normal meal.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
Dahi Machhi - Yogurt & Fish Curry is a unique Indian dish from the coastal state of West Bengal. It makes for a great combination with steamed ricePreparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Though the oranges, dates and nuts in Dates Stuffed with Mascarpone is reminiscent of Christmas, these little beasts are perfect all year round.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
If ever there was an underrated "stew", Daube Provençale is it! Daube is tender and carries the exquisite taste and aromas of the MediterraneanPreparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 3 Hours -
Devilled Kidneys is a traditional British recipe, originating in the Victorian era for lamb's kidneys fried in a spicy sauce.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes -
Eggs in Baskets are a great way to start the day, or perfect for a quick lunch of something tasty and unusual. The will really make your mouth water.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 50 Minutes -
Tapenade is a Provençal dish from France consisting of puréed or finely chopped olives, capers, anchovies, olive oil and, in this recipe, some brandyPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
Tartiflette is one of those traditional French peasant dishes that stands out for taste and simplicity. The taste comes mostly from the ReblochonPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes -
Five Hour Confit of Lamb is not just mouth-wateringly delicious, it's also perfect for when you are entertaining. Simply prepare in advance!Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 5 Hours -
Steak and blue cheese are a popular combination, and this delicious recipe features juicy flank steak topped with Spain's famous Cabrales blue cheese.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 12 Minutes -
French Toast in a Cup is one of our favourites, particularly since you can prepare it from start to finish in just 5 minutes or less.Preparation: 3 Minutes
Cooking: 2 Minutes -
The incredibly fresh taste of this salad makes it perfect for a main course or a starter. And it's ready in minutes.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
In cookery, a grenadin is a larded fillet, especially one of veal or poultry, glazed with its own concentrated liquor.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Weeping Leg of Lamb is a translation of the French name for this dish, which is "Le Gigot qui Pleure" (sometimes known as "Le Gigot en Braillouse")Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes -
Haggis tastes like, well imagine ground lamb mixed with onion, oatmeal and spices and you'll get the idea. It's rather good actually!Preparation: 1 Hour
Cooking: 5 Hours -
Haggis, Neeps and Tatties is the Scottish "national dish" and, though some people scoff at its simplicity, it's actually darn good.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
Ham and Leek Bake is great for a simple lunch or late supper. If you want to turn it into a more substantial meal, allow two leeks per person.Preparation: 1 Minute
Cooking: 12 Minutes -
Ham, Pea and Mint Pasties are an unusual homemade springtime treat that make a great variation on the traditional Cornish Pasties.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour -
Hot Camembert with Cherry Filling is a somewhat decadent way of mixing cheese and fruit, but it's very, very more-ish when served with crusty bread.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Julie's Salmon & Prawn with Lime is dedicated to Terry and Julie, our neighbours on The Isle of Man, who served us the most stunning starter ever.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
Kidney Beans Curry (Rajma Curry) is an unusual curry, having red kidney beans as the main ingredient (Rajma is the Indian name for Kidney Beans).Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
a Trio of Scallops is a simple and very effective starter course or you can extend the choice to make it a "quad" of scallops. Absolutely stunning!Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Lamb Biryani has many variants in India. Most of them are rich in flavours since the meat (particularly when using mutton) takes a long time to cook.Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Lamb Burgers in a Parma Blanket is an unusual way to present lamb but you'll find that everyone from the kids to grandma will love them.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
If I suggested that you seal a leg of lamb in a parcel then roast it long and slow with garlic, lemon and herbs, and potatoes, what would you think?Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 5 Hours 20 Minutes -
Lamb Shanks in Deep Rich Gravy is a magical recipe, especially if you want to have your guests guessing at the secret ingedients.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 2 Hours 15 Minutes -
Lamb with Quince is truly tasty dish originating in North Africa but now a firm favourite in Southern France and other Mediterranean countries.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 45 Minutes -
In this dish, the slightly sweet and salty taste of the bacon compliments nicely the more savoury taste of the leaks. It's a great accompaniment.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Leek and Smoked Salmon Rolls is an upmarket version of ham and leek bake. Not only is it an unusual dish, it's also good for your figure!Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Well I know it sounds strange to leave mussels uneaten but sometimes there are a few too many even for Meester Graham! No problem...Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
This very simple recipe produces a delightfully light and tangy chicken when you want something just a little different.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Mackerel in White Wine is a speciality of North-Western France. Washed down with a glass of fresh Muscadet, there's nothing to beat it.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Manx Tart with Black Pudding, Onion and Bacon is brimming full of calories! It's also brimming full of flavour and is just as good cold as hot.Preparation: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 15 Minutes -
Mash with Attitude is just what it says, a creamy potato mash with flecks of carrot, topped with crisp bacon that gives it a somewhat theatrical pose.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Black Pudding Scotch Egg is a great cold addition to a buffet, with a salad, in a picnic, as a snack or hot with French Fries. Eat cold or warm.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Meatball Tagine with Lemon & Olives is a beautifully rich dish with spiced lamb meatballs, and the fresh taste of lemon. A perfect dish for winter.Preparation: 25 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
Minted Lamb Meatballs is a little bit "fiddly" but I've included it because it makes a superb starter for any meal if you are entertaining.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Monkfish is a firm fish, once called "the poor man's lobster" because its texture, when cooked properly, is really similar to lobster.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Moroccan Lamb Balls with Eggs is one of those yummy dishes that just scream to be eaten on a cold, winter's evening near the fire.Preparation: 40 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Pan Fried Scallops on Black Pudding with Pea & Mint Purée is an ideal starter course or could easily be made into a main dish.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Piperade (pronounced "pip-eh-rad") is a typical Basque dish from the south west of France, prepared with onion, green peppers, and tomatoes.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes -
I didn't really know what to call this recipe since the full description is Pork, Onion and Sage Burgers with Apple and Potato Mash and Onion Gravy!Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
This is traditional French cooking - the sort you'd come across in any country family. The meat and lentils are cooked, together with the vegetables.Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes -
Definitely one of my favourites when entertaining family or friends, Potato and Pea Nests are great fun to serve and look very professional too.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
This very simple recipe for Prawns in Sherry makes an excellent starter for a main meal or can be eaten with a slice or two of bread as a light mealPreparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Provençale Bake is inspired by my wife's love of tomatoes and our joint love of food from the Provence region of France.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 45 Minutes -
There's only one way to describe Pulled Pork with Pineapples - comfort food! And the hot pork when first cooked makes a fantastic sandwich.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 4 Hours -
Pumpkin Halwa is a very popular dessert in the southern part of India. As with most Indian desserts, Pumpkin Halwa is very easy to prepare.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes -
Rare Roast Beef on Yorkshire Pudding takes a typically British tradition and turns it into a typically British snackPreparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 45 Minutes -
Rasgulla is the most popular desert from the eastern state of west Bengal. This is a great dish and I am sure you will savour it for a long timePreparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Rice Soup with Chicken and Ginger is perfect for a light lunch or as a starter for a meal with friends. It's a simple, straightforward recipe.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 50 Minutes -
Rillettes de Porc (pronounced "ree-et-der-por") is very French and very tasty! If you're on a strict diet, maybe choose something different though!Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 4 Hours -
Roast Beef with Marmalade Marinade is one of my little secret recipes, so consider yourself lucky that I'm sharing! ... Thank you, Graham!Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 15 Minutes -
Roast Beef with Rich Stout Gravy is a recipe I've kept all to myself till now! It's great for an informal meal or just for fun on a winter's day.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 15 Minutes -
Roast Belly of Pork is one of those comfort foods that scream 'fat' and yet, properly cooked, it proves a satisfying meal without adding inches.Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 2 Hours -
This is a beautiful way to cook and serve a complete row of lamb cutlets. You will need to buy the cutlets from your butcher so he can "chine" them.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour -
Roast Parsnips with Cheese and Bacon is the least boring way I know to cook parsnips! I'm not saying parsnips are boring, mid you.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes -
Roast Potato Bombs is one of those great recipes that lifts the normal into the stratosphere of "Wow" where you are transported into a world of tastePreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes -
Black pudding, King Scallop and Apples - that beautiful combination of sweet apples, tender scallop and the oatmeal and barley of black pudding.Preparation: 13 Minutes
Cooking: 17 Minutes -
While many people are aware of horseradish sauce (much favoured on beef), less people are aware that you can eat horseradish as part of a salad meal.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
Scallops and Chorizo is quick, simple and absolutely delicious. The smokiness of the chorizo and the sweetness of the honey is an absolute delight.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Scotch Egg is a great addition to a buffet, with a salad, in a picnic, as a snack or hot with French Fries. Not many people know how to make their ownPreparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Scotch Egg Pasties are a really unusual combination of everything that's good about picnics - Cornish Pasties and Scotch Egg all in one.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 50 Minutes -
Seafood Chowder Mash is a real comfort food, consisting of a wealth of fish and seafood over a bed of mashed potatoes... surf and turf, if you like!Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Sesame Oil is a true delight and this recipe for Sesame Noodles with Chicken makes full use of it's rich flavours.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Shrikhand is popular milk based dessert of western Indian state of Gujarat. This dish always ends a great Gujarati meal. A treat for the whole family.Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
Simple Rajma Curry is so named because (a) it's simple to make !! and (b) Red Kidney Beans are known as Rajma in India.Preparation: 2 Hours
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
This unusual recipe for Smoked Salmon Without the Smoke has been passed down through my wife's family for generations (well, a couple of years anyway)Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
This Smoked Salmon on Potato Pancakes recipe will make 8 pancakes which are ideal as a starter for 8 people or a light meal for 4 people. Perfect!Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Light, delicious, east to make, Smoked Snapper with Lemon Couscous is one of those unusual recipes that will delight guests and family alike.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Spiced Bobotie with Apricot Glaze is of Indonesian origin, consisting of spiced minced meat baked with an egg-based topping - a real depth of flavoursPreparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour -
Spicy Vegetable Tagine is a superb way to enjoy fresh vegetables. In fact, you can get your day's vegetable quota all in one go... the perfect dish!Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes -
Boneless Cushion of Lamb with Festive Stuffing is an alternative Christmas or Thanksgiving roast featuring boneless cushion of lamb shoulder.Preparation: 25 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes -
Saltimbocca is thought to have been invented in Brescia, where the name loosely translates as 'jump in the mouth'.Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
A different take on Shepherd's Pie or Cottage Pie, this duck version will delight your family and your guests alike.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
An extremely easy and foolproof recipe. The chicken cooks in its own steam at low temperature, there is no risk of it overcooking or drying out.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 3 Hours 30 Minutes
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