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Braised Chicory

Braised Chicory

Our friend John gave us some Chicory which was originally £1.29 for a pack of two. £1.29 is a budget buster for us. But free is superb!

Ingredients:-

2 Heads of Chicory, sliced lengthways
1 Shallot, finely sliced
2 Rashers of Bacon, cut into small bits
2 Gloves of Garlic, minced
Soy Sauce
1 tbsp of Brown Sugar
a Glug of Cider
Parsley, finely sliced
Margarine for frying
Italian style grated Cheese
Breadcrumbs (Gluten free for us)
Salt & Pepper

Method:-

(1) Fry the Shallots until softened with Salt & Pepper.
(2) Add the Garlic.
(3) Add Bacon and fry until it is slightly browned.
(4) Add the Soy Sauce.
(5) Add the Brown Sugar.
(6) Add the Chicory cut side down and fry gently until it is slightly caramelised and turn over.
(7) Add the Cider, cover and braise for 10 mins.
(8) Mix the Bread Crumbs, Grated Cheese and Parsley.
(9) Sprinckle the crumb mix over the top and place under the grill for 5 minutes.

These made a really tasty side, served with masked Potatoes, Peas and roast Chicken.

 

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Wild Mushroom Crustini

We found some Shaggy Ink Caps very close to home this morning, so there’s a Crustini in there somewhere!

Ingredients:-

5 Large Shaggy Ink Caps, sliced
4 Slices of (Gluten free ) Sour Dough Bread which was FOC as it was at the end of it’s life!
200ml Chicken Stock
2 Cloves of Lacto - Fermented Garlic, minced (Home Brewed!)
1 Small Onion, finely diced
Home Grown Basil, chopped
A squeeze of Lemon
Salt & Pepper
Grated mature Cheddar
Home grown Parsley to garnish
Oil

Method:-

(1) Saute the Onions in a little Oil for a couple of minutes and then add the Garlic.
(2) Season with Salt & Pepper.
(3) Add the Chicken Stock.
(4) Add the foraged Mushrooms.
(5) Simmer for a couple of minutes.
(6) Add the Basil.
(7) Coat the sliced Sour Dough bread in a little Oil.
(8) Griddle on both sides until browned.
(9) Sprinkle a layer of Cheese over each slice.
(10) Layer Mushroom mix over the Cheese.
(11) Add a final sprinkle of Cheese over the Mushrooms.
(12) Grill until Brown.
(13) Garnish with the chopped Parsley.

Enjoy.

 

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