Winter – Food by Miriam

Christmas Apple and Mincemeat Pie

This is a delicious and comforting festive dessert. I like to serve it warm with agenerous glug of Waitrose and Partners No.1 Madagascan Vanilla Custard.Serves 8 Ingredients 200g plain flour 70g instant polenta or medium ground cornmeal 70g light brown sugar 1tsp baking powder ½ tsp fine sea salt 170g unsalted butter, melted For theContinue reading “Christmas Apple and Mincemeat Pie”

Candied Blood Orange Slices

These candied blood orange slices make a really lovely finishing touch to a cakeor tart! They can be made a few days in advance and stored in an airtightcontainer. You can candy other citrus fruits such as lemons and limes using thesame method. Boiling the slices beforehand reduces the bitterness in the peel. Ingredients 10-15Continue reading “Candied Blood Orange Slices”

Blood Orange Custard Tart

This is the perfect tart to brighten up a dreary January or February day. Idecorated the tart with candied blood orange slices, an elegant touch for aspecial occasion.Serves 6-8 Ingredients For the pasty: 225g plain flour, plus extra to dust 25g icing sugar 125g chilled butter, cubed 2 medium free-range egg yolks (1 to addContinue reading “Blood Orange Custard Tart”

Buttermilk Pancakes with Roasted Rhubarb (UK recipe*)

*This recipe was tested using a UK brand of buttermilk, St. Ivel’s. I have found that the type of buttermilk I use in Ireland has a different consistency so requires an adjustment – use 300ml of buttermilk and 200g plain flour instead. This is a delicious and seasonal breakfast, perfect for a special Valentine’s treat!Continue reading “Buttermilk Pancakes with Roasted Rhubarb (UK recipe*)”

Roasted Aubergine and Chickpea Harissa Stew

This makes a delicious and comforting dinner. I mix lemon zest, pomegranate seeds and chopped coriander through some cooked couscous to serve with this dish.Serves 4 Ingredients 50g ginger, peeled and roughly chopped 2 onions, peeled and roughly chopped 2-3 garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped 28g pack fresh coriander 1 tablespoon of coriander seedsContinue reading “Roasted Aubergine and Chickpea Harissa Stew”

Mexican Chipotle Stew

This a delicious smoky and spicy stew. I like to serve it with some rice andguacamole. The amount of chipotle paste and chilli powder can be adjusted toyour taste. Serves 4-5 Ingredients 2 onions, peeled and roughly chopped 2-3 garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped 28g pack fresh coriander 1 tablespoon of coriander seeds 1Continue reading “Mexican Chipotle Stew”