Cooking with Paula McIntyre

Herb rice salad 200g basmati rice, boiled for 10 minutes in salted water, drained and cooled 4 scallions, finely chopped Zest from 1 lime Chopped soft herbs like mint, coriander, parsley and chives 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 50ml olive oil or good local rapeseed oil Salt and pepper to taste Mix the scallions, lime zest, herbs, vinegar and oil into the rice. Check seasoning. 1kg frozen raw pr...

Garlic pork pintxos 8 wooden skewers 600g trimmed pork fillet cut into thin slices 2 teaspoons honey 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons oil Salt Mix the honey, vinegar, garlic and oil in a bowl. Mix the pork into the marinade and then thread onto the skewers. Place on a hot barbecue or grill pan and season with salt. Cook for about 2 minutes each side or until cooked...

Meringues 4 egg whites 225g castor sugar 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon cornflour Set oven to 120oc and line a large baking tray with parchment paper. Whisk the eggs in a clean bowl to stiff peaks and fold the sugar in slowly, whisking all the time. Add the vinegar and cornflour and whisk for a minute. Spoon into a piping bag and pipe mounds onto the parchment. Take the back of a teaspoo...

8 slices sourdough bread 2 medium courgettes, cut into ¼ cm slices 200g haloumi cheese, sliced 3 tablespoons oil ¼ teaspoon good quality dried oregano 1 teaspoon fresh chopped rosemary ½ teaspoon seasalt Zest 1 lemon ( keep the rest for the dip) Handful of chopped parsley Mix the oil with the oregano, rosemary and lemon zest. Toss in the courgettes and haloumi to coat well. Place the courgettes on...

Elderflower cordial 15 elderflower heads, washed 1 litre boiling water 450g castor sugar 1 lemon finely sliced 2 teaspoons citric acid Place the sugar in a bowl and pour over the boiling water. Add the lemon and elderflower heads and stir well. Add the citric acid and cover for 24 hours. Strain through muslin and store in sterilized bottles. Strawberry and coconut crumble cake with lemon cream 325...

500g lamb leg steaks ½ teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon garam masala ½ teaspoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon oil Mix the spices and oil in a dish and add the lamb. Mix well to coat and chill for a couple of hours. Remove from fridge 20 minutes before cooking 2 small aubergines cut into 1cm slices 1 red onion, cut in half through the root then each half into 4 wedges through the root 150g cherry tomatoe...

Stout and walnut wheaten Bread Ingredients 50g butter 50g treacle 225g wholemeal flour 25g chopped walnuts 1 teaspoon salt 15g Demerara sugar 75g oats 125g self raising flour 1 and half teaspoons baking soda 100ml stout 175ml buttermilk Set oven to 210°C. Melt the butter and treacle in a pan together and cool. Mix the wholemeal flour, salt, sugar, oats, walnuts and self raising flour in a bowl. Si...

Honey chilli pork griskin kebabs with Mexican street corn Honey chilli pork griskin kebabs 8 wooden kebab sticks, soaked in cold water for 20 minutes if cooking on a coal grill. 500g griskins 1 onion, peeled , cut in half and then into bite size pieces 1 teaspoon chipotle chilli paste 1 tablespoon oil 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 teaspoons soft brown sugar 2 teaspoons cider vinegar 200ml dry cider 1 t...

Raspberry mousse Raspberry and elderflower puree 150g frozen raspberries 2 heads elderflower 75g castor sugar Place the raspberries and sugar in a pan and set over medium heat. Pick the flowers from the stems in clumps and add to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes then allow to cool for an hour. Remove most of the elderflower and blend the rest to a smooth puree. Pass through a sieve to remove the seeds....

500g minced beef 2 teaspoons onion powder 2 teaspoons finely chopped gherkin 2 teaspoons American mustard ½ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Oil for brushing Mix all the ingredients together and form into 4 patties the same size and shape as the bread you’re going to use. Brush with oil and cook on a hot pan for about 3 minutes each side or until cooked through. Caramelized onions 4...

Homemade chocolate ice cream 500ml double cream 75ml condensed milk 100g dark chocolate, chopped ¼ teaspoon cinnamon Pinch allspice Take 100ml of the cream and add the cinnamon and allspice. Bring to a simmer and add the chocolate. Cook gently, stirring until the chocolate has melted. Whip the cream to soft peaks and fold in the condensed milk and chocolate mixture. Place in a plastic container an...

Mole blend 1 dried chipotle chilli 1 teaspoon coriander seeds 1 teaspoon cumin seeds ¼ teaspoon cinnamon 25g walnuts 15g almonds 15g pumpkin seeds 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 35ml good local rapeseed oil or veg oil 1 tablespoon tomato puree Cook the chilli in a dry pan turning frequently over low heat for 5 minutes. Remove seeds and return to pan with the coriander and cumin seeds. Wh...

Strawberries Romanoff with whipped yoghurt and jam biscuits Strawberries Romanoff 500g strawberries, green top removed and halved Juice and zest 1 orange Splash orange liqueur 2 teaspoons icing sugar Mix everything together and chill for a few hours giving the bowl an occasional toss. Whipped yoghurt 350ml double cream 175ml Greek style yoghurt 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extrac...

600g monkfish fillet, cut into 4 20g castor sugar 50ml light soy sauce 2 teaspoons finely grated ginger 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder 1 teaspoon cornflour 75ml water 1 tablespoon oil 4 finely chopped scallions Few sprigs fresh coriander Whisk the sugar, soy, ginger, sesame oil, five spice, cornflour and water together and add the monkfish and coat well. Chill to marina...

Rhubarb and almond puddings with rhubarb ripple cream

Grilled honey and beer glazed gammon with potato and kale gratin

Lemon Bakewell tart with blueberry compote and cream

Rump Beef Ragu with Soft Polenta

Scallops with sage, crispy bacon, and roast celeriac cream

Tigelle with grilled chicken, blue cheese, apple and walnut dressing

Crespelle with beef ragu and cheese sauce

Crispy Five Spiced Beef with Mushroom Fried Rice

Chocolate stout slab cake with chocolate buttermilk frosting

Bacon chop traybake with parsnips, pears and cider

Potato, bean and chorizo stew with crispy kale