Salmon and caraway filo pies

PICKLED SALAD For the salad, combine radish, vinegar, sugar and 1 tsp salt in a bowl. Set aside. Preheat oven to 180ºC. Combine the caraway and butter. Season. Take one sheet of filo pastry and brush with a little of the melted butter, then top with another sheet of filo. Brush with some butter and…

Easy mushroom pie

ULTIMATE SAVOURY PASTRY For the pastry, Combine flour, pepper and 1 tsp salt in a bowl. Toss through butter and lard. Using your fingers, rub into flour until it resembles coarse crumbs, leaving some larger pieces. Make a well in the centre. Combine sour cream and vinegar, then for flaky pastry add 2 tbs iced…

Cream Puffs

2 (3.5 ounce) pkgs. Instant vanilla pudding mix 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup milk ½ cup butter 1 cup water ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup flour 4 eggs Mix together instant vanilla pudding mix, cream and milk.  Cover and refrigerate to set.  Preheat the oven to 425°.  In a large pot, bring water and…

Yogurt Parfait

Layer 1 cup yogurt, 1/2 cup granola, and 4 blackberries in a large glass; repeat layers.

Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo

6 ounces uncooked fettuccine 1 cup fresh or frozen broccoli florets 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed 1 can (10 ¾ ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup ½ cup milk 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Prepare fettuccine according to package directions.  Add broccoli…

The Ultimate Bacon Cheeseburger

One 12-ounce package thick-cut bacon 4 burger buns  1 1/2 pounds ground beef (preferably 80/20)  1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce  Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper  Vegetable oil, for oiling grill grates 4 slices (1/4 pound) American cheese 1/2 cup store-bought ranch dressing  4 leaves Bibb lettuce  2 Roma tomatoes, sliced  1 small red onion, thinly sliced 

Bacon and Egg Potato Salad

2 pounds small red-skinned potatoes, quartered1 pound bacon, chopped2 large eggs2 tablespoons red wine vinegar3/4 cup mayonnaise3 tablespoons whole-grain mustard6 scallions, finely chopped1 medium red onion, diced1 tablespoon sugarKosher salt and freshly ground pepper Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to…