Salmon Fishcakes

Salmon Fishcakes

INGREDIENTS 1lb potatoes, cut into chunks3/4lb salmon100g dried breadcrumbs4 Tbsp sunflower oil 1 tsp tomato ketchup1 tsp English mustard1 Tbsp chopped parsley1 Tbsp chopped dill3 Tbsp plain flour zest ½ lemon 1 egg, beaten METHOD Boil the potatoes for 12-15 mins until tender. Drain then mash them. Season the salmon 

Brandy Sauce

Brandy Sauce

INGREDIENTS 60 g butter60 g plain flour3/4 pint milk125 ml double cream2 measures of brandy2 tsp caster sugar1 tbsp vanilla essence or 1 vanilla pod METHOD Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat.Stir in the flour. Whisk in a little of the milk 

Vietnamese Duck

Vietnamese Duck

INGREDIENTS 4 duck legs, cut in half50g garlic (crushed)50g ginger (peeled and thinly sliced)1 litre freshly squeezed orange juice4 tbsp fish sauce1 tbsp granulated sugar5 star anise4 red chillies 2 lemongrass stalks (finely chopped)ground black pepper8 spring onions METHOD Heat a large heavy-based pan over a 

Salmon with creamy spinach

Salmon with creamy spinach

INGREDIENTS (Serves 2) 2 salmon fillets about 200g each3 cloves garlic finely diced4 oz. roasted red peppers diced1 small packet fresh baby spinach100ml dry white wine125 ml double cream2 tsp chopped parsleySalt and pepper Olive oilButter METHOD Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.Heat the oil 

The Parmo, Teesside’s famous chicken.

The Parmo, Teesside’s famous chicken.

Valencia has its Paella. Athens is proud of its Kleftiko. Castelnaudary boasts its Cassoulet. Teesside is now famous for its Chicken Parmo! So much so that the Parmo has become a permanent feature. Last year an old favourite restaurant of mine, Borges, in Stockton won 

Chicken Stroganoff

Chicken Stroganoff

INGREDIENTS 1 lb chicken breasts cut into 1” chunks 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper Salt and pepper Sauce 1 lb button mushrooms, halved 1onion, finely sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 125 ml dry white wine