http://www.chefsbuzz.org Sat, 31 May 2008 23:13:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Ready in 15 minutes Ingredients 12 streaky bacon rashers 2 large courgettes, coarsely grated Finely grated zest of 1 lemon 250ml tub crème fraîche 500g pack fresh tagliatelle Fresh Parmesan shavings, to serve (optional) 1. Put a large saucepan of water on to boil. Dry-fry the bacon in a large, hot frying ... http://www.chefsbuzz.org/pasta-with-courgettes-creme-fraiche-and-bacon/ Takes 50 minutes to make, plus soaking and cooking the beans Ingredients 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling 2 fresh rosemary sprigs, leaves picked and roughly chopped 100g dried cannellini beans, soaked and cooked until very tender (for tip) 2 tbsp chopped SunBlush tomatoes 4 slices day-old bread from ... http://www.chefsbuzz.org/cannellini-beans-and-rosemary-on-bruschetta/ Ready in 45 minutes Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, crushed 300g risotto rice 125ml French white wine 2 handfuls each fresh flatleaf parsley, oregano and basil, chopped 600ml vegetable stock, hot 25g butter 4 medium leeks, diagonally sliced 2 x 100g Chevre Blanc slices, cut into wedges 1. Heat ... http://www.chefsbuzz.org/melting-chevre-blanc-herb-and-leek-risotto/ Ready in 40 minutes Ingredients 3 tbsp olive oil 200g oyster mushrooms, shredded (not too finely) 30g cold unsalted butter 1 red onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 6 fresh sage leaves, roughly chopped 300g risotto rice 125ml white wine 1 litre vegetable or light chicken stock, hot 1 round Venetian radicchio or 2 ... http://www.chefsbuzz.org/risotto-with-mushrooms-and-radicchio/ Ready in 21/4 hours Ingredients 25g dried porcini mushrooms 2 tbsp olive oil 2 carrots, finely chopped 2 celery sticks, finely chopped 1 large onion, finely chopped 200g pancetta, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1 sprig fresh rosemary, leaves picked and finely chopped 1kg beef chuck steak, finely chopped 4 tbsp tomato purée Good pinch ... http://www.chefsbuzz.org/rich-beef-ragu/ Takes 20 minutes to make, plus cooling and at least 2 hours’ setting Ingredients 3 sheets leaf gelatine 300ml sambuca liqueur 2 tbsp light muscovado sugar 50ml freshly made, strong coffee, hot 1 tbsp whiskey 200ml double cream Handful chocolate coffee beans 1. Put the gelatine sheets in a bowl and pour over 150ml cold ... http://www.chefsbuzz.org/sambuca-jellies/ Takes 20 minutes to make, plus making the rigatoni (see recipe). Ingredients 25g pine nuts, toasted 1 garlic clove, halved 25g sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained 2 tbsp grated fresh vegetarian Parmesan Handful fresh basil leaves 2 tbsp olive oil Juice of 1 lemon 1 tbsp tomato purée 1 quantity fresh rigatoni Small sprigs of basil leaves ... http://www.chefsbuzz.org/rigatoni-with-red-pesto/ Ready in 30 minutes Ingredients 2 onions, quartered 1 garlic clove 8 tbsp olive oil 1kg ripe tomatoes 600ml vegetable stock 2 tbsp tomato purée 12 fresh basil leaves 1. Using the Food Processing Attachment, fitted with the Knife Blade, chop the onions and garlic. Add to a saucepan and fry gently in ... http://www.chefsbuzz.org/fresh-tomato-soup-with-basil-oil/ Ready in 35 minutes Ingredients 100g piece salami, roughly chopped 1 small onion, chopped 1 celery stick, finely chopped 100g chestnut mushrooms, thickly sliced 125g arborio risotto rice 100ml dry white wine 500-600ml chicken or vegetable stock, hot Small handful chopped fresh flatleaf parsley, plus extra to serve 40g Parmesan, grated, plus shavings to ... http://www.chefsbuzz.org/chestnut-mushroom-and-salami-risotto/ Ready in 20 minutes Ingredients 400g small baby new potatoes 2 steaks, such as rib-eye or sirloin, about 2cm thick 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp capers 2-3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh tarragon 50g rocket leaves 1. Boil the potatoes until tender, then drain. Allow ... http://www.chefsbuzz.org/tagliata-seared-steak-and-rocket-salad/