Cook By Numbers..??

[Phibbleberry]

Ok, so I don't really buy in to the whole Valentines thing but any excuse to get himself to cook for me will not be passed up.

He is not an accomplished chef - his trial run earlier this week was a Burger and Chips, and while it was a perfectly acceptable first ever attempt at cooking, it will not suffice on Valentines day (hey, we don't do presents, doesn't mean we don't have to make an effort! )

So, just wondering if anyone had a really simple, Cook-by-Numbers type of jobbie, recipe for a first-timer bloke!?

Thanks!

 

[liaconn]

This Georgina Campbell recipe for smoked salmon and pasta is very easy.

SERVES 4-6

350g/12oz tagliatelle
225g/8oz sliced smoked salmon
4 tbsp torn fresh basil plus extra to garnish
300ml/1/2 pint double cream
6 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan
salt and black pepper



1. Cook the tagliatelle in a pan of boiling salted water according to instructions.
2. Cut the smoked salmon into strips and mix with the basil.
3. Pour the cream into a pan and bring to the boil, then boil for 1 minute until thickening;
4. stir in 4 tablespoons of the Parmesan and season with pepper.
5. Drain the pasta and toss with the Parmesan cream.
6 Fold in the smoked salmon and basil mixture . Garnish with the basil to serve.

 

[niceoneted]

Seems like you're the one making the effort trying to find the recipe for him!!