LAPSANG SOUCHONG & SHERRY

Lapsang and sherry noodles with pigeon

Recipe from Readers' recipe swap, The Guardian Cook 

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BUCKWHEAT & SAGE

Buckwheat & sage pancakes    (Serves 2)
Adapted from David Tanis

* 80g buckwheat flour

* 30g white spelt flour

* 1 egg 

* Pinch of salt

* 25g buckwheat groats, finely ground 

* 300ml milk 

* Chopped fresh sage leaves

Whisk all together & rest in the fridge for at least 2 hours 

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CAULIFLOWER & COCOA

Roasted cauliflower with cocoa, paprika & hazelnuts

* Cauliflower florets

* Cocoa powder

* Paprika

* Crushed hazelnuts

* Olive oil

Par boil the cauliflower in salted water for a couple of minutes.

Drain & allow to dry.

Sprinkle over the ingredients & roast for 20 minutes at 200°C.

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