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February 10, 2021

Gratin of haddock with Imokilly cheddar and mustard by Rachel Allen

Serves six.

You will need:

6 x 175g (6oz) pieces of haddock

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

225g (8oz) Irish mature Cheddar cheese, grated

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

4 tablespoons cream

Ovenproof dish 8½ x 10 in (21.5 x 25.5cm)

Pre-heat the oven to 180°C, 350°F, Gas 4.

First season the haddock pieces with the salt and freshly ground black pepper. Arrange the fillets in a single layer in the ovenproof dish (it should be a dish that is posh enough to bring to the table). Mix the grated Cheddar cheese together with the Dijon mustard and the cream and spread carefully over the fish.

The fish can be prepared ahead and refrigerated at this point. It will keep in the fridge for a day.

To cook, place in the pre-heated oven for about 20 minutes or until the fish is cooked and the top is golden and bubbly. If the fish is cooked but the top is not yet golden, place under a hot grill for just a few moments to colour the cheese.

Fish Pie Recipes:

http://www.rachelallen.com/post/gratin-haddock-imokilly-cheddar-and-mustard

January 28, 2021

Rachel’s Sardine, Tomato and Avocado Bruschetta

You will need:

A good handful of cherry tomatoes, quartered

3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil

Juice of half a lemon

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

A few leaves of basil, sliced

1 good quality tin of sardines, drained

1 ripe avocado, cut in to roughly 1cm (1/2in) dice

In a bowl, mix together the quartered cherry tomatoes, the extra virgin olive oil, the lemon juice and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Next, stir in the sliced basil, the drained sardines and diced avocado, taking care not to break them up too much. To serve, spoon your mixture on to your toasts and serve immediately.