Bacon Burgers

Make sure that the potatoes are very well drained before mashing or they will make the mixture too moist. Add just enough egg to bind the mixture. If too much…

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Spicy Sausage Macaroni

Chorizos are sold cooked and uncooked in delicatessens: make sure you buy the uncooked variety for this dish. The macaroni should be only just tender after boiling, so it does…

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Sandwiches in Batter

Bananas discolour very quickly once peeled, so mash them only just before using. Do not add the beaten egg whites until just before you intend to use the batter. Once…

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Sausage Twists

The sausages must be pre-cooked to remove some of the fat before they are baked in the oven.

Kabanos Risotto

Kabanos, a Polish pork sausage, is available in delicatessens – 2 sausages should provide the amount needed. If unavailable, use some pepperoni or chorizos.

Ham Fritters with Fried Bananas

As the fritters and bananas make a rather rich, filling meal, serve with something sharp-flavoured as a contrast. A mixed green salad tossed in an oil and vinegar dressing would…

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Ham and Egg Cobbler

Cobbler is an American term used to describe a fruit pie with a scone topping. The dough, which is always made with baking powder, is cut into round ‘cobble’ shapes,…

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Pork Turnovers

Danish cured pork loin steaks are available from large supermarkets. They are an excellent buy as they are tender and lean, with very little waste. Or buy a 750 g…

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Bacon and Onion Crispies

The mixture will be very soft: use your fingertips to form it into ball shapes. Make double the quantity and serve as an appetizer snack with drinks.

Curried Pork

Pork fillet or tenderloin is an expensive cut, but there is so little fat on it that it is not so uneconomical as it may seem at first. Each tenderloin…

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Hawaiian Pork Parcels

The stuffing may be made a day ahead and kept in the refrigerator. Turn the chops carefully with a fish slice, so that none of the stuffing comes out.

Mediterranean Pork Casserole

This casserole improves in flavour if made a day in advance. It can be kept, covered, in the refrigerator overnight. Use lean spare-rib chops for this dish, not the spare…

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Marinated Pork Chops

Serve with new potatoes or boiled potatoes mashed with soured cream and chives plus a simple green salad. Garnish with orange slices.

Stir-Fried Pork and Cucumber

Streaky pork rashers are cut from the belly of the pig and are otten simply described as ‘belly pork’. You can buy streaky pork in the piece as a joint…

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