4 tbsp. olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 can whole pimento, drained and chopped
1 green pepper, seeds cleaned out and chopped
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 16-oz. can (about 2 c.) tomatoes, cut up with a spoon
3 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 c. lentils
1 tbsp. salt
8 c. water
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1/2 head lettuce
1 hard-boiled egg, sliced
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 slice bologna, cut into small pieces
1 slice cheese (any kind), cut into small pieces
12 green olives (optional)
2 tbsp. vinegar
2 tbsp. olive oil
pinch of salt
pinch of pepper
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1 1/2 15-oz. cans (about 3 c.) chicken broth
1/4 tsp. saffron (optional)
1 2 1/2-lb. chicken, cut into 8 serving pieces
4 tbsp. olive or other cooking oil
1 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. minced garlic
1/2 tsp. oregano
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 c. sliced fresh mushrooms or 1 3-oz. can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 c. finely chopped fresh tomatoes or 1 8-oz. can (1 c.) tomatoes, cut up finely with a spoon
1 1/2 c. white rice, uncooked
1/2 tsp. salt
fresh ground pepper to taste
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Custard ingredients:
2 c. milk
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Sauce ingredients:
3 egg yolks, beaten
3/4 c. half-and-half
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. brown sugar
3 tbsp. butter
1 1/2 tbsp. lemon juice

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2 to 3 thin slices onion, chopped
1 tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. olive oil
1 large cucumber
2 medium-sized tomatoes
1 large green pepper
1/3 c. vinegar
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2 medium-sized cucumbers, peeled and chopped
5 medium-sized tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium-sized green pepper, cleaned out and chopped
2 tsp. finely chopped garlic
4 c. French or Italian bread, trimmed of crusts and chopped
4 c. cold water
1/4 c. red wine vinegar
4 tsp. salt
4 tsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. tomato paste
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1 lb. medium potatoes, peeled, diced, and boiled
1/2 c. peeled, diced, and cooked carrots
1/2 c. cooked green peas
1/2 c. cooked green beans, cut into pieces
salt and pepper, to taste
3/4 c. mayonnaise
1 clove garlic, minced
sweet red bell pepper strips, to garnish
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ingredients:
For 6 – 8 people

1-2 large onions
1 head of garlic
2 large peppers (I use a green one & a red one)
Plenty olive oil (not extra virgin)
1 chicken stock cube (use a fish one if you prefer)
1 chicken chopped up into small pieces (could use chicken breasts)

250g small prawns
250g baby clams or clams
250g calamares in rings
Mussels – 1 or 2 per person
Large prawns – 1 or 2 per person

Food colouring
Rice (short or long grain)
1 bag of frozen peas
Tin of pickled red peppers
Lemons

You’ll need a paella pan and three large saucepans for the preparation.
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Ingredients (Serves 4)
1 x 1.25kg (31b) bass or bream, scaled, gutted and washed
2.75kg (61b) coarse sea salt
Melted butter and wedges of lemon, to serve
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