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Hello My co-founder and very dear friend, Dale, is a man of many talents. In addition to his skills in the kitchen, he is a legendary DJ (the legend reaching as far as his local pub), and as enthusiastic a participant in fancy dress as you’re likely to find. So when we needed someone to don a Second World War pilot’s uniform to promote our epic new Steak & Spitfire Ale Pie, there was only one man to turn to. I think he looks rather dashing in our tribute to Reach For The Sky (right) – like a cockney Kenneth More.
In our own little foodie Olympiad (otherwise known as the annual Great Taste Gold Awards run by the Guild Of Fine Food), we notched up 13 medal winners. Not quite a match for Team GB, but not bad...
Here’s our roll of honour: Coq au Vin Moroccan Harissa Chicken Moroccan Spiced Lamb Tagine Roasted Confit of Duck Garlic Chicken Curry Chicken Korma • Lamb Dupiaza Indonesian Vegetable Curry Apple & Blackberry Crumble Apple Strudel Chocolate Truffle Torte Chocolate Roulade Glazed Summer Fruit Tart Dale and K enneth
More - separate Dressing up aside, Dale has been d at birth? helping improve the recipes of some of our most popular dishes. I appreciate it’s always risky to mess with a winning formula, but I promise that each dish really is even better. Don’t miss the chance to try many of them at our autumn tasting day on Saturday 22nd September.
Having become obsessed with gold medals this summer, we couldn’t miss the opportunity to pat ourselves on the back repeatedly for the 13 Great Taste Gold Awards we’ve won (see right). It may not be a patch on Team GB but 13 golds puts us just behind South Korea and, importantly, ahead of the Germans.
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Have a lovely Autumn – my favourite season. All the best,
Confit of Duck
(COOK co-founder)
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The incredible story of our limited edition Steak & Spitfire Ale Pie
Bridging the generation gap... A snap survey of the COOK Kitchen office suggests that mention of Douglas Bader and the film Reach For The Sky is likely to be met with blank looks by anyone under the age of 30. So here, for the Twitter generation, is the remarkable story in less than 140 characters: RAF pilot loses legs in crash, becomes hero of Battle of Britain, later shot down, taken prisoner, tries to escape lots, survives.
Seventy-two years ago, the Battle of Britain was raging in the skies above the COOK Kitchen in Kent. It marked a turning point in the Second World War and prompted Winston Churchill’s famous words: “Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few”. Our limited edition Steak & Spitfire Ale Pie is a small tribute to “the few”. It is made with tender, slow-cooked top rump steak, meaty portobello mushrooms and Spitfire Ale from our neighbours at the Shepherd Neame brewery in Faversham, Kent. On top of each pie is a small, Spitfire plane cut from shortcrust pastry - just try and resist the urge to leave it ‘til last, then fly it around your plate making brrrrrrrrr noises, or maybe that’s just us... It’s a truly remarkable pie and from each portion sold, 25 pence will be donated to the RAF Benevolent Fund.
Limited Edition Steak and Spitfire Ale Pie (1) 4.75 (2) 8.50
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If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. It’s as sensible a bit of homespun wisdom as you’re likely to find... which we’ve decided to ignore completely by coming up with new recipes for some of our most popular dishes. There was nothing “wrong” with the old recipes but we felt that we could do even better. All of the improved dishes are great for entertaining friends or family this autumn. And we’ve worked out they cost about the same as buying the ingredients and making them yourself, without any need to sweat over a hot stove for hours. *
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So while we all like to cook up a storm every so often, if ever you find you don’t have the time to cook from scratch, rest assured that you’re not spending over the odds for a COOK meal. And we promise it will taste just like you made it yourself. * We shopped like you would for a dinner party at home: we didn’t buy items we had in the kitchen cupboard and bought the smallest available amounts of items we needed. We used prices from waitrose.com in August 2012. The kitchen cupboard belonged to James, our brand director, and turned out to contain all sorts of weird and wonderful ingredients. The time is based on total time, including preparation, taken to make the dishes in our development kitchen. To find the recipes for any of these dishes, go to www.cookfood.net/recipes
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NEW Beef Bourguignon
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NEW Braised Beef in a Brandy Sauce
New Recipes Beef Bourguignon
Huntsman’s Chicken
Made with top rump steak, smoked bacon, chestnut mushrooms and caramelised shallots with plenty of Merlot wine.
Whole chicken breasts filled with a shallot and mushroom duxelle, wrapped in sweet cured bacon. Served with a red wine and marsala reduction.
(1) 4.99 / (2) 8.99 / (4) 17.95
Braised Beef in a Brandy Sauce
(2) 8.99 / (4) 17.95
(1) 4.99 /(2) 8.99 / (4) 17.95
Salmon and Asparagus Bake
New recipes available from mid September
Pieces of Scottish salmon with asparagus in a creamy white wine sauce, topped with crushed baby potatoes and sprinkled with chives.
With Roasted Chestnut Mushrooms
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FISH & CHIPS
with Crushed Peas and COOK Ketchup £3.99 Messing with a British institution is a dangerous game. Putting Fish & Chips into a microwavable pot is a bit like giving Dame Maggie Smith a Mohican. But here it is: meaty cod; “chips” that are actually breaded potato cubes; our version of mushy peas; and COOK’s own tomato ketchup. Close your eyes and you could be at the seaside on a damp day in August. All that’s missing is a seagull with an evil glint in its eye and designs on your lunch. (And beside, Dame Maggie would look a dream with any hairstyle).
If you’re all British-ed out don’t forget our One Pots, nutritionally well-balanced recipes from around the globe, perfect for lunch.
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BRAISED BEEF, NEEPS & TATTIES
with Sweetheart Cabbage and Redcurrant Gravy £3.79 (left) While it would make complete sense for Neeps to be made of turnips, it’s actually swedes that are mashed with potatoes to sit alongside haggis every Burns Night. Neeps & Tatties is far too tasty a side dish to be eaten only once a year, so we’ve paired it with some braised beef, sweetheart cabbage and redcurrant gravy (and we’ve mashed in some turnips too, just to add to the confusion).
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SAUSAGES, BUBBLE & SQUEAK with Onion Gravy £3.79
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We’ve nicknamed this recipe The Winston, in honour of Mr Churchill and his favourite animal, the pig. Churchill reckoned that a cat looks down on a man, a dog looks up to a man, but a pig looks a man in the eye and sees his equal. At COOK we’ve adopted this bit of wisdom to sum up the way we like to talk to each other and our customers – looking each other in the eye as equals. All pig; no bull. sausage Bubble &Squeak
£3.79 cooked by
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SPELT RISOTTO with Squash, Mushrooms and Lord of
The Hundreds Cheese £3.79 v only (left) Spelt is a brilliant little grain: high in protein, easy to digest, and full of lots of really good stuff. It’s got a subtle, nutty taste and, while it may bear a passing resemblance to soggy sugar puffs, it is a great British substitute for rice. sausage Bubble &Squeak
£3.79 cooked by
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CHICKEN KIEV with Potatoes and Peas £3.79 (right) When Lyndsay, one of our development chefs, announced she was going to create Chicken Kiev in a pot, she was met with some extreme eyebrow raising and murmurs of disbelief. Yet here it is: the taste of 1970’s Britain in a pot (courtesy of a small detour via the Ukraine). It may look nothing like a common garden Kiev, but it’s a little bit of chef-y brilliance. Well done Lyndsay. Eyebrows are now restored to their normal setting. KEDGEREE with Smoked Haddock, Rice, Egg and Peas £3.99
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Back before we became a nation of curry addicts, Kedgeree was the Victorians’ Indian-inspired dish of choice – think of it as Chicken Tikka Masala with a stiff upper lip (and smoked fish instead of chicken). The Victorians loved it for breakfast but it hits the spot at any time of day.
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Chicken Alexander 3.85 / 6.99 / 12.95
Marinated chicken pieces in a white wine sauce with mushrooms & peppers
Moroccan Harissa Chicken
3.85 / 6.99 / 13.95
A delicately spiced North African classic with dates, chickpeas and almonds
Chicken & Mushroom Lasagne 3.85 / 6.99 / 13.95 Chicken & Tomato Pasta Bake (1) 3.85 Chicken Dijon 3.85 / 6.99 / 13.95
Chicken breast marinated in thyme and wholegrain mustard in a white wine sauce with caramelised red onions
Coq au Vin
3.99 / 7.50 / 14.99
Succulent leg of chicken cooked slowly in red wine with back bacon and mushrooms
Pot Roast Chicken (1) 3.99
With root vegetables in a flavourpacked gravy
Beef Bourguignon
Chicken Ham & Leek Pie NEW Chicken, Ham & Leek Pie 3.85 / 6.99
Tender chicken breast, ham and sweet leeks in a white wine sauce, topped with our new melt-in-themouth, shortcrust pastry.
Chicken, Ham & Leek Pie (6) 19.99
Fully encased in shortcrust pastry. Perfect for entertaining.
NEW Huntsman’s Chicken (2) 8.99 / (4) 17.95
Whole chicken breasts filled with a shallot and mushroom duxelle, wrapped in sweet cured bacon. Served with a red wine and marsala reduction.
Soy Chicken in a Ginger & Sesame Sauce (1) 3.99
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Roasted Confit of Duck (1) 5.99 / (2) 10.99
with a Juniper Berry Sauce
NEW Beef Bourguignon 4.99 / 8.99 / 17.95
Made with top rump steak, smoked bacon, chestnut mushrooms and caramelised shallots with plenty of Merlot wine.
Beef Stroganoff 4.50 / 8.35 / 16.70
Tender strips of beef in a brandy and paprika sauce with chopped gherkins and roasted mushrooms
NEW Braised Beef in a Brandy Sauce 4.99 /8.99 / 17.95
With Roasted Chestnut Mushrooms
Lasagne al Forno 3.75 / 6.99 / 12.95
Cottage Pie 3.65 / 6.99 / 13.50
Chilli con Carne 3.25 / 5.25
Spaghetti Bolognaise (1) 3.50
NEW Steak & Red Wine Pie 4.75 / 8.50
Tender top rump beef, cooked slowly with vegetables and Merlot wine, topped with our new shortcrust pastry.
Steak & Red Wine Pie Pie (6) 21.99
Fully encased in shortcrust pastry. Perfect for entertaining. LTD Steak & Spitfire Ale Pie 4.75 / 8.50
2 Beef Wellingtons (2) 15.99
With a mushroom & brandy duxelle
Lamb Moussaka 3.99 / 6.99 / 13.95
Minced lamb layered with sliced potatoes, roasted aubergines and a bechamel sauce
NEW Leg of Lamb in a Red Wine Jus (pictured right) (2) 9.99
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With Kale and Spinach Pesto and a Light, Rosemary Dumpling
Moroccan Spiced Lamb Tagine
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A slow-cooked, aromatic stew of spiced lamb with chickpeas, apricots and dates
Lamb Casserole with Minted New Potatoes 4.99 / 8.99
Leg of Lamb in a Red Wine Jus NEW Salmon & Asparagus Bake 4.85 / 9.25 / 18.50
Pieces of Scottish salmon with asparagus in a creamy white wine sauce, topped with crushed baby potatoes and sprinkled with chives.
Macaroni Cheese 2.75 / 4.99
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Macaroni in a creamy vintage mature cheddar cheese sauce.
Roasted Vegetable Lasagne 3.65 / 6.50 / 12.99
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Smoked Haddock & Sweet Potato Gratin
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Slow-Cooked Lamb with Spinach & Shallots
Wild Mushroom, Spinach & Butternut Lasagne 3.75 / 6.75 / 13.50
With bacon, broccoli, sweetcorn and a hint of chilli in a white wine sauce
Butternut Squash with Beetroot & Feta
Liver, Bacon & Onions 2.85 / 5.60
Shepherd’s Pie
(2) 12.99
Slow-Roasted Lamb Shanks (2) 12.99
With root vegetables and roast potatoes
Pork Dijon 3.99 / 7.35 / 14.70
Meatballs in a Rustic Tomato Sauce 3.50 / 6.99 / 12.95
Minced pork and rump steak with red pesto, chilli, basil and garlic
4.50 / 8.50 / 16.99
2 Monkfish Wellingtons (2) 14.99
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Smoked Salmon & Pesto Tartlets (2) 3.99 Smoked Haddock & Rocket Fish Cakes (1) 3.99 Vegetable & Chickpea Tagine 2.99 / 5.95 v With aubergines, ginger and a blend of Moroccan spices
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Plain Basmati Rice
Cauliflower Cheese
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Dauphinoise Potatoes
Sea Bass with Asparagus Tips & Linguine (2) 13.99
Garlic Ciabatta (2) 2.49 Oven Roasted Vegetables
Risotto with Porcini Mushrooms, Lemon & Sage Butter
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Hearty Fisherman’s Pie 4.50 / 8.50 / 16.99
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Lamb Dupiaza
Green and Red Thai Curries
Saag Chicken
2.99 / 5.95
3.85 / 6.99
A fresh, light curry of chicken breast cooked with subtly spiced spinach, mint and yoghurt
Chicken Jalfrezi
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Vegetable Samosas & Onion Bhajis (2) 1.99 v
Chicken Korma
Handstretched Naan Bread (2) 1.50 v
3.85 / 6.99
Chicken Tikka Masala
Thai
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Garlic Chicken Curry (1) 3.85
Marinated chicken breast pieces in a garlic and coriander sauce.
Lamb Dupiaza
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Yellow curry with roasted vegetables, green beans and toasted cashew nuts.
Aloo Gobi Saag Pappadums (8) 1.99 v
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Red Thai Chicken Curry 3.85 / 6.99 Green Thai Chicken Curry
Chicken Panang Curry (2) 6.99
A fragrant Thai curry infused with ginger, lemon grass, lime leaves and garlic
Tilapia Tom Yum Broth 4.50
Fragrant Thai-style broth with Tilapia fillets, shredded vegetables and Nanjing black rice Coconut & Lime Leaf Rice 1.25 / 2.45 v
3.85 / 6.99 / 13.95
4.99 / 9.95
Marinated lamb with tomatoes and plenty of onions
Chicken Pad Thai
Prawn Karahi
Sweet Chilli Chicken & Noodles (1) 3.85
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A light, fragrant curry of Tiger Prawns with blended spices, coriander and spinach
3.85 / 6.99
Tilapia Tom Yum Broth
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CanaPEs Box of 12 Beef Wellingtons 6.99
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Salmon Wellingtons 6.75
Cheese Soufflés with Red Onion Marmalade (2) 4.99
Smoked Ham & Pea Tarts 6.75
Handmade Pâtés:
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Indonesian Vegetable Curry
Roasted Vegetable & Chickpea Curry
Indian
Duck with Plum Sauce Filo Rolls 6.75
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Quiches 10-12 buffet portions Quiche Lorraine 17.00 Roasted Pepper & Goat’s Cheese Quiche 17.00 v
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Rolled and stuffed by hand with sausage meat and apricots with a rich redcurrant gravy
Parmesan Parsnips & Honey-Roast Carrots (6) 4.99
Goose Fat Roast Potatoes (6) 4.99
Roast Lamb
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Our family grub serves two grown-up and two less grown-up appetites for £10. Grab an ‘extra portion’ for only £2.99 if you’re a family of 4+
Mild Beef Chilli Bake with Texas potato wedges
Beef Bolognese Pasta Bake
Sweet and Smoky Moroccan Chicken Bake
Roasted Pepper & Tomato Pasta Bake
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Starship Sausage Bake with beans and roast potatoes
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Apple & Cinnamon Cake (6-8) 5.99 Banana Loaf (6-8) 4.99 Ginger Loaf (6-8) 4.99 Pear & Almond Tart (6-8) 7.99
Banoffi Pie
(2) 2.50 / (6) 6.99 / (10) 14.00
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Chocolate & Orange Blossom Pavlova (6-8) 7.99
Chocolate Truffle Torte (6-8) 7.50 / (10) 15.00 v
Raspberry & Rich Lemon Tart Rosewater Pavlova (6-8) 7.99 (8) 8.50 v Summer Fruit Tart (6-8) 8.50
Eton Mess (6-8) 11.00 v
Mango & Passionfruit Cheesecake (6-8) 7.99 Passionfruit Pavlova (8-10) 12.50
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At COOK we make remarkable food for your freezer, prepared by hand at our Kitchen in Kent using the same ingredients and techniques you would at home. It means our food looks and tastes homemade (maybe even a bit better). And on every COOK dish you’ll find the name of the chef who prepared your food. The COOK Kitchen • Sittingbourne • Kent ME10 3HH edwardanddale@cookfood.net • Tel: 01732 759010 • www.cookfood.net