Thrifty food for friends
Feed six people for less than
£30
Chef Richard Corrigan, a regular judge on BBC Two’s Great British Menu, creates a special three-course menu that will cost you less than £5 per person – cheaper than a restaurant starter! Photographs SAM STOWELL
‘I grew up on a farm in Ireland where the food was plentiful and hearty, and consequently there has always been a generosity to my cooking, no matter how smart the dining room that showcases it. ‘The sign of a great cook is how well they do when limited to a budget, and just how creative they can be with cheaper ingredients. ‘With this menu, I’ve taken humble but seasonal ingredients and given them a few chef’s touches to create three courses you can cook for a group of friends without having to blow the budget. The starter and dessert can be made ahead, so you can enjoy yourself on the night too.’ Richard Corrigan was born in Dublin and brought up on a 25-acre farm. He has been involved in the Great British Menu from the start – the tenth series is on BBC Two later this year. Richard is chef/patron of Corrigan’s Mayfair, Bentley’s Oyster Bar and Grill, and Bentley’s Sea Grill in Harrods.
Want to get ahead? n You can make the jelly
two days ahead and the custard a day in advance. n The soup can be made the day before and reheated. n The dumplings can be made a day in advance. Roll, cover and leave in the fridge, ready to be cooked in the soup. n You can make the brine for the chops a day ahead. n Brine the chops for an hour before cooking.
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bbcgoodfood.com
May 2015
