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COOK Book The COOK www.cookfood.net Winter 2010 Everyday meals for busy people
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The latest COOK menu listing all our cakes, traybakes and ready meals available in store and online
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COOKwww.cookfood.net
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Everyday mealsfor busy people
REMARKABLE FROZEN MEALS
Our founding principle in 1997:
To COOK using the sameingredients and techniques youwould at home so everythinglooks and tastes homemade.
Today, nothing’s changed(except we’re a bit better at it).
MAKING LIFE EASIER
We believe eating and cooking are two of life’s greatpleasures. If cooking becomes a chore or eating ceasesto be pleasurable, then our lives are poorer. We cook,so you don’t have to - enabling you to keep yourpowder dry for the occasions when you’re in the moodto cook up a storm. And because we cook in exactlythe same way you would at home you can beconfident our dishes will look and tastehomemade, and should always be a pleasureto eat. Importantly, on the front of everypack we print the name of the chefwho prepared your meal.
Menu KeyYou will see these symbols next to our food.
This is what they mean.How spicy is this dish?
1 chilli - warm me up
2 chillies - nice and spicy
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Very occasionally we might have to change prices, ingredients or symbols before our next editionof The COOK Book for which we apologise. But all prices, ingredients and symbols were correctat time of going to print. Please refer to the packaging for the most up-to-date information.
Suitable for vegetarians.
All meals can be reheated in aconventional oven, but those with thissymbol can also be cooked in themicrowave.
Not available for home delivery.
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EVERYDAY MEALSFOR 1 AND 2
Main Dishes 3
Sides 7
Puddings 7
CURRY HEAVEN 9
FOR FAMILY ANDFRIENDS
Feed Four or More 11
Children’s Meals 12
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WELCOME TO OUR WINTER COOK BOOKYou might notice as you flick through that the pages to the rear
of the book are upside down. This isn’t a mistake and nor do
we expect you to stand on your head to read it. Rather, we’ve
created two covers and two sections, one for Everyday and one
for Entertaining. We hope this makes it a bit easier for you to
choose your meals depending on the occasion.
In the middle is a new section For Special Nights In. So, dim
the lights, pop some Barry White on the ipod and get your best
bib and tucker on. Alternatively, get the kids to bed early, fire
up the DVD and settle into the sofa. However you choose to
make your night in special, these new dishes are the perfect
accompaniment (and the best food we’ve ever made).
Although we are now in our 14th year (no teenage angst yet),
we are always trying to improve what we do, so do get in touch
with any suggestions at [email protected].
Visit a COOK shopBanstead • Barnes • Battle • Billericay • Brighton • Cheltenham • Chichester • Chiswick • ClaphamClifton • Dorking • East Grinstead • Epping • Epsom • Farnham • Godalming • Guernsey • HaslemereHarrogate • Haywards Heath • Henley • Lewes • Lightwater • Maidenhead • Marlborough • MidhurstOxted • Petts Wood • Radlett • Reigate • Romsey • Rustington • Reigate • Sevenoaks • SittingbourneStamford • Tenterden • Tonbridge • Tunbridge Wells • Weybridge • West Dulwich • Windsor • Witney
Go to www.cookfood.net/shops to find a map to each store, or call 01732 759010National Home Delivery: Order online at www.cookfood.net or call 01732 759020
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Front cover: Moroccan Harissa Chicken Left: Moroccan Spiced Lamb Tagine
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PS: We’re delighted the Guild of Fine Food has given us a fairfew gongs for our meals in the Great Taste Awards 2010.Look out for the symbol next to the winning dishes.
EVERYDAYMEALS FOR 1 AND 2Modern life can be a bit hectic. Reclaim a few hours eachweek to enjoy your family, your partner or simply somepeace and quiet. We COOK, so you don’t have to.
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CHICKEN
Moroccan Harissa ChickenSweet and delicately spiced, a classic north African dish ofchicken breast pieces with cumin, cinnamon and honey,finished with dates, chick peas and toasted almonds. Perfectwith minted couscous. Serves one £3.85 Serves two £6.99
Tarragon and Orange ChickenA chicken dish with a difference, with tarragon and orange zestinfusing a white wine sauce. Serves one £3.85 Serves two £6.99
Chicken AlexanderMarinated chicken pieces in a white wine sauce withmushrooms and peppers. Serves one £3.85 Serves two £6.99
Chicken and Mushroom LasagneLayers of chicken and mushroom between pasta with a sauce packed with Italian flavours -sun-dried tomatoes, basil and garlic. Serve with a green leaf salad and some garlic bread.Serves one £3.85 Serves two £6.99
Chicken and Tomato Pasta BakeA hearty, one-pot meal, with chicken breast, mushrooms and penne pasta in a classic Italian-style tomato and basil sauce, topped with mozzarella. Serves one £3.85
Chicken DijonChicken marinated in thyme, olive oil and wholegrain mustard, in a white wine sauce withcaramelised red onions and chives. Serves one £3.85 Serves two £6.99
Marinated Chicken in Tomato and Sweet Red Pepper SauceChicken marinated overnight in paprika and olive oil, in a sauce of tomatoes and roasted redpeppers with smoked bacon, herbs and cream. Serves one £3.85 Serves two £6.99
Chicken, Ham and Leek PieChicken pieces, marinated overnight in white wine and olive oil, mixed with ham and soft, sweetleeks, and a dash of white wine in the sauce. Serves one £3.85 Serves two £6.99
Coq au VinFour hours of cooking time go into making this French classic. Chicken pieces – some on thebone for added flavour – are slow-cooked in red wine and port with bacon and mushrooms.Serve with Dauphinoise potatoes. Serves one £3.99 Serves two £7.50
Pot Roast ChickenA comforting one-pot meal of chicken leg, thigh and breast braised with root vegetables in aflavour-packed gravy. Serves one £3.99
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BEEF
Chilli con CarneOur favourite winter warmer. A rich, meaty Chilli with twotypes of beans. Spicy enough to make your mouth tingle ratherthan your eyes water. Serves one £3.25 Serves two £5.25
Spaghetti BolognaiseBraised beef with healthy helpings of sun-dried tomatoes, basiland garlic that give our Bolognaise an intensity of flavour it’s hardto match. With al dente spaghetti. Serves one £3.50
Cottage PieWe've improved our recipe, with minced beef pan-fried to seal in the flavour, then braised inmilk to make it fluffy and tender (a trick we picked up from Italy). A dash of red wine addsrichness to the sauce (the alcohol is cooked off) and we've added parsley to the topping ofmashed potato. Serves one £3.50 Serves two £6.75
Lasagne al FornoWe have transformed our Lasagne into a dish that, dare we say it, is verging on the Posh. Ourmilk-cooked mince is light and fluffy, while rich Italian flavours are created by braising sun-driedtomatoes and vegetables. With red pesto in the topping, it’s a dish to savour.Serves one £3.75 Serves two £6.99
Steak and Red Wine PieTop rump steak, aged for at least 10 days, is pan-fried to seal in flavour and then braised withred wine and vegetables. All-butter, shortcrust pastry is glazed with egg yolk to create a goldenfinish when removed from the oven. Serves one £3.99 Serves two £7.75
Beef StroganoffPieces of silverside beef, in a brandy and paprikasauce with chopped gherkins and roastedmushrooms. Serves one £3.99 Serves two £7.95
Braised Beef in Brandy andMushroom SauceStrips of silverside beef are pan-fried then slowcooked for three hours in beef stock and white wine,before thyme, mushrooms and a good slug of brandyare added. Serves one £4.50 Serves two £8.35
Beef BourguignonA taste of rural France made in the heart of Kent.Pieces of silverside beef are slow-cooked for threehours in red wine and port before adding dry-curedbacon and mushrooms.Serves one £4.50 Serves two £8.35
Individual Beef en CrouteSee “For Special Nights In”, page 16
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Our handy, Your Diet guides tell youwhich COOK meals are lowest incalories, fat, saturated fat, and salt.And you can be sure our lowest caloriemeals (below) don’t skimp on flavour.
Roasted Vegetable Chickpea Curry 211 cals
Vegetable Tagine 223 cals
Red Thai Chicken Curry 233 cals
Green Thai Chicken Curry 244 cals
Lamb Casserole withMinted New Potatoes 256 cals
“I can honestly sayyour lasagnewas better thananything we tasted
in Venice.”A COOK Customer
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Liver, Bacon and OnionsMoist, tender lambs’ liver pieces in a red wine sauce, garnishedwith onions and smoked bacon. Serves one £2.85 Serves two £5.60
Shepherd’s PieAn improved recipe, with lamb pan-fried to seal in the flavour,minced then braised in milk until tender (something we pickedup from Italy). Serves one £3.50 Serves two £6.99
Lamb MoussakaWhole legs of lamb are minced at the Kitchen and the meatbraised with onions, garlic, rosemary, chopped tomatoes and mint,then layered with sliced potatoes, roasted aubergines and abechamel sauce. Serves one £3.99 Serves two £6.99
Lamb Casserole with Minted New PotatoesChunks of tender lamb braised in stock with root vegetablesand served with minted new potatoes. A meal in itself that’s verylow in calories and fat. Serves one £4.50 Serves two £8.50
Moroccan Spiced Lamb TagineSee “For Special Nights In”, page 16
Two Braised Lamb ShanksSee “For Special Nights In”, page 16
PORK
Sausage and Red Onion CasserolePork and leek sausages, made in Kent by Speldhurst Sausagesto an exclusive COOK recipe, are casseroled in a gravy of soft,sweet red onions. Serves one £3.50 Serves two £5.99
Meatballs in a Rustic Tomato SauceHand-rolled balls of minced pork and rump steak, seasoned with red pesto, chilli, basil andgarlic, in a sun-dried tomato sauce on a bed of spinach. Serves one £3.50 Serves two £6.50
Pork StroganoffPork strips are braised until tender then added to a sherry, brandy and paprika sauce withmushrooms. Serves one £3.99 Serves two £7.35
Pork DijonStrips of pork are pan-fried then braised with white wine and mustard and finished withmushrooms and cream. Serves one £3.99 Serves two £7.35
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Deserve thenight off?
Relax and enjoy one ofour award-winning meals.*
No mess, no waste,no hassle.
Moroccan Harissa Chicken
Coq au Vin
Pot Roast Chicken
Green Thai Chicken Curry
Indonesian Vegetable Curry
Roasted VegetableChickpea Curry
Moroccan SpicedLamb Tagine
* Meals awarded aGreat Taste Gold award 2010
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FISH
Smoked Haddock and Rocket Fish CakesYou will struggle to find a fishcake with more fish. Two, handmade potato cakes packed withsmoked haddock and blended with Welsh rarebit and rocket. Two cakes £3.99
Salmon and Dill Fish CakesPlenty of salmon mixed with potato and dill. Two cakes £3.99
Smoked Salmon and Leek TarletsSmoked salmon, with leeks, mature Cheddar and sweet onions in a poppy and sesame shortcrust pastry case. Perfect for a light lunch or supper. Two tartlets £3.99
Hearty Fisherman’s PieNaturally-smoked haddock, cod and salmon, poached lightly and served in a white wine andtomato sauce, layered with fresh spinach and topped with creamy mashed potato.Serves one £4.50 Serves two £8.50
Smoked Haddock and Sweet Potato GratinNaturally-smoked haddock, bacon, broccoli and sweetcorn in a white wine saucewith a hint of chilli, topped with potato. Serves one £4.50 Serves two £8.50
Salmon and Asparagus GratinSalmon fillet and asparagus in a white wine and herb sauce,topped with potatoes and cheese crumb topping.Serves one £4.75 Serves two £8.99
Salmon and Smoked Haddock LasagneSalmon and smoked haddock in a white wine sauce layeredbetween white pasta. Serves one £4.65 Serves two £8.85
Individual Salmon en CrouteSee “For Special Nights In”, page 16
VEGETARIANCreamy Leek and Cheddar TartletsTwo wholewheat pastry tartlets filled with soft, sweet leeks andmature cheddar cheese. Two tartlets £3.99
Spinach and Feta TartletsPerfect for a light lunch. Two tartlets £3.99
Macaroni CheeseMacaroni in a creamy sauce of mature farmhouse cheddar cheese.Serves one £2.75 Serves two £4.99
Red Lentil and Mixed Bean CasseroleRed lentils, mixed beans, roasted vegetables and green beans in atomato and basil sauce. Serves one £2.75 Serves two £4.99
Vegetable and Chickpea TagineSweet roasted vegetables, aubergines, ginger and a blend ofMoroccan spices. Serves one £2.99 Serves two £5.95
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Single Pot SuppersThere are occasions when itis beyond the wit of man (orwoman) to do anything otherthan reach for the freezer,turn to the microwave
and press start.
These are our favourite singlepot suppers:
Spaghetti Bolognaise
Chicken and TomatoPasta Bake
Lamb Casserole withMinted New Potatoes
Sweet Chilli Chickenand Noodles
Pot Roast Chicken
Chicken and Tomato Pasta Bake
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Roasted Vegetable and Feta BakeVegetables topped with feta and a herb and pinenut crust. Serves one £3.50 Serves two £5.99
Wild Mushroom, Spinach and Butternut LasagneOven-roasted Porcini and cup mushrooms with baby spinach, layered between white pasta, toppedwith feta and butternut squash. Serves one £3.75 Serves two £6.75
Roasted Vegetable LasagneLayers of Mediterranean vegetables and spinach lasagne. Serves one £3.65 Serves two £6.50
Mushroom StroganoffRoasted chestnut and cup mushrooms with baby spinach in a brandy and paprika sauce.Serves one £3.65 Serves two £6.25
Nut LoafMixed nuts, apricots and mushrooms with red onion marmalade. Serves three to four £4.99
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Rustic Potato WedgesRoasted potatoes tossed in fennel, sageand thyme. Serves two £1.99
Chantenay Carrots and Petits PoisWith a White Wine and Tarragon DressingServes two £1.99
Plain Basmati RiceServes one £0.99 Serves two £1.95
Mangetout, Petits Pois and CarrotsServes two £1.50
Vegetable RiceServes one £1.25 Serves two £2.45
Creamy MashServes one £1.25 Serves two £2.45
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Oven Roasted VegetablesServes one £1.50 Serves two £2.99
Minted CouscousServes one £1.50 Serves two £2.99
Dauphinoise PotatoesServes one £1.50 Serves two £2.99
Garlic Ciabatta Serves two £1.99
Alsacienne PotatoesServes two £1.99
Goose Fat Roast PotatoesServes two £1.99
Cabbage, Bacon and PinenutsServes two £1.99
Braised Red CabbageServes two £1.99
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PUDDINGS FOR 1 AND 2Jude’s Ice CreamRum and Raisin • Double Choc • Very Vanilla • Mango Crush Fruit Sorbet120ml tubs all £1.50
Dessert Slices (two slices in each pack)Lemon Cheesecake • Red Berry CheesecakeChocolate and Toffee Cheesecake • Banoffi Pie All £2.35 per pack
Mousse (two individual mousse in each pack)Red Berry Mousse • Chocolate Mousse • Lemon MousseAll £3.25 per pack
Traditional Puddings (all serve two)Bread and Butter Pudding • Belgian Chocolate PuddingBramley Apple and Blackberry Crumble All £3.25
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Turn your freezer into the best takeaway in town.You can be confident there’s nothing in our curries youwouldn’t have in your kitchen cupboard (assuming youwere a Mumbai housewife) and they will emerge fromyour oven or microwave piping hot.
CURRY HEAVEN
Lookout for ournew curriescoming soon
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PappadumsReady to eat.
Pack of eight £1.75
Naan Bread £1.15
Award WinningMango Chutney
£2.95
Aloo Gobi SaagDiced potatoes withcauliflower andspinach leaves.Serves two £1.50
Plain Basmati RiceServes one £0.99Serves two £1.95
Peas PilauFragant Basmati
rice flavoured with saffron,cardamon, cinnamon
and cloves.Serves one £1.25Serves two £2.45
Coconut andLime Leaf Rice
Basmati rice with coconutmilk, kaffir lime leaf,
lemongrass and coriander.Serves one £1.25Serves two £2.45
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Chicken Tikka Masala
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Roasted Vegetable and Chickpea CurryPeppers and carrots roasted to perfection, with cauliflower andspinach, toasted cumin seeds and a nicely spiced chickpea andlentil sauce. Serves one £2.99 Serves two £5.95
Garlic Chicken CurryAn unfamiliar name, but a fantastic curry... Serves one £3.85
Chicken Tikka MasalaDespite Glasgow’s efforts to claim the nation’s favourite dish as itsown, we prefer the version of history that traces its origins backto India’s Mughal Emperors. Serves one £3.85 Serves two £6.99
Chicken KormaA comforting coconut and almond curry for those who like tokeep things mild. Serves one £3.85 Serves two £6.99
Chicken JalfreziThe fieriest dish in our curry cupboard, with garlic, paprika and aspicy tomato sauce. Serves one £3.85 Serves two £6.99
RECIPES FROM THE FAR EASTGreen Thai Chicken CurryA mild, green Thai curry with marinated chicken, coconut milk,red peppers and green beans. Serves one £3.85 Serves two £6.99
Red Thai Chicken CurryA hot Thai curry with stir-fried red peppers and fine green beans.Serves one £3.85 Serves two £6.99
Chicken Pad ThaiChicken marinated in lemongrass, ginger, garlic, tamarindand lime with egg noodles and stir-fried cabbage.Serves one £3.85 Serves two £6.99
Chicken Panang CurryA fragrant Thai curry infused with ginger, lemongrass, kaffir limeand garlic. Serves two £6.99
Sweet Chilli Chicken and NoodlesStrips of chicken with noodles, water chestnuts and stir friedvegetables served in a sweet, chilli sauce.Serves one £3.85
Indonesian Vegetable CurryIndonesian yellow curry with roasted vegetables, green beansand toasted cashew nuts. Serves one £3.50 Serves two £5.99
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FOR FAMILYAND FRIENDSFour generous helpings of our favourite family
recipes, perfect for the tribe or an
informal meal with friends.
FEED FOUR OR MORE
Macaroni CheeseComfort food of the highest order. Macaroni in a creamy sauceof mature farmhouse cheddar cheese. Serves four £9.75
Chilli con CarneOur favourite winter warmer. A rich, meaty Chilli spicyenough to make your mouth tingle rather than your eyes water.Serves four £9.99
Lasagne al FornoWe have transformed our Lasagne into a dish that, dare we say it,is verging on the Posh. Our milk-cooked mince is light and fluffy,while rich Italian flavours are created by braising sun-driedtomatoes and vegetables. Serves four £11.99
Meatballs in a Rustic Tomato SauceOur humble meatball has had a makeover. Hand-rolled balls ofminced pork and rump steak, seasoned with red pesto, chilli,basil and garlic. Eating is believing. Serves four £12.50
Shepherd’s PieLamb braised in milk until tender. With vegetables andparsley mash. Serves four £12.50
Cottage PieMinced beef is pan-fried to seal in the flavour then braised in milkto make it fluffy and tender. A dash of red wine adds richness tothe sauce (the alcohol is cooked off) and we've added parsley tothe topping of mashed potato. Serves four £11.75
Chicken and Tomato Pasta BakeA hearty, one-pot meal, with chicken breast, mushrooms andpenne pasta in a classic Italian-style tomato and basil sauce,topped with mozzarella. Serves four £11.75
Chicken AlexanderMarinated chicken pieces in a white wine sauce withmushrooms and peppers. Serves four £11.75
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Eve’s PuddingServes four £5.50
Bramley Apple andBlackberry Crumble
Serves four £5.50
Belgian ChocolatePudding
Serves four £5.50
Sticky Toffee PuddingServes four £5.50
Rachel’s Ice CreamAvailable all year round
Gooseberry and ElderflowerVanilla • Honeycomb500ml tubs all £4.99
Teatime treats*All serve six £4.50
FlapjackMillionaire’s Shortbread
Boston BrownieThese cakes are ready to eat.All serve five to six £4.99
Seville Orange Cake
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Buttercream andJam Sponge
Coffee and Walnut Cake
*See ‘Entertaining Ideas fromCOOK’ page 12 for
cakes for special occasions
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DRINKSLuscombe Sicilian Lemonade 74cl bottle £2.75
Luscombe St. Clements 74cl bottle £2.75
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Of course, we love our children at COOK butsometimes meal times can be fraught to say the least.So it’s just as well our kids’ meals are ready in minutesand contain no nasties (but lots of hidden veg).
Macaroni CheeseMacaroni, oven roasted butternut squash, cauliflowerand peas in a cheesy sauce. Serves one £2.60
Chicken and Mash PieChicken, sweetcorn and peas topped with potato,butternut squash and sweet potato mash. Serves one £2.70
Chicken Curry with RiceChicken breast pieces in a mild curry saucewith Basmati rice. Serves one £2.70
LasagneMinced beef with hidden carrots, pasta and a cheese sauce.Serves one £2.70
Cottage PieMinced beef with carrots, leeks and swede toppedwith cheesy mash potato. Serves one £2.70
Spaghetti BolognaiseMinced beef in tomato, carrot and celerysauce with spaghetti. Serves one £2.70
Meatballs and SpaghettiPork and beef meatballs in a tomato sauce with spaghetti.Serves one £2.70
Fish PieCod and salmon in a white wine sauce withsweetcorn and petit pois topped with mash.Serves one £2.85
Cod and Mash PotatoCod fillet in a parsley sauce with mashed potato,sweetcorn and petit pois. Serves one £2.85
Chicken GoujonsStrips of chicken breast in a breadcrumb coating.Serves two to three £3.50
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OrganicBaby Food
When the experts arepicking the best organicbaby food around, theyinvariably settle on SoBaby. Which is why westock it. Simple. (Andwhen you find yourselfabsent-mindedly lickingyour baby’s spoon, youmight get a little bit
jealous – suffice to saythat baby food hasmoved on a bit sincewe were in nappies.)
For babies from 6 months£2.75
Microwave only. These mealscannot be reheated in a
conventional oven.
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Cottage Pie
Braised Beef andBarley Hotpot
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FOR SPECIAL NIGHTS INWelcome to a new range of remarkable meals
expertly handmade for you, by COOK
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HANDMADE FOR YOU, BY COOKSpecial nights in require a bit of extra effort and forethought
(which can be a struggle for some men, as we know from personalexperience). Of course, the food is particularly important – which is where
our new range of meals comes in. We’ve taken special care in findingingredients and recipes to fit the occasion, preparing each dish expertlyby hand. And by allowing us to spend a few hours cooking for you at our
Kitchen in Kent, you should have some extra time to make sureeverything else is just right. You might even decide to do it more often.
Let us know how it went.
EDWARD AND DALE([email protected])
HAUNCH OF VENISON WITH CRUSHED CELERIACBritish venison, celeriac crushed with chives and a spoonful of
caramelised red onion marmalade. Served with a port and red winesauce infused with juniper, cinnamon and cloves.
A dish worth dressing-up for.
Serves one £7.50 Serves two £12.99
ROASTED CONFIT OF DUCK WITH A JUNIPER BERRY SAUCEConfit duck leg in a juniper berry and orange zest sauce,
with cranberries and fondant potatoes.
Serves one £5.99 Serves two £10.99
CORN-FED CHICKEN WITH CHESTNUT STUFFINGBreast of corn-fed chicken stuffed with chestnuts,
served with a marsala sauce, roasted shallots and mushrooms.
Serves one £5.99 Serves two £10.99
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BAKED COD WITH PEPERONATABaked cod fillet with sun-dried tomatoes, roastedred peppers, onions and garlic with kalamata olives.
Best served with the telephone off the hook.
Serves one £5.75 Serves two £10.99Gluten free
RISOTTO WITH PORCINI MUSHROOMS,LEMON AND SAGE BUTTER
Arborio rice with porcini, cup and chestnut mushroomstopped with a knob of lemon and sage butter.
Serves one £3.99 Serves two £6.99Suitable for Vegetarians • Microwave only
SLOW-COOKED LAMB WITH SPINACH AND SHALLOTSLeg of lamb, marinated in garlic, rosemary and mint,
cooked slowly in a red wine sauce, served withpotatoes, caramelised shallots and spinach.
A dish that shouldn’t be rushed.
Serves one £6.99 Serves two £11.99
LOVE SOMEONE?GIVE COOKOur gift vouchers areperfect for new mums,elderly relatives, thosecoping with ill health,someone special whodeserves a treat andanyone with a busy lifewho loves good food
CAKES FOR OCCASIONSThese frozen cakes and the traybake take four tofive hours to defrost at room temperature.
Carrot CakeServes 6 to 8 £7.50 Serves 12 to 16 £11.99
Chocolate Fudge CakeServes 8 to 10 £7.50 Serves 12 to 16 £11.50
Chocolate Fudge Birthday CakeServes 12 to 16 £12.99
Chocolate Fudge Celebration CakeServes 20 £22.99
Our Chocolate Fudge Celebration Cake can be icedwith a personal message of your choice. All we ask isthat you give us 48 hours notice to allow time forthe cake to defrost.
Boston Brownie (Frozen Traybake)Serves 12 to 16 £8.50
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SOME CLASSIC COOK DISHESTHAT ARE ALSO PERFECT FOR A SPECIAL NIGHT IN
INDIVIDUAL BEEF EN CROUTEPrime fillet of beef topped with mushroom and liver pate, encasedin all-butter puff pastry with a white wine and mushroom sauce.
Serves one £7.50
INDIVIDUAL SALMON EN CROUTEA fillet of Scottish salmon wrapped in puff pastry,
with an asparagus and white wine sauce.Serves one £5.99
TWO BRAISED LAMB SHANKSTwo lamb shanks, marinated in olive oil, rosemary and mint, are roasted
before being braised slowly in white wine with chunky vegetables.Serves two £10.99
MOROCCAN SPICED LAMB TAGINEA slow-cooked, aromatic north African stew with pieces of lamb marinated in aspice mix including cinnamon, cumin, paprika and ginger, before being braised in
stock for three hours and finished with chickpeas, apricots and dates.Serves one £4.60 Serves two £8.75
Great Taste Gold award ** 2010 • Gluten free • Can be cooked in the microwave
SIDE DISHES*Rustic Potato Wedges Serves two £1.99
Oven Roasted Vegetables Serves one £1.50 Serves two £2.99Dauphinoise Potatoes Serves one £1.50 Serves two £2.99
Chantenay Carrots and Petits Pois Serves two £1.99Minted Couscous Serves one £1.50 Serves two £2.99
PUDDINGS*Winter Pudding Serves two £4.50
Dessert Slices: Banoffi Pie, Red Berry Cheesecake, Lemon CheesecakeAll serve two £2.35
*Please refer to Everyday page 7 for menu symbols for these products
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Chicken andMango Chutney
Filo Rolls
Mini Quicheswith SmokedSalmonand Rocket
A selection of our Canapés
CANAPÉS (12 in a box)Canapés are heated in the oven from frozen.Not available for home delivery.
Chicken and Mango Chutney Filo Rolls £5.99
Sun-Dried Tomato and Pesto Tartlets £5.99
Mini Quiches with Smoked Salmonand Rocket £5.99
Smoked Haddock and Salmon Fishcakes £6.50
Beef Wellingtons with Mushroomand Horseradish Duxelle £6.75
QUICHEWild Mushroom and Spinach QuicheServes four to six £4.50
Smoked Bacon and Mature Cheddar QuicheServes four to six £4.50
Roasted Pepper and Goat's Cheese QuicheServes ten to twelve buffet portions £16.99
Roasted Vegetable QuicheServes ten to twelve buffet portions £16.99
Quiche LorraineServes ten to twelve buffet portions £16.99
Feta and Caramelised Red Onion QuicheServes ten to twelve buffet portions £16.99
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Three boxes of each ofour canapés
Four packets each ofHabas Fritas andBurts Potato Chips
£5.54 per head
Catering for a drinks party is
always tricky. Some food is
expected, but how much?
Enough to soak up whatever
drinks you happen to be
serving, but not so much that
mountains of leftovers remain.
Because you can cook our
canapés from frozen, you can
always buy more than you
think you’ll need and keep the
extra in the freezer just in case.
Problem solved.
NIBBLESChilli PuffsRice crackers spicedwith chilli. 150g bag £2.50
Habas FritasRoasted broad beans.200g bag £2.50
Spicy Sesame NutsPeanuts coated in aspicy batter.200g bag £2.50
Cheese Straws150g box £2.55
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DRINKSNon-alcoholic treats forthe drivers, the pregnantand the temperate.
Luscombe Lime Crush74cl bottle £2.75
Luscombe WildElderflower Bubbly
74cl bottle £2.75
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Grissini VecchioPaloneOlive oil breadsticks fromItaly which are greatnibbles for any party.250g box £2.65
Savoury CheeseSwirls 120g box £2.85
Burts Potato Chips£1.80
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IS IT PUDDINGOR DESSERT?THE DISTINCTION COMES DOWN
TO WHETHER IT IS COOKED OR
NOT. SO, MOST OF OUR PUDDINGS
ARE, IN FACT, DESSERTS.REGARDLESS,THEY ALL
TASTE DELICIOUSAND ARE MADE FOR SHARING.
AFTERS, ANYONE?
Rich Lemon Tart
Red BerryCheesecake
Lemon andLime Pavlova
Banoffi Pie
Rich Lemon TartA classic French recipe, with a perfectly balanced filling offresh tangy lemon and sweet cream. Serves eight £8.50
Winter PuddingA fruit explosion in your mouth, with cranberries, blueberriesand raspberries, soft apple and cinnamon. Serves six £8.50
Strawberry and Lemon Mascarpone TrifleOrange soaked sponge and crushed strawberries withlemon mascarpone mousse. Serves six to eight £10.99
Eton MessRaspberries, double cream, crisp meringue and a dash of port,carefully messed up. Serves six to eight £10.99
Lemon and Lime PavlovaA light pavlova roll filled with lemon curd, lime curd andwhipped cream. Serves eight to ten £11.50
Chocolate RouladeA rich chocolate roll generously filled with whipped cream.Serves eight to ten £11.50
Chocolate and Raspberry RouladeA rich chocolate roll generously filled with whipped cream andraspberries. Serves eight to ten £11.99
Red Berry CheesecakeLight cheesecake with juicy whole berries marbled with ripesummer berry puree, on a thin biscuit base.Serves ten £12.99
Chocolate and Toffee CheesecakeA marbled chocolate and toffee cheesecake with dark chocolateswirls on a crunchy chocolate biscuit base. Serves ten £12.99
Lemon CheesecakeA fluffy lemon cheesecake on a thin biscuit base decoratedwith lemon curd swirls. Serves ten £12.99
Chocolate Mousse TorteRich dark chocolate mousse on a biscuit base, topped with alayer of cream and dusted with cocoa powder. Serves ten £12.99
Normandy Apple TartSlices of soft apple, spiced with cinnamon, arranged carefullyin a sweet pastry case. A French classic. Serves ten £12.99
Banoffi PieYou won’t find a bigger or better Banoffi, with thick layers ofbiscuit, bananas, soft toffee and cream. Serves ten £13.99
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Raspberry PavlovaA light pavlova roll packed
with raspberries and cream.Serves eight to ten £11.50
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ACCOMPANIMENTS
Mango andPassionfruit Coulis
270ml bottle £4.25
Raspberry Coulis270ml bottle £4.25
Unfortunately our puddings are not available for Home Delivery
ITWAS BETTER THANTHE 'POSH'MEALWE WENT OUT FORON THE SATURDAY NIGHT
- AND A FRACTIONOF THE COST!
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ACOOK CUSTOMER
Kiln Roasted Salmonand Asparagus Filo
FISH
Smoked Haddock and Sweet Potato GratinNaturally-smoked haddock, broccoli and sweetcorn in awhite wine sauce with a hint of chilli and smokey bacon,topped with potato. Serves four £16.99
Hearty Fisherman’s PieNaturally-smoked haddock, cod and salmon, poached lightlyand served in a white wine and tomato sauce, layered withfresh spinach and topped with creamy mashed potato.Serves four £16.99
Salmon and Asparagus GratinSalmon fillet and asparagus in a creamy white wine and herbsauce, topped with buttered, sliced potatoes and a regatocheese crumb topping. Serves four £17.95
Kiln Roasted Salmon and Asparagus FiloKiln roasted salmon and asparagus in white wine and crèmefraiche sauce on a bed of basmati rice, encased in filo pastryand topped with baby spinach and a pine nut crumb.Serves four £17.50
VEGETARIAN
Wild Mushroom, Spinach andButternut LasagneA new, boldly-flavoured vegetarian dish. Oven-roasted Porciniand cup mushrooms with baby spinach are layered betweenwhite pasta, topped with Cheddar and nutmeg sauce and a Fetaand butternut crumb. Serves four £12.99
Roasted Vegetable LasagneRoasted Mediterranean vegetables in a rich tomato saucelayered with spinach lasagne, creamy Cheddar cheese sauceand topped with tomatoes and fresh Cheddar cheese.Serves four £12.70
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SIDESRustic Potato WedgesServes two £1.99
Chantenay Carrotsand Petits Poiswith a White Wineand Tarragon DressingServes two £1.99
Plain Basmati RiceServes one £0.99Serves two £1.95
Vegetable RiceServes one £1.25Serves two £2.45
Creamy MashServes one £1.25Serves two £2.45
Mangetout, PetitsPois and CarrotsServes two £1.50
Oven RoastedVegetablesServes one £1.50Serves two £2.99
Minted CouscousServes one £1.50Serves two £2.99
Dauphinoise PotatoesServes one £1.50Serves two £2.99
Garlic CiabattaServes two £1.99
Alsacienne PotatoesServes two £1.99
Goose FatRoast PotatoesServes two £1.99
Cabbage, Baconand PinenutsServes two £1.99Serves four £3.95
Braised Red CabbageServes two £1.99Serves four £3.95
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HAVING TO COOKFOR LOTS OF PEOPLEA BIG POT OFBUBBLING, SWEETSCENTED STEW IS
PERFECT
Beef Stroganoff
BEEFBeef StroganoffPieces of silverside beef, in a brandy and paprika sauce withchopped gherkins and roasted mushrooms. Serves four £15.90
Beef BourguignonA taste of rural France made in the heart of Kent. Pieces ofsilverside beef are slow-cooked for three hours in red wine andport before adding dry-cured bacon and mushrooms.Serves four £16.70
Braised Beef in Brandy and Mushroom SauceStrips of silverside beef are pan-fried then slow-cooked forthree hours in beef stock and white wine, before thyme,mushrooms and a good slug of brandy are added.Serves four £16.70
Steak and Red Wine PieTop rump steak, aged for at least 10 days, is pan-fried to seal inflavour and then braised with red wine and vegetables.All-butter, shortcrust pastry is glazed with egg yolk to create agolden finish when removed from the oven. Serves six £19.99
LAMBLamb MoussakaWhole legs of lamb are minced at the Kitchen and the meatbraised with onions, garlic, rosemary, chopped tomatoes andmint, then layered with diced potatoes, roasted aubergines anda bechamel sauce. Serves four £13.95
Lamb BordeauxLamb braised in red wine and port with smokedbacon and caramelised onions. Serves four £16.99
Moroccan Spiced Lamb TagineA slow-cooked, aromatic north African stew with pieces oflamb marinated in a spice mix including cinnamon, cumin,paprika and ginger, before being braised in stock for threehours and finished with chickpeas, apricots and dates.Serves four £16.99
PORKPork DijonStrips of pork are pan-fried then braised with white wine andmustard and finished with mushrooms and cream.Serves four £14.70
Pork StroganoffPork strips are braised until tender then added to a sherry,brandy and paprika sauce with mushrooms. Serves four £14.70
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DINNER FOR 24
Beef Bourguignon(for 20)
Red Lentil and MixedBean Casserole(for 4 vegetarians)
Rustic Potato Wedges
Eton Mess
£6.26 per head
When you find yourself having
to cook for lots of people,
a big pot of a bubbling,
sweet-scented stew is perfect.
Bowl food is the trendy name
for it – because you can eat it
from a bowl while standing up.
More likely you’ll perch on a
chair, a window sill or someone
else’s lap, but you get the idea.
A decent size oven will just
about fit four of our large
meals. Beyond 16 people, it
may be simpler to resort to a
(very) large pot on the hob.
Let the meals defrost first,
decant into the pot, and warm
thoroughly over a moderate
heat, stirring regularly. This is
likely to take between 20 and
30 minutes but make sure the
food is piping hot before
serving. With some rustic
potato wedges on the side, it
makes feeding the masses
surprisingly manageable.
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THANK YOUFOR MAKING ENTERTAININGEASY AND ENJOYABLEFOR A FULL-TIME MUM
A COOK CUSTOMER
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Green Thai Chicken Curry
Mangetout, Petits Poisand Carrots
MintedCouscous
Coq au Vin
CHICKEN
Moroccan Harissa ChickenSweet and delicately spiced, a classic north African dish ofchicken breast pieces with cumin, cinnamon and honey,finished with dates, chick peas and toasted almonds.Perfect with minted couscous. Serves four £13.50
Chicken and Mushroom LasagneAn alternative Lasagne, with chicken and mushroom layersand a sauce packed with flavour - sun-dried tomatoes, basil,garlic – beneath a crisp topping of cheddar cheese and redpesto. Serve with a green leaf salad and garlic ciabatta.Serves four £13.50
Chicken DijonChicken marinated in thyme, olive oil and wholegrain mustard,in a white wine sauce with caramelised red onions and chives.Serves four £13.50
Marinated Chicken in Tomatoand Sweet Red Pepper SauceMarinating over night in paprika and olive oil producesucculent, flavoursome chicken. Tomatoes and roasted redpeppers are mixed with smoked bacon, herbs and cream tocreate a sweet, tangy sauce. Serves four £13.50
Coq au VinFour hours of cooking time go into making this French classic.Chicken pieces – some on the bone for added flavour – areslow-cooked in red wine and port with bacon and mushrooms.Serve with Dauphinoise potatoes. Serves four £14.99
Huntsman’s ChickenIndividual chicken breasts with mushroom pate stuffing,wrapped in bacon with a red wine sauce. Serves four £16.99
Green Thai Chicken CurryA crowd-pleasing green Thai curry with stir-fried red peppersand fine green beans. Serves four £13.50
Chicken, Ham and Leek PieChicken pieces, marinated overnight in white wine and oliveoil, mixed with ham and soft, sweet leeks, with a dash of whitewine in the sauce. Serves six £18.99
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Coq au Vin
Dauphinoise Potatoes
Mangetout, Petits Poisand Carrots
Raspberry Pavlova
£7.43 per head
Lamb Tagine
Minted Couscous
Lemon Cheesecake
£7.37 per head
Dinner with Friends
We sell ceramic dishes that arethe same size as our two andfour portion meals, makingit even easier for you to
pretend you made it yourself.
Two portion dish £9.30
Four portion dish £11.75
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CONTENTS
DINNER WITH FRIENDS
page 3
PUDDINGS
page 9
DRINKS PARTY
page 11
CAKES
page 12
FOR SPECIAL NIGHTS IN
page 13
CHRISTMASAT COOKGive yourselfsomethingspecial thisChristmas -time toenjoy it.
From a festivedrinks party toBoxing Daysupper andChristmas Daylunch itself, let usCOOK for you.
Look out forour range oftime-savingseasonal food,in stores fromNovember.
Menu KeyYou will see these symbols next to our food.
This is what they mean.How spicy is this dish?
1 chilli - warm me up
2 chillies - nice and spicy
Gluten Free
Winner of a Great TasteGold award 2010
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Very occasionally we might have to change prices, ingredients or symbols before our next editionof The COOK Book for which we apologise. But all prices, ingredients and symbols were correctat time of going to print. Please refer to the packaging for the most up-to-date information.
Suitable for vegetarians.
All meals can be reheated in aconventional oven, but those with thissymbol can also be cooked in themicrowave.
Not available for home delivery.
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Entertaining should be fun. So why is it often
so stressful? At COOK, we aim to decrease
your stress levels and increase your enjoyment by
giving you time to relax before your guests arrive,
then time to enjoy their company rather than be
chained to the kitchen. We can do as little or as much
as you like, and because our food looks and tastes
homemade no one will know you haven’t made it
yourself. So whether you are catering for a couple of
close friends, a dinner for eight or a party for twenty
or more, let us do the cooking so you can concentrate
on enjoying yourself. It seems a fair swap.
Edward and Dale (Founders)
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Dinner with Friends Drinks Party Puddings
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EDWARD & DALETOGETHER WITH THE STAFFOF COOK ARE AT YOUR DISPOSAL
THIS WINTER AS WE BID TOHELP YOU WITH YOUR PLANS TO
ENTERTAIN FRIENDS & FAMILYBE IT FOR AN INTIMATE DINNER OR
A FULL-ON, BLOW OUT, EXTRAVAGANT,
INDULGENT BASH
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