ready in about an hour and a half; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • olive or groundnut oil
  • dried thyme
  • 150ml/1/4pt red wine
  • 150ml/1/4pt vegetable stock
  • 100g/4oz chestnut purée
  • 75g/3oz wholemeal breadcrumbs
  • brandy
  • 10-15ml/2-3 tsp soy sauce
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
ready in about 40 minutes; serves 3
You might need to buy:
  • orzo pasta
  • dried porcini mushrooms
  • olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • chopped shallots
  • dry sherry
  • dried thyme
  • reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • chopped canned or bottled shelled chestnuts
  • heavy cream