HEALTHY DISHES FROM THE
'FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS COOKERY BOOK'


Mackerel in foil with herbs

4 meduim fresh mackerel (gutted)
Juice of 1 lemon
Freshly ground black pepper
Pinch of salt
4 small bunches fresh mixed herbs (taragon, chives, parsley, sage)
A little olive oil

Preheat oven. Wash the mackerel and sprinkle insides with lemon luice. Add a little salt and generous sprinkle of pepper. Put a bunch of mixed herbs into the cavity of each fish and brush the skin with olive oil to avoid sticking. Wrap each fish individually in foil, and bake for 10-15 minutes. Take them out of the foil, leaving the herbs inside them, and place them on a hot platter with their own juice. Serve with boiled jacket potatoes and side salad of chopped cucumber, tomato and onion in French Dressing.

Smoked Fish Cakes

1lb Smoked Cod or Haddock
1oz butter
1 onion, finely chopped
1lb cooked mashed potato
Chopped Parsley
To coat: 1oz Wheaten Flour or Porridge Oatflakes

Place fish in cold water. Bring to the boil and poach for 5-7 Minutes. Remove, drain and flake. Melt butter in a large saucepan. Add onion and sauté until soft. Add flaked fish, potato and parsley. Season with pepper and mix well. Form the mixture into 6 round cakes and coat with wheaten flour or oats. Fry in a little oil or butter until golden brown on both sides. Drain and serve immediately.


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