Roast Chicken

This is a work in progress until I have a fully illustrated and timed "How to do Sunday Roast (Chicken)"

for now...

1 chicken

preheat oven to 190C or GM5

20 mins per 500g + 20 mins and 10 mins to stand before carving

Turkey, Thyme & Leek Meatloaf

This is my version of a recipe I got from a magazine (possibly Olive, can't quite remember...) - tis tasty & cheap to make.

Serves 4

Ingredients:
1 tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil
2 large leeks , sliced
500g pack turkey mince
2 sprigs thyme , leaves removed, or 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon of dried sage
85g fresh breadcrumbs
1 egg , beaten
2 rashers lean back bacon , fat trimmed, chopped

1) Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. Heat the oil in a frying pan, then soften the leeks for 5 mins. Line the base of a 28 x 18cm baking tin with greaseproof paper.

2) Mix the mince, thyme, two-thirds of the breadcrumbs, leeks and egg together with a little seasoning, then tip into the tin. Press the mixture firmly into the tin, then ruffle the surface with a fork.

3) Mix the remaining breadcrumbs, sage and bacon together and scatter over the top. Cook for 15 mins, then finish under the grill until golden and crisp on top. Serve with boiled or roast potatoes and carrots or broccoli.

For a seasonal feel add a handful of dried cranberries during step 2.