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|Servings = Serves 2
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[[Image:Mergez and pepperoni frying.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Frying and flavouring the oil]]
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We love [[Couscous|couscous]] and had sort of planned for this dish so had the basics, but as always, the available leftovers decided the final recipe. Don't follow this recipe exactly, be bold and experiment with the ingredients, you won't be disappointed.
  
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'''Frying the chorizo'''
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{{RecipeIngredients
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| 150 g (5 oz) dried [[Couscous|couscous]]
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| 250 ml [[Chicken stock|chicken stock]] ( I used some leftover [[Butternut squash bisque]] with a little water, heated in the microwave)
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| 1 [[Onion|onion]], peeled and chopped
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| 2 Cloves of [[Garlic|garlic]], peeled and chopped roughly
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| A very good slug of [[Olive oil|olive oil]]
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| &#189; small of pack sliced [[Chorizo sausages|chorizo sausages]] and &#189; small pack of sliced peppered [[salami]] (or any interesting spicy 'cold-meat' combination)
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'''Apricot sauce'''
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{{RecipeIngredientsNB
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| 8 [[Dried apricots|dried apricots]], chopped
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| [[Zest|zest]] of an [[Orange|orange]]
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| Juice, zest and chopped flesh 1 [[Orange|orange]]
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| 4 tablespoons [[Sherry|sherry]]
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| 1 teaspoon [[Cumin seeds|cumin seeds]], bruised and crushed, not powdered
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| 1 teaspoon [[Caraway seeds|caraway seeds]], bruised and crushed, not powdered
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| Pinch of [[Salt|salt]]
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| [[Ground black pepper]]
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'''Salad ingredients'''
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{{RecipeIngredientsNB
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| 1 small [[sweet pepper]], deseeded and chopped (we had loads of miniature coloured sweet peppers that we used this time)
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| 2 fresh [[tomatoes]], chopped
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'''Garnish'''
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| Handful of shelled [[Pistachio nuts|pistachio nuts]], crushed
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| Bunch of fresh [[Parsley leaves|parsley leaves]], finely chopped
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===Method===
  
Where applicable, all servings shown are estimated amounts for uncooked or raw produce.
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{{RecipeMethod
 
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| Bring your [[Stock|stock]] to [[Boiling|boiling]] and pour over the [[Couscous|couscous]], leave to stand for about 15 minutes or until the stock is absorbed
''See here for general advice on [[changing portion sizes]].''
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| [[Fry]] the [[Onions|onions]] and [[Garlic|garlic]] in a good slug of [[Olive oil|olive oil]] for about 5 minutes - the more flavoured [[Oil|oil]] you can get on the [[Couscous|couscous]], the better
 
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| Roll the [[Meat|meat]] slices and chop into slivers
While you're here, take a look at our '''[[Recipes: A-Z|tested and photographed recipes]]''', there are 1000's of them!
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| [[Fry]] the [[Meat|meat]] until the [[Fat|fat]] from the [[Meat|meat]] colours your [[Oil|oil]], remove from the heat
 
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| In a small pan, add the chopped [[Apricots|apricots]], [[Orange|orange]] flesh and juice, crushed [[Spices|spices]], pinch of [[Salt|salt]] and a grind of [[Pepper|pepper]] and gently [[Simmer|simmer]] until the [[Sherry|sherry]] has reduced and all you are left with is a nice sticky goo.
[[Image:Portions-per-person.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Portion control is important!]]
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| Mix the couscous, bell peppers, chopped tomatoes and apricots together, sprinkle with [[Pistachio nuts|pistachio nuts]] and [[Parsley|parsley]]
==Rice - portions per person==
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{| class="wikitable"
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===Serving suggestions===
! scope="row"|'''UNCOOKED [[Rice|RICE]]'''
 
! scope="row" colspan="2"|'''SERVING PER PERSON'''
 
|- align="center"
 
! scope="col" colspan="3"|'''RICE'''
 
|-
 
|[[Basmati rice]] || 75 grams || 2.6 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Brown rice]] || 75 grams || 2.6 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Wild rice]] || 75 grams || 2.6 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Camargue red rice]] || 75 grams || 2.6 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Rice#Long_grain_rice|Long grain rice]] || 75 grams || 2.6 oz
 
|-
 
| Organic rice || 75 grams || 2.6 oz
 
|-
 
| [[Rice#Long_grain_rice|American aromatic rice]] || 75 grams || 2.6 oz
 
|-
 
| [[Rice#Long_grain_rice|Dehra Dun rice]] || 75 grams || 2.6 oz
 
|-
 
| [[Rice#Long_grain_rice|Domsiah rice]] || 75 grams || 2.6 oz
 
|-
 
| [[Rice#Long_grain_rice|Indica rice]] || 75 grams || 2.6 oz
 
|-
 
| [[Rice#Long_grain_rice|Jasmine rice]] || 75 grams || 2.6 oz
 
|-
 
| [[Rice#Long_grain_rice|Patna rice]] || 75 grams || 2.6 oz
 
|-
 
| [[Rice#Long_grain_rice|Thai fragrant rice]] || 75 grams || 2.6 oz
 
|-
 
| [[Rice#Medium_grain_rice|Medium grain rice]] || 75 grams || 2.6 oz
 
|-
 
| [[Rice#Medium_grain_rice|Bahia rice]] || 75 grams || 2.6 oz
 
|-
 
| [[Rice#Medium_grain_rice|Bomba rice]] || 75 grams || 2.6 oz
 
|-
 
| [[Rice#Short_grain_rice|Risotto rice]] || 75 grams || 2.6 oz
 
|-
 
| [[Rice#Short_grain_rice|Arborio rice]] || 75 grams || 2.6 oz
 
|-
 
| [[Rice#Short_grain_rice|Carnaroli rice]] || 75 grams || 2.6 oz
 
|-
 
| [[Rice#Short_grain_rice|Vialone nano rice]] || 75 grams || 2.6 oz
 
|-
 
| [[Rice#Short_grain_rice|Japanese table rice]] || 75 grams || 2.6 oz
 
|-
 
| [[Rice#Short_grain_rice|Moochi rice]] || 75 grams || 2.6 oz
 
|-
 
|}
 
''Here's a handy [https://www.grams-to-pounds-and-ounces.co.uk/stones-pounds-and-ounces/what-is-120-grams-into-stones-pounds-and-ounces.html weight converter for other amounts]''
 
==Grains - portions per person==
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! scope="row"|'''UNCOOKED [[:Category:Grain and bean recipes|GRAIN]]'''
 
! scope="row" colspan="2"|'''SERVING PER PERSON'''
 
|- align="center"
 
! scope="row" colspan="3" |'''GRAINS'''
 
|-
 
|[[Bulgar wheat]] || 75 grams || 2.6 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Buckwheat]] || 60 grams || 2 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Couscous]] || 60 grams || 2 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Polenta]] || 75 grams || 2.6 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Quinoa]] || 60g || 2 oz
 
|}
 
==Pulses / beans - portions per person==
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! scope="row" colspan="3"|'''SERVING PER PERSON'''
 
|- colspan="2" align="center"
 
! scope="row" colspan="3" |'''PULSES / BEANS etc'''
 
|-
 
|Heinz [[Baked beans]] || 130 grams || 4 oz (1/3 can)
 
|-
 
|[[Dried beans]] || 75 grams || 2.6 oz
 
|-
 
|Dried [[Chick peas]] (dry weight) || 60 grams || 2 oz
 
|-
 
|Canned [[Chick peas]] || Half a 400g can || Half a 14 oz can
 
|-
 
|Dried [[Lentils]] ''all types'' || 70 grams || 2.5 oz
 
|-
 
|Canned [[Lentils]] || Half a 400g can || Half a 14 oz can
 
|-
 
|Canned [[Red kidney beans]] || Half a 400g can || Half a 14 oz can
 
|-
 
|[[Tofu]] || 100g || 3.5 oz
 
|-
 
|}
 
''Use this to [https://www.grams-to-pounds-and-ounces.co.uk/stones-pounds-and-ounces/what-is-120-grams-into-stones-pounds-and-ounces.html convert other weight values]''
 
 
 
==Pasta and noodles - portions per person==
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! scope="row"|'''UNCOOKED [[Pasta|PASTA]]'''
 
! scope="row" colspan="2"|'''SERVING PER PERSON'''
 
|- colspan="2" align="center"
 
! scope="row" colspan="3" |'''PASTA'''
 
|- colspan="2" align="center"
 
|colspan="3" |''[[Pasta cooking times|Click here for pasta cooking times for almost '''all types of pasta''']]
 
|-
 
|Any [[dried pasta]] or [[spaghetti]] || 75 to 100 grams || 2.6 oz to 3.5 oz
 
|-
 
|Any [[fresh pasta]] || 130 grams || 4.6 oz
 
|- colspan="2" align="center"
 
! scope="row" colspan="3" |'''NOODLES'''
 
|-
 
|Any dried [[egg noodles]] || 75 grams || 2.6 oz
 
|- colspan="2" align="center"
 
|-
 
|Any fresh [[egg noodles]] || 130 grams || 4.6 oz
 
|- colspan="2" align="center"|
 
|}
 
===Here's my 2 minute homemade pasta recipe===
 
<youtube>https://youtu.be/RLiP_6YNQ3I</youtube>
 
 
 
Try it out now!
 
==Vegetables - portions per person==
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! scope="row"|'''RAW [[Vegetables|Vegetable]]'''
 
! scope="row" colspan="2"|'''SERVING PER PERSON'''
 
|- colspan="2" align="center"
 
! scope="row" colspan="3" |'''VEGETABLES'''
 
|-
 
|Baby [[Asparagus]] tips/spears || 75 grams || 2.6 oz
 
|-
 
|Large [[Asparagus]] spears|| 100 grams || 3.5 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Peas|Sugar snap peas]] (all types) || 100 grams || 3.5 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Beans|Green beans]] (all types) || 100 grams || 3.5 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Beans|Runner beans]] (trimmed) || 100 grams || 3.5 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Beansprouts]] (fresh uncooked) || 150 grams || 5 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Broad beans]] || 150 grams || 5 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Broccoli]] (&frac12; a small head, untrimmed) || 112 grams || 4 oz
 
|-
 
|Tenderstem [[Broccoli]] || 60 grams || 2 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Brussels sprouts]] (6 per person)|| 60 grams || 2 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Cabbage]] (and other green, leafy vegetables) || 100grams || 3.5 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Carrots]] || 90 grams || 3 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Cassava]] || 175 grams || 6 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Cauliflower]] (&frac12; a small head, untrimmed) || 112 grams || 4 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Celery]] || 40 grams || 1.5 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Jerusalem artichokes]] || 150 grams ||5 oz
 
|-
 
|Fresh [[Mushrooms]] || 100 grams ||3.5 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Lettuce leaves]] || 30 grams || 1 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Mange tout]]|| 60 grams || 2 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Peas]] (frozen or fresh)|| 85 grams || 3&frac12; oz
 
|-
 
|[[Potatoes]] || 175 grams || 6 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Spring greens]] || 100grams || 3.5 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Sweet potatoes]] || 175 grams || 6 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Sweetcorn|Sweetcorn niblets]] (fresh) || 85 grams || 3&frac12; oz
 
|-
 
|[[Sweetcorn|Sweetcorn niblets]] (frozen) || 85 grams || 3&frac12; oz
 
|-
 
|[[Sweetcorn]] (whole fresh cob)
 
|colspan="2"|1 per person
 
|-
 
|[[Salad|Salad leaves]] || 30 grams || 1 oz
 
|}
 
 
 
''A handy [https://www.grams-to-pounds-and-ounces.co.uk/stones-pounds-and-ounces/what-is-120-grams-into-stones-pounds-and-ounces.html weight converter is here]''
 
==Cheese - portions per person==
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! scope="row" colspan="3"|'''SERVING PER PERSON'''
 
|- colspan="2" align="center"
 
! scope="row" colspan="3" |'''[[Cheese|CHEESE]]'''
 
|-
 
|[[Cheddar|Hard cheese]] ([[Cheddar]] etc) || 30 grams || 1 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Cottage cheese]] || 90 grams || 1 oz
 
|}
 
==Eggs - portions per person==
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! scope="row" colspan="3"|'''SERVING PER PERSON'''
 
|- colspan="2" align="center"
 
! scope="row" colspan="3" |'''[[Eggs|EGGS]]'''
 
|-
 
|[[Chickens' eggs]]; as a meal
 
| colspan="2"| 2 medium eggs per person
 
|-
 
|[[Quails eggs]]; as an [[Appetiser]]
 
| colspan="2"| 2 eggs per person
 
|-
 
|[[Quails eggs]]; as a light [[snack]]
 
| colspan="2"| 3 to 4  eggs per person
 
|-
 
|[[Quails eggs]]; for a hearty [[breakfast]]
 
| colspan="2"| 6 eggs per person
 
|}
 
==Fresh fish - portions per person==
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! scope="row"|'''FRESH [[Fish|FISH]]'''
 
! scope="row" colspan="2"|'''SERVING PER PERSON'''
 
|- colspan="2" align="center"
 
! scope="row" colspan="3" |'''SEAFOOD'''
 
|-
 
|[[Cod roe]] for [[Chip shop roe]]|| 100 grams || 3.5 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Dover sole]] || 225 grams || 8 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Huss]] ([[Rock salmon]])|| 175 grams || 6 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Oysters]] || 6 to 12 per person || 
 
|-
 
|[[Skate]] wings || 175 grams || 6 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Salmon]] steaks|| 175 grams || 6 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Tuna]] / [[Swordfish]] steaks|| 120 grams || 4.2 oz
 
|-
 
|Whole fish ([[Bass]] / [[Snapper]] / [[Trout]])|| 350 grams || 12 oz
 
|-
 
|Shell fish (with shells)|| 500 grams || 1 lb 2 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Prawns]] and [[shrimps]] (with shells)|| 300 grams || 11 oz
 
|- colspan="2"
 
|[[King prawns]] served in a curry etc.|| 5 large or 8 small || 200 grams frozen
 
|}
 
==Drinks, beverages, soups - servings per person==
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! scope="row" colspan="3"|'''SERVING PER PERSON'''
 
|- colspan="2" align="center"
 
! scope="row" colspan="3" |'''DRINK / BEVERAGE'''
 
|-
 
|[[Fruit juice]] || 330 ml || 11 fl oz
 
|-
 
|[[Orange juice]] || 330 ml || 11 fl oz
 
|-
 
|[[Grapefruit juice]] || 330 ml || 11 fl oz
 
|-
 
|[[Smoothies]] || 150 ml || 5 fl oz
 
|-
 
|[[Cola|Coca Cola]] || 330 ml || 11 fl oz
 
|-
 
|[[Cola|Pepsi Cola]] || 330 ml || 11 fl oz
 
|-
 
|[[Cola|Fanta]] || 330 ml || 11 fl oz
 
|-
 
|[[Cola|''Fizzy'' drinks]] || 330 ml || 11 fl oz
 
|-
 
|- colspan="2" align="center"
 
! scope="row" colspan="3" |'''SOUP AND BREAD'''
 
|-
 
|Any homemade or commercial soup || 250 ml || 0.43 pint
 
|}
 
 
 
''Convert to all different weights [https://www.grams-to-pounds-and-ounces.co.uk/stones-pounds-and-ounces/what-is-120-grams-into-stones-pounds-and-ounces.html here]''
 
==Sweets and desserts - portions per person==
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! scope="row" colspan="3"|'''SERVING PER PERSON'''
 
|- colspan="2" align="center"
 
! scope="row" colspan="3" |'''[[:Category:Sweets and desserts|SWEETS AND DESSERTS]]'''
 
|-
 
|[[Ice-cream]] || 112g || 4 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Frozen yogurt]] || 100g || 3.5 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Yogurt]] || 150 ml || 5 fl oz
 
|-
 
|[[Cheesecake]] || 120 g || 4.2 oz
 
|-
 
|Chocolate fudge cake || 120 g || 4.2 oz
 
|-
 
|Black Forest Gateau || 120 g || 4.2 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Lemon meringue pie]] || 120 g || 4.2 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Apple crumble]] || 128 g || 4.5 oz
 
|}
 
==Homemade meat pie / pudding filling ==
 
A useful measurement if you are portioning prepared pie fillings for the freezer.
 
 
 
''the weight is the finished products including meat,gravy & vegetables''
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! scope="row"|'''PIE / PUDDING TYPE'''
 
! scope="row" colspan="2"|'''SERVING PER PERSON'''
 
|- colspan="2" align="center"
 
|-
 
|[[Steak and kidney pie]] || 400 grams || 14 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Steak and kidney pudding]] || 400 grams || 14 oz
 
|}
 
 
 
''Lookup every [https://www.grams-to-pounds-and-ounces.co.uk/stones-pounds-and-ounces/what-is-120-grams-into-stones-pounds-and-ounces.html concievable weight conversion here]''
 
==Meat, steaks, chops - portions per person==
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! scope="row"|'''RAW [[Meat|MEAT]]'''
 
! scope="row" colspan="2"|'''SERVING PER PERSON'''
 
|- colspan="2" align="center"
 
! scope="row" colspan="3" |'''MEAT'''
 
|-
 
|[[Beef]]: [[Fillet steak]] || 225 grams || 8 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Beef]]: [[Rump steak]] || 225 grams || 8 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Beef]]: [[Sirloin steak]] || 225 grams || 8 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Beef]]: [[T-bone steak]] || 450 grams || 16 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Chicken]] (bone in) ||225 grams || 8oz
 
|-
 
|[[Chicken]] (boneless) ||125 grams to 142g|| 4.4 oz to 5 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Lamb]] (leg, on the bone) || 285 grams || 10 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Lamb]] (leg, off the bone) || 225 grams || 8 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Pork]]: [[Gammon]] || 225 grams || 8 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Pork]]: [[Bacon joint]] || 225 grams || 8 oz
 
|}
 
  
==Sliced cooked meat - portion per person==
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Serve hot, warm or cold
{| class="wikitable"
 
! scope="row"|'''SLICED MEAT'''
 
! scope="row" colspan="2"|'''SERVING PER PERSON'''
 
|- colspan="2" align="center"
 
! scope="row" colspan="3" |'''SLICED COOKED MEATS'''
 
|-
 
|Sliced [[ham]] || 125 grams|| 4.4 oz
 
|-
 
|Sliced [[chicken]] || 125 grams|| 4.4 oz
 
|-
 
|Sliced [[turkey]] || 125 grams|| 4.4 oz
 
|-
 
|Sliced [[beef]] || 125 grams|| 4.4 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Pork luncheon meat]] || 125 grams|| 4.4 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Spam]] || 125 grams|| 4.4 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Corned beef]] || 125 grams|| 4.4 oz
 
|-
 
|[[Sausages]] || 200 grams || 7 oz
 
|}
 
  
==Joints of meat - number served by joint weight==
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===Chef's note===
{| class="wikitable"
 
! scope="row" colspan="3" |'''JOINTS OF MEAT; [[Pork|PORK]], [[Lamb|LAMB]], [[Beef|BEEF]], [[Veal|VEAL]], [[Venison|VENISON]] etc'''
 
|-
 
! scope="row"|'''BONELESS JOINT'''
 
! scope="row"|'''PEOPLE SERVED'''
 
! scope="row"|'''BONE IN JOINT'''
 
|-
 
| 300g [10 oz]|| 2 to 3 people || 450g [1 lb]
 
|-
 
| 900g [2 lb] || 4 to 5 people || 1.36 kg [3 lb]
 
|-
 
| 1.36 kg [3 lb] || 6 to 7 people || 1.82 kg [4 lb] 
 
|-
 
| 1.82 kg [4 lb] || 8 to 9 people || 2.73 kg [6 lb]
 
|-
 
| 2.27 kg [5 lb] || 10 to 11 people || 3.18 kg [7 lb]
 
|-
 
| 2.73 kg [6 lb]|| 12 to 13 people || 3.64 kg [8 lb]
 
|-
 
| 3.18 kg [7 lb] || 14 to 15 people || 4.54 kg [10 lb] 
 
|-
 
| 3.64 kg [8 lb]|| 16 to 17 people || 5.44 kg [12 lb] 
 
|-
 
| 4.08 kg [9 lb] || 18 to 19 people || 6.35 kg [14 lb] 
 
|-
 
| 4.54 kg [10 lb] || 20 to 21 people || 7.25 kg [16 lb]
 
|}
 
==Christmas turkey / chicken - how much per person==
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
|- colspan="2" align="center"
 
! scope="row" colspan="3" |'''WHOLE TURKEY'''
 
|-
 
|Buying a whole festive turkey ||450 grams (1 lb) for each person
 
|- colspan="2" align="center"
 
! scope="row" colspan="3" |'''WHOLE CHICKEN'''
 
|-
 
|Buying a whole festive chicken || 450 grams (1 lb) for each person
 
|- colspan="2" align="center"
 
|}
 
  
==See also==
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As this dish is all about the taste and texture explosions of all the different ingredients, I find it's better to chop the garlic so you have little taste bites, rather than crush it and just add the general flavour.
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Chorizo orange and apricot couscous
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Chorizo and orange and apricot couscous
Servings:Serves 2
Calories per serving:552
Ready in:25 minutes
Prep. time:15 minutes
Cook time:10 minutes
Difficulty:Average difficulty
Recipe author:JuliaBalbilla
First published:21st January 2013
Frying and flavouring the oil
Fresh ingredients

We love couscous and had sort of planned for this dish so had the basics, but as always, the available leftovers decided the final recipe. Don't follow this recipe exactly, be bold and experiment with the ingredients, you won't be disappointed.

Frying the chorizo

Ingredients

Printable 🖨 shopping 🛒 list & 👩‍🍳 method for this recipe

Apricot sauce

Salad ingredients

  • 1 small sweet pepper, deseeded and chopped (we had loads of miniature coloured sweet peppers that we used this time)
  • 2 fresh tomatoes, chopped

Garnish | Handful of shelled pistachio nuts, crushed | Bunch of fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped

Method

  1. Bring your stock to boiling and pour over the couscous, leave to stand for about 15 minutes or until the stock is absorbed
  2. Fry the onions and garlic in a good slug of olive oil for about 5 minutes - the more flavoured oil you can get on the couscous, the better
  3. Roll the meat slices and chop into slivers
  4. Fry the meat until the fat from the meat colours your oil, remove from the heat
  5. In a small pan, add the chopped apricots, orange flesh and juice, crushed spices, pinch of salt and a grind of pepper and gently simmer until the sherry has reduced and all you are left with is a nice sticky goo.
  6. Mix the couscous, bell peppers, chopped tomatoes and apricots together, sprinkle with pistachio nuts and parsley

Serving suggestions

Serve hot, warm or cold

Chef's note

As this dish is all about the taste and texture explosions of all the different ingredients, I find it's better to chop the garlic so you have little taste bites, rather than crush it and just add the general flavour.

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