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  • Japan: Chicken with Sukiyaki Noodles

    Chicken with Sukiyaki Noodles Serves 4 4 tbsp soy sauce 1-2 tbsp rice wine 3 tbsp groundnut oil 1 large courgette, sliced 1 orange pepper, deseeded and cut into chunks 8 spring onions, trimmed and sliced 150g/5oz beansprouts

  • £20,000 Branksome Rec bill

    THOUSANDS of pounds of taxpayers’ money has already been spent on opposing a bid to protect a Poole park – before a decision is even reached. As feared, Poole council’s decision to fight the application to recognise Branksome Rec as a town

  • Brazil: Caipirinha

    The Caipirinha is a national cocktail of Brazil, so bottoms up! Caipirinha Makes 1 2 limes 1tbsp sugar 2-3tbsp cachaça Ice cubes 1. Trim ends off limes. Cut limes into wedges. 2. Using a muddler

  • Development land bid to boost Cherries

    CHERRIES chairman Eddie Mitchell has confirmed he is hoping to buy a development site behind Dean Court to generate extra funds for the cash-strapped club. The land behind the East Stand is currently owned by local construction company Parkcrest and

  • World Cup willies about your big match?

    THIS is worrying. My wife, rather pointedly I thought, remarked that the World Cup is one of the busiest times of the year for divorce lawyers. Along with, she tells me, holidays – when couples suddenly realise that their partners are numpties

  • Cricket: Bashley form boosted by comfortable win

    SKIPPER Andy Neal admitted Bashley were “quietly confident” after they climbed to third with a thumping time pennant victory. The New Forest outfit are sitting pretty in the Southern Electric Premier League Division One following a resounding eight-wicket

  • Cricket: Dorset defeated despite late fireworks

    DORSET’S hopes of appearing in a glamorous national final were extinguished at Dean Park today – despite a dramatic Tom Hicks-inspired late rally. Hicks defied mounting pressure to hit 93 off 94 deliveries, his highest score in Minor Counties

  • Italy: Dolcetti Al Cocco

    These sweet dough balls are easy to make and are guaranteed to go quick! Dolcetti Al Cocco 170 grams dry coconut 40 grams flour 2 eggs 200 grams sugar A pinch of salt 1. Put all the ingredients together and work them with

  • What to eat: Germany v Australia

    This meat pie recipe is just the thing for soaking up three games' worth of beer. (And, if Sunday evening cooking isn't really your thing, you could always just nick down to the pier for a Jumbucks.) Germany's contribution, the red cabbage

  • France: Quick Confit of Duck

    It's quick, because you don't have to cook it for hours. But it does involve a gap of 12 hours between cooking stages. So if you want this, you need to prepare in advance. Steamed quick duck confit Duck legs, plus duck fat (or buy a

  • Italy: Pasta with tuna sauce

    This quick pasta dish is the perfect meal to make when you don't have much time to cook. Pasta with tuna sauce Serves 4 500g Italian drum wheat pasta (penne rigate, rigatoni, fusilli or spaghetti) 200g of canned tuna preserved

  • What to eat: Serbia v Ghana

    DON'T be put off by the names of these dishes - cowpea stew could well be destined to become a store cupboard staple. We're not sure the same can be said about the Serbian sausage, but you never know... %headlines(article_ids="8213335

  • Serbia: Cevapcici

    Cevapcici is a sausage made from mixed ground meat (normally lamb and beef, but sometimes pork too) and can be served on skewers or in a sandwich. Cevapcici 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • Jenson Button back flying lifesavers

    A LORRY has ploughed into your car. Your child is trapped in the back seat. He’s screaming in pain. Or maybe your horse has thrown you and you’re lying on the ground, up a hill, with a punctured lung. Or the scrum has collapsed on your rugby-playing

  • Ghana: Cowpea Stew

    Cowpea Stew (also known as Black Eyed Pea Stew or Red Red) is a traditional Ghanaian recipe for a classic stew of black-eyed peas in a tomato and red palm oil sauce that's usually served with fried plantain.   Cowpea Stew 240g black-eyed

  • Boxing: European silver for Ferndown fighter

    LONDON 2012 prospect Iain Weaver enhanced his reputation by claiming a silver medal at the European Championships in Moscow. The 20-year-old from Ferndown, picked ahead of Britain’s reigning European champion Luke Campbell at 57kgs, missed

  • Identity of German giant is revealed

    THE tallest member of the German army who was captured by a diminutive Allied soldier has been identified as former circus giant Jakob Nacken. The 7ft 6ins tall German – who was also the world’s tallest Santa Claus – had been touring the US

  • What to eat: Algeria v Slovakia

    ALGERIA and Slovenia. Not exactly culinary giants, you might say. But we beg to differ... Well, maybe not giants. But we think you'll find these dishes tastier than you might have expected... %headlines(article_ids="8213375,8214504")

  • Slovenia: Baked mushrooms with cheese

    We were pretty stumped finding a recipe from Slovenia. This one is from the Hairy Biker's World Cup cookbook, which you can download here. This recipe is incredibly simple and it's great snack food for in front of the TV. If you have

  • Algeria: Lahm Lhalou (lamb stew)

    Couscous is the national dish of Algeria and this lamb stew goes with it perfectly. Lahm Lhalou 2 lb cubed lamb 1 cinnamon stick 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup water 2 tbs oil 2 tbs orange juice 1/3 cup

  • Australia: Meat pie

    Meat pie has been coined one of Australia's national dishes and is made with either largely diced or minced meat and gravy. Sometimes onion, mushrooms, or cheese will be added too and it's normally served with tomato sauce on top. Aussie Meat Pie

  • Blondie in the flesh

    THEY wouldn’t have realised at the time, but the few hundred or so young punks and slightly older pub rockers that gathered at Bournemouth’s Village Bowl on May 20, 1977, were witnessing the start of something huge. Most had probably gone to see an emerging

  • Don't miss the Daily Echo’s Super Summer Savings

    ENJOY the best of our local attractions for a fraction of the price with the Daily Echo’s Super Summer Savings. To celebrate the start of summer, the Daily Echo and Advertiser Series has teamed up with Bournemouth and Poole Tourism to bring

  • Germany: Rotkohl

    This red cabbage recipe can be served with a hot meat main dish or eaten cold with a selection of cold meats and salads. Rotkohl 1 onion 1 tablespoon of olive oil 1 medium sized red cabbage 1 apple Juice of half a lemon

  • Don't panic!

    AND so we’re off, with a match that encapsulates England’s traditional World Cup showings: massive early expectation, schoolboy mistakes, and ultimate disappointment. It started well, of course, and when Gerrard slotted home against a surprisingly lacklustre