Warm parsnip salad with gorgonzola - A substantial salad that's perfect for a wintry day - parsnips, pears, cooked and peeled chestnuts, baby spinach, gorgonzola dolce (vegetarian versions available), olive oil, 1 tablespoon wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, agave nectar, Sea salt, black pepper, PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 190˚C/170˚C/gas 5.; Peel the parsnips and cut them lengthways [...]
Panzanella - Summer on a plate and a great way to use stale bread! - country bread or sourdough bred, a day or two old, cherry tomatoes, red onion, Bunch fresh basil, cucumber, tablespoons wine vinegar, tablespoons olive oil, Sea salt, black pepper, Peel and finely slice the onion. Put it into a bowl, cover [...]
Couscous with vegetables - Light, versatile salad. Ready in minutes - carrot, shallots, aubergine, green chilli, courgettes, cherry tomatoes, A handful of basil leaves, clove garlic, wholegrain couscous, olive oil, Sea salt, Rinse and dry the aubergine and trim off the stalk. Dice the aubergine and put it in a colander, sprinkle with a pinch [...]
Tonno e fagioli - A rustic Tuscan dish, this is traditionally served as a starter in Italy but also makes a quick and healthy lunch. - red onion, stick celery, lemon, tin cannellini or borlotti beans, can top quality tuna, olive oil, salt, black pepper, Squeeze the lemon. Peel and finely chop the onion and [...]
Warm chicory, taleggio and apple salad - Scrumptious lunch treat - heads of chicory, sprigs fresh tarragon, large red apple, of taleggio cheese, A handful of walnut kernels, walnut oil, Sea salt, Cut each head of chicory into four and wash thoroughly.; Wash the apple. Cut into quarters, remove the core and cut each quarter [...]
New potato salad with horseradish cream - Fantastic with all sorts of meat and fish - new potatoes, crème fraiche, radishes, snipped chives OR 2 spring onions, horseradish sauce, Wash the potatoes and cut in halves. Put them into a saucepan with ½ teaspoon of salt and cover with water. Bring to the boil, then [...]
Mozzarella, avocado and tomato salad - A delicious, light dish to enjoy for lunch or as a starter - ripe avocado, ripe but firm vine tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella (vegetarian versions available), A handful of fresh basil leaves, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Sea salt, Wash and slice the tomatoes.; Drain the mozzarella and cut into 1cm [...]
Salad of crayfish and avocado - A few fresh ingredients brought together with a lovely dressing for a light & zingy meal. Great food made easy! - crayfish tails, cooked, heads of chicory, avocado, orange, lemon, olive oil, Sea salt, black pepper, Divide the chicory into quarters and rinse thoroughly. Cut each quarter lengthways into [...]
Tangy chicken salad - Light summer dish bursting with flavour and goodness - cooked chicken, carrots, red pepper, orange pepper, sticks celery, Gruyere cheese ((optional)), green olives, pitted, cornichons, olive oil, wine vinegar, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, Sea salt, Wrap each breast in cling film and flatten with the help of a rolling pin. Brush [...]
Salad of pan-fried mackerel and new potatoes - Simple, nutritious salad with a zingy dressing. A good balance of carbs and protein and on the table in 40 minutes. - baby new potatoes, fresh cucumber, radishes, fresh mackerel, filleted (ask the fishmonger), handline-caught from an MSC-certified sustainable source, lemon, Greek yogurt, wholegrain mustard, Scrub the [...]