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 [...]
Pork meatballs in tomato sauce - Succulent, aromatic and a great value family meal - lean ground pork, preferably organic, 9% fat, apple, egg, wholemeal breadcrumbs, sprigs fresh thyme, tin chopped tomatoes, olive oil, clove garlic, balsamic vinegar, black pepper, Sea salt, Olive oil or rapeseed oil for frying, Peel and coarsely grate the apple. [...]
Steak with balsamic vinegar marinade - Bring out the juicy, mellow flavour of good steak fast with this simple marinade. - rump or sirloin beef steak, sprigs fresh rosemary, clove garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Sea salt, black pepper, Bash the unpeeled garlic. Wash the rosemary and remove the needles from the stalks.; Mix together [...]
Warm salad of lentils and roasted peppers - Packed with flavours and nutrients - Handful of rocket leaves, green lentils such as Puy, Jar of roasted peppers, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Sea salt, Rinse the lentils in a sieve under the tap. Put them in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to the boil, [...]
Squash and cannellini soup - A hearty, satisfying soup to fight the winter chill - butternut squash, ripe but firm vine tomatoes, sprigs fresh sage, tin cannellini beans, onion, clove garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, vegetable stock, Sea salt, black pepper, TURN OVEN ON TO 200˚C/180˚C FAN/GAS 6; Peel, deseed and cube the squash. Wash [...]
Red cabbage with apple and balsamic vinegar - Tasty side dish that can be made ahead - red cabbage, Granny Smith apples, red onion, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Sea salt, black pepper, Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil.; Halve and finely shred the cabbage then rinse under running water. Peel, core [...]
Sizzling scallops - A superb starter of scallops, pancetta and balsamic dressing. Scallops' aphrodisiac reputation makes this a perfect dish for a romantic supper. - king scallops ((with or without the coral)), diced pancetta, sprig sage, Cress to serve, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Sea salt, black pepper, Gently rinse the scallops under running water and [...]
Burrata and Parma ham with mixed leaves - If you like mozzarella you’ll love burrata! This makes a great starter - slices Parma ham, fennel bulb, heads red chicory, ruby chard leaves, lambs lettuce, ball of burrata or buffalo mozzarella, sprig fresh tarragon, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Sea salt, Wash the tarragon leaves and finely [...]
Easy shepherd’s pie - Simple supper of minced lamb spiked with cinnamon, paprika and lemon zest and topped with a celeriac and potato mash. Perfect for a wintry evening! - minced lamb, floury potatoes, red lentils, balsamic vinegar, grated pecorino, olive oil, smoked paprika, clove garlic, onion, tin chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, Nutmeg, Sea salt, [...]
Seared radicchio - Quick & easy side vegetable dish bursting with goodness & a bit different from the norm. Searing mellows the bitter taste of radicchio. - head radicchio, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Sea salt, black pepper, Cut the radicchio in half and then into eight wedges. Rinse under running water and set aside.; Mix [...]