Pasta e fagioli - Classic Italian peasant dish. Simple, satisfying bean & pasta soup - stick celery, potato, carrot, bunch fresh parsley, diced pancetta, onion, tin borlotti or cannellini beans, 200g conchiglie or other short shaped pasta, tomato puree, large pinch chilli flakes, Sea salt, black pepper, Drain and rinse the beans in a sieve [...]
Smoked haddock chowder - Filling and delicious and with an elegant twist from saffron. A nourishing meal-in-one. - leeks, new potatoes, Milk, un-dyed smoked haddock fillet, snipped chives, unsalted butter, vegetable stock, mall pinch of saffron threads, Sea salt, black pepper, Boil a kettle. Put the saffron threads into a bowl and cover with boiling [...]
Squash soup - Coconut milk and chilli give add an extra depth of flavour to this simple, healthy soup - squash, red chilli, floury potatoes, carrot, onion, clove garlic, ground coriander, bay leaf, tin coconut milk, vegetable stock, olive oil, Sea salt, black pepper, TURN THE OVEN ON TO 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas 4; Wash the squash [...]
Pesto - There’s nothing to beat home-made - and it takes just 10 mins! - fresh basil, grated pecorino, Grated parmesan, pine nuts, clove garlic, olive oil, Sea salt, black pepper, Wash the basil leaves. Peel and crush the garlic. Grate the cheeses.; Put all the ingredients together in the blender and blitz at a [...]
Thai green curry paste - So fresh, fragrant and easy to make - green chillies, stalks lemon grass, piece fresh ginger, shallots, large bunch fresh coriander, Small bunch fresh basil, limes (preferably organic), kaffir lime leaves, cloves garlic, ground coriander, ground cumin, ground paprika, groundnut oil, black pepper, Wash, deseed and finely chop the chillies. [...]
Lemon fish fingers - Fast fish supper that's easy and good for you. Who said fish fingers were only for kids! - skinless pollock or haddock fillets, egg, unwaxed lemon, plain flour, A few whole peppercorns, Olive oil for frying, Sea salt, black pepper, Wash the fish and pat dry with kitchen paper. Cut each [...]
Zesty haddock with crushed potatoes and peas - Simple ingredients are combined quickly and healthily into a delicious fish supper - haddock fillets ( you could also use pollock), new potatoes, fresh shelled peas, unwaxed lemon, snipped chives, olive oil, capers, plain flour, Sea salt, black pepper, Wash the potatoes thoroughly. Put them into a [...]
Roast potatoes with rosemary and garlic - Scrumptious roasties infused with herb flavours - waxy potatoes, sprigs rosemary, olive oil, cloves garlic, Sea salt, black pepper, TURN THE OVEN ON TO 180˚C/160˚C fan/Gas 4; Peel the potatoes and cut into large bite-sized chunks. Rinse under the tap and pat dry with kitchen paper.; Remove the [...]
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. [...]
Guacamole - Authentic Mexican dip that’s quick and easy to rustle up - ripe avocados, ripe but firm tomatoes, green chilli, lime, preferably organic, clove garlic, onion, olive oil, cumin seeds, Sea salt, black pepper, Peel, stone and dice the avocados. Zest and juice the lime and add to the avocados. Mash to a pulp [...]