Garlic potatoes - Give fried potatoes a healthier twist with this simple, speedy side - waxy potatoes, clove garlic, olive oil, Sea salt, black pepper, Peel the potatoes and slice into 5mm slices. Peel and bash the garlic clove.; Warm the oil in a frying pan with a tight-fitting lid. Brown the garlic clove.; Add [...]
Stuffed aubergines - Aubergine boats with minced pork & beef in tomato sauce - large aubergines, lean ground beef (minimum 5% fat), ground pork (preferably free range, minimum 8% fat), Bunch fresh basil, tin chopped tomatoes, olive oil, cloves garlic, grating nutmeg, large pinch oregano, Grated parmesan, wholemeal breadcrumbs, Sea salt, black pepper, Bring a [...]
Mediterranean frittata - Quick and easy, fabulous frittata! - large eggs, red pepper, medium courgette, uncooked chorizo, onion, clove garlic, olive oil, Large pinch dried oregano, Sea salt, black pepper, Wash, halve and deseed the pepper, then cut into thin ribbons. Peel and finely slice the onion. Peel and crush the garlic.; Top and tail [...]
Roasted Acorn Squash - Moreish sweet savoury wedges, great with meat dishes - large acorn or butternut squash, sprig fresh sage, olive oil, Sea salt, black pepper, PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 220˚C/200˚C FAN/GAS 7; Wash and halve the pumpkin; no need to peel it. Remove the seeds and cut each half into 2cm thick wedges.; Wash [...]
Homemade fish pie with saffron mash - Creamy, smokey fish under a comforting blanket of aromatic mash. Simple to make, perfect for winter entertaining! - resh haddock fillets, skinned, un-dyed smoked haddock fillet, raw king prawns, Milk, Bunch fresh flat parsley, lemon, kg Maris Piper potatoes, Large pinch saffron strands, bay leaf, whole black peppercorns, [...]
Pasta e ceci - A hearty soup of chickpeas, vegetables and pasta. Quick, easy and brimming with goodness and flavour. - stick celery, carrots, sprig fresh rosemary, tin chopped tomatoes, tin chickpeas, conchiglie or other small pasta shapes, onion, clove garlic, vegetable stock, olive oil, Sea salt, black pepper, Peel and finely chop the carrots [...]
Sicilian pesto - Full of Mediterranean flavours - fresh basil leaves, Grated parmesan, grated pecorino, red chilli, flaked almonds, tin plum tomatoes, olive oil, clove garlic, Sea salt, black pepper, Wash the basil leaves. Peel and crush the garlic. Grate the cheeses.; Remove any stalk ends and skin from the tomatoes. Wash, deeed and roughly [...]
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 [...]
Cheese palmiers - Super-quick cheesy treats to have with drinks - puff pastry, ready-rolled, Emmentaler cheese, egg, shallots, chopped thyme leaves, Small knob butter, Sea salt, black pepper, Plain flour for rolling the pastry, Peel and finely chop the shallots. Wash the thyme, strip the leaves and finely chop. Beat the egg. Grate the cheese.; [...]
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 [...]