Orecchiette with a pork ragù - Rich and tasty with ground pork, pancetta and anchovies. Simple, scrumptious and satisfying. - fresh orecchiette, ground pork, minimum 8% fat, diced pancetta, chopped parsley, chopped thyme, grated pecorino, anchovy fillets, onion, dry white wine, vegetable stock, olive oil, A pinch of chilli flakes, Sea salt, black pepper, Peel [...]
Refried beans - This Mexican staple can be used in quesadillas, tacos, burritos…. - butter, sour cream, chopped coriander, fresh bay leaves, mature cheddar, tins black beans, onion, cloves garlic, Sea salt, Drain the black beans and rinse thoroughly under running water. Blitz the beans to a paste.; Peel and finely chop the onion. Peel [...]
Roasted asparagus - A quick, easy and delicious way to prepare asparagus - 2 bunches fresh asparagus, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar, Sea salt, PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 200˚C/180˚C FAN/GAS 6; SNAP Snap off the woody ends of the asparagus and wash the spears thoroughly.; Lightly oil a baking tray, cover with parchment [...]
Simple dahl - Quick, easy and the perfect foil for curries and stir-fries - Bunch fresh coriander (optional), red chilli, banana shallots, red lentils, ground turmeric, olive oil, cumin seeds, garam masala, Sea salt, cloves garlic, Rinse the lentils in a sieve under running water. Put them in a pan and cover with 1 litre [...]
Savoury strudel - Tasty filo wrap stuffed with seasonal vegetables and mozzarella - red romano pepper, yellow romano pepper, aubergine, small courgettes, spring onions, mozzarella, leaves fresh basil, butter, sheets ready–made filo pastry, tablespoon olive oil, Sea salt, black pepper, PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 180˚C/160˚C FAN/GAS 4; Top and tail the spring onions, remove the outer [...]
Mediterranean stuffed peppers - Simple supper bursting with exciting flavours - red or yellow peppers, mozzarella, shredded fresh basil, black olives, pine nuts, wholemeal couscous, sundried tomatoes, olive oil, Sea salt, black pepper, PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 200˚C/180˚C FAN/GAS 6; Wash, halve and deseed the peppers. Wash and shred the basil. Cover the sundried tomatoes with [...]
Roast new potatoes - These roast new potatoes are beautifully crispy on the outside and soft and fluffly inside. - new potatoes, sprig fresh sage, sprigs fresh rosemary, cloves garlic, olive oil, Sea salt, black pepper, PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 190˚C/180˚C FAN/GAS 5; Remove any dirt from the potatoes by running them under a cold tap [...]
Pot roast shoulder of veal - Meltingly tender (and guilt-free) rose veal, slow-cooked with wine, herbs and carrots. Perfect with creamy mash for a fantastic family meal. - boned and rolled shoulder of rose veal, diced smoked pancetta, bunch fresh parsley, sprigs thyme, carrots, celery sticks, butter, large onion, white wine, bay leaves, vegetable stock, [...]
Caponata - A fantastic aubergine starter or side dish from Sicily - large, firm aubergines, red or mixed peppers, plum tomatoes, sticks celery, red onion, wine vinegar, capers, sunflower oil, to fry, olive oil, Handful of pitted green olives, Pinch of dried oregano, Sea salt, pinch dried chillies (optional), passata, sugar, Top and tail the [...]
Pork fillet with aromatic herbs - Fast and full-of-flavour main - pork tenderloins, slices smoked pancetta, sprigs sage, sprigs rosemary, Bunch of parsley, sprigs thyme, juniper berries, black peppercorns, olive oil, Sea salt, Wash the meat and pat dry with kitchen paper. Cut each fillet into 4 thick slices.; Wash the parsley, sage, rosemary and [...]