Pasta alla Norma - A classic pasta and aubergine dish from Sicily. A triumph of Mediterranean flavours named in honour of Vincenzo Bellini's opera Norma. - large aubergines, sprigs fresh basil, 75g ricotta salata or pecorino, tin chopped tomatoes, spaghetti, cloves garlic, olive oil, plus oil for frying, Sea salt, black pepper, SALT Wash the [...]
Griddled aubergine and courgette salad - Fragrant with oregano and garlic; simple and scrumptious - aubergines, courgettes, sprigs fresh oregano, clove garlic, tablespoons olive oil, Sea salt, black pepper, Peel and bash the garlic. Wash the oregano and tear the leaves from the stalk. Rub the leaves of one sprig between your fingers to release [...]
Pumpkin risotto with leeks & pancetta recipe - This creamy, comforting risotto makes a wonderful one-pot family supper or a great seasonal starter. Great food made easy. - diced pumpkin or butternut squash, chopped fresh thyme leaves, diced smoked pancetta, leeks, butter, arborio rice, Grated parmesan, vegetable stock, Sea salt, black pepper, Halve the pumpkin [...]
Steak salad with chimichurri dressing - A delicious, healthy dinner fit for a special meal! - sirloin or rump steaks, Bunch flat parsley, Bunch fresh coriander, chopped fresh oregano, jalapeno chilli, Mixed salad leaves, red wine vinegar, olive oil, Chilli flakes, clove garlic, Sea salt, black pepper, Rinse the steaks and pat dry with kitchen [...]
Haricot bean, tomato and tuna salad - An easy-to–make lunch of mostly storecupboard staples - red and yellow cherry tomatoes, basil leaves, clove garlic, red onion, tablespoons sherry vinegar, tin haricot beans, pitted black olives, tin good quality tuna, sustainably sourced, olive oil, Sea salt, black pepper, Peel and crush the garlic. Peel and finely [...]
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 [...]
Potato and chickpea soup recipe - A delicious, cheap and satisfying meal made almost entirely from storecupboard ingredients. - pancetta slices, sprig rosemary, potatoes, tin chickpeas, clove garlic, olive oil, vegetable stock, Sea salt, black pepper, Peel and dice the potatoes. Peel and bash the garlic clove. Rinse the rosemary sprig. Drain and rinse the [...]
Apple, speck and radicchio tart recipe - Super-simple but sophisticated - a great showcase for winter flavours. Perfect recipe for a starter or a tasty light lunch. - Red apples, speck, head of radicchio, sprigs rosemary, sheet ready-rolled puff pastry, egg, Butter for greasing, olive oil, wine vinegar, Grated parmesan, Sea salt, PRE-HEAT OVEN TO [...]
Sprouts with pancetta & chestnuts recipe - Brussels sprouts steamed to maintain colour & goodness, then stir-fried for a medley of Christmas flavours. Christmas made easy by Lemon Squeezy. - Brussels sprouts, diced pancetta, spring onions, cooked chestnuts, olive oil, Sea salt, black pepper, Remove the outer leaves from the sprouts, cut a cross in [...]
Slow-cooked spiced shoulder of lamb - Easy to make and meltingly tender, after just 20 minutes prep this lamb stew looks after itself. Comforting, rich, satisfying & great for Sunday lunch. - boned lamb shoulder, grated fresh ginger, Bunch fresh coriander, vegetable stock, olive oil, cinnamon sticks, cloves, ground coriander, cardamom pods, cloves garlic, large [...]