Risotto with mozzarella, tomatoes and basil - Soothing, creamy and one of the easiest risotto to make. On the table in just 25 minutes. - fresh mozzarella (vegetarian versions available), Bunch fresh basil, unsalted butter, arborio rice, tin chopped tomatoes, homemade chicken broth, small onion, Sea salt, black pepper, Put the chicken broth in a [...]
Spaghetti with garlic and chilli - Fast food for food-lovers. Pasta does it again. Quicker to rustle up than a takeway and much better for you! - spaghetti, olive oil, clove garlic, A pinch of chilli flakes, Sea salt, Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil; When the water is boiling, add [...]
Spaghetti with chilli, garlic and broccoli - The sort of fast food we love! Quick, easy, nutritious – and far too tasty to be this simple! - broccoli florets, spaghetti, olive oil, clove garlic, A pinch of chilli flakes, Sea salt, Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil; Wash and trim the [...]
Borlotti beans in spicy tomato sauce - Quick and satisfying side dish - tin borlotti beans, olive oil, clove garlic, A pinch of chilli flakes, A large pinch dried oregano, tomato paste, Sea salt, Drain the borlotti beans in a sieve and rinse under running water.; Peel and bash the garlic clove.; Heat the oil [...]
Frittata di patate - Quick, simple and filling - eggs, waxy potatoes, Olive oil or rapeseed oil for frying, Sea salt, black pepper, Peel the potatoes and chop into bite- sized chunks. Rinse under running water and dry thoroughly with kitchen paper.; Heat the vegetable oil in a 23cm frying pan. Add the potatoes with [...]
Panzanella - Summer on a plate and a great way to use stale bread! - country bread or sourdough bred, a day or two old, cherry tomatoes, red onion, Bunch fresh basil, cucumber, tablespoons wine vinegar, tablespoons olive oil, Sea salt, black pepper, Peel and finely slice the onion. Put it into a bowl, cover [...]
Couscous with vegetables - Light, versatile salad. Ready in minutes - carrot, shallots, aubergine, green chilli, courgettes, cherry tomatoes, A handful of basil leaves, clove garlic, wholegrain couscous, olive oil, Sea salt, Rinse and dry the aubergine and trim off the stalk. Dice the aubergine and put it in a colander, sprinkle with a pinch [...]
Crushed new potatoes with olive oil and chives - Fast and fabulous side dish - new potatoes, snipped chives, olive oil, Sea salt, SCRUB Scrub the potatoes clean and rinse under the tap.; Put them into a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to the boil then turn the heat down and simmer for 10 [...]
Tabbouleh style salad - Refreshing and super-fast to make - vine tomatoes, Bunch spring onions, small cucumber, bunch fresh parsley, lime, ouscous, olive oil, Sea salt, Boil a kettle. Put the couscous into a bowl. Add 250ml of boiling water and the oil. Stir, cover and leave to rest for 5 minutes.; Meanwhile, wash the [...]
Chicken broth - Zero effort to make. Tasty and nutritious base for other dishes - small free range chicken (approx. 1 kg in weight), carrot, sticks celery, bunch fresh parsley, tomatoes, onion, whole black peppercorns, Sea salt, Put the chicken in a large saucepan and cover it with water. Put the lid on. Place the [...]