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 [...]
Pappardelle with mushroom ragù - Simple to make, healthy pasta meal, satisfying and full of earthy flavours. On the table in just 30 minutes! - chestnut mushrooms, chopped fresh parsley, dried porcini, pappardelle, olive oil, onion, clove garlic, celery stick, small carrot, large plum tomatoes, red wine, tomato puree, grated parmesan, sea salt, Bring a [...]
Mince pies - Heavenly morsels of light pastry and aromatic mincemeat - orange, unsalted butter, A little milk for glazing, highest quality mincemeat, plain flour, Sea salt, Icing sugar, Sieve the flour into a mixing bowl. Dice the butter and, using your fingertips, rub it into the flour until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs . Chill [...]
Two bean chilli - This fiery chilli is perfect to feed a crowd - 1 red pepper, butternut squash, chestnut mushrooms, green chillies, Bunch fresh coriander, tin kidney beans, tin pinto beans, tin chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, cloves garlic, red onions, cumin seeds, Dried oregano, ground allspice, Cayenne pepper, tablespoons olive oil, Sea salt, Peel [...]
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 [...]
Aromatic pork belly roast - Moist, succulent pork roast with perfectly crisp crackling - pork belly roast, skin scored, lemons, sprigs rosemary, red wine, olive oil, cloves garlic, juniper berries, fennel seeds, Sea salt, black pepper, PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 150˚C/130˚C FAN/GAS 2; Rinse the meat and pat dry with kitchen paper. Place the joint on [...]
Feta, beetroot and winter leaves - Sweet and tangy salad combo. Scrumptious! - medium beetroots, feta cheese, young spinach leaves, watercress, rocket leaves, caraway seeds, cider vinegar, walnut oil, Sea salt, Trim the leaves from the beetroots, taking care not to cut the skin. Rinse under running water and place in a large pan of [...]
Pulled shoulder of lamb - Aromatic slow roast to give you tender meat that simply falls off the bone. Fuss-free flavour - just 15 minutes hands-on prep time. - shoulder of lamb on the bone, fresh thyme leaves, sprig rosemary, lemon, garlic cloves, paprika, cumin seeds, caraway seeds, olive oil, Sea salt, black pepper, PRE-HEAT [...]