Fusilli with courgettes and mushrooms - Quick and easy vegetarian pasta dish with robust flavours. - courgettes, chestnut mushrooms, chopped fresh parsley, fusilli, olive oil, banana shallots, clove garlic, Grated parmesan (vegetarian versions available), Sea salt, black pepper, Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil; Meanwhile, wash and dice the courgettes. Wipe [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
Carrot and coriander soup - Quick, satisfying and healthy - carrots, floury potatoes, vegetable stock, Bunch fresh coriander, onion, ground coriander, olive oil, Boil a kettle and make up the stock according to the packet instructions.; Peel and chop the carrots. Peel and chop the onion. Peel and chop the potato. Wash and chop the [...]
Squash soup - Coconut milk and chilli give add an extra depth of flavour to this simple, healthy soup - squash, red chilli, floury potatoes, carrot, onion, clove garlic, ground coriander, bay leaf, tin coconut milk, vegetable stock, olive oil, Sea salt, black pepper, TURN THE OVEN ON TO 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas 4; Wash the squash [...]
Pesto - There’s nothing to beat home-made - and it takes just 10 mins! - fresh basil, grated pecorino, Grated parmesan, pine nuts, clove garlic, olive oil, Sea salt, black pepper, Wash the basil leaves. Peel and crush the garlic. Grate the cheeses.; Put all the ingredients together in the blender and blitz at a [...]