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 [...]
Avocado salsa - Enjoy on the side or as a dip - large, ripe avocados, large tomatoes, limes, preferably organic, Bunch fresh coriander, green chilli, red chilli, Bunch spring onions, Boil a kettle. Put the tomatoes into a bowl, pour boiling water over them and set aside.; Halve the avocados and remove the stones. Dice [...]
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 [...]
Minted pea puree - Fresh and flavourful side dish - sprigs fresh mint, crème fraiche, frozen peas, black pepper, Bring a small pan of water to the boil. Add frozen peas and a handful of washed mint leaves.; Boil for 3-4 minutes.; Drain the peas and mint. Add a spoonful of crème fraîche and a [...]
Mixed leaves and avocado salad - A simple salad doesn't have to be boring! - Mixed salad leaves, tablespoon snipped chives, ripe avocado, lemon, olive oil, Sea salt, Wash and chop the chives.; In a bowl, mix together the oil, lemon juice, chopped chives and some salt.; Peel and slice the avocado. Mix with the [...]
Warm chicory, taleggio and apple salad - Scrumptious lunch treat - heads of chicory, sprigs fresh tarragon, large red apple, of taleggio cheese, A handful of walnut kernels, walnut oil, Sea salt, Cut each head of chicory into four and wash thoroughly.; Wash the apple. Cut into quarters, remove the core and cut each quarter [...]
Warm salad of Jerusalem artichokes - Unusual salad with a delicious nutty flavour - Jerusalem artichokes, lemon, snipped chives, olive oil, pink peppercorns, salt, Fill a saucepan with salted water and bring to the boil.; Add a little lemon juice to a bowl of fresh water. Peel the Jerusalem artichokes and drop them into the [...]
Roast potatoes with rosemary and garlic - Scrumptious roasties infused with herb flavours - waxy potatoes, sprigs rosemary, olive oil, cloves garlic, Sea salt, black pepper, TURN THE OVEN ON TO 180˚C/160˚C fan/Gas 4; Peel the potatoes and cut into large bite-sized chunks. Rinse under the tap and pat dry with kitchen paper.; Remove the [...]
New potato salad with horseradish cream - Fantastic with all sorts of meat and fish - new potatoes, crème fraiche, radishes, snipped chives OR 2 spring onions, horseradish sauce, Wash the potatoes and cut in halves. Put them into a saucepan with ½ teaspoon of salt and cover with water. Bring to the boil, then [...]
Mozzarella, avocado and tomato salad - A delicious, light dish to enjoy for lunch or as a starter - ripe avocado, ripe but firm vine tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella (vegetarian versions available), A handful of fresh basil leaves, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Sea salt, Wash and slice the tomatoes.; Drain the mozzarella and cut into 1cm [...]