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 [...]
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 [...]
Thai vegetable stir-fry - Turn almost any veg into a tasty meal - peppers, any colour, spring onions, spinach, shitake mushrooms, red chilli, piece of fresh ginger, clove garlic, tin coconut cream, soy sauce, rapeseed oil, fine noodles, bean sprouts, Wash the peppers, halve them, deseed and cut into thin strips.; Wash and finely slice [...]