Tenderstem broccoli with chilli and soy sauce - A fragrant way to enjoy your greens - tenderstem broccoli, red chilli, clove garlic, olive oil, soy sauce, Wash, deseed and finely chop the chilli. Peel and bash the garlic clove. Trim the broccoli stalks and rinse under running water.; Bring a pan of water to the [...]
Warm Jersey Royals in a vinaigrette dressing - Deliciously tangy nuggets of potato - Jersey Royal potatoes, Bunch spring onions, olive oil, wine vinegar, Sea salt, black pepper, Scrub the potatoes and rinse under cold water. Trim and finely slice the spring onions.; Place the potatoes in a pan with salted water and bring to [...]
Warm salad of quinoa and summer veggies - A lovely vegetarian one-pot - courgettes, red romano pepper, yellow romano pepper, cup mushrooms, quinoa, red onion, olive oil, Sea salt, black pepper, Rinse the quinoa in a sieve under running water. Cover with water and leave to soak for at least 10 minutes. Then rinse again [...]
Mushrooms trifolati - A superb side dish that’s quick and simple to make - mixed mushrooms such as chanterelle, oyster and chestnut, bunch fresh parsley, clove garlic, olive oil, Sea salt, black pepper, Wipe the mushrooms clean and slice thinly. Peel and bash the garlic clove. Wash and roughly chop the parsley.; Warm the olive [...]
Warm salad of lentils and roasted peppers - Packed with flavours and nutrients - Handful of rocket leaves, green lentils such as Puy, Jar of roasted peppers, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Sea salt, Rinse the lentils in a sieve under the tap. Put them in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to the boil, [...]
Garlic potatoes - Give fried potatoes a healthier twist with this simple, speedy side - waxy potatoes, clove garlic, olive oil, Sea salt, black pepper, Peel the potatoes and slice into 5mm slices. Peel and bash the garlic clove.; Warm the oil in a frying pan with a tight-fitting lid. Brown the garlic clove.; Add [...]
Mashed potatoes - Heavenly, creamy, comforting side - semi-skimmed milk, floury potatoes such as Maris Piper, unsalted butter, Sea salt, SCRUB Choose potatoes that are roughly equal in size to ensure that they cook at the same speed. Scrub the potatoes clean.; Place the potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with water and bring to [...]
Sweet and sour aubergine salad - A simple, healthy salad of chunky aubergines, tomatoes & herbs - large aubergines, baby plum tomatoes, bunch fresh parsley, Sprig fresh mint, cloves garlic, onion, olive oil, wine vinegar, sugar or xylitol, Chilli flakes, Sea salt, Top and tail the aubergines and rinse under running water. Cut in half [...]
Stuffed aubergines - Aubergine boats with minced pork & beef in tomato sauce - large aubergines, lean ground beef (minimum 5% fat), ground pork (preferably free range, minimum 8% fat), Bunch fresh basil, tin chopped tomatoes, olive oil, cloves garlic, grating nutmeg, large pinch oregano, Grated parmesan, wholemeal breadcrumbs, Sea salt, black pepper, Bring a [...]
Roasted Acorn Squash - Moreish sweet savoury wedges, great with meat dishes - large acorn or butternut squash, sprig fresh sage, olive oil, Sea salt, black pepper, PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 220˚C/200˚C FAN/GAS 7; Wash and halve the pumpkin; no need to peel it. Remove the seeds and cut each half into 2cm thick wedges.; Wash [...]