Simple dahl - Quick, easy and the perfect foil for curries and stir-fries - Bunch fresh coriander (optional), red chilli, banana shallots, red lentils, ground turmeric, olive oil, cumin seeds, garam masala, Sea salt, cloves garlic, Rinse the lentils in a sieve under running water. Put them in a pan and cover with 1 litre [...]
Savoury strudel - Tasty filo wrap stuffed with seasonal vegetables and mozzarella - red romano pepper, yellow romano pepper, aubergine, small courgettes, spring onions, mozzarella, leaves fresh basil, butter, sheets ready–made filo pastry, tablespoon olive oil, Sea salt, black pepper, PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 180˚C/160˚C FAN/GAS 4; Top and tail the spring onions, remove the outer [...]
Roast new potatoes - These roast new potatoes are beautifully crispy on the outside and soft and fluffly inside. - new potatoes, sprig fresh sage, sprigs fresh rosemary, cloves garlic, olive oil, Sea salt, black pepper, PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 190˚C/180˚C FAN/GAS 5; Remove any dirt from the potatoes by running them under a cold tap [...]
Caponata - A fantastic aubergine starter or side dish from Sicily - large, firm aubergines, red or mixed peppers, plum tomatoes, sticks celery, red onion, wine vinegar, capers, sunflower oil, to fry, olive oil, Handful of pitted green olives, Pinch of dried oregano, Sea salt, pinch dried chillies (optional), passata, sugar, Top and tail the [...]
Pasta alla Norma - A classic pasta and aubergine dish from Sicily. A triumph of Mediterranean flavours named in honour of Vincenzo Bellini's opera Norma. - large aubergines, sprigs fresh basil, 75g ricotta salata or pecorino, tin chopped tomatoes, spaghetti, cloves garlic, olive oil, plus oil for frying, Sea salt, black pepper, SALT Wash the [...]
Griddled aubergine and courgette salad - Fragrant with oregano and garlic; simple and scrumptious - aubergines, courgettes, sprigs fresh oregano, clove garlic, tablespoons olive oil, Sea salt, black pepper, Peel and bash the garlic. Wash the oregano and tear the leaves from the stalk. Rub the leaves of one sprig between your fingers to release [...]
Burrata and Parma ham with mixed leaves - If you like mozzarella you’ll love burrata! This makes a great starter - slices Parma ham, fennel bulb, heads red chicory, ruby chard leaves, lambs lettuce, ball of burrata or buffalo mozzarella, sprig fresh tarragon, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Sea salt, Wash the tarragon leaves and finely [...]
Potato and chickpea soup recipe - A delicious, cheap and satisfying meal made almost entirely from storecupboard ingredients. - pancetta slices, sprig rosemary, potatoes, tin chickpeas, clove garlic, olive oil, vegetable stock, Sea salt, black pepper, Peel and dice the potatoes. Peel and bash the garlic clove. Rinse the rosemary sprig. Drain and rinse the [...]
Sprouts with pancetta & chestnuts recipe - Brussels sprouts steamed to maintain colour & goodness, then stir-fried for a medley of Christmas flavours. Christmas made easy by Lemon Squeezy. - Brussels sprouts, diced pancetta, spring onions, cooked chestnuts, olive oil, Sea salt, black pepper, Remove the outer leaves from the sprouts, cut a cross in [...]
Seared radicchio - Quick & easy side vegetable dish bursting with goodness & a bit different from the norm. Searing mellows the bitter taste of radicchio. - head radicchio, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Sea salt, black pepper, Cut the radicchio in half and then into eight wedges. Rinse under running water and set aside.; Mix [...]