Pappardelle with mushroom ragù - Simple to make, healthy pasta meal, satisfying and full of earthy flavours. On the table in just 30 minutes! - chestnut mushrooms, chopped fresh parsley, dried porcini, pappardelle, olive oil, shallots, clove garlic, tin plum tomatoes, Grated parmesan, red wine, Sea salt, black pepper, Bring a large saucepan of salted [...]
Vegetarian shepherd’s pie - Subtly flavoured mixture of vegetables under creamy mash - carrots, parsnips, leeks, chopped fresh parsley, floury potatoes, full fat milk, butter, tin chopped tomatoes, red lentils, olive oil, red onion, clove garlic, red wine, Sea salt, black pepper, Nutmeg, Large pinch dried oregano, Choose potatoes that are roughly equal in size [...]
Mushroom paté - A delicious homemade starter, easy and elegant - chestnut mushrooms, chopped parsley, chopped thyme leaves, butter, crème fraiche, flaked almonds, shallots, cloves garlic, Sea salt, black pepper, Peel and crush the garlic. Peel and chop the shallots. Peel the mushrooms and cut into quarters.; Wash the parsley and thyme and finely chop.; [...]
Mushroom bolognese - A tasty, hearty ragù of mushrooms and beans - chestnut mushrooms, chopped thyme, chopped parsley, dried porcini, red onion, clove garlic, olive oil, tin haricot beans, passata (pureed, sieved tomatoes), Sea salt, black pepper, Rinse the dried porcini under running water. Put in a bowl, cover with boiling water and leave to [...]
Quick falafels - Cheap, wholesome and tasty - chopped parsley, chopped coriander, tin chickpeas, clove garlic, red onion, paprika, cumin seeds, plain flour, Sea salt, Groundnut oil for frying, Pitta or flatbread (to serve), Wash and chop the coriander and parsley. Peel and finely chop the onion. Peel and crush the garlic. Drain and rinse [...]
Spring tagliatelle - Fresh, light and unbelievably quick - on the table in just 25 minutes. Bursting with spring flavours. - shelled fresh peas, ricotta, 50g emmental cheese, Sprig fresh mint, spring onions, butter, vegetable stock, egg tagliatelle, olive oil, Sea salt, black pepper, Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil.; Trim [...]
Mushroom tacos - Authentic Mexican food is light, fresh and healthy – a far cry from fat-laden Tex Mex fare. These vegetarian tacos are quick, easy & delicious. - fresh mixed mushrooms, fresh parsley, corn tortillas, shallots, Crème fraiche to serve, Shavings of pecorino cheese to serve, olive oil, 1 clove garlic, dried mushroom mix, [...]
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 [...]
Mediterranean stuffed peppers - Simple supper bursting with exciting flavours - red or yellow peppers, mozzarella, shredded fresh basil, black olives, pine nuts, wholemeal couscous, sundried tomatoes, olive oil, Sea salt, black pepper, PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 200˚C/180˚C FAN/GAS 6; Wash, halve and deseed the peppers. Wash and shred the basil. Cover the sundried tomatoes with [...]
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 [...]