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Warm Salad of Roast Butternut Squash, Chickpeas and Broccoli with Red Rice, Spinach and Feta Cheese
Autumn is definitely knocking on the door and I have a hankering for roasted vegetables; his wonderful warm salad more than meets the brief. With a kaleidoscope of flavours, textures, nutrients and vegetables, this salad is brought…
Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Black Olive Tapenade and Whipped Goat’s Cheese Dip
Sweet cherry tomatoes, roasted with garlic and fresh basil, are served over silky, smooth, dreamy, whipped goat’s cheese and finished with black olive tapenade and basil. Exceptionally easy to prepare, and using easy to find classic ingredients,…
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Risotto alla Milanese
Golden, cheesy and creamy, this saffron infused, dreamy risotto is the classic accompaniment to Osso Bucco. However, it also makes a wonderful side with pan-fried meat, such as chicken piccata, or grilled fish. Equally, it can be…
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One-pot Chicken Tikka with Turmeric Pilau Rice
Warmly spiced, melt in the mouth, chunks of chicken tikka, flavoured with cumin, coriander, cardamom, chilli, garam masala and lemon, are cooked on a bed of vibrant and aromatic turmeric rice. All cooked in one-pot, you start…
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Feta and Avocado Salad with Quick Pickled Red Onion and Pomegranate Seeds
The combination of salty feta, creamy avocado, tangy onions and sweet pomegranate seeds is utterly fabulous. The drizzle of olive oil adds richness, while the black mustard seeds and fresh rocket add freshness and provide a hint…
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Jerk Chicken and Coconut Rice and Peas (Beans) served with Grilled Pineapple, Fresh Mint and Lime
Marinated, tender Jamaican jerk chicken cooked in one pot with rice, coconut milk and peas (which are actually beans) and a wonderful collection of Caribbean herbs and spices – chilli flakes, allspice, paprika, smoked paprika, thyme, garlic,…
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Chicken Jambalaya with Chorizo and Prawns
Chicken and Rice in its most delectable form. Marinated chicken and prawns with chorizo, peppers/capsicum, garlic, peas and sweetcorn, all cooked in one pot with rice, chicken stock and a wonderful collection of Cajun herbs and spices…
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Coronation Crustless Quiche with Spinach and Broad Beans
Loaded with spinach, broad beans and mature cheddar cheese, this delicious crustless quiche, is exceedingly quick to make, full of flavour, and has a fabulous custard like texture. Like the child of a traditional quiche and a…
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Italian Sausage Ragù with Fennel Seeds and Chilli
This mouth-watering, Italian Sausage Ragù with Fennel Seeds and Chilli is bursting with a range of flavours from the sausages, fennel seeds, garlic, chilli and tomatoes. The fennel seeds, chilli and wine add a flavourful touch to…
Chicken Casserole with Leeks and Mushrooms
Nothing fancy, nothing complicated, just good fresh ingredients cooked simply to develop their flavours and allow all the components to shine. The result: a warm and comforting casserole, where the long slow cooking and caramelisation of the…