Kuku Sabzi – Persian Herbed Frittata
As the name suggests, a Kuku Sabzi, or Persian Herbed Frittata, is a lusciously light and healthy, oven-baked frittata stuffed full of a selection of fresh green herbs. This classic Persian dish is typically made to celebrate…
Mushroom Pâté
A velvety smooth, richly flavoured mushroom pâté, with a hint of garlic, a splash of soy sauce and a touch of zesty lemon. The soy brings its classic unami flavour enhancing quality to this dish, whilst the…
Cream of (Left-Over) Mixed Vegetable and Red Lentil Soup with Shredded Brussels Sprouts Sautéed in Butter
Loaded with an assortment of vegetables and enhanced and thickened with red lentils, this delicious and healthy soup, comes together in minutes and is cooked and ready to eat in little over half an hour. The best…
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Roasted Cauliflower and Broccoli Three Cheese Risotto
A rich risotto swathed in a silky, three cheese sauce, finished with roasted cauliflower and broccoli. Like the child of risotto and cauliflower cheese, this is sublime comfort food. Perfect now that the weather has finally cooled…
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Stir-fried Asian Style Noodles and Vegetables with Peanut Dressing
Fresh egg noodles and a kaleidoscope of crispy, mixed vegetables all swathed in an addictive savoury, sweet, spicy, zingy peanut dressing. On the table in less than 15 minutes, this supper is super quick to make, full…
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Heritage Tomato Upside-Down Tart
A thick layer of sweet, delicious, mixed heritage tomatoes, cooked with a touch of red onion, a splash of olive oil and balsamic vinegar and finished with a layer of buttery, crispy puff pastry. Cooking the tart…
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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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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…