A great recipe for an ‘everyday’ vegetarian/vegan meal – brown lentils cooked beautifully with tomatoes. The jaggery adds a delicious sweetness to the spiced lentils. Ingredients For the Lentil Dhal3 tomatoes, finely chopped2 tbsp sunflower oil1 tsp cumin seedsfresh curry leavestomatoes, chopped2 tsps ginger garlic paste1 tsp turmeric1 tsp salt1 tsp chilli400g brown lentils1 tbsp jaggery, grated (or dark brown … Read More
This is a lovely make ahead recipe for a picnic loaf, using a simple cob or any round white loaf. Simply hollow out the loaf and fill with layers of delicious Mediterranean ingredients for the perfect picnic centrepiece. Ingredients1 white cob, or round loaf1 garlic clovepinch salt40-50g fresh basil leaves25g pine nuts, cashew nuts or almonds (or a combination)30g pecorino40g … Read More
Baby aubergines are usually found in Asian supermarkets and have a quite different taste to larger aubergines. If you can’t find them though, you can substitute normal-sized aubergines, cut them into chunks. Leaving the peanuts in their skin really adds to the nutty flavour.Serves 4 IngredientsFor the Filling80g peanuts, skin on2 tbsp gram flour½ tsp salt½ tsp turmeric1 tsp ground … Read More
An easy version of a biryani, a great one pot meal for sharing with friends. You can easily halve the quantities for a smaller meal, and swap the chicken for a range of vegetables for a vegetarian version. Ingredients4 onions, roughly chopped4-5 tbsp sunflower oilCinnamon stick2 bay leaves3-4 cardamom pods2-3 star anise2-3 cloves600g basmati rice4-6 garlic cloves3cm root ginger2 green … Read More
A perfect everyday recipe for a simple white loaf, or ‘cob’. This loaf has a beautifully crisp crust with light, fluffy crumb on the inside.Makes one loaf Ingredients400g strong bread flour8g salt8g fast action yeast30g unsalted butter, softened300ml waterolive oil Method– Add the bread flour, salt, fast action yeast and unsalted butter to an electric mixer. Mix well. – Add … Read More
A very easy chicken curry recipe with a distinctive nutty flavour. Classic Indian spicing and chicken thighs on bone maximise the flavour of this delicious curry.Serves 4 Ingredients50g raw unsalted cashew nuts3 medium onions, thinly sliced 4-5 tbsp sunflower oil3 – 4 green cardamom pods1 cinnamon stick2 bay leaves1 tsp cumin seeds4 tomatoes, chopped3-4 garlic clovers, choppedfresh ginger, finely grated8 … Read More
A simple recipe for a great summer bread, perfect for sharing at family picnics and barbecues with friends. Almost a meal in itself and delicious dipped in flavoured oil.Makes one loaf Ingredients500g strong white bread flour10g salt10g quick action dried yeast380-400ml lukewarm water60-70ml good quality extra virgin olive oilhandful of new potatoes, thinly sliced1 large red onion, thinly slicedpinch sea … Read More
Use the beautiful rainbow colours of seasonal chard to make a quick and delicious vegan dish. If you don’t have chard, you can make this with kale or even humble spinach. A perfect accompaniment or side dish for any curry.Serves 4 Ingredients600g rainbow chard, roughly chopped2 tbsp sunflower/rapeseed oil1 tsp cumin seeds1 medium onion, thinly sliced3 garlic cloves400g tin chopped … Read More
A quick, easy and completely delicious way to serve up a healthy meal for the whole family, packed full of vegetables and flavour. Keep it vegan by using mushroom sauce. Serves 4 Ingredients½ cabbage (sweetheart or Chinese), thinly sliced1 red pepper, thinly sliced1 carrot, grated2 tbsp sunflower oil1 tsp sugar4 nests medium egg noodles120g shitake mushrooms, thinly sliced1 tsp sesame … Read More
This is an absolutely divine recipe for a soft, pillowy bread, with the intense hit of sundried tomatoes. So easy to make and the perfect accompaniment to a homemade soup or vegetable dip. Ingredients250g bread flour or strong white flour6g salt6g quick action dried yeast200ml lukewarm watermozzarellasundried tomatoes Method – Add the flour, salt, and yeast to a large bowl. … Read More