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Red Pepper and Tomato Soup

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Comfort in a bowl! This simple yet delicious soup—a versatile choice for all seasons. Whether you’re looking for a warm hug on a chilly day or a light, refreshing option, this soup is sure to please. It’s a perfect vegetarian and healthy meal that everyone will love. Join me and my dear friend John as we guide you through making … Read More

Tomato Pasta with Crispy Chicken

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Serves 4 people. Ingredientsoil of choice300g pasta For the Sauce2 brown onions, finely chopped1 carrot, finely chopped2 celery sticks, finely chopped4 garlic cloves, grated400g chopped tomatoes1 cube vegetable stock1 tsp smoked paprika2 tsp black pepper For the Chicken2 chicken breast2 eggs, whiskedblack peppersalt1 cup panko breadcrumbs½ cup pecorino cheese/parmesan, grated½ tsp dried oregano½ tsp chilli powder1 tsp butter Method– Add … Read More

4 Ways to Cook Aubergine 

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Aubergine is a one of vegetable that really needs to be cooked properly for its full flavour to be enhanced. I’m going to teach you how to cook Aubergine in 4 delicious ways which will have you falling in love with this humble vegetable. Grilled Aubergine with Walnuts This is a great side or snack to be eaten alongside your … Read More

Ultimate Summer Salads

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As requested by you! I have put together some refreshing summer salad recipes for you to try at home with (almost) no cooking involved! Tomato and Feta SaladIngredients2 tbsp sunflower seeds2 tbsp pumpkin seeds2 bunches of cherry tomatoes, halved1 red onion, roughly chopped2 tbsp balsamic vinegar2 tbsp olive oilground black peppersea saltsmall handful fresh basil, roughly chopped100g feta, crumbled Method– … Read More

Aubergine, Tomato & Chickpea Bake

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This recipe is inspired by Sammi Tamimi and Tara Wigley’s Book, ‘Falastin‘.This recipe serves 4 people. Ingredientsextra virgin olive oil5 aubergines, sliced into 1cm thicksaltpepper2 brown onions, finely chopped6-8 garlic cloves, finely chopped1 tsp chilli powder1 tsp ground cumin½ tsp ground cinnamon 2 tsp tomato purée2 green peppers, roughly chopped400g chopped tomatoes 400g chickpeas, drained & rinsed1 ½ tsp sugar2 … Read More

Spinach Ravioli

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Everyone loves pasta and I don’t make it enough! This comforting recipe is inspired Vicky Bennison’s Lean Spinach Ravioli in ‘Pasta Grannies’. Serves 4 people. Ingredientsolive oil250g rye flour250g pasta flour 2 eggs1 brown onion, finely choppedsalted butter30g plain flour400g frozen spinach, defrosted and drainedsea saltground black pepper½ tsp grated fresh nutmeg50g parmesan, gratedsmall handful of fresh rosemary/sage Method– Whisk … Read More

Aubergine Pasta

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This is a family favourite and a good break from all the Indian food cooked in our household. A slow-cooked aubergine pasta which is totally worth the effort.This recipe serves 4 people. Ingredientssunflower/olive/vegetable oil1 onion, finely chopped2 celery sticks, finely chopped1 garlic clove, grate1 aubergine, finely chopped1 courgette, finely choppedhandful of fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped1 tin chopped tomatoes200ml water400g … Read More

Onion and Tomato Pasta

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Straight forward but deeply delicious. You just need a little bit of time to fully bring out the rich flavours.This recipe serves 4 people. Ingredients8 red onions, thinly sliced1 red chilli, roughly chopped500g dried pastaolive oilsaltblack pepper½ tsp sugar300g passata350g rigatone pasta Method– Add 3-4 tbsp of olive oil to a hot pan. Add the red chilli and red onions. … Read More

Mozzarella and Pesto Toastie

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Toasties are an absolute lunchtime staple – super easy to make and one for the kids to enjoy as well! Ingredientsciabatta bun (or your choice of bread)pesto1 medium tomato1 ball of mozzarellaa handful of grated cheddar cheesesalted butterolive oil Method– Slice your buns in half and generously spread the pesto. – Chop the tomato into thin slices and place on … Read More