This takes some time as it is yeast-based – but it is so worth the time and effort – a very rich moreish bread, great for sharing. Ingredients 1 tsp caster sugar 7g dried yeast 400g strong white flour 1 tsp salt Beaten egg, for brushing For the garlic...
This recipe serves 4. Feel free to substitute vegetables with whatever you have to hand 200g noodles 1 red onion, finely sliced 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 5cm piece ginger, chopped into matchsticks ½ bunch fresh coriander, finely chop the stalks 1 small head...
Wild garlic grows everywhere – once it gets into your garden it is so hard to get rid of. It makes this wonderful pesto (and it is lovely in soups also) so get out and forage – see below for option with nettle tops also. 50g wild garlic leaves 25g pine...
This is a great dish, using store cupboard ingredients – use dried parsley if no fresh parsley to hand. Serves 2 40g dried mushrooms 4 tbsp olive oil 3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped ½ tsp chili flakes 10g fresh parsley, finely chopped 2 tbsp tomato puree 150g...
180g butter 180g dark chocolate 150g caster sugar 3 eggs 110g plain flour, sifted Preheat oven to 180oc/350of/gas 4 Line the bottom of a 20cm square tin with parchment paper Melt the butter and chocolate over a low heat Separately beat the eggs and sugar together When...
This is a great recipe for gluten-intolerant people – we use a mixture of polenta and almonds instead of wheat. Ingredients 225g soft butter 225g caster sugar 3 eggs, beaten Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon A few drops of almond essence (optional) 200g ground...
Ingredients 100g porridge oats 200g Greek-style yoghurt 1 medium banana 30g almonds 100g frozen berries Method If you have the time mix the oats, almonds and yoghurt and leave overnight (helps digestibility) Add the rest of the ingredients Blend until...
If you are lucky enough to have a glut of tomatoes this is a great way to use them up. It keeps for ages in the fridge and works well with lots of things, including the fish cakes. It is a very natural alternative to more processed shop-bought chilli sauces. 500g very...
A spicy hummus that keeps well in a sterilized jar in the fridge 1 red bell pepper 1 red chilli pepper Olive oil 400g tin of chickpeas, drained Juice of 1 lemon 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed Ground cumin 2tbsp extra virgin olive oil Pinch paprika Salt and pepper...
