Cavolo Nero with Onion
Method Wash the cavolo nero leaves and leave then wet. You can cut out the centre ribs if you like, but I rarely bother. Stack a half dozen or so of the leaves, roll them [...]
Celeriac Mash
An alternative to mashed potato. Serves 4 Ingredients 1 celeriac, peeled olive oil 1 handful fresh thyme, leaves picked 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped sea salt freshly ground black pepper 3-4 tablespoons water or stock [...]
Chilli Roast Potatoes
The potato is sometimes overlooked, so here’s a recipe which we hope you will enjoy. Serves 4 Ingredients 450g/1lb small new potatoes, scrubbed 150ml/ ¼ pint / 2/3 cup vegetable oil 1 tsp chilli powder [...]
Roasted Tomato & Courgette Couscous
Ingredients 4 courgettes, trimmed and thickly sliced 250g couscous 1 red onion, sliced 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 225g small tomatoes, halved 75ml olive oil Juice from 1 lemon Few sprigs fresh thyme Method Preheat [...]
Courgette & Raisin Tea Loaf
What about a courgette and raisin tea loaf? The tea loaf is rich & sweet, but also quite light as it doesn’t contain any butter or oil. Makes 12 generous slices Ingredients A little butter [...]
Cream of Celery Soup
Ingredients 1 head of celery, sliced 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 clove of garlic, chopped 1 small bunch of flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped 1 litre of vegetable stock 100ml of single cream A [...]
Crustless Chard Quiche
Prep time: 15 minutes, cooking time 40 minutes Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive oil ½ sweet onion ½ bunch chard 2 ½ cups shredded cheese 4 eggs 1 cup skimmed milk salt pepper Method Preheat oven [...]
Cucumber & Lettuce Soup
A delightful fresh green summer soup, which can be enjoyed hot during a chillier snap but is equally good served ice cold. Serves 4 Ingredients 12 oz (350g) cucumber 1 small lettuce (approx 8 oz, [...]
Cucumber, Tomato & Onion Salad
Ingredients ½ cup of water ¼ cup white wine vinegar 2 tbsp cup olive oil 2 tbsp cup of sugar 1 tsp salt ½ tbsp freshly ground pepper 1 cumbers peeled and sliced ¼ inch [...]
Curried Root Vegetable Soup
Serves 6 to 8 Ingredients 50g/2oz butter or can use olive oil 1 teaspoon curry powder 2 large onions, chopped 300g (1.5lb) parsnips, chopped 200g carrots, chopped 250g swede, chopped 600ml (1 pint) chicken stock [...]