Spicy Tomato Soup with Roasted Peppers [adapted from recipe by Sig of Live to Eat] INGREDIENTS 4 x 400g tins of chopped tomatoes 8 cups of hot water 800g red and orange bell peppers 4 vegetable cubes (10g each) 8 large sweet shallots or 2 regular onions – 200g (sliced finely) 1 whole garlic head (peeled) ½ lemon juice or to […]
Chicken Soup with Lentils, Ginger and Cardamoms INGREDIENTS 1-1.2 kg chicken wings – 15-20 wings (cut in 3 pieces) 2 tbs Carotino or olive oil 2 onions (cut in halves an sliced) 1 whole garlic (peeled & crushed with side of the knife blade) 2 carrots (sliced) 1 small parsnip (cut into strings) 600g potatoes (cubed) 10 cups hot water (2½ litre) […]
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds with Black Pepper, Garlic Salt and Butter Simple, delicious homemade roasted pumpkin seeds.
Thyme Pizza with Grilled Mushrooms [inspired by Funghi pizza from Lupa at Crouch End, London] INGREDIENTS for dough 445ml warm water 1½ tbs dried yeast 1½ tsp sugar 4¾ cups plain flour ½ tsp sea salt ¼ cup olive oil some more olive oil to brush baking trays for topping 400g grated Mozzarella and Mature Cheddar cheese 25 quite big […]
Pizza with Grilled Zucchinis, Béchamel and Red Onions [inspired by Crema pizza from Lupa at Crouch End, London] INGREDIENTS for dough 445ml warm water 1½ tbs dried yeast 1½ tsp sugar 4¾ cups plain flour ½ tsp sea salt ¼ cup olive oil some more olive oil to brush baking trays for topping 400g grated Mozzarella and Mature Cheddar cheese 3 medium zucchinis […]
Healthier Coleslaw with Apples and Soured Cream Lightened up version of classic salad, perfect accompaniment for BBQs, burgers or fried chicken.
Fried Spinach, Mushroom and English Cheddar Pierogi – Polish Filled Dumplings Fusion cuisine – Polish pierogi with English Cheddar, spinach and button mushrooms.
Cinnamon and Mango Lassi INGREDIENTS 500g low fat natural yogurt 1kg ripe mangoes – 2 large ones (peeled and cut of from the seed) 1½ tsp ground cinnamon ½ cup semi skimmed milk or more if lassi is too thick EQUIPMENT blender METHOD Place all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Make 4 small portions.
Roasted Sweet Corn with Lime & Coriander Butter Classic roasted corn on the cob with coriander and lime butter… and some chilli powder.
Orzo with Grilled Tomatoes, Dill and Cream Cheese Simple rice pasta dish with freshly grilled tomatoes and dill.
Caramelised Red Onion Chutney and Cream Cheese on Wholemeal Crackers Caramelized red onion chutney on cream cheese and crackers and other party snack ideas.
