Beetroot is one of my favourite vegetables, healthy and extremely delicious. It is a good source of iron and folate (naturally occurring folic acid). It also contains nitrates, magnesium and other antioxidants.… Continue reading
800 g digestive biscuits 100 g walnuts or hazelnuts 200 g sugar 60 g unsweetened cocoa powder 240 ml water 150 g butter 1 tsp vanilla extract Chocolate ganache: ½ cup… Continue reading
1 large onion, chopped 3 tbsp olive oil 4-5 large bell peppers (green, yellow, orange, red), cut into finger-width strips or rings 5 mushrooms, sliced 1 courgette, sliced 3 large peeled tomatoes,… Continue reading
1 packet of spinach (chopped) 1/2 packet of kale (chopped) 200g smoked salmon parsley (chopped) 3 eggs 7-8 tbsp flour juice from half of a lemon 1 garlic clove… Continue reading
Ingredients: 175 g raising flour 120 g caster sugar 175 g butter 5 tablespoons fresh orange juice 2 eggs 1 orange zest Grease a loaf tin and preheat oven to 180… Continue reading
Coconut buns: 1 x 400g tin of light coconut milk; 2 coconut milk tins (500g) of self raising flour plus extra for dusting Chicken, pickles and garnishes:… Continue reading
350g new potatoes 100g crème fraîche 1 tsp horseradish cream juice of 1 lemon 2 smoked mackerel fillets, skinned and flaked 85g watercress Cook the potatoes in a large… Continue reading
unsalted butter, softened, for greasing 200g sweet cherries, pitted 4 medium egg yolks 2 medium eggs 100g caster sugar 50g plain flour a pinch of fine… Continue reading
Ingredients: 2 courgettes 1 onion 1 garlic clove 2 eggs 3 tbsp plain flour 70g crumbled feta cheese fresh chives, chopped 150g tin butter beans, drained… Continue reading
225g digestive biscuits 100g butter, melted 250g tub mascarpone 600g soft cheese 2 eggs, plus 2 yolks zest 3 lemons, juice of 1 4 tbsp plain flour… Continue reading
1 medium butternut squash olive oil, for roasting 1 onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, chopped 2 fresh chillies, chopped 120g baby spinach 50g walnuts, crushed 1 tbsp Parmesan… Continue reading
2 cups dried wild mushrooms 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 1 cup of finely chopped onion 1 celery rib, finely chopped 1 carrot, finely chopped 1/2 cup of finely chopped green onion, including the green… Continue reading
Meringue layers 1 1/4 cups roasted salted peanuts 3/4 cup sugar 6 large egg whites 1 tsp lemon juice pinch of salt Mousse: 1/2 cup … Continue reading
3 Tbsp unsalted butter 2 small white onions, chopped 6-7 large carrots, peeled and sliced thin 1 butternut squash, baked and peeled 1 teaspoon minced ginger 400 ml chicken or vegetable stock 3… Continue reading
3-4 tbsp olive oil 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced good thumb-size piece fresh root ginger, peeled and shredded 1 red chilli, deseeded and thinly sliced 1½ kg… Continue reading
100g carrots, finely grated 75g apples, coarsely grated 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 lemon, finely zested 3 tbsp chia seeds 120g demerara sugar 75ml olive… Continue reading
Rich and very addictive… 250g dark chocolate (70%) 250g butter 100g icing sugar 4 ml orange liqueur 5 eggs crème fraîche or double cream to serve Preheat the… Continue reading
Sponge: 4 eggs, separated whites from yolks 200g icing sugar 70g flour 70g cornflour 2 tbsp cocoa powder Chocolate mousse: 250g mascarpone cheese 100g dark chocolate… Continue reading
Brownie 150 grams dark chocolate, chopped 120 grams unsalted butter, cut into pieces 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 200 grams Demerara sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3 large eggs 90… Continue reading
Sponge: 7 large free range eggs 1 cup of caster sugar 1 cup self raising flour 1/3 cup cornflour Filling: 250g raspberries… Continue reading
These delicate strips of chicken are at their best if you have time to leave them to marinate overnight so they can really soak up the flavours. 4 large… Continue reading
Tender stripes of chicken fillet with a delicately spiced rice flour coating makes a perfect meal served with rice and broccoli. 2 tbsp olive oil 4 skinless chicken breast fillets, cut into… Continue reading
1 handful of mint leaves, roughly chopped 1 garlic clove, grated 450ml vegetable or chicken stock 300g frozen peas (petit pois) salt and freshly ground pepper 1-2 tbsp crème… Continue reading
Lemon Ginger Dressing 3/4 teaspoon Asian chilli powder (or cayenne) Grated zest of 1 lemon 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tbsp of ginger, peeled and grated 1/4 cup… Continue reading
1 tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, sliced 1 tbsp ginger, peeled & diced into small pieces 1 tbsp Thai red… Continue reading
150g cooked and peeled chestnuts 250g peeled and cubed butternut squash 750ml vegetable or chicken stock 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 250ml coconut milk, or as needed… Continue reading
1 onion, chopped 2 slices bacon, chopped 500 g beef mince 1/4 cup breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons parsley, roughly chopped 1 egg, lightly beaten 125 g cheddar cheese, cut into 1cm cubes… Continue reading
1 tablespoon olive oil 200g onions, sliced 1.3kg pumpkin, peeled, seeded and diced 125g smoked back bacon, diced 1 tablespoon ground cumin 750ml vegetable stock salt and black pepper… Continue reading
juice of one lemon 2 tablespoons honey 1 pinch of cinnamon ½ cup warm water Squeeze the lemon juice into the warm water…well it should be a little hot but not boiling.… Continue reading
3 cups* flour + pinch of salt 1 cup* chopped walnuts 1 cup* Demerara sugar 2 tsp baking soda 3 tsp cinnamon 3 large eggs 7 tbsp natural yogurt 2… Continue reading
7 large vine tomatoes, chopped 2 tbsp olive oil 3 garlic cloves, finely sliced 1 tsp chilli paste 1 tsp red wine vinegar 300g raw king prawns… Continue reading
1 medium-large cauliflower, trimmed Sea salt 2 tablespoons sunflower oil 3 onions, chopped 4 garlic cloves, chopped 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger 2 teaspoons ground coriander 2 teaspoons ground cumin A… Continue reading
1 tablespoon olive oil 4 sheets ready-rolled filo pastry 75g crème fraîche 125ml milk 15g basics Italian hard cheese, grated 3 medium eggs 2 tablespoons chia seeds… Continue reading
Garlic is a powerful, natural antibiotic that doesn’t kill off our healthy bacteria like drug antibiotics do. Taking just a few cloves of garlic each day can cure infections,… Continue reading
1 3/4 cups water 1 cup quinoa 1/2 cup coarsely chopped seeded tomato 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint or parsley 2 tablespoons chia seeds 1/4 cup chopped cucumber 1/4 cup… Continue reading
This Italian hierloom eggplant has very sweet, mild flesh and a creamy texture, ideal for slicing, baking and roasting. 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large eggplant, peeled and thinly… Continue reading
600g parsnips 2 tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp ground coriander generous pinch of smoked paprika Preheat the oven fan 160 degrees. Using… Continue reading
Millet provides a host of nutrients, has a sweet nutty flavor, and is considered to be one of the most digestible and non-allergenic grains available. Rich in… Continue reading
For the muffins 200g plain flour 80g caster sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 75ml vegetable oil 1 egg 75ml milk… Continue reading
4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into chunks 150g feta cheese ¼ cup chopped fresh mint 2 tablespoons chopped red onion 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1½ teaspoons honey 1 teaspoon fresh lemon… Continue reading
Great for a summer meal, all you need is a shortbread pastry, Camembert cheese, eggs, salt and pepper… some good quality honey and cranberries sauce to spread… Continue reading
50g butter 1 medium onion finely chopped 1 large clove garlic finely chopped 1 ½ cups rice ¾ cup white wine 1.2ltr chicken stock 1 cup green… Continue reading
200g butter, plus extra for greasing 250g cooked and peeled beetroot 200g dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids) 4 tbsp hot espresso 135g plain flour 1 heaped tsp baking powder 3 tbsp cocoa powder… Continue reading
9 tbsp olive oil 2 large courgettes, finely chopped 100 g rocket, chopped 1 pinches black pepper 300 g mascarpone 1 red chilli, chopped 1 onion, chopped 100 g Parmesan, grated 20 dried… Continue reading
Very heavy, very sweet but terribly tasty:)) Layers of whipped cream, chopped fresh pineapple and oranges mixed with some honey, dark chocolate and orange zest… Sometimes we deserve a treat ;p
Sometimes we can be bored with jam toasts, pancakes, cereal or full english for breakfast. Then I just simply mix one pot of the cottage cheese with red pepper, radishes and spring onion.… Continue reading
2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra as required 2 medium aubergines, sliced into rounds 3 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped 1 onion, chopped 2 cans peeled plum tomatoes 250g mozzarella, drained 10g fresh… Continue reading
1 sheet puff pastry 1 cup finely chopped walnuts 1 cup finely chopped hazelnuts 3 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons butter, softened 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1… Continue reading
2 whole smoked mackerels 1 tsp horseradish 2 tsp Dijon mustard freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp crème fraîche ½ lemon, juice only 50g unsalted butter, chopped chopped parsley Remove the skin from… Continue reading
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