Veggie meatballs with tomato courgetti

Ingredients 3 garlic cloves For the veggie meatballs 2 tsp rapeseed oil plus extra for greasing 1 small onion very finely chopped 2 tsp balsamic vinegar 100g canned red kidney beans 1 tbsp beaten egg 1 tsp tomato purée 1 heaped tsp chilli powder ½ tsp ground coriander 15g ground almonds 40g cooked sweetcorn 2 …

Stuffed peppers on the barbie

Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 50g pine nuts 140g long grain rice 2 garlic cloves chopped 350g vegetable stock 1 bunch spring onions sliced thinly 140g cherry tomatoes halved 150g ball mozzarella chopped 140g gorgonzola handful each of parsley and basil chopped 3 red and 3 yellow peppers string for tying Method step 1 Make …

Lemon & honey chicken

Ingredients 6-8 skinless boneless chicken breasts, (about 1kg/2lb 4oz in total) 2 tbsp clear honey grated zest of 2 lemons and the juice of 1 2 tbsp olive oil 1 curly lettuce such as Batavia or Webb’s Method step 1 Preheat the oven to 190C/gas 5/fan 170. Arrange the chicken in a shallow ovenproof dish. …

Lemon cheesecake tartlets

Ingredients 4 tbsp lemon curd 2 x 200g tubs Philadelphia lite cheese 6 tbsp summer fruit sauce from a bottle 8 sweet dessert tartlet cases (from a pack) 100g blueberries 100g raspberry 1 tbsp cassis (blackcurrant liqueur) icing sugar for dusting fresh mint sprigs Method step 1 Be a clever cheat and save huge amounts …

Blueberry & almond tart

Ingredients 85g softened butter 175g caster sugar 175g ground almonds 2 eggs beaten few drops almond extract 2 x 125g punnets blueberries 23-24cm cooked shortcrust pastry tart case (see ‘goes well with’) icing sugar for dusting Method step 1 Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Beat together the butter and sugar until it is light …

Courgette pancake fritters

Ingredients 50g plain flour 2 eggs 50ml milk 1 courgette grated 1 tbsp oil sweet chilli sauce to serve Method step 1 Tip flour into a bowl. Make a well in the centre, break in eggs, then gradually whisk together, adding milk, a little at a time, to make a smooth batter. Stir in courgette …

Barbecued pork with sage, lemon & prosciutto

Ingredients 85g pack of prosciutto juice of 3 lemons zest finely grated 3 tbsp fresh sage leaves, roughly chopped 3 x 350-450g/12oz-1lb pork tenderloins trimmed of any fat oil for brushing 50g butter chilled and cut into thin slices sage sprigs, to garnish Method step 1 Whizz together the prosciutto, the zest of three and …

Cherry & raspberry gratin

Ingredients 200ml milk 1 vanilla pod split lengthways 2 eggs separated 4 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp plain flour squeeze lemon juice or eau de vie 280g stoned cherries 280g raspberries Method step 1 Heat the milk and vanilla pod in a pan until nearly boiling, then leave to infuse for 10-15 mins. Whisk together the …

Courgette pancake fritters

Ingredients 50g plain flour 2 eggs 50ml milk 1 courgette grated 1 tbsp oil sweet chilli sauce to serve Method step 1 Tip flour into a bowl. Make a well in the centre, break in eggs, then gradually whisk together, adding milk, a little at a time, to make a smooth batter. Stir in courgette …

Hoşaf

Hoşaf is a traditional compote of dried fruit – usually apricots, figs, prunes, and raisins. The fruits are simply boiled with sugar, and the concoction is then left to cool down. The longer the dish sits in the fridge, the tastier it will become. Hoşaf is especially popular during the month of Ramadan, and it …

Semizotu salatası

Semizotu salatası is a unique Turkish salad made with purslane as the key ingredient. Purslane (Turkish: semizotu) is a wild weed filled with Omega-3 fatty acids, with a sour and slightly salty flavor and gooey texture inside its green leaves. There are many variations on this salad, but in addition to purslane, it is typically prepared …

Supangle

Supangle is a popular Turkish dessert consisting of a base layer of cake pieces that are topped with rich chocolate pudding. The pudding is made with milk, sugar, flour, cocoa powder, butter, and dark chocolate. Supangle is traditionally garnished with ground walnuts, almonds, pistachios, or shredded coconut. Due to the fact that it is typically …