Ingredients 4 tbsp olive oil 1 red onion sliced 2 garlic cloves crushed 500g aubergines 300g ripe tomatoes quartered 1 small fennel bulb sliced 50g sundried tomatoes 1 tsp coriander seeds For the dressing small bunch flat leaf parsley roughly chopped small bunch basil roughly chopped small bunch chives roughly chopped 2 tbsp olive oil …
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Picnic quiches
Ingredients For the pastry 180g plain flour plus extra for dusting 100g cold butter diced 1 medium egg yolk For the filling 400g pack cherry tomatoes on the vine olive oil for drizzling 90g pack thin pancetta rashers 100g parmesan grated 3 eggs plus 5 egg yolks (reserve a little of the egg white for …
Summer punch
Ingredients 125ml lemon juice 50g caster sugar 250ml elderflower liqueur 250ml vodka 500ml apple juice (Bradley is best if you like it sharp) 125ml sparkling water ice fresh summer herbs like lemon verbena, mint and basil (optional) lemon slices (optional) Method step 1 In a bowl, mix the lemon juice and sugar until the sugar …
Woo woo
Ingredients 50ml vodka 25ml peach schnapps 100ml cranberry juice few drops fresh lime juice ice wedge of lime Method step 1 Fill a cocktail shaker with ice then add the vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry juice and a few drops of lime juice. Shake really well then strain into a tumbler with extra ice. Garnish with …
Crunchy bulgur salad
Ingredients 200g bulgur wheat 150g frozen edamame (podded) 2 Romano peppers sliced into rounds, seeds removed 150g radishes finely sliced 75g whole blanched almonds small bunch mint finely chopped small bunch parsley finely chopped 2 oranges 3 tbsp olive oil Method step 1 Cook the bulgur following pack instructions, then drain and tip into a …
Espetos
Espetos is a Spanish tradition of grilling sardines, dating back to the late 19th century, when fishermen skewered and grilled surplus fish in small boats on the sand. The modern method usually involves placing 6 sardines on a skewer, seasoning them with sea salt, then grilling them over the open flames of an olive wood …
Croquetas de bacalao
Croquetas de bacalao are Spanish fritters made with cod. Although Spanish croquetas are mainly made with a béchamel base, this popular salt cod variety occasionally replaces béchamel with mashed potatoes. Both options are well-seasoned and mixed with cooked and flaked salt cod before the dough is shaped into desired forms. Each piece is coated in …
Montadito
Montaditos are open-faced sandwiches and an essential tapa in Spain. Although there is no set list of ingredients, montaditos are always made with bread slices, typically from a thin elongated bread similar to a baguette. The toppings are incredibly versatile and may include anything from smoked meat, chorizo sausages, jamóns, various types of cheese, pickled …
Turrón
Turrón or torró, as it is known in the Catalan language, is the Spanish version of the world-famous confection called nougat. This sweet delicacy typically combines roasted nuts (usually almonds, but also other types of nuts such as hazelnuts or pistachios) with honey, sugar, and whipped egg whites. A staple Christmas treat, turrón is believed to …
Gachas
Gachas is an ancient, traditional Spanish dish consisting of a few basic ingredients: flour, water, salt, olive oil, and garlic. In the past, it was a staple dish among shepherds and farmers, but today it is popular throughout the country. Its texture can vary from soup-like to pie-thick with a golden-brown crust, depending on the …
Bocadillo de pollo
Bocadillo de pollo is a Spanish chicken sandwich that can be prepared in many different ways. As with other bocadillo varieties, the Spanish-style baguette called barra de pan is the most common choice for bread, although other types of bread such as ciabatta may also be used for this sandwich. The bread is typically sliced lengthwise, and it …
Morcilla de Burgos
Morcilla de Burgos are blood sausages that are traditionally made in the province of Burgos. This is one of the many varieties of blood sausage, or black pudding, present all around the world. The recipe for this delicacy is fairly simple and uses only a few humble ingredients. An interesting fact about this recipe is …
Gambas à la plancha
This is a traditional tapa dish where whole shrimps are seasoned with salt, then quickly grilled on an iron skillet over high heat. It is recommended to enjoy them simply with a few squeezes of lemon or lime juice on top, while black pepper is optional, according to personal preferences. Pair the shrimps with a …
Epic summer salad
Ingredients 400g black beans drained 2 large handfuls baby spinach leaves roughly chopped 500g heritage tomatoes chopped into large chunks ½ cucumber halved lengthways, seeds scooped out and sliced on an angle 1 mango peeled and chopped into chunks 1 large red onion halved and finely sliced 6-8 radishes sliced 2 avocados peeled and sliced …
Strawberry shortcake slice
Ingredients 600ml double cream 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste 1 tbsp orange blossom water 125g icing sugar plus 2 tbsp 500g shortcake biscuits plus 3 crushed 350g strawberries sliced Method step 1 Line a 20cm cake tin or dish (either a square or rectangle works well) with cling film, leaving an overhang. Whip 500ml of …
Griddled halloumi with watermelon & caper breadcrumbs
Ingredients 750g watermelon 2 small shallots very finely sliced 100ml extra virgin olive oil plus extra for brushing and to serve 4 tsp white balsamic vinegar 300g halloumi sliced good squeeze of lemon juice For the breadcrumbs 75g slightly stale country bread crusts removed, blitzed into coarse breadcrumbs 1-2 cloves garlic finely chopped ½ medium …
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Fennel, roast lemon & tomato salad
Ingredients 2 lemons 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil pinch of sugar 500g mixed tomatoes (I used cherry tomatoes and some larger ones) 3 fennel bulbs 100g pomegranate seeds 1⁄2 small pack tarragon leaves 1⁄2 small pack parsley leaves 1⁄2 small pack mint leaves Method step 1 Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and line …
Doner kebab
Ingredients 500g lamb mince 1 small onion coarsely grated 4 garlic cloves minced or finely grated 100g fresh breadcrumbs 2 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp dried oregano ¼ tsp smoked paprika sunflower oil for oiling To serve pitta breads shredded red or white cabbage, sliced onion, chopped tomatoes, pickled chillies, chilli …
Peach & raspberry fruit salad with mascarpone
Ingredients 2 ripe peaches or nectarines 50g caster sugar 1 tsp lemon thyme leaves 100g mascarpone 100ml double cream drop vanilla extract 16 raspberries halved small handful pistachios roughly chopped 1 tbsp maple syrup Method step 1 Stone and finely slice the peaches or nectarines and arrange the slices over four plates. Sprinkle over a …
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Roasted cauliflower steaks
Ingredients 1 cauliflower ½ tsp smoked paprika 2 tbsp olive oil 1 roasted red pepper 4 black olives pitted small handful parsley 1 tsp capers ½ tbsp red wine vinegar 2 tbsp toasted flaked almonds Method step 1 Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7 and line a baking tray with baking parchment. Slice the cauliflower …
Panzanella
Ingredients 1kg ripe mixed tomatoes halved if small, quartered if large 300g day-old sourdough or ciabatta, torn into large chunks 100ml extra virgin olive oil 50ml red wine vinegar 1 small shallot finely chopped 50g tin anchovies drained and roughly chopped 100g black olives pitted large handful of basil leaves, torn Method step 1 Heat …
Harissa & lamb sausage rolls
Ingredients 600g lamb mince 2 tbsp shop-bought harissa ¼ tsp ground ginger 1⁄2 tsp ground cinnamon 1⁄2 tsp ground cumin 2 tbsp chopped coriander 1 garlic clove grated 1 preserved lemon rind finely chopped (discard the flesh) plain flour for dusting 325g ready rolled puff pastry 1 large egg lightly beaten 2 tsp black sesame …
Miso salmon with ginger noodles
Ingredients 2 nests wholemeal noodles (100g) 1 ½ tsp brown miso 2 tsp balsamic vinegar ½ tsp smoked paprika 2 skinless wild salmon fillets (230g) 1 tbsp rapeseed oil 30g ginger cut into matchsticks 1 green pepper deseeded and cut into strips 2 leeks (165g), thinly sliced 3 garlic cloves finely grated 160g baby spinach …
Summer berry cake with rose geranium cream
Ingredients 325g butter at room temperature, plus extra for the tins 425g caster sugar 2 tsp almond extract ½ lemon finely zested 250g plain yogurt 4 large eggs at room temperature 375g self-raising flour 225g ground almonds For the filling and to decorate 200g mascarpone 300ml double cream 1 tbsp lemon juice icing sugar to …
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Sweetcorn fritters with eggs & black bean salsa
Ingredients For the fritters & eggs 1 tsp rapeseed oil 1 small red onion (85g), finely chopped 1 red pepper deseeded and finely diced 100g wholemeal self-raising flour 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp baking powder 325g can sweetcorn drained 6 large eggs For the salsa 1 small red onion (85g), …
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