Ingredients 3 tbsp olive oil 1 aubergine cut into chunks 2 mixed coloured peppers such as orange and red, cut into chunks 1 red onion cut into wedges 2 courgettes cut into chunks 4 garlic cloves smashed 3 sprigs of thyme 200g cherry tomatoes handful of basil leaves zest of 1 lemon 50g feta crumbled …
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Stuffed rainbow baguette
Ingredients 1 artisan-style baguette 4 tbsp hummus 8 slices medium cheddar ¼ red pepper thinly sliced ¼ cooked beetroot shredded 2 radishes thinly sliced 1 yellow or orange carrot shredded or grated handful green leaves 1 tbsp vegetarian pesto mixed with 1 tbsp olive oil Method step 1 Cut the baguette in half so you …
Smashed cannellini bean tartine
Ingredients 400g can cannellini beans drained and rinsed 2 tbsp rapeseed oil 1 large lemon zested and juiced 1 small garlic clove finely grated 1 small red chilli deseeded and finely chopped 1⁄2 small bunch parsley finely chopped 8 cherry tomatoes halved 2 slices sourdough 15g feta crumbled 50g rocket Method step 1 Put the …
Easy cornflake tart
Ingredients 320g ready-rolled shortcrust pastry plain flour to dust 50g butter 125g golden syrup 25g light brown soft sugar 100g cornflakes 125g strawberry or raspberry jam custard to serve Method step 1 Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Unroll the pastry and briefly roll out on a lightly floured work surface until it’s large …
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 …
Tomato, burrata & broad bean salad
Ingredients 500g tomatoes (I used a mix of sizes and colours) 1⁄2 tsp caster sugar 150g broad beans podded handful basil handful chives handful flat leaf parsley 1 tbsp tarragon 1 tbsp lovage 1 tbsp mint leaves 3 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp Dijon mustard pinch of fennel seeds 1 lemon zested 1 tbsp red …
Pollo al ajillo
This simple Spanish dish known as pollo al ajillo consists of chicken pieces drenched in garlic sauce. The sauce is usually made with white wine, stock, garlic, and herbs such as bay leaves, thyme, and rosemary. It can be consumed as the main course or as a tapa. It is recommended to serve pollo al …
Pulpo a la gallega
Polbo á feira (a.k.a. pulpo a la gallega) is a traditional Galician dish made by cooking octopus, potatoes, and sweet paprika powder in copper cauldrons. The cauldrons impart a unique flavor to the dish, and it is said that it is impossible to obtain that kind of flavor with any other material. In the …
Buñuelo
Deep-fried, golden, and crispy buñuelos are an original Spanish creation that has become an internationally popular treat. In the simplest form, these fritters are created with milk, eggs, butter, and flour into a dough which is usually shaped into balls, then deep-fried. They were first made by the Sephardic Jews inhabiting the Iberian Peninsula, and through …
Lechazo
Lechazo is a Spanish dish consisting of a roasted suckling lamb. In order for the lamb to classify as lechazo, it must weigh between 5 and 7 kg and its age cannot be more than 20 to 30 days. The lamb must be fed only on its mother’s milk, hence the name lechazo, derived from the word leche, …
Merienda
Merienda is a typical late-afternoon light snack in Spain, consumed between 5:00 and 6:30 PM. It is especially important for children, so the meal can be anything from sweet breads, pastries, fruits, and yogurt, to savory sandwiches with cheese, chorizo, or ham. Nobody is worried that the snacks will ruin the appetite for dinner because …
Patatas bravas
Patatas bravas is a traditional tapas dish consisting of potato cubes drenched in a spicy tomato sauce with onions, garlic, chili powder, and paprika. This flavorful combination of ingredients is a staple at numerous tapa bars throughout Spain, and it is especially popular as a late-night snack. The dish is traditionally served with aioli sauce on top, but there …
Escalivada
Escalivada is one of the most famous dishes from the Catalonia region of Spain, but it is also one of the simplest. The main ingredients include eggplants, bell peppers, and sometimes onions and tomatoes, typically grilled whole over hot embers. The vegetables are then peeled, seeded, seasoned, and served as appetizers or side dishes, …
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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Roasted asparagus & pea salad
Ingredients 3 tbsp natural yogurt 1 tsp wholegrain mustard ½ tsp honey ½ lemon zested and juiced 100g watercress 1 large slice sourdough bread 200g asparagus tough ends removed 1 ½ tbsp cold-pressed rapeseed oil 2 eggs 200g frozen peas Method step 1 Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Mix the yogurt, mustard and honey …
Slow-roasted courgettes with fennel & orzo
Ingredients pinch of saffron 1⁄2 bulb of fennel sliced 100g cherry tomatoes halved 1 bay leaf 2 tbsp olive oil pinch of dried chilli flakes 120ml dry white wine 4-6 baby to medium-sized courgettes 1 lemon zested 50g sourdough breadcrumbs 200g orzo 1 tbsp pine nuts toasted 1 tbsp ricotta handful of dill Method step …
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Mix & match seafood tacos
Ingredients 8 crispy corn taco shells For the salmon 2 sushi-grade skinless salmon fillets (about 250g), cut into 1cm cubes (ask your fishmonger) 2 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp Yuzu juice or lime juice 1 tsp sesame oil 1 avocado stoned, peeled and cubed nori seaweed sliced, to serve For the prawns 1 tsp olive …
Chia & yogurt puddings with berries
Ingredients 2 sheets gelatine 300ml whole milk 45g white chia seeds 2 tsp vanilla extract 300ml bio yogurt 320g mixed berries (we used blueberries, strawberries and raspberries), halved handful small mint leaves Method step 1 The night before, put the gelatine in a bowl of cold water. Warm the milk with the chia seeds and …
Triple-layered berry cheesecake
Ingredients 100g butter melted, plus extra for the tin 200g digestive biscuits 2 gelatine leaves 50g raspberries 50g caster sugar plus 2 tbsp 350g strawberries 500g full-fat soft cheese 250ml double cream few drops red or pink food colouring 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste 50g white chocolate melted few drops lemon extract (optional) Method step …
Slow-roasted courgettes with fennel & orzo
Ingredients pinch of saffron 1⁄2 bulb of fennel sliced 100g cherry tomatoes halved 1 bay leaf 2 tbsp olive oil pinch of dried chilli flakes 120ml dry white wine 4-6 baby to medium-sized courgettes 1 lemon zested 50g sourdough breadcrumbs 200g orzo 1 tbsp pine nuts toasted 1 tbsp ricotta handful of dill Method step …
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Rustic beans & spinach with garlic yogurt
Ingredients 2 tbsp rapeseed oil 1 large onion halved and sliced 170g carrots cut into small chunks 5 garlic cloves 3 finely sliced and 2 crushed 1 tbsp sherry vinegar 1 red pepper deseeded and chopped ½ tsp vegetable bouillon powder made up to 250ml with boiling water 2 rosemary sprigs 1 tbsp smoked paprika …
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Salmon picnic platter
4 eggs 2-3 tbsp mayonnaise a little cayenne pepper 200g cooked salmon 100g hot-smoked salmon 6 small rolls halved 3 tbsp cream cheese 100g smoked salmon 1 lemon 1/2 zested and 1/2 cut into wedges ½ cucumber 2 tbsp Greek yogurt 1 tbsp chopped dill or chives bread soft rolls or wraps, to serve Method …
Gin & tonic cheesecake
250g digestive biscuits 100g butter melted 600g cream cheese 100g icing sugar zest and juice of 1 lime plus extra zest to serve 50ml gin 280ml double cream 250ml can gin and tonic 2 tbsp caster sugar 1 lemon half juiced, half finely sliced 2 medium meringues crushed Method step 1 Butter and line a …
Charred nectarine & prosciutto panzanella
Ingredients 3 slices sourdough 4 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp thyme leaves 1 tbsp capers 1⁄2 lemon juiced 2 tsp Dijon mustard 4-6 ripe nectarines halved and stoned bunch of basil 50g sorrel or spinach leaves handful of chervil handful of tarragon 2 tbsp ricotta 100g prosciutto handful of roasted hazelnuts chopped Method step 1 …
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Hummingbird cake
Ingredients 225ml vegetable oil plus extra for the tins 300g self-raising flour ½ tsp baking powder 300g golden caster sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon 2 cardamom pods cracked open and seeds finely crushed whole nutmeg for grating 2 very ripe bananas mashed 3 medium eggs beaten 150g pineapple chunks from a can, drained and chopped …