Ingredients 300g new potato (such as Jersey Royals), halved if large 4 eggs and 2 egg whites splash of milk 1 garlic clove crushed 1 tbsp gluten-free wholegrain mustard handful mixed soft herbs such as dill, mint and parsley, roughly chopped 3 tbsp cream cheese 1 tbsp olive oil 1 courgette coarsely grated ½ tsp …
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Summer berries with sweet wine cream
Ingredients 750g mixed summer berries 2 tbsp cassis (optional) 5 tbsp sweet white wine 2 tbsp caster sugar 300ml pot double cream icing sugar to serve Method step 1 Hull or de-stalk the fruits as necessary, then tip into a serving bowl. Drizzle with cassis, if using, and mix together gently. step 2 Measure the …
One-pan simple summer chicken
Ingredients 8 chicken thighs skin on 800g potato cut into chunks 1 garlic bulb, broken into cloves, skin left on 2 tbsp olive oil 200ml chicken stock 1 lemon halved 2 courgettes cut into thick batons 1 red chilli deseeded and sliced large handful basil leaves torn Method step 1 Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas …
Luscious lemon pudding with summer berries
Ingredients 50g soft butter plus extra for greasing 200g caster sugar 2 large lemons 3 large eggs 50g plain flour 300ml milk 200g strawberries 150g blueberries 2 tbsp blackcurrant cordial or 2 tbsp sugar icing sugar for dusting Method step 1 Butter an ovenproof dish and heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/ gas 4. Carefully …
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Herb & garlic pork with summer ratatouille
Ingredients 2 tsp rapeseed oil 2 red onions halved and sliced 2 peppers (any colour), diced 1 large aubergine diced 2 large courgettes halved and sliced 2 garlic cloves chopped 400g can chopped tomatoes 2 tsp vegetable bouillon 1 thyme spig handful basil stalks chopped, leaves torn and kept separate For the pork 475g pork …
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Summer vegetable & pesto rose tart
Ingredients For the pastry 250g spelt flour 125g cold butter cubed 25g gruyère (or vegetarian alternative), finely grated 1 egg yolk beaten For the filling 2 small sweet potatoes peeled 2 courgettes (1 green and 1 yellow looks nice) 1 small aubergine juice 1 small lemon 250g mascarpone 2 eggs 150g rocket pesto (make your …
Summer lamb with carrot & fennel salad
Ingredients 450g lamb neck fillet olive oil juice 1 lime 1 tbsp fennel seed toasted and roughly crushed 1 carrot grated 1 small red onion finely chopped 4 pitta breads 2 Little Gem lettuces leaves separated Method step 1 Rub the lamb with a little oil and half the lime juice, then season with salt …
Lazy summer tomato & sourdough traybake
Ingredients 3 tbsp olive oil plus more for the tin 1 small aubergine cut into 3cm chunks (250g) 500g ripe tomatoes of all different shapes, colours and sizes, some cut into wedges, some halved across the middle (reserving all the juices and seeds) pinch sugar 2 tsp red wine vinegar 2 thyme sprigs, leaves picked, …
Easy summer pasta
Ingredients 3 courgettes halved and sliced 1 large aubergine cut into rounds then sliced 400g baby plum tomato halved 8 garlic cloves skin on 2 tbsp olive oil plus a drizzle 400g penne 140g pack diced pancetta 25g parmesan grated, plus extra to serve handful basil leaves Method step 1 Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas …
Tender summer squid with chorizo & aïoli
Ingredients For the stew 215g pack cooking chorizo skin removed 1 onion finely chopped few thyme sprigs leaves only 1 tsp sweet smoked paprika plus a little for the aïoli 50ml dry white wine 450g cherry vine tomato 500g prepared squid tubes cut into rings, plus tentacles 450g large new potato peeled and cut into …
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Warm artichoke & asparagus summer salad
Ingredients For the salad 4 artichokes trimmed 2 lemons halved 3 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp coriander seeds 1 star anise large thyme sprig 4 tbsp white wine vinegar large bunch (about 30) asparagus spears 4 handfuls small salad leaves such as micro-leaves For the dressing 5 tbsp olive oil 1 small red onion finely …
Green Curry
Kaeng khiao wan is a traditional name for the fiery green curry. Although the name translates to sweet green curry, it merely refers to the color, which is known as sweet green. Thai green curry is a dish based on fragrant and spicy green chilis, brought to Thailand by Portuguese missionaries in the 16th century. Fresh …
Yellow Curry
One of three major curry types in Thailand is the famous yellow curry. Similar to its red and green counterparts, yellow curry is also made with spices such as coriander, cumin, lemongrass, kaffir leaves, garlic, galangal, and numerous other aromatic additions. The spices are usually combined with potatoes and onions; all doused in a …
Tom yum
Tom Yum is one of the best known Thai dishes, a spicy, sour, and aromatic soup that is traditionally served with rice. It consists of shallots, lemongrass, fish sauce, minced fresh ginger or galangal, shrimps, mushrooms, kaffir lime leaves, lime juice, and minced Thai chili peppers. Usually served as an appetizer, tom yum is traditionally garnished …
Pad Thai
Pad Thai is Thailand’s national dish, a flavorful stir-fry (pad in Thai) dish consisting of rice noodles, tofu, dried shrimp, bean sprouts, and eggs. If it’s made with meat, chicken and pork are some of the most popular choices. The flavors are an intricate combination of sweet, sour, and salty, with a well-balanced contrast of textures. …
Kolokithakia tiganita
In Greece, fried zucchinis can be enjoyed as a meze or a side dish. The zucchinis are sliced, seasoned, and then simply dusted with flour or dipped in an egg batter before they are fried until crispy and golden. It is recommended to pair them with various dips such as yogurt-based tzatziki or garlicky skordalia.
Moustokouloura
The star ingredient in these chewy, soft cookies is grape must or petimezi, a syrup-like grape molasses. It is blended into a pliable dough that combines sugar or honey, flour, leavening agent, orange juice, and spices such as cinnamon and cloves. The dough is traditionally shaped into thin rolls that are then swirled into medium-sized …
Mandolato
This Greek variety of the ubiquitous soft nougat is traditionally prepared with a light meringue base that is enriched with honey, sugar, and almonds. Though it is mainly associated with Ionian islands such as Corfu, Zakynthos, or Kefalonia, this sweet treat is readily available throughout the country. It is believed that the tradition of preparing …
Amygdalotá
These delicate Greek cookies are prepared with ground almonds, egg whites, sugar, and various flavorings such as orange blossom water, liqueurs, or vanilla. Usually decorated with almonds or almond slivers, they come in different forms and are occasionally coupled with pastry creams. Amygdalotá cookies are traditionally baked and enjoyed on special occasions and are often …
Sweet & spicy wings with summer slaw
Ingredients 4 tbsp curry paste (we used tikka) 3 tbsp mango chutney 1kg chicken wings 200g bag radishes sliced 1 cucumber halved lengthways and sliced small bunch mint roughly chopped juice 1 lemon cooked rice to serve (optional) Method step 1 Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. In a large bowl, mix the curry paste …
Late-summer tomato & carrot salad
Ingredients 600g mixed ripe tomato such as red and yellow cherry, plum and medium vine 2 medium carrots peeled and finely shredded or grated bunch spring onions trimmed and finely chopped 1 red chilli deseeded and finely chopped 25g pumpkin seed 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar Method step 1 Chop …
Summer egg salad with basil & peas
Ingredients 150g new potatoes thickly sliced 160g French beans trimmed 160g frozen peas 3 eggs 160g romaine lettuce roughly torn into pieces For the dressing 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp cider vinegar ½ tsp English mustard powder 2 tbsp chopped mint 3 tbsp chopped basil 1 garlic clove finely grated 1 tbsp …
Lime curd tarts with summer berries
Ingredients For the pastry 250g plain flour plus extra for dusting 140g butter cut into small pieces 85g caster sugar 1 egg beaten For the lime curd juice 6-8 limes (about 175ml), zest of 3 175g caster sugar 200g butter cut into small pieces 3 large eggs beaten To serve 750g summer berries including small …
Summer fish cakes with chilli cream
Ingredients 650g potato 225g broad beans 900g firm white fish 600ml water serve with a dollop of crème fraîche drizzed with a little chilli sauce Method step 1 Peel and cook the potatoes for 20mins. Cook the broad beans for 5 mins. Drain both and mash together. Cook the white fish (or salmon, as in …
Summer vegetable & quail’s egg tart
Ingredients 300g ciabatta bread mix 3 tbsp rapeseed oil plus extra to serve 140g frozen peas defrosted 85g full-fat cream cheese 140g soured cream 1 large egg beaten 3 shallots finely chopped ¼ tsp golden caster sugar 400g (unpodded weight) broad beans 6-8 baby leek 8 asparagus tips 6-8 quail’s eggs small handful pea shoots …