Ingredients 1 lemon large woody sprig of tarragon 1 medium chicken (about 1.4kg) 450g baby potatoes halved 2 tsp cold pressed rapeseed oil (about 1.4kg) For the summer greens 1 tsp vegetable bouillon powder 2 leeks cut into rings (about 300g) 350g asparagus (250g pack plus 100g pack) ends trimmed, each cut into 4 320g …
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Ingredients 140g ground almond 140g butter softened 140g golden caster sugar 140g self-raising flour 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 250g raspberry 2 tbsp flaked almond icing sugar to serve Method step 1 Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and base-line and grease a deep 20cm loose-bottomed cake tin. Blitz the ground almonds, butter, sugar, …
Ingredients 1 thick slice stale bread crusts removed large bunch parsley zest and juice from 1 lemon 1 tbsp olive oil 2 cod fillets, about 175g/6oz each 260g pack prepared veg, such as pea & runner beans or a pea, leek & spinach medley 1 tsp wholegrain mustard Method step 1 Heat oven to 190C/fan …
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Ingredients 1 tbsp rapeseed oil 2 large leeks well washed, halved lengthways and finely sliced 700g carrots chopped 1.4l hot reduced-salt vegetable bouillon (we used Marigold) 4 garlic cloves finely grated 2 x 400g cans cannellini beans in water ⅔ small pack tarragon leaves roughly chopped Method step 1 Heat the oil over a medium …
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Ingredients 300ml double cream 85g golden caster sugar 250ml coconut cream zest and juice 1 lime For the fruit salad 800g mixed red fruit (we used strawberries, raspberries and redcurrants) 2 tbsp golden caster sugar juice 1 lime Method step 1 Line a 900g loaf tin with enough cling film to allow you to wrap …
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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Lagana is a traditional flatbread that is usually associated with Clean Monday—the first day of Lent. The bread is made with wheat flour, and although it was primarily unleavened and did not include dairy or oil, modern varieties are often prepared with olive oil and yeast. The bread is oval-shaped and flat, and the top …
Equally popular in Greece and Türkiye, lakerda is pickled raw fish that is typically prepared with steaks of mature Atlantic bonito, a firm-fleshed fish similar to tuna and mackerel. When thoroughly cleaned, the thick fillet slices are either dry-salted or covered in a salty brine before they are stored in olive or vegetable oil. In …
A favorite during grape harvest season, moustalevria is a Greek pudding made from grape must and flour that are boiled until thick, after which various additional ingredients like petimezi, sugar, almonds, vanilla, and sesame can be added to the dish. The origins of the dessert can be traced back to ancient Greece when it was known …
This simple Greek dish consists of small-sized whitebait fish that are lightly dusted with flour, then fried until golden and crispy. Because of its small size, the fish is typically fried, served, and eaten whole. Marides is a staple meze dish that is usually accompanied by other Greek starters, but it can also be enjoyed …
Chtapodi sti schara (grilled octopus) is a traditional octopus dish originating from Greece. Although there are variations, the dish is usually made with a combination of octopus, red wine vinegar, olive oil, and oregano. The octopus is washed, dried, and placed on a grill over a charcoal fire. It’s brushed with a marinade consisting of …
This Greek classic consists of large white beans that are cooked and then baked in a flavorful tomato sauce, which is usually seasoned with various herbs such as oregano, parsley, and mint. The dish calls for the use of fasolia gigantes, an authentic Greek variety of beans characterized by their large size, hence the name (gigantic). …
This simple no-bake treat consists of thick Greek yogurt that is doused in generous amounts of honey, then topped with walnuts. The yogurt is occasionally flavored with vanilla, while the best choice is to use traditional thyme honey and toasted walnuts. Though simple in ingredients, yogurt with honey is a staple in many traditional taverns …
A local delicacy of the island of Zakynthos, frigania is a creamy dessert that typically consists of three layers. The base is prepared with traditional Greek rusks that are neatly arranged and generously doused in a sugary syrup, which is spiced with lemon zest and cinnamon. The base is topped with vanilla-infused cream, and the …
Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 200g smoked lardons 6 eggs lightly beaten small bunch chives snipped 100g brie sliced 1 tsp red wine vinegar 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 cucumber halved, deseeded and sliced on the diagonal 200g radishes quartered Method step 1 Turn on the grill and heat 1 tsp of the oil in …
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Ingredients For the lemon cakes 1.375kg slightly salted butter softened, plus extra for greasing (buy 6 x 250g packs) 1.375kg golden caster sugar 21 large eggs 2 tbsp vanilla extract 1.375kg self-raising flour 210g ground almond zest 21 large lemons plus 10 tbsp lemon juice For the lemon & mint syrup 600g golden caster sugar …
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Ingredients 2 chicken legs For the bread crust 200g strong bread flour plus extra for dusting 5g fast-action dried yeast 1 tsp caster sugar 1 tsp picked thyme leaves For the salad 2 handfuls mixed lettuce 1 carrot peeled into ribbons 1 heirloom tomato cut into wedges 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp white wine …
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Ingredients 400g new-season potatoes scrubbed 2 bunches of French Breakfast radishes leaves washed 1 red onion peeled and sliced 1 small cucumber peeled, deseeded and sliced into half moons small handful dill fronds chopped For the dressing 100ml rapeseed oil 20g English mustard 1 tbsp white wine vinegar pinch of white caster sugar 1 tbsp …
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Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 2 onions finely chopped 3 carrots finely chopped 4 celery sticks, finely chopped 2 courgettes cut into small cubes 4 garlic cloves finely chopped 250g pack beef mince 1 heaped tbsp tomato purée 400g can chopped tomato 400g fettuccine 200g pea frozen or fresh handful parsley roughly chopped Method step …
Ingredients For the dressing 300ml mayonnaise 2rounded tbsp Dijon mustard 2 tbsp fresh chopped mint For the salad 750g pack baby Jersey Royal potato 400g fine green bean trimmed 450g frozen pea thawed 2large ripe avocados ½ lemon juice only Method step 1 Mix all the dressing ingredients with a little salt and pepper and …
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Ingredients 320g pack puff pastry a little plain flour for dusting 150g tub soft goat’s cheese 1 tsp herbes de Provence, or chopped herb from the garden 2 small courgettes cut into thin rounds 5 tomatoes (not too big), thinly sliced handful pitted black olives leaves from a few thyme sprigs drizzle of extra virgin …
Ingredients 1 head of British garden lettuce such as Webb or butterhead, outer leaves discarded 175g cheddar cheese 5 spring onions 2 handfuls radishes bunch cherry vine tomatoes 8 slices of your favourite ham bottle of your favourite dressing Method step 1 Tear the lettuce into large pieces. Cut the cheese into finger-size pieces, shred …
Ingredients For the ice cream 500ml full-fat milk 500ml double cream 3 vanilla pods 100g golden caster sugar plus 1 tbsp 12 free range egg yolks 40g poppy seed 150ml Kümmel liqueur For the fruits 3-4 large peaches ideally white flesh 150g golden caster sugar plus 1 tbsp for coulis 8-10 large basil leaves For …
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Ingredients 6 skinless and boneless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat 1 preserved lemon pith finely chopped ½ small bunch lemon thyme leaves picked, plus extra to serve 2 large garlic cloves finely grated 2 tbsp rapeseed oil For the salad 2 tbsp rapeseed oil 1 lemon juiced ½ small bunch parsley finely chopped 1 …
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Ingredients For the cheesecakes 100g digestive biscuits 50g butter melted 450g full-fat soft cheese 150ml buttermilk 100g icing sugar 1 egg plus 1 egg yolk 1 tsp vanilla extract For the fruits mixture of stone fruits halved or quartered and de-stoned (we used 2 apricots, 2 plums and 1 small peach) 1 tbsp honey 2 …
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