In festive red and green, this refreshing salad is a welcome change from heavier Christmas fare. The salad dressing makes more than you’ll need for this, but will keep in the fridge for about a week. No excuse not to eat your greens! Feeds 2 as a side or starter, or 1 as a lightContinue reading “Chicory, Pomegranate and Pecan Salad”
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Parsnip Crisps
A festive snack that will get people talking. Larger parsnips are better for this than thinner ones, as you’re going for as much surface area as possible with your peelings. Feeds 2 – 4 as a nibble Ingredients 1 large parsnip 1 tsp garam masala spice mix 1 – 2 tsp olive oil Salt andContinue reading “Parsnip Crisps”
Roasted Vegetable Pasta
Roasted vegetables in a spicy, creamy sauce. Substitute any vegetables you have – it’s a great way to use stuff up! Feeds 2 Ingredients 125g cherry tomatoes, halved 200g mushrooms, halved or quartered if large 2 bell peppers, roughly chopped Olive oil Salt and pepper 250g any short pasta 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tspContinue reading “Roasted Vegetable Pasta”
The Grazing Board
Grazing boards are very in right now, and for good reason – they look impressive and generous, but come with a relaxed vibe – exactly what party food should be. However, don’t be taken in by those glamorous grazing boards you see posted across Instagram. Those huge boards are packed completely full of anything andContinue reading “The Grazing Board”
Crispy Baked Chicken and Spicy Vegetables
Low maintenance and quick to throw together, this one-tray dinner is packed full of flavour – and vegetables! Feeds 2 Ingredients 2 boneless, skin-on chicken thighs 1 bunch of tenderstem broccoli 2 bell peppers, chopped into large chunks 1 tbsp dried oregano ½ tsp chilli flakes (or as much as you like) 1 tsp fennelContinue reading “Crispy Baked Chicken and Spicy Vegetables”
No Notice Nibbles: Garlic Croutons with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Stale bread and a jar of sun-dried tomatoes are the stand-by heroes of this party snack. Use rustic, good quality bread for best results. Feeds 4 as a nibble with drinks Ingredients Stale, good quality bread (about 1/4 of a loaf), cut into bite-sized cubes Olive oil 2 cloves garlic Salt and pepper 4 –Continue reading “No Notice Nibbles: Garlic Croutons with Sun-Dried Tomatoes”
Sweet & Spicy Chicken Curry
This is a sweet, gently spiced and deeply comforting curry. If you’ve never tried raisins in a curry before, you’ll be amazed at how delicious it is. And don’t be tempted to leave out the sugar – it’s the magic ingredient! Feeds 4 Ingredients 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, finelyContinue reading “Sweet & Spicy Chicken Curry”
No Notice Nibbles: Marinated Feta
Chic, interesting and instant. Perfect on its own as a last-minute appetizer, or as part of a tapas feast or grazing board. Ingredients Block of feta cheese Dried oregano Dried chilli flakes Flaked salt Pepper Extra virgin olive oil To serve: cocktail sticks Method: Place the block of feta on the serving board or platterContinue reading “No Notice Nibbles: Marinated Feta”
Sausage and Apple Traybake with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
A cosy, stress-free autumnal meal. Great for a weeknight, but would make a lovely Sunday lunch, as well. Feeds 4 Ingredients 4 – 8 sausages (depending on size) 4 carrots, peeled and sliced on the diagonal 4 apples, peeled and cut into cubes 8 handfuls of brussel sprouts, larger ones halved, smaller ones left wholeContinue reading “Sausage and Apple Traybake with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette”
Chocolate Pomegranate Seeds
A fuss-free ending for a casual meal. Feeds 4 Ingredients 100g good quality chocolate (70% cocoa solids) Seeds of 1 pomegranate, dried with paper towel Method: Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Over a double boiler (heatproof bowl over a pot of barely-simmering water), melt the chocolate. Remove and set aside. Tumble in theContinue reading “Chocolate Pomegranate Seeds”
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