Onions + caraway seeds + black olives
Preparation: 30 minutes Cooking: 30 minutes 1 pre-cooked shortcrust pastry tart shell 1 quiche filling recipe 4 medium onions 1 tablespoon of caraway seeds or fresh, frozen, or freeze-dried thyme 2 tablespoons of olive oil 1 tablespoon of sugar 10 pitted black olives Salt, pepper Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F). Peel the onions, cut […]
Mixed berry granola crumbles
Serves 8 2 cups (250g/8¾ oz) fresh or frozen raspberries 2 cups (250g/8¾ oz) fresh or frozen blueberries 2 cups (250g/8¾ oz) fresh or frozen strawberries 2 apples, cored and finely chopped 2 tablespoons cornflour (corn starch) ¼ cup (55g/2 oz) raw caster (superfine) sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 x quantity crunchy granola mixture […]
Braised artichokes with thyme
In this classic Provençal dish, artichoke hearts are braised, and then served with the cooking broth in a bowl as a first course, along with an abundance of crusty bread. Serve as an opener to a meal of a butter-rubbed roast chicken and oven-roasted fingerling potatoes. Serves 4-6 2 or 3 lemons, halved 6 artichokes […]
Mint, pea, spinach and chia fritters
1 cup (120g/4¼ oz) frozen peas, thawed 250g (8¾ oz) frozen spinach, thawed ½ cup (8g/¼ oz) mint leaves, chopped ¼ cup (6g/¼ oz) dill sprigs, chopped 1 cup (240g/8½ oz) fresh ricotta 2 eggs ¼ cup (50g/1¾ oz) chia seeds sea salt and cracked black pepper extra virgin olive oil, for cooking lemon cheeks, […]
Pear, blackberry & hazelnut cake
The duck main course – indeed, any duck dish – needs something uncomplicated to follow it. A simple loaf cake such as this is a good thing and doesn’t have to be kept just for teatime. This recipe contains three my favorite autumn ingredients – pears, blackberries, and hazelnuts – and the blackberries give lovely […]
Roast citrus, ginger & honey chicken
One of my family’s favorite meals (and they’re fussy). It’s very simple to make but looks pretty spectacular, as the chicken turns dark and glossy because of the honey and the orange wedges become nicely caramelized at the edges. If your chicken is getting too dark as it cooks, cover it with foil. SERVES 6 […]
Braised fennel with parmesan
Fennel is native to the sunny Mediterranean but thrives during the cool months of the year. Its delicate anise flavor lends itself to simple preparations: served thinly sliced and raw, baked, or braised, as here. Try it alongside fish, such as halibut or sea bass. SERVES 4 4 fennel bulbs ⅓ cup (3 fl oz/80 […]
Farro with caramelized root vegetables
Farro, a hearty, healthful, and highly prized Italian grain, fits comfortably into menus year-round. In winter, toss it with roasted root vegetables such as turnips, parsnips, and carrots, as it is here. This dish is sweet and savory and loses nothing when served at room temperature, making it a great option for both the lunch […]
Roasted vegetable galette
Roasted vegetable galette is a great Christmas centrepiece, chock full of festive favourites! Earthly mushroom duxelles, sweet roasted carrots, parsnips and squash encased in crisp wholemeal pastry. Serve with potatoes, lots of gravy and greens! SERVES 6 Takes 2 hours plus chilling Ingredients: 450 g (1lb) chestnut mushrooms 50g (1 ¾ oz) unsalted butter 3 […]
Bulgur salad with roasted peppers, chickpeas & pistachios
Pomegranate molasses, a Middle Eastern product, has hints of fruitiness and a concentrated sweet-sour taste. Here, its intensity combines with lemon juice and olive oil to create a dressing with a full range of flavors. Toasted pistachios heighten the nuttiness of the bulgur, and roasted peppers and dried cranberries add bursts of color. SERVES 6 […]
