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Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad

Easy
Slice the tomatoes into 1/2-inch thick slices. Generously season the tomato slices with salt.Arrange the tomato slices on a platter, overlapping slightly. Add the Burrata or mozzarella on top and garnish with torn basil leaves. Drizzle with olive oi
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
4

Pineapple, Prawn and Okra Salad

Easy
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius or 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut the pineapple in half lengthways, cut out the core and discard. Scoop out most of the flesh, leaving some inside, then cut into small dice and drain off any excess juice.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Serves
-

Tofu Skewers With Walnut Pesto

Easy
Skewer each length of tofu with a soaked skewer. In a flat dish whisk garlic, soy and rice vinegar. Swirl tofu skewers to coat, then cover and chill for 1 to 6 hours. Preheat oven to 400 °F and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Whisk
Prep Time
-
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
6

Asian Red Cabbage Slaw with Peanuts

Easy
Whisk together the peanut butter, mustard, sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, honey and lime juice in a large bowl. Add the cabbage, basil, cilantro and scallions and toss to coat.Transfer to a platter, sprinkle with the peanuts and serve immediately.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
6

Bruschetta Pizzaiola

Easy
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. On a high heat, toast the bread using a stovetop grill, then set aside on a cookie sheet pan. In a bowl, mix together the mozzarella and tomatoes, season very lightly with olive oil and salt and pepper. Stir w
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
4

Italian Burger with Caramelised Onions

Easy
Chop the herbs and pepper and mix with the meat and the egg in a large bowl. Divide into 4 balls and flatten with the palm of your hand. Grill the burgers for 3-4 minutes on each side. Serve the burgers in toasted Ciabatta rolls with a spoonful of
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Serves
4

Baked Caprese Salad

Easy
Preheat the oven to 220°C/gas mark 8. Arrange the sliced baguette bread on a baking sheet. Brush with some of the olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake until the bread is pale golden and crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven.Top each slice of
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
8

Turkey, Red Pepper and Basil Frittata

Easy
Preheat the grill. Beat the eggs together with the grated cheese and season well with sea salt and black pepper and set to one side. Using a non-stick frying pan, lightly fry the onion, red pepper and garlic in the olive oil for 2-3 minutes until s
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
4

Turkey Lasagne with Butternut Squash and Spinach

Easy
Preheat your oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4. Place the spinach in a colander and pour boiling water over the leaves to wilt them, drain well, cool and then squeeze out the excess water. Heat the rapeseed oil in a small pan and sauté the butternut squash,
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Serves
6

Basil, Ricotta, Walnut and Parma Ham Cocktail Quiches

Easy
1. Preheat the oven to 175°C. 2. Grease the moulds of a cupcake tray with melted butter. 3. Brush squares of filo pastry with melted butter and carefully push into each mould. 4. Repeat with a further two squares of filo pastry until you have 10
Prep Time
-
Cook Time
16 mins
Serves
10

Mini Yorkshire Puddings with Parma Ham and Cream Cheese

Easy
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Roast the Yorkshire puddings for 4-5 minutes, or according to pack instructions, until crisp and golden brown. Cool. Meanwhile, blend all the ingredients together for the pistou in a food processor until smooth. Combi
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Serves
16

Roasted Potatoes, Carrots, Parsnips and Brussels Sprouts

Easy
1) Preheat oven to 200C. 2) Grease an 28cm x 18cm baking tin with extra-virgin olive oil. Place vegetables in baking tin and add the dried herbs, salt and pepper. Toss well, evenly coating all the vegetables with the seasonings and oil. Add mor
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Serves
6

Pesto and Sundried Tomato Camembert Wreath

Easy
1. Pre-heat the oven to 160°C/320°F. 2. Briefly knead the dough until you have a smooth ball, about 30 seconds. Divide the pizza dough in half and on a floured surface, roll out the first piece of dough to a 50cm x 30cm rectangle (approximately),
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Serves
4

Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese and Asparagus Tart

Easy
1. Preheat the oven to 200°C. 2. Place the pastry rectangles on a greased baking sheet and carefully score lines 1cm away from the pastry edges with a sharp knife. Prick the inner rectangle with a fork and brush with beaten egg. 3. Spread a thi
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
2

Broccoli-Walnut Pesto With Pasta

Easy
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Spread the nuts out on a small baking pan and toast lightly, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.Pulse together 1/4 cup of the walnuts and the garlic in a food processor; add the broccoli, basil, broth, nutmeg, red pepp
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
4

Italian Sausage and Egg Bake

Easy
Preheat the oven to 200°C.Toss the bread cubes with 1 tablespoon oil and spread evenly in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until the cubes begin to turn light golden around the edges, 10 to 12 minutes (do not over-brown as the bread
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Serves
6

Pesto Lasagne

Medium
Preheat the oven to 175°C. Butter a 13 by 9 by 4 baking dish and add a thin layer of white sauce. Cover with a layer of lasagna sheets, and then another thin layer of white sauce. Gently spread about 4 tablespoons pesto across the surface, and the
Prep Time
75 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Serves
8

Wild Alaska Salmon with Sun-dried Tomato

Easy
1) Preheat the oven to 190C/Gas 5. Grease a baking sheet with a little olive oil. Arrange the salmon fillets on the baking sheet and season them with a little salt and pepper. 2) Mix together the sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese and soft cheese.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Serves
4

Chicken Breasts with Pesto and Parmigiano Reggiano

Easy
1. Preheat the oven to 190°C /fan oven 170°C / Gas Mark 5 2. Using a sharp knife, slice a pocket into each chicken breast and open it up. Spread one teaspoon of pesto sauce into each one, and share the Parmigiano Reggiano between them. Top
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Serves
4

Broccoli Frittata with Tomato Toast and Banana Milk

Easy
Divide the sliced bananas among the four glasses, smash slightly and fill each glass with 3/4 cup of milk. Refrigerate until ready to serve.Combine the broccoli and 1 tablespoon water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave u
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
4

Thai Prawn Stir-Fry

Easy
1) In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, water, fish sauce, and sugar; set aside. 2) Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, ginger, and chilli flakes, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. 3)
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
4

Quinoa Salad with Apricots, Basil and Pistachios

Easy
Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Stir in the quinoa. Cover, reduce the heat to low and cook until the liquid is just absorbed and the quinoa is moist and nearly tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer the quinoa to a lar
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
6

Tri-colore orzo

Easy
1) Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. 2) Drain pasta and put the pasta on a large baking tray. Drizzle the pa
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
4

Margherita Pizza

Medium
Preheat a wood-fired pizza oven to very hot 4 hours before cooking. Alternately, you can use a preheated pizza stone in your home oven. It's best to heat it for 1 hour at 500 degrees F before baking. Add tomatoes to a food processor and process un
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
8

The Ultimate Lasagne

Easy
1. Preheat oven to 190°C. 2. Cook the lasagne sheets in plenty of boiling salted water until pliable and barely tender, about 10 minutes. Stir with a wooden spoon to prevent sticking. Drain the sheets thoroughly and coat with olive oil to keep
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
90 mins
Serves
8

Crostini

Easy
   Preheat the oven to 190 degrees F.     To make the basil spread, wash the basil and remove the leaves from the stems. In a blender, add the basil leaves and a generous helping of salt and pepper. Then pour in oli
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
14 mins
Serves
4

Pasta Puttanesca

Easy
Cook farfelle according to directions on the package. In frying pan heat olive oil and saute garlic until golden. With kitchen scissors chopped tomatoes and add to skillet. Add capers, oregano, basil and red pepper to taste. Add olives and cook for 1
Prep Time
-
Cook Time
-
Serves
4

Vegan Tofu and Spinach Scramble

Easy
Combine the tofu, turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt and cayenne if using in a medium bowl. Toss well to combine and set aside.Heat the oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the spring onion whites and cook
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
2

Linguine alla Parmigiana

Easy
This easy pasta dish depends on fine ingredients to make it taste so special. 1. Grate the Parmigiano Reggiano finely and set to one side. 2. Cook the linguine or spaghetti in plenty of lightly salted boiling water for six to eight minutes until ju
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
4

Roasted Edamame Salad

Easy
1) Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas 6.  2) Place the edamame, corn, spring onion, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper into a 23 by 33-cm baking tray and stir to combine. Place on the middle rack of the oven and roast for 10 to 15 minutes, until the e
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
4

Grilled Avocados with Ginger Miso

Easy
1. Whisk together the shallots, vegetable oil, vinegar, ginger, miso, sesame oil and sugar in a small bowl; set the marinade aside. 2. Halve the avocados lengthwise, remove the pits and score the interior of each half in a 1/2-inch crosshatch patt
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Serves
4

Caprese Di Farro

Easy
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, toss in the farro and cook for 20 minutes, strain, and rinse with cold water, then set aside. Add the tomatoes to a bowl, add the mozzarella, rip the basil leaves with your hands, and add the olives. Seaso
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
4

Antipasto Salad

Easy
1) For the vinaigrette: In a blender, add the basil, vinegar, garlic, mustard, salt and pepper. Blend until the herbs are finely chopped. With the machine running, drizzle in the olive oil until the dressing is smooth. 2) Bring a large pot of salted
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
4

Fresh Corn and Tomato Salad

Easy
1) Whisk the vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream, to make a smooth dressing. 2) Shear off the corn kernels with a sharp knife over a bowl. Tos
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
6

Panzanella

Easy
Add the stale bread to a large bowl and cover with cold water. Let the bread soak for 45 minutes. Remove the bread from the water and discard the water. With your hands squeeze it dry, removing the excess water, while breaking into big crumbs.
Prep Time
60 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
6

Herby Ranch Dressing

Easy
Combine the mayonnaise, buttermilk, sour cream, basil, parsley, chives, oregano, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl. Chill for a couple of hours before serving.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
8

Red Cabbage Slaw

Easy
Combine all ingredients, except cabbage, in a blender and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Place cabbage in a large bowl and toss with the vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper and let sit 30 minutes in the refrigerator b
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Serves
4

Panzanella

Easy
Soak the capers in two tablespoons of vinegar in a small bowl for 10 minutes. Drain. Cut the crust off of the bread. Cut into 2-inch slices and grill, drizzling about two tablespoons of olive oil on both sides of the bread. Once grilled, cut or tear
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
6

Spinach salad with grilled Mediterranean vegetables

Easy
1) Place all vegetables in a large mixing bowl. Add 4 tbsp oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Toss well making sure each vegetable gets covered with oil. Place a griddle pan over medium heat. Once heated, place your vegetables on grid
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
4

Artichoke and Tomato Panzanella

Easy
1) Place a griddle pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal griddle. Drizzle the bread and artichoke hearts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Griddle the bread and artichokes until golden brown at the edges, about 6 mins t
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
6 mins
Serves
4

Pesto pea salad

Easy
For the pesto: 1) Place the walnuts, pine nuts and garlic in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Process for 15 seconds. Add the basil leaves, salt and pepper. With the processor running, slowly pour the olive oil into the bowl t
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Serves
4

Whole-Grain Salami and Mozzarella Pizza

Medium
Set a pizza stone or a baking sheet on the middle rack of the oven and preheat to 220°C.Divide the pizza dough into 2 balls. Put one ball on a heavily floured surface and roll and shape into a thin 11-inch circle with a thicker edge. Transfer to
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
-

Pizza Wreath

Medium
1. Set a pizza stone or an inverted baking sheet on a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Invert another baking sheet and line it with parchment paper; set aside. 2. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil, then the garlic an
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
80 mins
Serves
8

Whole Sea Bass with Rosemary and Thyme

Medium
Crumble the Knorr Vegetable Reduced Salt Cube into a bowl and mix with 2 tsp olive oil to a paste, stir in the rosemary and thyme. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a good quality roasting tray on top of the hob. Spread two-thirds of the seasoning past
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
6

Baked Beef and Salami Rolls

Medium
Pre-heat your oven to 180°C. Remove any excess liquid from the spinach by squeezing it out, then roughly chop it and put it in a bowl with four tablespoons of freshly grated Parmesan, the ricotta, season with salt and pepper and then mix them tog
Prep Time
-
Cook Time
-
Serves
4

Roasted Cauliflower Lasagne

Medium
Preheat the oven to 220°C. Toss the cauliflower in a bowl with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Spread the florets in an even layer on a baking sheet and roast, tossing once, until tender and golden brown in spots, 30 to 35
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
4

BLT Pasta Skillet

Easy
1. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water. 2. Meanwhile, lay the bacon in a large ovenproof skillet and cook over mediu
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
60 mins
Serves
6

Rigatoni Pie

Medium
Special equipment: a 9-inch springform pan Heat 4 tablespoons of the olive oil with the garlic in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Once it begins to sizzle, cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is soft and just beginning to brown, a
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
8

Basic Pizza Sauce

Easy
Empty the contents of the tomato can in a mixing bowl and coarsely crush the tomatoes with a fork or your hands, leaving them just a little chunky. In a heavy bottom 2-quart saucepot, add the olive oil, over a medium high flame and heat a little. Add
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
-

Cauliflower Crust Pizza

Easy
1. For the pizza: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. Pulse the cauliflower florets in a food processor to a fine snowy powder (you should have about 2 1/2 cups). Transfer the processed cauliflowe
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
75 mins
Serves
-

Jarred Salad with Mediterranean Dressing

Easy
1. Place equal amounts of slices in two jars (400ml size). Followed by the red onion, olives and feta cheese. 2. For the dressing, add all ingredients to a blender. Mix until all pureed and there are no lumps. 3. Pour equal amounts over the s
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
2

Lentil-Mushroom Meatballs

Medium
1. For the sauce: Put the oil and garlic in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Swirl until the garlic is just lightly browned and fragrant, about 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a high simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-l
Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
75 mins
Serves
6

Hash Brown, Tomato and Mozzarella Quiche

Easy
Special equipment: a 9 1/2-inch deep-dish glass pie dish 1. Preheat the oven to 220°C. Coat a 9 1/2-inch deep-dish glass pie dish with 2 teaspoons of the oil. 2. Toss the hash browns, the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
70 mins
Serves
4

Asparagus and Cheese Giant Yorkshire Pudding with Spicy Herb Oil

Easy
1. For the oil: In a medium bowl, mix together the chillies, basil, mint and parsley. Add in the oil and season with salt and pepper. 2. For the Yorkshire pudding: Preheat the oven to 220°C. Place a 10-inch cast-iron frying pan in the oven to
Prep Time
60 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Serves
6

Cheesy Herb-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Easy
Preheat oven to 220°C. Toss the portabellas in the balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup of olive oil, salt and pepper, to taste. Arrange the mushrooms on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool to room
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
16 mins
Serves
12

Hasselback Caprese Salad

Easy
1. Slice each tomato thinly, without cutting through to the bottom. 2. Cut mozzarella into even smaller slices, in order to fit between each tomato slice. 3. Place one basil leaf in between each section so you have an even amount of mozzarella
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
3

Italian Egg Bread Bowl

Medium
1. Preheat the oven to 180C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. Using a serrated knife, slice about 1 inch off the top crust of the Italian bread. Carefully tear out the insides of the loaf, leaving about 3/4-inch of bread to form a shel
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
4

Asparagus and Mozzarella Salad

Medium
1. Grill asparagus in griddle pan, then season with salt. 2. Add slices of cheese to gently melt, then remove melted cheese from pan. 3. Leave the asparagus to cook for a few more minutes, then remove from pan, slice in half and dress with olive oi
Prep Time
-
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
2

Parma Ham, Strawberry, Mozzarella and Walnut Summer Salad with Kiwi-Lime Vinaigrette

Easy
1. First make the dressing. Purée the kiwi fruit and sieve to remove the seeds. Whisk together the kiwi purée, lime zest and juice, honey, olive oil and vinegar, and season to taste. 2. Arrange the strawberries and mozzarella on four serving plates,
Prep Time
-
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
4

Parma Ham, Parmesan, Spinach and Basil Savoury Muffins with Creamy Goat's Cheese

Easy
1. Preheat the oven to 190°C, gas mark 5, and line a 12 hole muffin tin with muffin cases. 2. Dry fry the Parma Ham squares for 1-2 minutes until crispy and set aside. 3. Sift the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and a pinch of salt into a
Prep Time
-
Cook Time
25 mins
Serves
12

Parma Ham, Goat's Cheese, Avocado and Fresh Herb Bruschetta

Easy
1. Rub each slice of ciabatta with a little olive oil before lightly toasting each side on a hot griddle. 2. Remove the toasts from the griddle and rub basil and garlic into each. Season with a little salt and pepper then leave to cool. 3. Top each
Prep Time
-
Cook Time
5 mins
Serves
10

Grilled Salmon and Pineapple with Avocado Dressing

Easy
Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Whisk the oil, chopped basil, chives, chopped tarragon, salt and pepper in a small bowl to blend. Brush the salmon and pineapple slices with the herb mixture. Cook the
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
4

Grilled Mac and Cheese Toastie

Easy
1. Start by making the Mac and Cheese. In a large sized saucepan, melt the butter and fry the onion until soft, about 5 mins. Add the garlic and cook for a further minute, then stir through the flour. Gradually pour in the milk, whisking all the whil
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
2

Spinach and Goat's Cheese Eggy Bread Muffins

Easy
1. Bring the kettle to boil. Place the spinach in a colander, set over a large bowl. Pour the hot water over the spinach to wilt then leave to cool before squeezing out any excess water. Roughly chop. 2. Meanwhile, halve the English muffins. Use
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
2

Rigatoni with Chicken Thighs

Easy
Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil and put the rigatoni into it. Cook until al dente (tender firm). Heat a large skillet until very hot and then generously drizzle in some olive oil. Swirl to coat the skillet, and then add half of the c
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
60 mins
Serves
6

Fast and Easy Coconut Curry Prawns

Easy
Heat the butter in a large skillet (I used nonstick) over medium-high heat. Add the prawns and cook, turning them over halfway through, until fully cooked, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to a plate and set aside. Add the garlic and onions to the skillet a
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
6

Baked Chicken Parmesan

Easy
1. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Set a wire rack over a baking sheet and spray with non-stick spray. 2. Sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Set up a breading station with three baking dishes or pie plates. In the first, mix the flour w
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Serves
4

Roasted Turkey Lasagne

Easy
Preheat the oven to 190°C. Heat the garlic and 2 tablespoons of the oil together in a large skillet over medium heat until the garlic begins to brown around the edges, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil and 1 teaspoo
Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
80 mins
Serves
8

Tomato-Basil Water

Easy
Place 1 diced ripe beefsteak tomato (about 10 ounces) and 3 sprigs basil (lightly crushed) in a pitcher. For still infused water, add 2 quarts of water. For sparkling water, add 1 quart of seltzer during prep and a second quart just before serving. R
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
-

Italian Meatloaf with Roasted Tomato Sauce

Easy
For the meatloaf: 1. Preheat oven 180°C. 2. Heat the oil in a frying pan and add the onions. Cook until soft and slightly take on a colour (approximately 10 minutes). 4. Once the onions are ready, add them to the meat mixture and once again mix w
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Serves
6

Pasta Puttanesca

Easy
1. Cook the pasta until al dente according to the package directions. 2. Mash (in this order) the garlic, anchovies and olives using a mortar and pestle, or just chop them finely together. Set aside. 3. Using a fork, crumble the Parmesan. 4.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
6

Minted Rosa Tomato and Courgette Salad

Easy
1. Put all the dressing ingredients together in a jar. 2. Shake all the ingredients together. 3. Place all the salad ingredients into a large bowl. 4. Pour the dressing over and toss lightly.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
-

Spicy Pasta Salad with Smoked Gouda, Tomatoes and Basil

Easy
1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water until no longer hot. Set aside. 2. Mix together the mayonnaise, milk, adobo sauce, 1 tablespoon of the vinegar, salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl. 3.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
8

Tagliatelle with Slivers of Chicken in a Creamy Green Peppercorn Sauce

Easy
1. Heat the butter and olive oil in a large heavy based frying pan and gently fry the leeks till it is translucent. 2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and add to the onions. 3. Cook stirring for 3 minutes and then add the garli
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
-

Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce

Easy
1. Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and onions and sauté for a minute or so. Pour in the tomato sauce, add sugar, salt and pepper to taste and stir. Cook over low heat for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasion
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Serves
8

Roasted Asparagus and Peas

Easy
1. Zest the lemons and lay out the zest to dry it slightly, about 30 minutes. 2. Preheat the oven to 230°C. 3. Mix the lemon zest with the salt in a small bowl and set aside. Cut 2 of the lemons in half and set aside. 4. Drizzle the asparagu
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
12

Crudite with roasted garlic and red pepper dip

Medium
For the peppers: 1) Roast the peppers by placing them on an open gas flame, turning them frequently with tongs until all sides are charred black, 7 to 10 mins. Place in a plastic or paper bag, and cool for about 15 mins. Peel the peppers, remove the
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
-

Caprese skewers

Easy
1) Using a skewer, put 1/2 tomato, cut side up, followed by a piece of mozzarella, basil, second piece of mozzarella and finish with another tomato half. 2) Season skewers with salt, pepper, oil and vinegar. A viewer, who may not be a profession
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
20

Pappa al pomodoro

Easy
1) Cut the 2 garlic cloves in half and brown in 2 tablespoons of oil. As soon as they start to turn color, add the tomatoes, plenty of basil, salt and pepper, to taste. Cook for 15 minutes and then add the boiling stock. When this has reached boiling
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
90 mins
Serves
4

Roasted red peppers with basil oil

Easy
1) Preheat the oven to 260°C/gas mark 10. 2) Pour the 2 tablespoons of olive oil onto a baking sheet and place the red peppers, cut side up, on the oil. Turn the peppers over, season them with salt and pepper, and roast in the oven for 20 min
Prep Time
13 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
4

Tomato and Basil Tartlets

Easy
Place an oven rack in the centre of the oven and preheat to 200°C/gas mark 6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the pastry on a lightly floured work surface. Using the tines of a fork, prick the pastry all over. Using a 6cm round
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
4

Celery & soppressata salad with lemon

Easy
1) To mellow the raw bite of the onion, soak the slices in cold water for 10 minutes, then drain, pat dry, and put them in a serving bowl. 2) Peel the tough, stringy fibers from the celery ribs. Slice the celery and some of the inner leaves very thi
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Serves
4

Glenn's Diner: Crab cakes

Easy
For the crab cakes: 1) Mix all the crab cake ingredients together, except for the lump crabmeat. Fold the lump crabmeat into the mixture. 2) Use a round biscuit cutter to portion 4 to 6 crab cakes. Sear the crab cakes in a saute pan for 2 minute o
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Serves
4

Artichoke and Bean Crostini

Easy
Put an oven rack in the centre of the oven. Preheat the oven to 190°C/gas mark 5. Spray a baking sheet with vegetable cooking spray. Lay the prosciutto in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 mins until crispy. Set
Prep Time
12 mins
Cook Time
27 mins
Serves
4

Parmesan-roasted broccoli

Easy
1) Preheat the oven to 220°C/gas mark 7. 2) Cut the broccoli florets from the thick stalks, leaving around 2.5cm of stalk attached to the florets and discarding the rest of the stalks. Cut the larger pieces through the base of the head with a sm
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Serves
6

Provencal vegetable gratin

Easy
Preheat the oven to 190C/Gas 5. Lightly grease a 18cm by 28cm baking dish with olive oil.Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium low heat. Add onions, garlic and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 mi
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
70 mins
Serves
4

Quick marinara

Easy
1) In a large saucepan heat the oil over a medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until golden brown, about 1 minute. 2) Chop the tomatoes; an easy way to do this is to cut them up with scissors while they are in the tin. 3) Add the chopped tomatoes,
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Serves
-

Sagaponack corn pudding

Easy
1) Preheat the oven to 190°C/gas mark 5. Grease the inside of an 1-1.5L baking dish. 2) Melt the butter in a very large saute pan and saute the corn and onion over medium-high heat for 4 minutes. Cool slightly. 3) Whisk together the eg
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Serves
8

Fresh broccoli salad

Easy
1) Whisk together the vinegar, zest, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper in a medium mixing bowl. While whisking constantly, gradually add the olive oil. Add the broccoli and toss to coat. Cover and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour. 2) Stir i
Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
4

Grilled aubergine with fresh ricotta and grilled tomato-basil relish

Easy
Heat your grill to high. 1) Place the tomatoes in a bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons of the oil and season with salt and pepper. Place tomatoes on the grill and grill until charred on all sides, and just cooked through, about 10 minutes. Remove from
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
4

Grilled corn salsa

Medium
1) Preheat griddle, medium heat. Brush the corn liberally with olive oil and season well with salt and pepper.2) Griddle the corn, turning every few minutes, until light gold all over and cooked, about 12 minutes. Let cool and cut off the kernels. Di
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
37 mins
Serves
8

Herbed bulgur-lentil pilaf

Easy
1) Place lentils and 500ml chicken stock in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil 5 minutes, then reduce to a simmer and cook until lentils are tender and most liquid is dissolved, about 30 minutes. Drain any remaining liquid. 2) While lentils
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
60 mins
Serves
4

Spicy balsamic basil orange marmalade

Easy
1) Combine all the ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a simmer. Lower the heat and simmer for 1 hour, or until a thick gel consistency is reached. 2) Turn off the heat and allow to cool completely. Remove half the marmalade and pulse it in
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
60 mins
Serves
11

Basic tomato (pomodoro) sauce

Easy
1) In a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. 2) Add the garlic and cook until fragrant but not browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, bring to a simmer, and cook until thickened slightly, about 15 minutes.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
6

Mama's Old Fashioned Ravioli

Medium
Poach chicken: In a medium saucepan bring water to a boil with garlic, whisky, and salt. Add chicken and simmer, covered, 12 minutes, or until just cooked through. Transfer chicken to a bowl and chill, covered, 20 minutes. Bring a large pot of salted
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Serves
4

Goat's cheese tart

Medium
1) Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4 2) Sift the plain flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. 3) Cut the butter into large dice, add to the bowl, and pulse until the butter is the size of pea
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Serves
6

Penne with marinara sauce

Easy
1) Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over high heat, then salt it generously. Add the penne and cook, stirring occasionally until al dente - tender but not mushy. 2) Set a colander in the sink and drain the penne. 3) Transfer the penne t
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
22 mins
Serves
4

Thin crusted focaccia pizza with fresh tomato, basil and mozzarella

Medium
1) Preheat a convection oven to 170C/Gas Mark 3 or a regular oven to 180C/Gas Mark 4. 2) To make the dough: In the bowl of a standing mixer, combine the water, 75ml of olive oil, yeast and honey. Allow the yeast to proof for 5 minutes. Add the flour
Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
-

Vegetable lasagne casserole

Medium
1) Slice courgettes and yellow squash lengthwise into 0.25 to 0.5cm thick strips. Lay the strips out on baking sheet pan and salt generously. Set aside. 2) Roast the peppers over a gas flame or griddle on a baking sheet until completely charred, ab
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
60 mins
Serves
6

Grilled beef braciole with grilled tomato-basil relish

Easy
Soak 3 (20-cm) pieces butcher's twine in cold water and heat the grill to high. 1) Cut the tomatoes half, then brush with 2 tablespoons of the oil and season with salt and pepper. 2) Grill the tomatoes on all sides until slightly charred and soft
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
4