Vegetarian Recipes

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Bibb and butternut salad with pumpkin seeds, cracklings and cranberry vinaigrette

Medium

For the squash: 1) Preheat oven to 240C/Gas 9 2) Peel and seed squash. Slice and toss with extra-virgin olive oil and chopped garlic. Roast for 8 to 10 minutes and remove from heat and cool. For the spiced pumpkin seeds: 3) Melt butter in a larg

Cauliflower gratin

Easy

1) Preheat oven to 200C/Gas Mark 6. Butter a 1.4 litre gratin dish and set it aside. 2) Make the sauce. In medium saucepan, heat the milk with the onion, bay leaf, and thyme to just below the boiling point. Set aside. In another medium pan, melt 30g

Cheese platter

Easy

1) Arrange cheeses and fruit on a platter. Serve with chutney. 2) For the pear and plum chutney: In a medium heated saucepan add butter, onions, and ginger. Cook until onion softens, about 5 to 10 minutes. Once onion has slightly turned colour and

Cream of parsnip soup with toasted pumpkin seeds

Medium

1) Heat the peanut oil in a heavy 3L saucepan or Dutch oven. Add the leek and jalapeno and saute for two minutes until fragrant. Add the parsnips and celeriac and continue cooking for an additional six minutes. 2) Add the chicken stock, bring to a

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

Baba ghanoush with warm pita

Easy

For the baba ghanoush: 1) Split the aubergine in half through the stem and score sides. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt. Griddle aubergine on a very hot griddle pan until skins are wrinkled and black and flesh side is nicely charred. Wh

Bovolo rasher bacon mnc

Easy

1) Preheat oven to 200 degrees C. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the cauliflower for 5 minutes. Strain and saute in a sautepan with a few tablespoons of olive oil until beginning to brown about 5 to 10 minutes. Finish cooking in the ove

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

Herb-Coated Goat's Cheese

Easy

Preheat the oven to 190°C/gas mark 5. Arrange the bread slices on 2 heavy baking sheets. Drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil over the bread slices. Bake until the crostini are pale golden and crisp, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, stir the

Japanese vegetable and rice stuffed tofu: Inari sushi

Medium

1) Combine the rice, water and 1 teaspoon of the salt in a small saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. Wrap the lid tightly with a clean tea kitchen towel to cover making sure the towel's edges are folded up well away from the heat. Bring to a boil, low

Menisha

Medium

1) Place the beans in a saucepan, with cold water to cover. Bring to a boil, remove from the heat. Let stand 1 hour, then drain.2) In a casserole dish over medium heat, add 3 tbsps of the olive oil. Add prosciutto, cook, turning occasionally to allow

Mini pumpkin corn quesadillas with Brazilian avocado butter

Hard

1) Preheat the grill and set a cast iron griddle or frying pan and 2 medium saute pans to warm up over a medium-high heat. Meanwhile, make the Brazilian avocado butter. 2) Place all the butter ingredients, except for the salt, in a mixing bowl and

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

Really onion dip

Medium

1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. 2) In a roasting pan, rub the 2 onions in their skins with the 2 tbsp oil. Bake until squishy soft, turning them once, about 45 minutes. Set aside to cool completely. Peel the onions and set aside. 3) Meanwhile,

Roasted potato skins with horseradish cream

Easy

1) Preheat oven to 220C/Gas 8. 2) Cut each potato, lengthwise, into 8 wedges. Trim all but 0.5cm of the potato flesh with a pairing knife. 3) Lay the skins on a baking sheet, skin side down , and spray the flesh side with the olive oil spray.

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

Screaming hot peanuts

Easy

1) Preheat oven to 125C/Gas 1/2. 2) Whisk egg white until foamy in a medium bowl. Whisk in sugar, water, salt, cumin, cayenne, garlic and ancho powders. Toss nuts in mixture until well coated. 3) Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray or

Stuffed tomatoes

Medium

1) Put mushrooms, water, and wine into a container and soak until mushrooms are rehydrated. Remove mushrooms and squeeze out excess liquid. Reserve the liquid. Roughly chop mushrooms. 2) Sprinkle the cored and seeded tomatoes with salt and place upsi

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

Crispy Parmesan Butternut Squash Crisps

Medium

1) Remove the top cylinder portion of the butternut squash and peel with a vegetable peeler. Discard or use the bulb portion for something else. Using a mandoline, finely slice round crisps from the peeled cylinder and hold in ice water for 30 minute

Beetroot salad with watercress drizzle

Easy

1) Put the beetroot into a steamer basket over a large pot of boiling water. Cover and steam for about 45 minutes or until beetroot are tender. Drain and let cool until you can handle them. Cut the ends off of the beetroot and peel (the peel should r

Beetroot salad with goat cheese

Easy

For the beetroot salad: 1) Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas 6. Wash and dry the beetroot and trim off the ends. 2) Take a large sheet of aluminum foil and double it over. Put the beetroot in the middle, drizzle with olive oil and season with the salt

Anytime Vegetable Salad

Easy

Cook the edamame in a large pot of boiling water until crisp-tender, about three minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water, then drain well and pat dry. Repeat with the green beans and yellow beans. Combine the vegetables in a bowl. Add the vinegar,

Arroz con coco: coconut rice

Easy

1) Place the rice, water, coconut milk, sugar and the salt in a medium saucepan and stir to combine. Bring the rice to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the water has evaporated to just below the level of the rice and little

Aubergine provencal

Easy

1) Preheat oven to 190C/Gas 5.2) Slice aubergines and tomatoes into 1cm thick slices. Brush each side with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Put slices on nonstick baking sheet. Bake in oven at 190C/Gas 5 for approximately 20 minutes or until g

Celeraic puree

Easy

1) Brush excess dirt off of the celeriac. Cut off the bottoms and tops, cut into quarters and peel. Rinse in cool water if there is any remaining dirt or debris. Cut into 1 1/4cm thick dice. 2) Heat the olive oil in a 4L saucepan over low heat just

Golden crushed potatoes

Easy

Roast gently squashed potatoes for these crisp and crunchy beauties.

Pickled jalapenos and carrots

Easy

1) Bring the vinegar and sugar to a slight simmer, just to dissolve the sugar. Add remaining ingredients and steep for 1 hour. 2) Remove from the heat, allow to cool and store in an airtight container.

Steamed vegetables with mojo sauce

Easy

1) For the sauce: Put the garlic and olive oil in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave on HIGH until the garlic is golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the lime juice, coriander, and salt and set aside until ready to serve. 2) For the vegetables: Po

Four-cheese souffle

Aubergine and manchego filled chile relleno with red pepper-balsamic sauce

Hard

For the eggplant filling:1) Preheat the oven to 210C/Gas 7. 2) Toss the aubergine with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper and place onto a baking sheet. Place the baking sheet into the oven and roast for 10 mins.3) Remove the baking sheet

Aunt Sylvia's noodle pudding

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas Mark 4. 2) In a small bowl, mix together the corn flakes, 55g of the sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. 3) Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt, and boil the noodles according to package instructions. Drain, and tran

Badal jaam

Medium

1) Hang yogurt in a muslin cloth over the sink and let the whey (water) drip out for about 2 hours. Transfer the thickened yogurt to a bowl and add lemon juice, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and half of the coriander. Mix thoroughly and set aside. Salt a

Baked barley

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 190C/Gas 5. 2) Place the barley into a 1 1/2L ceramic or glass baking dish (with a lid) and add the butter, salt and boiling water. Stir to combine. Cover the dish tightly with aluminium foil and place the lid on top of the f

Baked beans

Easy

1) In a large saute pan, cook rasher bacon over medium-low heat for 5 to 7 minutes. Add onions, garlic, ginger, and peppers and cook until soft. add dry mustard and stir for 1 to 2 minutes. add the beans, BBQ sauce, treacle, brown granulated sugar, a

Baked potatoes with yoghurt and sour cream

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4. Wash the potatoes and place them directly on the oven baking rack. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, until very tender when pierced with a skewer. 2) Meanwhile, combine the yogurt, sour cream, chives, 1/2 tsp

Baked Vidalia onions with morel butter

Easy

Baked Vidalia onions with morel butter

Best basic white rice

Easy

1) Place the rice in a large saucepan with the butter, olive oil, and salt, and chicken broth (or water). 2) Bring to a boil, uncovered, and cook until you see holes forming a tunnel down into the rice, about 15 minutes. 3) Reduce the heat to th

Black beans

Medium

For the Black beans: 1) Put the beans in a large saucepan, add the water and bay leaf, and bring to a boil. Set aside, covered, for 1 hour. 2) Return the beans to a boil, lower the heat to a simmer, cook uncovered, for 1 1/2 hours. 3) Heat t

Black-eyed pea and spinach salad

Easy

1) If using dried peas: In a large bowl, cover peas with 10cm of water and soak a minimum of 6 hrs, or overnight. Drain and rinse thoroughly. Place peas in a 4L saucepan with chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer peas between 45 t

Caramelised onion potato tart

Easy

1) Preheat oven to 180C/Gas 4. 2) Set a large skillet over medium heat and add 4 tbsps of olive oil. Add sliced onions and cook over medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes until they are tender and brown all over. 3) Using a mandolin (or sharp knife),

Carrot souffle

Guy's knot for nuthin, everything pretzel

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 210C/Gas 7. In a glass measuring cup, add the warm water and the yeast. Stir and leave to sit for 10 minutes. 2) In a food processor fitted with a dough blade, add the dry ingredients and the Parmesan and pulse together 3 tim

Aloo pies

Medium

For the dough: 1) Mix all the dough ingredients in a large mixing bowl or dough mixer until incorporated. 2) Slowly add water until a dough ball forms. Knead for a few minutes, and then roll out to golf ball-sized spheres (10 to 12). Place the b

Cheesy potato and mature cheddar hash

Easy

1) Heat a large skillet with extra-virgin olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. 2) Add onions and let soften 2 to 3 minutes. Add potatoes, season with salt and pepper and cook 20 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown and crispy. 3) Seas

Okra fritters

Easy

1) Heat the oil in a cast iron Dutch oven to 180C. 2) In a large bowl add flour, seasoning, buttermilk and egg. Mix well together. Add okra to mixture and coat. Using a tablespoon, scoop mixture into the hot oil. Constantly flip fritters to cook

Old-fashioned potato salad

Easy

1) In a medium pan, hard-boil the eggs. Drain and cool, then shell and dice the eggs. 2) Dice the celery stalks, add to the eggs and place to the side. 3) In a large pan boil the whole potatoes until fully cooked. Drain the water, let the pota

Orange-pistachio wild rice salad

Easy

1) Combine brown rice, wild rice and chicken broth in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to a simmer and cook until all water is evaporated and rice is fully cooked, about 45 to 55 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely. 2) Wh

Oven-roasted potatoes

Easy

1. Heat the oven to 190C/Gas 5. 2. Cut the Peruvian potatoes in half or in quarters, about the same size as the small new potatoes. Do the same for the red bliss potatoes. Place all potatoes, garlic cloves, shallot quarters and rosemary sprigs on a b

Pan roasted spring onion romesco (Spanish)

Medium

1) Preheat the grill. Put a large frying pan over a high heat. 2) Put the spring onions into a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Toss well to coat. When the pan is smoking, add some olive oil to it and immedi

Perfect black beans

Easy

1) The night before, soak the black beans in a large pan of water. 2) The next day, rinse the beans, cover with 700ml of fresh water and bring to the boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer covered for 30 minutes, skimming off any foam. 3)

Perfect crispy potatoes

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 190C/Gas 5. 2) In a large frying pan, heat the oil over a medium-high heat. Add the potato cubes and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Saute stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. 3) Turn the heat up to high, add the water,

Polenta with herbs

Easy

1) In a medium saucepan, gently heat the oil with the garlic, and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds more. 2) Add the stock and milk and bring to a boil over high heat. While whisking constantly, s

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

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,

Quintessential roasted vegetables

Medium

1) Preheat oven to 230C/Gas 8. 2) Chop the carrots diagonally first, then straight. Cut off the ends of the asparagus, and shave their ends. 3) In a stock pot, bring 1.4L of salted water to a boil. Add onions, let cook 2 minutes, the. Add carrots and

Rasher bacon and brussels sprout hash

Easy

1) Set a large saute pan over medium heat and add a 2 count of olive oil. Cut rasher bacon into long strips and add to pan together with thyme. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes to render the fat then strain and set aside. Add Brussels sprouts, potatoes and pe

Rice salad

Easy

1) Cook the rice according to package instructions, with 2 teaspoons of salt. Drain and rinse under cold running water until cold. Transfer to a large bowl.2) In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 teaspoons of salt, oil, parsley, lemon jui

Roasted beans and tomatoes

Easy

1) Heat the oven to 230C/Gas 8 with an empty baking sheet on the upper rack. 2) Coat the beans and tomatoes with olive oil and season them with salt and pepper. Pour the vegetables onto the hot baking sheet and roast for 22 to 25 minutes, until car

Roasted new potatoes with garlic

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 190C/Gas 5. 2) Halve the potatoes lengthwise and cut them into 2 1/2-cm-wide wedges. In a medium bowl, toss the potatoes with the butter and salt. Spread the potatoes out on a roasting tray large enough to hold them in a sing

Roasted shallots

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas 6. 2) In a large bowl, toss the shallots with the oil, 1 tablespoon of salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to an aluminium foil-lined baking sheet and arrange in a single layer. Bake until the shallot skins are somewh

Roasted stuffed onions with bacon and herbs

Medium

1) Peel the onions but leave the root end intact. Pour about 5cm of water into a large saucepan and set up a collapsible steamer inside. Steam the onions until easily pieced by a knife, about 30 minutes. (For more tender onions you may steam them a l

Roasted sweet potato wedges with saffron aioli

Easy

Saffron aioli: 1) Lightly sprinkle the garlic with a pinch of the salt and smash it into a paste with the side of a cook's knife. Set aside. 2) Pour about 5cm of water into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. 3) In a medium,

Roasted winter vegetables

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 210°C/gas mark 7. 2) Cut the carrots, parsnips, sweet potato, and butternut squash in 2-3cm cubes. All the vegetables will shrink while baking, so don't cut them too small. 3) Place all the cut vegetables in a sing

Root vegetable hash with horseradish cream

Easy

For the horseradish cream: whisk the horseradish into the sour cream and season with salt and pepper, to taste. For the hash: 1) Heat 2 tbsps of the butter in a large (25-cm) nonstick skillet over moderate heat. Add the onion and rosemary an

Rosemary and garlic roasted new potatoes

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Spray a glass baking dish with cooking spray. 2) Place the olive oil, garlic, rosemary and salt and pepper, to taste, in a large resealable plastic bag. Add the potatoes, seal and toss to coat evenly. 3) Pour in

Rosti

Medium

1) Wash potatoes and leave skin on. In a large food processor, fitted with the shredding disk, shred the potatoes. Over a sink or bowl squeeze the water out of the shredded potatoes, making sure to get as much liquid out as possible.2) Transfer to a

Rosti

Medium

1) Wash potatoes and leave skin on. In a large food processor, fitted with the shredding disk, shred the potatoes. Over a sink or bowl squeeze the water out of the shredded potatoes, making sure to get as much liquid out as possible. 2) Transfer t

Saffron-pea basmati rice salad

Easy

1) Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until they are lightly golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute. Increase the heat to high, add the cardamom pods, cinnamon sti

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

Saturday night Vidalia onions

Easy

1) Prepare a fire in a charcoal barbecue. 2) Trim a slice from the top of each onion and peel the onion without cutting off the root end. With a potato peeler, cut a small cone-shaped section from the centre of the onion. Cut the onions into quart

Sauteed onions and peppers

Easy

1) Cut the onions in half, and then slice them into 1cm thick half-rounds. 2) Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the onions and saute for 15 to 20 minutes. Add the peppers, garlic, vinegar, tomato puree, pepper flakes, s

Scalloped potatoes

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Rub the garlic around the inside of an 20 by 20 by 5cm casserole dish and let it dry. Reserve the remaining garlic. Rub the butter around the inside of the dish. Reserve the remaining butter. 2) Peel and thinly s

Sesame French beans

Easy

1) Bring a large pot of cold water to the boil over high heat and salt it generously. Add the beans, and cook, uncovered, until just tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water, set aside. 2) Whisk the soy sauce, water, sesame oi

Short-cut collard greens

Easy

1) Remove the stems and center ribs from the collard greens and discard. Cut the leaves into 1.5 cm strips. Place the greens into a large, microwave-safe bowl with the water and cover tightly. Microwave on high for 5 minutes. 2) In the meantime, pre

Side of fennel

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas 6. In a mortar and pestle, pound the garlic and fennel fronds. Add salt and a little olive oil to the garlic mixture. 2) Heat a little olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat and evenly brown the fennel pieces.

Snowball potatoes

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 190C/Gas 5. Meanwhile, put the potatoes in a large pan and fill with water until the potatoes are just covered. Add the salt, bring to the boil and cook until the potatoes are very soft, about 40 minutes. 2) Press the potatoes

Spinaci (spinach) alla padella (frying pan)

Easy

1) Bring 4L of water to boil in a large pot with 2 1/2 tbsp salt. Add the spinach, pushing it down into the water with a skimmer, and immediately remove it to a bowl of ice water. 2) Drain the spinach once cooled (don't leave it in for too long) and

Strozzapreti

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 190C/Gas Mark 5. Blanch the spinach in water. Drain and chop. Mix the ricotta cheese with the spinach. Add the Parmesan and the flour. Mix well. Add a pinch of salt and pepper. Take 1 tbsp full of the ricotta mixture and form s

Stuffed young courgette

Easy

1) Heat the oven to 210C/Gas 7. 2) Halve 4 of the small courgette lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and soft centre flesh with a spoon to produce a set of shallow shells to hold the stuffing. Reserve the centre flesh. Arrange the small hulls in a

Sweet potato chips

Easy

Preheat the oven to 230C/Gas 8. 1) Cut the potatoes lengthwise into 1/2-cm thick matchsticks, and toss with the oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt. 2) Spray a baking tray with cooking spray. Arrange the potatoes in a single layer on the baking tray and

Tabbouleh

Easy

1) Place the bulgur into a large heat-proof bowl. Pour the boiling water over it, stir and cover tightly with cling film. Let it sit for about 15 minutes, until the water is absorbed and the bulgur is tender. Drain any excess water from the bulgur.2)

Tabbouleh salad with nuts

Easy

1) In a small pot add the water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Pour the bulgur into a bowl, douse it with the boiling water and let stand 15 minutes.2) Put the nuts in small frying pan over low heat and lightly toast. Remove from the heat and

The ultimate stuffed potato

Easy

Preheat oven to 200C/Gas 6. 1) Begin by baking the potatoes, as this will take the longest. Place potatoes onto a baking tray. Pierce with a fork, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt. Place into preheated oven and bake for about 1 hour. 2)

Triple XXX family restaurant potato salad

Easy

1) Fill a large pot with cold water. Add potatoes and bring to a boil over high heat. Test the potatoes after 15 minutes by piercing with a thin-bladed knife. If it slides in easily, the middle has softened. Remove potatoes and cool with cold running

Velvety mashed potatoes

Easy

1) Warm the cream with the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until the butter melts; set aside. 2) Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan with cold water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add 1 teaspoon of salt, then reduce the heat

White rice (arroz blanco)

Easy

1) Heat oil in a shallow casserole and brown garlic. Take it off the heat and remove garlic from the oil. 2) Add water and salt to the oil and bring to a rolling boil. Add the washed rice and stir. Bring to a rolling boil again, cover and cook over

Mediterranean madness salad

Easy

1) Heat the oven to 200C/Gas 6. In a small bowl, toss the cubed aubergine with the garlic and oil. Spread on a sheet pan and place in the preheated oven. Cook until golden brown, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally for even browning. 2) Meanwhil

Quick spicy spring greens

Easy

Quick spicy spring greens

Red Onions Roasted with Balsamic and Honey

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 160C/Gas 3 2) Put the onions on a baking sheet, cut side up, and drizzle with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and honey. Season with salt and pepper then top each with a pat of butter and fresh thyme. Bake for 40 minutes, until

Roasted potato salad with blue cheese dressing

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 220C/Gas 8. Line a large shallow roasting tray with non-stick aluminium foil. 2)In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, olive oil, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, tossing gently to coat. Arrange the potatoes

Sweet potatoes with a kick

Easy

1) In a large pot, combine the potatoes, sugar, cinnamon stick and whole cloves. Add enough water to just barely cover the potatoes. Partially cover the pot and simmer, over low heat, until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and add the

Vegetable saute

Easy

1) Place the sesame oil into a straight-sided 25cm saute pan set over medium heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the garlic, ginger, carrots, salt and pepper and saute for 4 minutes. 2) Add the sugar snap peas and continue to saute for 1 minu

Vegetable tian

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 190°C/gas mark 5. 2) Brush a 23x33x5cm baking dish with olive oil. In a medium saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and cook the onions over medium-low heat for 8 to 10 minutes, until translucent. Add the garlic a

Creamed spinach

Easy

1) Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat, and season generously with salt. Fill a medium bowl with ice water and season with salt, as well. Boil the spinach, uncovered, until tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and immediately plunge th

Creamed spinach stuffed tomatoes

Easy

1) Place the cream in a small pot and reduce by half by gently simmering 20 mins. 2) Heat a medium skillet with olive oil over medium heat, add onions and garlic, season with salt and pepper and saute until translucent, 6 to 7 mins. Drain the spinach

Creamy corn and pepper relish

Medium

1) Heat griddle to medium. 2) Place corn in foil, sprinkle with water, wrap and put on the griddle, with the red and poblano peppers. Char the peppers, remove, peel and dice for relish. Remove the corn to a cutting board, cut off the kernels and res

Crispy and creamy new potato pie

Easy

1) Preheat oven to 200C/Gas 6. 2) Wash and boil potatoes in salty water with bay leaf until fork tender. Drain potatoes and mash along with horseradish, sour cream, and chives. Season with salt and pepper. 3) Put mixture into a 25cm skillet with 1 t

Deep-fried pickles

Medium

1) Place enough peanut oil in a 4 to 5L cast iron Dutch oven to come halfway up the side of the pot. Place over medium-high heat and bring to 198 to 205C. 2) Remove the pickles from their brine and cut lengthwise into quarters, like spears. Lay the

Easy tomato sauce

Easy

1) In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, until soft. Add the garlic and cook for a further 2 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and cook, uncovered, for about 30 mi

French style grilled potato salad

Easy

1) Cover potatoes with water in a medium saucepan. Add 2 tablespoons salt. Bring to the boil; reduce heat, and simmer until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain potatoes, let cool and slice in half. 2) Heat the barbecue to medium. Brush the potatoes with 1

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

Garlic mashed potatoes with spinach

Easy

1) Place potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Salt water and boil potatoes until tender 12 to 15 minutes. 2) Squeeze the water from spinach in a clean dish towel. 3) Drain potatoes and melt butter in the hot pot, then add the garlic and cook 2 to

Greek panzanella

Easy

1) Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large saute pan. Add the bread cubes and sprinkle with salt; cook over low to medium heat, tossing frequently, for 5 to 10 minutes, until nicely browned. Add more olive oil as needed. 2) Place the cucumber, red

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

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

Grilled sweet potato and spring onion salad

Easy

1) Place potatoes in a large saucepan, cover by 2.5-cm with cold water, add 1 tbsp of salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook until just cooked through but not soft, about 30 minutes depending on the size.2) When cool enough to handle, slice cr

Grilled Yukon Gold Potatoes with Rosemary-Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette

Easy

Place the potatoes in a large pot of cold water, add 2 tablespoons of salt and cook until potatoes are tender, but still firm, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain, let cool then cut each potato into rounds and wedges. Potatoes can be made up to 2 days in advance

Home fries

Easy

1) Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water by about 5 centimeters. Season with salt. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer until just tender, about 6 minutes. Drain and set aside. 2) Cook the bacon in a large cast iron

Honey-grilled vegetables

Easy

1) Scrub potatoes to remove any dirt. Prick all over with a fork. Micro-cook the potatoes on high for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender but firm. 2) Combine the honey, wine, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and m

Hoppin' John salad

Easy

1) Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Add rice, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes, or until the rice has absorbed all the water. 2) In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Set asid

Maroni sauce

Easy

1) In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add oil. Once heated add the finely sliced garlic and onions to the pan. Cook over medium heat until soft and slightly brown. Next add the canned crushed tomatoes, salt and pepper and stir. Allow the sauce

Mashed potato, parsnips and swede

Easy

1) In a large Dutch oven or a casserole with a tightly fitting lid, combine the potatoes, parsnip, swede, onion and 2 tablespoons of the salt. Add water to cover and bring to the boil over a high heat. 2) Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer fo

Mesa Grill Potato Salad

Easy

1) Add the potatoes to a large pot and cover by 2.5cms with cold water. Add 1 tbsp of salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook until fork tender, 12 to 15 minutes and drain well. 2) Let cool slightly then slice into 1cm thick pieces and add to a

Middle Eastern fire-roasted aubergine dip: babaganoush

Easy

Middle Eastern fire-roasted aubergine dip: babaganoush

New potatoes with aioli

Medium

For the potatoes: Rinse the potatoes and put them in a large saucepan. Cover them with cold water, add 1 tbsp of salt and bring to a boil. Simmer uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, until they are just tender. Drain the potatoes in a colander and place

Okra and tomatoes

Wilted greens

Easy

1) Fill a large bowl with cold water. Trim and discard the greens' tough stems, tear the leaves into pieces and wash them in the water. If the greens are very dirty, wash them in several changes of water. Lift the greens from the water, and put them

Carrot salad

Easy

1) Put the carrots in a large bowl, and cover with cold water. Set aside for 30 minutes. Drain and return to the bowl.2) Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, cover the sultanas with hot tap water. Set aside to plump for 15 minutes. Drain and add to the carro

Green bean casserole - slimmed

Medium

1) Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas Mark 6. 2) Put the shallots (in their skins) on a small baking dish, roast for about 30 minutes, until soft. When cool enough to handle, skin and chop roughly . Set aside.3) Bring a medium-large saucepan of water to

Herb-stuffed tomatoes

Medium

1) Preheat the oven to 190 C/Gas 5. 2) Cut the tomatoes in half, horizontally. Use a small spoon to gently hollow out the inside of the tomatoes, discarding the seeds and reserving the pulp and being careful not to puncture the outer shell. 3) Ch

Cucumber salad

Easy

1) In a large bowl, mix the cucumbers and salt and set aside at room temperature for 1 hour.2) In a colander in the sink, drain and rinse the cucumbers thoroughly under cold running water. Set aside to drain for 10 minutes.3) Press down on the cucumb

Fries for Jules

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them in 2cm by 0.5cm wedges. 2) Place the wedges on a baking sheet and toss with the oil. Spread out the wedges, making sure they don't overlap. Mix the rest of the ingredients and

Succotash

Easy

1) Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, jalapeno, and salt and season with pepper to taste. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the corn and sugar and cook, covered, stirring occasi

Cornmeal buttermilk biscuits

Easy

1) Set a rack in the centre of the oven and preheat oven to 230C/Gas 8. Line a baking sheet with two layers of parchment paper. 2) In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, sugar, and salt. Rub 30g of th

Cornsticks

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas 6. In a large bowl, whisk together the polenta, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.2) In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk and egg. Pour the milk mixture into the polenta mixture and, using a rubber spatula, li

Sweet potato souffle

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Boil the potatoes in water with the salt until tender. Drain and cool to room temperature. 2) Process the potatoes with the remaining ingredients in a blender and pour into a greased 20cm by 30cm baking dish. 3) B

Grilled Portobello Mushrooms Stacked with Fresh Spinach and Shaved Manchego Cheese

Easy

Heat grill to high. Brush mushroom caps on both sides with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill, cap side down, until slightly charred, about 4 to 5 minutes. Turn the mushrooms over and continue grilling until just cooked through, about 3 to 4

Baked ricotta and spinach rigatoni

Easy

Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas Mark 4. 1) Cook rigatoni for 5 minutes in a pot of boiling, salted water. Drain and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Set aside. 2) To make the bechamel sauce: Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat and ad

Bulgur lentil pilaf with tahini-herb sauce

Easy

For the pilaf: 1) Bring the water and lentils to a boil in a medium saucepan. Adjust the heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes. 2) Meanwhile, fry the onions in the olive oil over medium heat until well browned, about 12 minutes. Sea

Aubergine parmesan

Easy

1) Arrange the eggplant slices on several baking sheets and sprinkle generously all over with salt. Set aside to let the bitter juices weep from the eggplant, about 1 hour.2) Transfer the eggplant to a colander in the sink, and rinse well under cold

Baked butternut four cheese farfalle with sage

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas 6. Fill a large pan with salted water and bring to a boil. Add the pasta to the water and cook for 8 minutes, or until al dente; drain well, and reserve in a large mixing bowl. 2) Melt 6 tbsp of the butter in a larg

Baked ziti

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas 6.2) Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt generously, and boil the pasta until al dente, tender but still slightly firm. Drain.3) In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the marinara sauce, cubed mozzarella p

Bibimbap salad

Easy

1) Light a griddle to high heat. 2) Combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, 1 teaspoon honey, garlic, ginger and 2 tablespoons canola oil in a baking dish. Add the mushrooms, turn to coat and let them marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes. 3) Br

Capon salad: insalata di capone

Medium

1) Put sultanas in a bowl and add warm water to cover. Soak until sultanas are plumped, about 15 minutes. Drain and pat dry. 2) In a large bowl, combine the capon, celery, pomegranate seeds, pistachio nuts, and soaked sultanas; mix well. 3) In a

Caponata agrodolce

Medium

1) In a very hot pan, separately cook the vegetables over a medium-high flame with a bit of the olive oil. Cook the onions and the garlic together in the same pan in a little more oil. Set all cooked vegetables aside in a large bowl. 2) Make the "a

Caramelized onion potato tart

Easy

1) Preheat oven to 176 degrees C. 2) Set a large skillet over medium heat and add 4 tbsps of olive oil. Add sliced onions and cook over medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes until they are tender and brown all over. 3) Using a mandolin (or sharp

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

Griddled stuffed poblanos

Easy

1) Boil the 450ml of water with a pinch of salt. Add the rice, cover and lower the heat. Cook for about 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork when done. 2) On a preheated griddle, roast your poblano chillies for about 10 minutes or until the skins begin to b

Grilled French bread pizza with mushroom pesto and fontina cheese

Easy

1) Place the porcini mushrooms in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Let sit until softened, 30 minutes. 2) Heat the grill to high. 3) Brush the cremini or white button mushroom caps with the rapeseed oil and season with salt and pepper. Pla

Grilled pizza with spicy hummus, vegetables, goat's cheese and black olives

Medium

For the hummus:1) Place chickpeas, garlic, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, honey and tahini in the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth. With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper, to ta

Grilled salmon with red wine bbq sauce, hazelnut butter and cracked wheat salad with grilled vegetables

Medium

For the hazelnut butter: 1) Combine the hazelnuts, cherries and butter in a bowl of a food processor and mix until combined; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a small bowl, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Remove from refrigerator 15 minu

Kitty's yam and pear kick butt kebabs

Medium

1) Mix the wine and teriyaki sauce in a resealable plastic bag. Add the yams, courgette and pears. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to marinate, longer is better. 2) Preheat the griddle to medium-high. Thread the yams, courgette and pears on flat m

Lemon braised artichokes over pasta

Easy

Lemon braised artichoke hearts:1) Preheat the oven to 190C/Gas 5. 2) Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, garlic, salt and pepper in a medium non-reactive saucepan. Mix well and set aside while preparing the artichokes.3) Snap the outer leaves

Meat-free BLT spaghetti with butter lettuce, leek and tomato

Easy

1) Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium heat, salt the water, add the spaghetti and cook 1 minute shy of al dente. Remove a ladle of the pasta water and reserve. Drain the pasta and set aside.2) Meanwhile, chop and reserve 1 head of butte

Melted raclette cheese with marble potatoes and purslane

Easy

For the marbled potatoes:1) Preheat the oven to 150C/Gas Mark 2.2) Put the petit new potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with cold water, and generously season with salt. Bring to a boil, and strain immediately.2) In a baking tray, cover the potatoes

Mike's Deli famous aubergine parmigiana

Easy

1) Preheat oven to 180 degrees C/Gas 4 and heat oil in a large pan or deep-fryer.2) Peel the aubergine and slice into 0.5-cm thick slices. Coat each side of the aubergine with the flour.3) In a separate bowl beat 4 eggs and dip the aubergine into the

Mini caramelised onion focaccia

Medium

For the dough: 1) Whisk together the warm water, yeast, sugar, and melted butter in a small bowl; let stand until yeast is dissolved, about 10 minutes. 2) Whisk 155g flour and salt together in a medium bowl. Add yeast mixture to flour mixture and s

Paccheri pasta with cauliflower and spinach

Easy

1) Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over a medium heat, then add the salt and cauliflower. Cook the cauliflower for 3 to 4 minutes. 2) Heat 30ml of the olive oil in a large saute pan and saute the garlic and chilli flakes for 1 minute. Rem

Pasta e fagioli

Medium

1) In a large saucepan, combine the oil, garlic, and hot pepper flakes over medium-low heat. As soon as the garlic begins to color, add the tomatoes and salt. With a wooden spoon, break up the larger pieces of tomato. Increase the heat slightly and s

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

Pizza margherita

Medium

For the pizza:1) Preheat oven to 220C/Gas 7.2) Shape flour into a mound and make an indentation on the top. Pour the oil into the indentation and add the salt. Melt the yeast in a cup of tepid water and pour it into the middle. Start kneading the dou

Potato-bacon torte

Medium

For the pastry: 1) Put the butter, flour and salt in the food processor, and pulse lightly just until the mixture resembles wet sand. 2) Add the water, 1 tablespoon at a time, pulsing briefly after each spoonful of water. Keep adding water until the

Roasted veggie ratatouille (France)

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 190C/Gas 5. 2) Put the aubergine, courgette, squash and tomatoes in one layer on one or two baking sheets, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt. Roast until the vegetables are soft and pliable, about 20 t

Rosemary potato frittata

Easy

1) Heat oven to 230C/Gas 8. 2) Heat the olive oil in medium heatproof skillet over medium-low heat with the clove of crushed garlic. Let the garlic infuse the oil while you thinly slice the potatoes and onion; then remove the garlic. Add the pota

Spaghetti with sauteed onions, feta and herbs

Easy

1) Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about eight minutes Drain, reserving 240ml of the cooking liquid. 2) Meanwhile, heat two tablespoons of oil

Spanakopita lasagna

Medium

1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Cook the lasagne sheets in a large pan of boiling salted water, or following the directions on the packet. Add 1 tbsp of olive oil to the water to prevent the pasta from sticking. Cook for about 10 minutes, drain an

Spanakopita lasagne

Medium

1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Cook the lasagne sheets in a large pan of boiling salted water, or following the directions on the packet. Add 1 tbsp of olive oil to the water to prevent the pasta from sticking. Cook for about 10 minutes, drain an

Spanokopita

Medium

1) Preheat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and add the spring onions. Cook for 5 minutes or until soft. 2) Meanwhile, squeeze most of the water out of the spinach and place it in a bowl. Add the spring onions,

Spice Islands salad with sambal dressing

Easy

To make the salad: 1) Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil over a medium heat. Add the green beans, cauliflower and carrots and blanch for 2 minutes. Do not boil them into submission! Drain and set aside. 2) Salt and pepper the fish and p

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

Three cheese vegetable lasagne

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Lightly butter a 33-by-23 cm pan. 2) In a large bowl, soak the noodles in hot tap water until soft and slightly pliable; about 10 to 15 minutes. Drain the water and set them aside. 3) In a small microwavable bowl

Upside-down sausage and mushroom pizza

Easy

Preheat oven to 200C/Gas 6. 1) Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook for 3 minutes, or until browned and cooked through, breaking up the meat as it cooks with a wooden spoon. Add onion and mushrooms and cook 2 minutes, un

Vegetable curry

Easy

1) In a small food processor (mini-chopper), combine the garlic and ginger and puree into a paste. Set aside. 2) Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the cumin seeds, cloves, cardamom, allspice, cinnamon stick, and bay leaf and c

Vegetable curry (with chicken, if you want)

Easy

1) In a small food processor (mini-chopper), combine the garlic, ginger, and 1 tablespoon water and puree to a paste. 2) Heat the oil in a stew pot over medium-high heat. Add the coriander, cumin, cardamom, allspice, cloves, cinnamon stick, and b

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

Babganoush-hummus pasta

Medium

1) Heat a large pot of water to a boil, salt water and cook pasta to al dente.2) While water boils heat extra-virgin olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 to 2 minutes then add the aubergine and chickpeas and stir to coa

Ah, ha! Mac n cheese

Easy

1) Preheat oven to 160C/Gas 3.2) Bring a large saucepan of salted water and 1 tbsp of oil to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until slightly al dente, about 10 mins. Drain and set aside.3) Whisk the eggs in a large bowl until frothy. Combine the pro

Chickpea and artichoke masala

Easy

Chickpea and artichoke masala

Laura Chenel's goat cheese macaroni and cheese

Easy

For the artichokes:1) Preheat oven to 200C/Gas 6.2) Trim the artichokes. Using a serrated knife, remove the top 1 1/2cm of each artichoke and cut off the stem to create a flat surface for the artichoke to sit on a plate. Place in a casserole dish. 3)

Portobello mushroom lasagne

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 190°C/gas mark 5. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil, with 1 tbsp salt and a splash of oil. Add the lasagne sheets and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain and set aside. 2) For the white sauce, brin

Quintessential mac 'n' cheese

Easy

For the pasta: 1) Prepare the pasta stock by adding the garlic, bay leaves, salt, pepper, paprika and smoked paprika to the water in a large saucepan. Bring to the boil and simmer for 15 minutes. 2) Remove from the heat, strain the stock and return

Bean and cheddar cheese quesadillas

Easy

1) Melt 15g of the butter in a large skillet, over medium-high heat, with the cumin, coriander, and toast the spices until fragrant, about 30 secs. Add the beans and mash with a potato masher into a thick paste. Mix in pinch of salt and transfer to a

Barley-apricot salad

Easy

1) Bring broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the barley, oil, and salt. Bring back to a boil, adjust heat to maintain a gentle simmer, cover and cook until tender, about 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes mo

Acorn squash galette

Curry dip

Easy

1) Drain the yoghurt in a coffee filter or cheese cloth-lined sieve, place over a bowl and leave for about 2 hrs, until the yoghurt has thickened to about 240g.2) Heat the oil in a small frying pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and fry, stirring c

Falafel

Medium

For the falafel: 1) Drain the chickpeas through a colander then place on a baking sheet lined with paper towels to absorb any excess moisture. Chickpeas should be totally dry. 2) Heat 10cm groundnut or vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium

Goat cheese and sun-dried tomato crostini

Easy

1) Preheat the grill. In the bowl of a food processor combine the sun-dried tomatoes, sunflower seeds, basil leaves, Parmesan, crushed garlic cloves and lemon juice. 2) Add half the olive oil and puree until smooth. If the mixture seems too thick a

Grilled aubergines with ricotta and tomato relish

Easy

For the grilled tomato-basil relish:1)Preheat your griddle pan on a high heat. 2)Place the tomatoes in a bowl and toss with 2 tbsps of the oil and season with salt and pepper. Place tomatoes on the griddle and griddle until charred on all sides, and

Grilled corn sheets with spring onion vinaigrette

Easy

For the vinaigrette:1) Whisk together the vinegar, mustard, honey, chives and salt and pepper, to taste, in a medium bowl until combined. Slowly whisk in the oil until emulsified. Stir in the spring onions and set aside.For the corn:1) Preheat the gr

Grilled marinated artichokes

Easy

For the chipotle mayonnaise dipping sauce:1) Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. The chipotle can be adjusted according to taste.For the marinade:1) Add all the marinade ingredients to a small bowl and stir to combine. For the artichokes:1) Cut

Grilled polenta with morel vinaigrette

Medium

For the polenta:1) Generously butter a large shallow baking dish and set aside.2) In a large saucepan, bring the chicken stock to a boil. Slowly pour in the polenta and the salt, whisking constantly with a wire whisk. Reduce the heat to low and cook,

Spinach and ricotta calzone

Medium

Spinach and ricotta calzone

Tomato bisque

Tri-colore salad with frico crackers and caesar vinaigrette

Medium

Tri-colore salad with frico crackers and caesar vinaigrette

White pizza with Indian spiced greens

Medium

Preheat the barbecue to 220C. 1) Heat the pan over medium-high heat and add the oil. Saute the garlic for 1 minute. 2) Add in the greens and saute until wilted. Add the curry powder and continue to cook the greens until they start to get soft. Remo

Cheese quesadillas

Easy

1) Lay 6 tortillas on a work surface. Divide the cheese among the tortillas. It's best to leave about a 2-cm border on the edge of the tortilla uncovered to allow for the spread of the melting cheese. Top with remaining tortillas and press gently to

Dry roasted edamame brittle

Easy

1) Place the edamame, soy sauce, cayenne pepper and salt into a small mixing bowl and stir to combine. 2) Line a baking tray with a silicone baking mat. 3) Place a 3 litre saucier inside a large cast iron skillet. 4) Add the sugar and water to the sa

Prosciutto and goats cheese bruschetta with black lentils

Easy

For the bruschetta: 1) Preheat the oven to 190C/Gas 5. Lay out the slices of bread on a flat baking tray and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil. Turn each piece over and drizzle again so both sides have some oil on them. 2) Toast the bread in the

Ballymaloe brown yeast bread

Easy

The ingredients should all be at room temperature. 1) Preheat the oven to 230C/Gas 8. 2) Mix the flour with the salt. In a small bowl or mixing cup, mix the treacle with 425ml water and crumble in the yeast. 3) Sit the bowl for a few minutes i

Wild rice salad

Easy

1) Peel and trim the asparagus stalks. Cut about 2 1/2cm of the tips from the spears and then thinly slice the remaining stalk. Bring a small saucepan of salted water to the boil. Drop the asparagus into the water and cook until just crisp yet tender

Risotto with winter vegetables

Medium

1) Melt 30g of the butter in a 7-litre pressure cooker over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, the 1 teaspoon salt, and the pepper to taste and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften a bit, about 5 minutes. 2) Add the rice

Baked corn pudding

Easy

Special equipment: 16 by 16-cm casserole 1) Preheat oven to 160C/Gas Mark 3. 2) In a large saucepan on medium heat, melt butter and saute onions and jalapenos until tender, about 5 minutes. Add flour and stir to coat evenly, being sure to not burn t

Paneer pakoras

Easy

For the batter: 1) Mix the chickpea flour, spices and salt and pepper in a medium sized bowl and mix. Add the yoghurt and water band mix until a thick batter is formed. Add a little water if it seems too thick. 2) Heat the oil in a large non-stick

American-Italian all'amatriciana

Easy

1) Heat water to boil for pasta, season with salt and cook pasta to al dente.2) Heat a deep skillet over medium-high heat with extra-virgin olive oil, a turn of the pan. Add bacon and crisp 4 to 5 mins then add onions and garlic cook to soften, 5 to

Boston brown bread

Easy

Move a rack to the bottom third of the oven and heat the oven to 160 degrees C. 1) Spray the insides of the cans with nonstick spray and place set a deep oven-safe pot. Begin heating enough boiling water to come halfway up the sides of the cans when

Pumpkin cake

Hard

For the classic Genoese: 1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Place a very large saucepan half filled with water over a high heat and bring it to a simmer. Make a double boiler by setting a large mixing bowl over the simmering water. 2) Break the egg

Spinach pie

Medium

1) Add the olive oil to a pan and saute the yellow onion until brown. Add the spring onion, dill, nutmeg, black pepper and salt. 2) Boil the chopped spinach until blanched and still bright green, stirring occasionally. Mix it together with the ingr

Asparagus tart with Vacherin cheese

Hard

1) On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to an 27cm circle. Fit it into a 23cm tart pan with a removable bottom. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. 2) Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas 6. 3) Line the pastry with parchment paper and fi

Granola

Easy

1) Preheat oven to 170C/Gas Mark 3.2) In a large baking dish, mix together the oats, sultanas, bran, coconut, cranberries, wheat germ, polenta, sunflower seeds, walnuts, and almonds. Add the corn oil, honey, and vanilla and mix well. 3) Spread the g

Harry's roadhouse: Blue cornmeal waffles

Easy

1) For great pancakes and waffles there are a few simple rules to follow: always mix the dry ingredients first, cornmeal, flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, salt and sugar. 2) Mix the wet ingredients separately: buttermilk, eggs and melted

Southwestern hash

Easy

1) Place the potatoes in a large nonstick frying pan. Cover with water, bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender, about eight minutes. Drain and set the potatoes aside. 2) Dry the pan with a paper towel. Add the oil and heat on mediu

Veggie benedict with hollandaise sauce

Easy

1) In a stainless steel bowl, add the egg yolks, wine and lemon juice. Place the stainless steel bowl over boiling water and whisk continuously until the yolks are thoroughly heated. It should be light and fluffy from all of the air that was whipped

Grilled aubergine with fresh ricotta and grilled tomato-basil relish

Easy

For the grilled tomato-basil relish: 1) Heat your grill to high. 2) 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 cook

Grilled Insalata Di Mare

Easy

Heat the grill to high. Combine the seafood in a large bowl, toss with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the shrimp for approximately 1 minute per side, remove and place on a platter. Grill the squid bodies and tentacles fo

Grilled potato salad with parsley pesto

Easy

1) Preheat the grill to medium. 2) In a large saucepan, add the potatoes and cover with water. Salt the water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook until slightly tender; about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the potatoes from the water to a bowl a

Holiday bliss potato salad

Easy

1) Put the eggs in a saucepan, with water to cover, and add a pinch of salt. Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow it to sit for 10 minutes. Remove the eggs from the water and shock in an ice bath unt

Angel Hair with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Goat Cheese

Easy

Heat two tablespoons of the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and saute until fragrant, about one minute. Add the tomato paste and coo

Corn tortillas

Medium

For the tortillas: 1) Place the nixtamal into the bowl of a food processor and pulse 10 to 15 times. Add 30ml of the water and pulse 8 to 10 times, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl once or twice. Add 30ml more of water along with the sa

Roasted garlic

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas 6. 2) Slice off the top each head of garlic to expose some of the cloves inside. Place the heads on a piece of foil. Drizzle with olive oil and wrap in the foil. 3) Roast until cloves are lightly browned and tender, a

Lentil and split pea dip with roasted garlic naan

Easy

1) Preheat oven to 200 C/Gas mark 6. 2) Squeeze pulp from head of roasted garlic into a small food processor. Add oil, cumin, cayenne, lemon zest, and salt and pepper and process until smooth. 3) Spread garlic mixture evenly over the naan, place

Savoury mushroom dressing

Easy

Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4 1) Spread the bread cubes out on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool. 2) Trim the dry part from the bottom of the cremini stem and quarter. Stem and quarter

Ancho-red pepper sauce

Easy

1) Put the ancho pods in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Let sit for 30 mins, then remove the stems and seeds and coarsely chop. Reserve the soaking liquid. 2) Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add the onions and cook until s

Griddled red pepper-tomato sauce

Easy

Combine the pepper, tomatoes, vinegar, honey and cilantro in a food processor and process until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add oil and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Grilled Red Pepper-Tomato Sauce

Easy

Combine the pepper, tomatoes, vinegar, honey and cilantro in a food processor and process until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add oil and season with salt and pepper.

Ancho red pepper sauce

Easy

1) Put the ancho pods in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Let sit for 30 minutes, then remove the stems and seeds and coarsely chop. Reserve the soaking liquid. 2) Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add the onions and cook until s

Baked fresh chilli chips

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas 6. 2) Remove the seeds from all of the peppers and cut into 1 1/4cm lengthwise strips. 3) Set up a breading station: 1 pan of 1 cup of flour; 1 pan of eggs beaten with milk, 2 tablespoons of flour and mustard; and 1

Roasted beet salad with cocoa vinaigrette

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. 2) In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Brush the beets with the olive oil mixture, then wrap them in aluminum foil and arrange on a baking sheet. Bake until fork tender, about 1 hour and 15 mi

Creamy mushroom spaghetti

Easy

1) Heat water to a boil for the pasta, salt water, drop in pasta and cook to al dente. 2) Wipe mushrooms clean with damp towel. Remove woody stems. Thinly slice the mushrooms. 3) Heat a large deep skillet with extra-virgin olive oil over medium-hig

Granola

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Melt the butter and honey in a pan over a low heat. Set aside. In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, rolled spelt, wheat germ, sesame seeds, flax seeds, ground nutmeg and salt. 2) When the butter mixture

Stuffed manicotti with fresh marinara sauce

Medium

Crespelles: 1) In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk and melted butter. Gradually whisk in the flour and salt until the mixture is smooth. Refrigerate for 1 hour until slightly thickened. 2) Spray a 20cm nonstick frying pan with cooking

4-cheese mac and cheese with spicy chilli crust

Easy

1) In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring the cream to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Slowly whisk in the mixed cheeses until smooth. Add the pepper and truffle oil. Add the partially cooked pasta letting it finish cooking in the ch

Angel hair pasta with fried chilli flakes, lemon and rocket

Easy

1) In a dry skillet over low heat, add 2 tbsp olive oil and the panko bread crumbs and toast until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Put into a bowl and set aside. 2) Set the skillet pan back over medium heat and add the rema

Chilli Relleno

Medium

1) Heat griddle to medium. 2) Griddle and char the chillies on both sides. Once blackened, put in a plastic bag for 10 minutes to sweat out any moisture. Remove from the bag, slit them down the middle and remove the seeds. Stuff the peppers with th

Baked fresh chilli chips

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas 6. 2) Remove the seeds from all of the peppers and cut into 2cm lengthwise strips. 3) Set up a breading station: one pan of 140g plain flour, one pan of eggs beaten with milk, 2 tablespoons of plain flour and mus

Grilled potato wedges with hot garlic, red chilli, parmesan and parsley

Easy

1) Put the potatoes in a pot of cold water, add 2 tbsps of salt and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook the potatoes for about 40 minutes. The potatoes must be cooked through and fork tender, but still holding their shape. Drain and put on a cut

Smoky sweet potato gratin

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 170C/Gas 3. In a small saucepan over a medium-high heat, melt the butter and add the garlic. When the garlic has browned, add the onions. Cook the onions until slightly caramelized, about 3 to 5 minutes. 2) Stir in the flour

Ultimate veggie chilli

Easy

1) In a large saucepan or stockpot, saute the onion, sweet pepper and garlic in the olive oil over a medium-high heat until the onions are starting to soften. 2) Stir in the cumin, chipotle chilli powder and chilli flakes. Crumble the thawed tofu i

Carrots and swede mash

Easy

1) Boil the carrots and swede together until just soft. Drain and add the butter. 2) Mash together using either a potato masher or food processor until the mixture looks like a puree. Season with lots of pepper and a little salt. 3) Transfer to

Grilled flat bread topped with caramelized onions, blue cheese mascarpone and crunchy red grapes

Medium

1) Remove the pizza dough from the refrigerator 1 hour before you are ready to start. 2) In a large saute pan over a medium-low heat add 2 tbsp of olive oil. Add the onions and slowly caramelize until brown and creamy, about 20 minutes. Set aside to

Lemon cake

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Butter a 23cm by 33cm pan or two 15cm round pans. 2) In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream the butter and caster sugar together, about 5 minutes. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then add the lemon zest.

Asian sweet potato salad with cucumbers, dates and rocket

Easy

1) Begin by peeling and dicing sweet potatoes. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the potatoes, reduce heat and cook until just tender but still have a little bite. Drain and place in a bowl to cool. 2) For the dressin

Roasted pepper and feta cheese with rocket pesto galette

Easy

Pesto:In a blender, combine the rocket, spinach, Parmesan, garlic and sliced almonds. Blend on low and slowly drizzle in the olive oil and the lemon juice. Blend for about 45 seconds, or until the mixture completely emulsifies. Remove from the blende

Roti Chaud

Easy

To make the Rougaille (a traditional Mauritian tomato sauce), heat some oil in a pan and fry one tablespoon of the garlic and ginger paste with one onion. Leave them to sweat until the onion is soft. Add two pinches of thyme and 300g of plum tomatoes

Cool cucumber soup

Easy

1) Peel the cucumbers, trim the ends, cut in half lengthwise and scrape out the watery area where seeds would be. Coarsely chop. Crush the garlic and 1/4 tsp of the salt into a paste with the flat side of a chef's knife. 2) Combine the cucumber,

Yellow pepper soup

Easy

1) Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the yellow peppers, leeks, garlic, salt and turmeric, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften, about ten minutes. 2) Tie the parsley, thyme and bay le

Broccoli soup

Easy

1) Melt the butter in a medium saucepan, over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until translucent, about five minutes. Add the potato, thyme, salt, and broth and bring to a boil. Adjust the heat to maintain a gentle simmer, and cook unco

Dal soup

Easy

For the dal soup: 1) Heat the oil in a skillet over a medium-high heat until it begins to get hot. Add garlic and spices and cook for 20 seconds. Add the tomatoes, lentils and water, cover and bring to a boil. 2) Turn the heat to low and simmer u

Curried split pea soup

Medium

1) Place the butter into a large (4 to 6-litre) saucepan over medium-low heat. Once melted, add the onion and a generous pinch of salt and sweat for two to three minutes. Add the garlic and continue to sweat for an additional one to two minutes, maki

Orange-scented carrot soup

Easy

1) In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the carrots and the onion and sweat until the mixture starts to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, orange zest and oregano and cook until fragrant, another 1 to 2 minutes. 2) Rai

Silky cauliflower soup with Parmesan crisps

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 180°C / gas mark 4. Remove the leaves and thick core from the cauliflower, coarsely chop and reserve. 2) Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan or soup pot over a medium heat and add the onion and garlic. Cook until softe

Classic onion soup with gruyere

Easy

1) Preheat oven to 200°C and preheat grill. 2) Melt butter and oil together in a large stock pot or casserole dish over medium-high heat. Add onions and sugar and cook for ten minutes, until onions are tender and golden brown. Add thyme, bay lea

Ruth's Diner: Gramma Claire's macaroni cheese

Easy

1) Cook the macaroni according to the directions on the packet, drain but do not rinse. 2) In a large saute pan, saute the onions in 60g of the butter. Add the flour to make a roux and cook for 1 minute. 3) Add the milk, bay leaves, paprika, sal

Orange chiffon cupcakes with meringue buttercream

Medium

1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Line 24 standard cupcake cups with paper liners. Set aside. 2) In a medium grease-free bowl, beat the egg whites to soft peaks with an electric mixer. Slowly add 65g of the sugar and beat to stiff peaks. Set aside

LoBello's Spaghetti House: Gnocchi

Medium

1) Place 1kg of the flour and the potato flakes in a large bowl. Retain the remaining flour for later use. Add 120ml of the water to the dry ingredients and mix by hand. Continue to add water by the tbsp until the flour is incorporated but not sticky

Pho soup

Easy

For the soup base: 1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Place the mushrooms, carrot, onion, celery, ginger, lemongrass and the oil Into a roasting pan and bake for 25 minutes. 2) Remove from the oven, transfer the ingredients into a large saucep

Malanga fritters

Medium

For the malanga fritters: 1) Add the malanga to a food processor and pulse until a pasty-like consistency forms, then transfer to a mixing bowl. 2) Using a mortar, mash the chilli, parsley and the salt. 3) Heat the vegetable oil in a medium fryi

Hot and Sour Soup

Easy

Put the cloud ears (if dried) and lilies in separate bowls with hot water to cover, then set a plate over each bowl to prevent steam from escaping. Let stand until they rehydrate and soften, about 30 minutes. Squeeze the cloud ears and lilies be

Indian Vegetable Kofta

Easy

Boil the potatoes. In a bowl add chopped green chillies, salt, chopped garlic and corn flour and the rest of the spices. Add the potatoes to the mix. Add salt and mash well. Divide the mixture and shape it into balls (kofta). Deep fry for five min

Nona's marinara sauce

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas 6. 2) Peel 5 cloves garlic and place them in a square of foil. Sprinkle the cloves with salt and pepper and drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil. Wrap up the foil and place it directly on the oven rack. (Be sure that the foi

Creamy tomato soup

Easy

Add a slice of streaky bacon to your tomato soup for an added smoky dimension.

Carrot soup

Easy

1)Heat the butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until soft, about seven minutes. Add the carrots and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until somewhat tender, about three m

Dutch oven potatoes

Easy

1) In a Dutch oven, cook bacon and onion for 5 to 8 minutes until bacon is just cooked through. 2) Add potatoes and cook for an additional 25 minutes, stirring regularly. 3) Add mushrooms and soup, stir thoroughly, and cook for 7 minutes. Remove

Marinara sauce

Easy

1) Heat the olive oil in a large (30cm) pan. Add the onion and saute over medium heat until translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. 2) Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add the wine and cook on high heat, scraping up all the brown bits in the pan, u

Penne with five cheeses

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 250C/Gas mark 9. Bring 5L of salted water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the penne and parboil for about 4 minutes. 2) Meanwhile, combine all the other ingredients except the butter in a large mixing bowl and mix well. Dr

Scalloped tomatoes

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas mark 4. 2) Heat 3 tbsp of olive oil in a large (30cm) saute pan over medium heat. Add the bread cubes and stir to coat with the oil. Cook over medium to medium-high heat for 5 minutes, stirring often, until the cube

Date Syrup

Easy

Place all the ingredients into a small saucepan and simmer until the dates are broken down, add a little more water it need be. Once the dates have cooked down and the liquid looks syrupy, remove from the heat and strain off the syrup, reserved the d

Couscous Flat Breads

Easy

Place all the dry ingredients into a bowl and make a well in the centre, add the oil and three quarters of the water and mix it in and mix to a soft dough, add a little more water if need be, if it is too wet add a small amount of flour. Knead the do

Stuffed peppers

Easy

1) In a saute pan over medium-high heat add the oil. Once heated add the celery, peppers and onion and saute for about 8 mins. Add sausage and garlic and brown. Add cream cheese and stir until melted. Take off heat and stir in parsley, hot sauce and

Spiced cocktail nuts

Easy

1) Place an oven rack in the centre of the oven. Preheat the oven to 140°C/gas mark 1. Spray a baking sheet, liberally, with vegetable cooking spray. Set aside. 2) In a large bowl, whisk the egg whites until frothy. Add the nuts and stir unti

Boston brown bread

Easy

Place a rack in the bottom third of the oven and preheat to 150C/Gas Mark 2. 1) In a large bowl, whisk together the rye flour, polenta, wholemeal flour, white bread flour, baking powder, salt, and bicarbonate of soda.2) In a medium bowl, whisk togeth

Sweet potato waffles

Easy

1) Put cubed sweet potatoes in a steamer basket. Place the basket in a large pot of simmering water that is no closer than 5cms from the bottom of steamer. Allow potatoes to steam for 20 minutes of until fork tender. Mash cooked potatoes and set asid

Grilled new potato salad with peppers and onions

Easy

1) Preheat griddle over high heat.2) Brush potatoes with oil, season with salt and pepper and grill until slightly charred.3) Whisk the vinegar and mustard in a bowl, then slowly whisk in the olive oil. Whisk in salt and pepper, to taste.4) Add the p

Roasted beetroot salad with rocket and pistachios

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 190C/Gas 5. 2) Place all of the large beets on a sheet tray and bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a fork slides in and out of the beets easily. Add the baby beets to the tray for the last 20 minutes of cooking time. When the

Roasted beet and grapefruit salad

Easy

For the salad:1) Preheat oven to 170 degrees C. 2) Wrap the beetroot individually in aluminum foil. Roast about 1 hour and 15 minutes or until fork tender. 3) Remove beetroot from oven, unwrap and let cool 5 minutes before peeling. Slice the beets i

Candied carrots

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas4. 2) Cut off all but 2-cm of the carrot tops, leaving a little green. Put the carrots in a large shallow pan, add the oil, and season with salt and pepper. Turn to coat the carrots. Stick them in the oven and bak

Dang cold Asian noodle salad

Easy

1) Bring a medium saucepan of water to the boil, add salt and cook the noodles. When finished, place the noodles in a bowl of iced water to cool. Drain and set aside. 2) In a medium-size mixing bowl combine the sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce, hot ch

Sweet potato fries

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 220C/Gas 8. 2) Cut the potatoes lengthwise into 1/2 cm-thick matchsticks and toss with the oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt. 3) Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Arrange the potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet a

Glazed sweet potatoes

Easy

Preheat oven to 190C/Gas 5. 1) Grease a 20 by 30-cm baking tin with 15g of butter. 3) Cut each of the yams into 8 evenly shaped wedges. Lay them out in the prepared baking dish in an even layer. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medi

American-style potato salad

Easy

1) In a small bowl soak the onions in cold water, for 15 minutes. Drain. 2) In a medium saucepan cover the potatoes with cold water by about 4cm. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the salt. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer until fork tender, abo

Buche de Noel

Medium

For the walnut biscuit: 1) Preheat oven to 180 degrees, gas mark 4. Butter a half sheet pan, line with parchment paper, butter the paper and dust with flour. 2) Whip the egg whites to soft peaks. Beat in both sugars and whip to a stiff, glossy

Gnocchi pomodoro

Medium

To make the gnocchi: 1) Preheat the oven to 150C/Gas 2. Bake the potatoes for approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours, until tender. Allow to cool before handling. 2) Scoop each potato out of its skin into mixing bowl and mash to a fine consistency. 3) In a

Scrambled eggs chiliquiles with roasted tomatillo sauce

Easy

For the roasted tomatillo sauce: 1) Preheat oven to 190C/Gas 5. Rub oil on tomatillos, onion and garlic with 3 tablespoons of oil and season with salt and pepper. Place in a roasting tin and roast until soft and golden brown about 20 to 25 minutes.

Sunflower

Easy

For the acorn squash bread:1) In a large bowl, add the yeast and warmed double cream and soy milk. Let sit for a couple of minutes until the yeast is foamy. Add the melted butter and egg yolks to the mixture. Mix well. Add the cinnamon and mix well.2

Omelet for a crowd

Easy

1) Heat a 25cm non-stick aluminum pan over medium-high heat. Once pan is hot add 5g butter and brush around surface of pan. Using a 130ml ladle, place 1 ladle full of egg mixture into centre of pan and stir vigorously with rubber spatula for 5 secs.

Yellow rice

Easy

1) Heat the oil in a medium saucepan, with a tight-fitting lid, over medium-high heat. Add the onion, green pepper and annatto and cook, stirring, until somewhat soft, about 2 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring, until toasted, about 2 minutes m

Roasted corn quesadillas

Medium

1) Preheat a griddle pan or grill to high and roast the corn. Allow to cool and cut the kernels off the cob. 2) Heat the oil in a medium saute pan over a medium-high heat, and add the jalapenos, red onions and black beans. Saute until the onions a

Slow-Roasted Apples and Pears

Easy

Mix the salt, egg white, water and thyme and place in a heat proof dish or tinfoil parcel so that it is 3cm deep. Wash and piece the skin of the apples and pears at the top of the fruit using a small knife or cocktail stick. Arrange the apples and

Four cheese and spinach lasagne

Medium

1) For the tomato sauce with basil: Put the olive oil and garlic in a saucepan and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and salt. Break up the tomatoes into small chunks with a wooden spoon and bring to a boil over high heat, lower heat

Calypso corn

Easy

1) Combine the corn, beans, capsicum, jalapeno, coriander, lime juice, oil, sugar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. 2) Taste and adjust seasonings. Cover and chill 1 hour or overnight to combine flavours.

Potato, tomato, corn and basil salad

Easy

1) Place the potatoes in a large saucepan of salted water and bring to the boil. Cook until just fork tender, about 15 minutes. Fish out the potatoes with a slotted spoon and place them in a bowl of ice cold water to stop them from cooking further.

Southwestern corn chowder

Medium

1) Preheat the oven to 260C/Gas Mark 10. 2) Put the oiled corn on a baking sheet and sprinkle it with salt and pepper. Put the oiled tomatoes on another baking sheet and bake them both for 10 to 12 minutes until the tomato skin blisters and the corn

Roasted aubergine spread

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6. 2) Cut the aubergines, red pepper and onion into 2-cm cubes. Toss them in a large bowl with the garlic, olive oil, cayenne, salt and pepper. Spread on a baking tray and roast for 45 minutes, until th

Caramelised shallots

Easy

1) Melt the butter in a 30cm ovenproof saute pan, add the shallots and sugar, and toss to coat. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the shallots start to brown. Add the vinegar, salt, and pepper and toss well. 2) Pl

Olive oil oven chips

Easy

1) Heat oven to 240C/Gas 9 and arrange rack in top. 2) Peel potatoes and cut lengthwise into 1.5cm-wide planks. Cut planks lengthwise into 1.5cm-wide strips then cut strips in half crosswise. Cover potatoes in hot tap water and let soak for 10 mins

Parmesan steak chips

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 230C/Gas 8. Spray a baking tray with cooking spray. 2) Cut each of the potatoes in half lengthwise. Rest each half on its flat side and cut each half lengthwise, straight down into 4 even slices; you will have 16 slices altoge

Pigeon pea rice arroz de gandules

Medium

For the pigeon peas rice: 1) Put the pigeon peas and bay leaves in a large pot, cover with 3L of cold water, and place over medium heat. Cover and cook the beans until tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Check the water periodically; add more, if necessary,

Roasted tomatoes

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 220°C/gas mark 8. 2) Arrange the tomatoes on a sheet pan, cut side up, in a single layer. Drizzle with the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle the garlic, sugar, salt and pepper over the tomatoes. Roast for 25 to 3

Very green broccoli soup

Easy

1) Cut the broccoli florets from the stems. Peel the tough outer skin from the stems and trim off the fibrous ends. Cut the stems lengthwise into slices about 1-cm thick and then crosswise into 1cm pieces. 2) Heat the olive oil and butter in a soup

Aubergine rollatini

Easy

1) Preheat the griddle pan and preheat the oven to 190°C/gas mark 5. 2) Place a rack over a large baking sheet. Cut the two ends off the aubergine. Cut the aubergine lengthwise, into 1 1/4 cm-thick slices. Arrange aubergine slices onto rack. S

Simple tomato sauce

Easy

1) Heat the oil in a large cast iron casserole or Dutch oven over a medium high heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 5 to 10 minutes. 2) Add the celery and carrot and season with salt and pepper. Saute until al

Twisted pasta with brown butter and walnuts

Easy

Preheat oven to 180/Gas 4. 1) Lay walnuts on a baking tray and bake 7 to 10 minutes, until toasted and fragrant. Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. 2) In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue to he

Bohemian Aubergines

Easy

1) Take the skin off the aubergines then chop into small sticks. Remove the skin from the shallots and chop into small pieces. Do the same for the garlic. 2) In a large pan over medium-high heat, add about 30ml of olive oil. Once hot, add the shall

Veggie potstickers

Medium

1) Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the leeks and garlic and cook until the leeks begin to soften, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the cabbage, vinegar, soy sauce and ginger and cook, stirring, until the

Potato pancakes (latkes)

Medium

1) Grate the potatoes and onion into a bowl or pulse in a food processor. Drain any excess liquid, then add the eggs, matzoh meal, salt and pepper. 2) Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over a medium-high heat. Spoon the potato mixture into

Sweet potato oven chips with avocado dip

Easy

1) Preheat the oven to 230C/Gas 8. Line a baking sheet with aluminium foil and set aside. 2) Place the sweet potatoes in a large bowl and toss with olive oil until coated. Add the paprika, chilli powder, coriander, salt and pepper; toss to distribut

Szechuan noodles

Easy

1) Place the garlic and ginger in a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Add the vegetable oil, tahini, peanut butter, soy sauce, sherry, sherry vinegar, honey, chilli oil, sesame oil and ground peppers. Puree the sauce. 2) Add a splash of oil

Artichoke bisque

Medium

1) To prepare grilled vegetables: Preheat a griddle. Coat vegetables lightly with oil, place on griddle just away from the hottest spot. Turn occasionally with tongs to sear all surfaces. Remove to a dish to let cool. Reserve any juices that accumula

Aubergine and Manchego filled chilli relleno with red pepper-balsamic sauce

Hard

Aubergine filling: 1) Preheat the oven to 210C/Gas 7. 2) Toss the aubergine with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper and place onto a baking sheet. Place the baking sheet into the oven and roast for 10 minutes. 3) Remove the baking sh

Deconstructed Samosa

Easy

Take the large samosa and smash it down, then on top add the curried chickpeas, paneer, chutneys, chilli sauce, green mung daal sprouts, crispy sev noodles, then garnish with the four mini samosas on the side.

Sweet potato and parsnip latkes with chunky 5-spice apple sauce

Medium

For the latkes: 1) Using a box grater, grate the sweet potatoes and the parsnips into a large bowl. Season with salt and toss to combine. Add the flour and stir to distribute evenly. Add the eggs and stir well. 2) In a large saute pan over a medium

Vegetable biryani

Medium

1) Place the rice in a sieve and rinse under cold running water until the water runs clear. Set aside. 2) Melt the butter in a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, over medium-high heat. Add the golden sultanas, almonds, turmeric, cumin seed, c

Cheese and Chilli Pupusa

Medium

In a large bowl or large container, mix together the corn flour, water and salt, add it gradually until it reaches a uniform and soft textured dough. Pre-heat a pan and lightly grease it with oil. Lightly moisten your hands with some water to stop th

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