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Fresh chickpeas on toast Fresh chickpeas—who knew? I discovered these last spring at the farmer’s market. Eaten raw, they’re crunchy and green, similar to a fresh pea. Cooking fresh chickpeas causes them to lose their soft green color and turn into the beige legume we all know. It was my friend Stacy’s idea to pair … Read more

Rhubarb compote with cacao nibs Rhubarb’s bracing, tart flavors come alive in this dish. I love the crunch and savory chocolate notes that the cacao nibs provide, along with the cool tang of crème fraîche. It’s an intoxicating mix. Ingredients ·         16 ounces rhubarb, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces ·         ½ cup honey ·         … Read more

These light and energizing recipes, packed with fresh, seasonal finds from your local farmer’s market, are the perfect way to start your sunday (or any day for that matter). Baked eggs with polenta and ramps As a kid, I was fascinated by my mother’s Foxfire collection, a series of books documenting life in rural Appalachian … Read more

Pickled Oranges Keep unopened jars for up to 6 months Ingredient ·         3 1/2 cups (770g) caster sugar ·         1 cup (250ml) Pedro Ximenez ·         1 cup (250ml) white wine vinegar ·         Finely pared zest of 1/2 lemon ·         6 whole black peppercorns ·         Seeds of 2 cardamom pods ·         8 whole allspice ·         1/2 … Read more

Mussels With Alioli And Jamon Migas (Crumbs) ·         Serves 4 as a starter Ingredient ·         2 tbs olive oil ·         1 cup torn day-old sourdough ·         50g jamon (Spanish cured ham) , chopped ·         500g pot-ready mussels ·         1/ 3 cup (80ml) dry white wine ·         Pinch of smoked paprika (pimenton) ·         2 tbs finely … Read more

Rainbow Chard With Chickpeas ·         Serves 4 as a side Ingredient ·         1/ 3 cup (80ml) olive oil ·         1 bunch rain bow chard, stalks thinly sliced ·         1cuptornwhitebread ·         2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced ·         1/2 tsp ground cumin Pinch of dried chilli flakes ·         1/2 bunch oregano, leaves chopped ·         1 tbs white … Read more

Banderillas Ingredients ·         1 slice of Serrano ham, cut into 1cm cubes ·         12 cooked prawns ·         12 hard-boiled quail’s eggs ·         1 slice of Manchego, cut into 1cm cubes ·         3 cooked deli-style artichoke bottoms, drained and quartered ·         6 cocktail onions ·         3 pickled gherkins, cut into chunks ·         3 baby cherry tomatoes, … Read more

Baba ganoush Ingredients ·         2 large aubergines ·         2 garlic cloves, finely chopped ·         Juice of ½ lemon ·         1 red chilli, deseeded ·         2tbsp finely chopped fat leaf parsley, plus extra for serving ·         5tbsp Rachel’s Greek Style Natural Yogurt ·         Salt and freshly ground black pepper ·         Pinch of ground cumin Recipe ·         … Read more

Seven snacks full of favours from far and wide – pile on plates and pass around! Pitta breads                            Ingredients ·         200g strong, plain white four, plus extra for dusting ·         Pinch of salt ·         Pinch of caster sugar ·         ½tsp (level) fast-action yeast ·         1tbsp olive oil, plus extra for greasing ·         Olives and dips … Read more

Blueberry scones with lime drizzle Blueberry scones with lime drizzle –  50 minutes + cooling  – Makes 6-8 -Ÿ  Easy Ingredient •       Self-Raising flour 225g •       Butter 75g, Chilled And Diced •       Demerara Sugar 40g •       Milk 125ml •       Blueberries 100g •       Lime 1, Zested And Juiced •       Icing Sugar •       Clotted Cream And Lemon … Read more

Broad bean, cauliflower and orange biryani Broad bean, cauliflower and orange biryani –  1 hour –  Serves 4 –  Easy –  Vegetarian Ingredient •       Onions 2, finely Sliced •       Vegetable Oil •       Butter •       flaked Almonds 50g •       Cardamom Pods 5 •       Cauliflower 1 Small, Broken Into florets •       Orange 1, Zested And Juiced •       … Read more

Peach and thyme tatins Peach and thyme tatins –  1 hour –  Serves 6   – A little effort Ingredient ·         Peaches 3 ripe ·         Butter 100g ·         Golden caster sugar 100g ·         Puff pastry 350g block ·         Thyme 6 small sprigs ·         Crème fraiche or ice cream to serve Recipe 1.    Heat the oven … Read more

Squash and pork casserole Squash and pork casserole ·         Active: 20 min ·         Total: 40 min   ·         Serves: 4 Ingredient ·         3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ·         6 ounces ground pork ·         Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper ·         1 clove garlic, chopped ·         4 ounces cremini mushrooms, stemmed and chopped ·         3 scallions, … Read more

Lemon-mustard chicken with chive mashed potatoes Lemon-mustard chicken with chive mashed potatoes ·         Active: 25 min ·         Total: 40 min ·         Serves: 4 Ingredient ·         1½ pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered Kosher salt ·         ½ cup sour cream ·         3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature ·         2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives ·         … Read more

Pork Cheek With Celeriac Puree ·         Serves 4 Ingredient ·         4 x 350g pork cheeks, trimmed ·         1/4 cup (35g) plain flour ·         1 tbs olive oil ·         1 each onion, celery stalk and carrot, roughly chopped ·         4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced ·         2 bay leaves ·         4 thyme sprigs ·         3 tomatoes, chopped … Read more

Moroccan Chicken With Pomegranate Glaze And Ancient Grain Salad ·         Serves 4 Ingredient ·         1.5kg whole chicken ·         2 tbs rasel hanout (Moroccan spice blend) ·         100ml olive oil ·         2 large onions, thickly sliced ·         2 tbs pomegranate molasses ·         1 cup (160g) freekeh (green wheat) ·         1 cup (200g) Puy-style lentils (French-style lentils) … Read more

Blackened Fish With Kumara Chips ·         Serves 4 Ingredient ·         4x180g blue-eye fillets, skin removed ·         30g unsalted butter, melted ·         2 tbs Cajun spice mix ·         1/3 cup(80ml) olive oil ·         800g kumara, cut into chips ·         1  1/2 tsp caster sugar ·         Aioli, coriander leaves and lemon wedges, to serve Blackened Fish With … Read more

Braised Beef Short Ribs With Silverbeet And Haloumi Crumbs ·         Serves 4 Ingredient ·         1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil ·         4 x 350g beef short ribs ·         1 each onion, carrot and celery stalk, chopped ·         3 garlic cloves, chopped ·         1 tbs tomato paste ·         1 cinnamon quill ·         1 bay leaf ·         1/3 … Read more

Moroccan Spiced Lamb Chops With Moghrabieh And Roasted Beetroot ·         Serves 4 Ingredient ·         2 bunches baby beetroot (red and gold), trimmed ·         2 cups (450g) moghrabieh (large pearl couscous)* ·         8 lamb loin chops ·         1/2 tsp each ground cumin and cinnamon ·         3 tsp zaatar* ·         1/3 cup(80ml) olive oil ·         1 tbs … Read more

Malasadas (Portuguese-Style Doughnuts) With Tangy Passionfruit Curd ·         Serves 6-8 Ingredient ·         7g sachet dry instant yeast ·         1 cup (220g) caster sugar ·         2 eggs, lightly beaten ·         25g unsalted butter, melted ·         1/2 cup (125ml) milk ·         1/4 cup (60ml) pure (thin) cream ·         3 cups (450g) plain flour ·         Sunflower oil, to … Read more