Impress With Less Stress Meals (part 2) – The Vicar’s Pulled Pork

The Vicar’s Pulled Pork Ingredients ·         2tsp ground cumin ·         2tsp smoked paprika ·         2tbsp tomato ketchup ·         1tbsp runny honey ·         Zest and juice of 1 large orange ·         1.5kg boneless pork shoulder, or 2 smaller joints ·         1 large onion, peeled and finely sliced ·         Soft buns, to serve Recipe ·         Pre-heat the … Read more

Quince Jam – Leek, Pastirma & Kashar Cheese Omelette – Capsicum, Walnut & Feta Spread (part 2)

Leek, Pastirma & Kashar Cheese Omelette ·         Serves 4 Ingredient ·         1 cup (250ml) sunflower oil ·         2 leeks (pale part only), thinly sliced into matchsticks ·         12 eggs ·         1/ 3 cup (80ml) milk ·         2 tbs unsalted butter ·         200g kashar, kashkaval or kefalograveria cheese ·         200g pastirma 12 eggs    Recipe 1.    … Read more

Some Tasty Spring Inspired Recipes (part 2) – Rhubarb compote with cacao nibs

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

Quince Jam – Leek, Pastirma & Kashar Cheese Omelette – Capsicum, Walnut & Feta Spread (part 1)

Quince Jam You will need three 1-cup (250ml) sterilised jars or a 750ml sterilised jar. Jam will keep for up to 3 months; refrigerate after opening. Ingredient ·         3 quinces ·         3 whole cloves ·         1 cinnamon quill ·         3 cups (660g) caster sugar ·         Juice of 1/2 lemon Juice of 1/2 lemon    Recipe … Read more

Quick Fixes – Read In 30 Minutes (part 3) – Lentils with chorizo and cod

Lentils with chorizo and cod Lentils with chorizo and cod ·         30 minutes ·         Serves 2 ·         Easy Ingredient •       Onion 1, finely chopped •       Chorizo 2 small, chopped •       Puy lentils 200g •       Sherry vinegar 1-2 tbsp •       Parsley small bunch chopped •       Sustainable cod fillet 2 skinless pieces Recipe 1.    Put the onion … Read more

Rainbow Chard With Chickpeas – Mussels With Alioli And Jamon Migas (Crumbs) – Pickled Oranges (part 3)

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

Quick Fixes – Read In 30 Minutes (part 2) – Courgete risotto

Courgete risotto Courgete risotto ·         30 minutes ·         Serves 1 ·         Easy ·         Vegetarian Ingredient •       Shallot 1 or ½ onion, finely chopped •       Garlic 1 clove, crushed •       Butter •       Olive oil •       Risotto rice 90g •       White wine 50ml •       Stock 400ml (vegetable or chicken) •       Courgette 1 medium or 2 small, finely … Read more

Rainbow Chard With Chickpeas – Mussels With Alioli And Jamon Migas (Crumbs) – Pickled Oranges (part 2)

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

Quick Fixes – Read In 30 Minutes (part 1) – Salad smorgo

Salad smorgo Salad smorgo ·         10 minutes ·         Serves 2 ·         Easy Ingredient •       Eggs 4 •       Mayo 1-2 tbsp, plus more to serve •       Smoked paprika a pinch •       Fennel 1 small bulb •       Cucumber ½, finely sliced •       Cooked and peeled prawns 150g •       Dill a few sprigs •       Cherry tomatoes a few, … Read more

Rainbow Chard With Chickpeas – Mussels With Alioli And Jamon Migas (Crumbs) – Pickled Oranges (part 1)

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

Pot Luck – Stress-Free Cooking (part 2) – Caribbean hotpot

Caribbean hotpot Caribbean hotpot ·         Serves 4 ·         Prep 15 mins + chilling ·         Cook 35 mins Ingridient ·         3 tbsp olive oil ·         ½ small pineapple, peeled and diced ·         1 bunch of spring onions, sliced ·         1cm piece of fresh root ginger, cut into strips ·         2 chillies, sliced ·         1 red pepper, … Read more

Simple dishes – Fare to share (part 3) – Banderillas

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

Pot Luck – Stress-Free Cooking (part 1) – Mexican bean and tortilla bake

One-pot meal Mexican bean and tortilla bake Mexican bean and tortilla bake ·         Serves 6 ·         Prep 20 mins ·         Cook 40 mins Ingridient ·         2 tbsp olive oil ·         1 red onion, chopped ·         2 cloves garlic, chopped ·         2 sticks of celery, sliced ·         2 carrots, chopped ·         350g packet vegetarian mince ·         … Read more

Simple dishes – Fare to share (part 2) – Baba ganoush, Habas con Jamon

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

Miso Tuna Yaki Onigiri – Roasted Rhubarb Risotto – Chinese Pork Sliders -Pork Cutlets With Spicy Asian Slaw (part 4)

Pork Cutlets With Spicy Asian Slaw ·         Serves 4 Ingredient ·         1/4 white cabbage, shredded ·         1/4 red cabbage, shredded ·         1 carrot, finely shredded ·         1 red onion, thinly sliced ·         1cupmintleaves ·         1 cup coriander leaves ·         1 kaffir lime leaf, shredded ·         1/4 cup (60ml) rice vinegar ·         1 tbs caster suga … Read more

Take a pack of…Mushrooms (part 2) – Posh mushroom soup

Posh mushroom soup Froth up again with a hand blender just before serving Prepare Time: 45 minutes | Serves: 4 Ingredient ·         25g dried mushrooms ·         50g butter ·         1 onion, finely chopped ·         1 clove of garlic, sliced a few thyme sprigs ·         400g mixed fresh mushrooms ·         850ml vegetable stock ·         200ml crème … Read more

Weeknight Cooking – Have A Good Dinner (Part 9) – Pork and zucchini with orzo

Pork and zucchini with orzo Pork and zucchini with orzo ·         Active: 25 min ·         Total: 35 min ·         Serves: 4   Ingredient ·         Kosher salt ·         1 large pork tenderloin (about 1¼ pounds) ·         2 zucchini, halved lengthwise and crosswise ·         3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ·         Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon, … Read more

Take a pack of…Mushrooms (part 1) – Mushroom rarebit

There’s more to mushrooms than a pizza topping! Try these tasty ideas next time you have some left in the fridge Mushroom rarebit Mushroom rarebit Prepare Time: 35 minutes | Serves: 4 Ingredient For the mash ·         1kg floury potatoes, chopped into chunks ·         25g butter ·         100ml milk For the mushrooms ·         4 large … Read more