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Lunch Box Tips

Lunchboxes can come in all shapes and forms, serving different purposes. Here, we look at three distinctive styles… Lunch Bags Lunch bags are the most traditional of lunchboxes on this list, providing a cool, stylish method of transport for your food. Many are thermally insulated, to keep sandwiches, yoghurts and snacks chilled for up to […]

How to: roast peppers

This foolproof method means you’ll never need to buy jarred red peppers again! 1 Preheat the oven to 230°C/210°C fan/gas mark 8 and place a rack in the upper half of the oven. Line a baking tray with tin foil. 2 Cut the peppers in half and remove the stems, seeds and membranes. Lay the […]

5 recipes to cook under the grill

1. Charred tomato toasts Preheat the grill to a high heat with a rack about 15cm from the heat source. Brush 4 thick slices of rustic bread with olive oil. Toast under the grill for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown. Set aside. In a bowl, toss 250g cherry tomatoes with 3 tbsp olive […]

One-pan chicken arrabiata

  Method: Heat the olive oil in a large pan over a medium-high heat and cook the chicken for five minutes until it begins to brown. Add the onion and cook until softened. Add the garlic and chillies and cook for another minute. Add the rest of the ingredients to the pan, breaking the pasta […]

Prosciutto-wrapped salmon with lemon pesto salad

Cook the pasta according to the package directions, then drain well and set aside in a large bowl. Blanch the green beans in boiling water for 45 seconds. Remove immediately and plunge into ice water, then drain on a plate lined with kitchen paper. Add to the pasta along with the sundried tomatoes. Place all […]

Spaghetti with broccoli and lemon crumb topping

  Method: Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. In a food processor, whizz the ciabatta, parsley, zest, garlic, and olive oil together until the mixture forms coarse crumbs. Spread the crumbs evenly on a rimmed baking tray and season. Bake for 7 minutes and allow to cool. In a bowl, toss the broccoli […]

Sundried tomato-stuffed chicken

Method: Place the chicken fillets in a sealable bag and add the olive oil, balsamic and some seasoning. Seal the bag and massage the marinade into the chicken, then place in the fridge for 2-3 hours. Preheat the oven to 190˚C/170˚C/gas mark 5. With a large sharp knife, carefully slice into the chicken fillets lengthways, […]

Spaghetti with lemon chicken piccata

Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Meanwhile, place the flour in a bowl, add the basil and season with salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken in the seasoned flour. Heat the butter and oil in a pan over a medium-high […]

Lighter beef stroganoff with roasted mushrooms

  Method: In an airtight container, whisk two tablespoons of olive oil with the Worcestershire sauce, some black pepper and the juice of half a lemon. Add the sliced beef and shallots. Toss to coat, then cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Preheat the oven to 200˚C/180˚C fan/gas mark 6. Place the sliced […]

Stuffed cannelloni

Stir together the vinegar, oil and half of the garlic. Add the chicken, season well with salt and pepper and leave to marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Bring a pot of salted water to the boil and cook the cannelloni according to the package instructions. Drain, then transfer to a large […]