Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Add the chorizo and cook for 2-3 minutes until it begins to release its oils. Add the spring onions, tomato, pepper and chilli and cook for three minutes longer. Beat the eggs together with the milk, cheese, cumin and some salt and black pepper. […]
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Vegan mixed berry scones
Preheat the oven to 180 ̊C/160 ̊C fan/gas mark 4. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder and salt. Use your fingers to rub in the grated butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Mix the maple syrup into the yoghurt, then add to the flour mixture. Use a fork to mix until […]
Ricotta gnudi with tomato basil sauce
For the sauce, heat the oil in a saucepan over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5-6 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and oregano and cook for another two minutes. Add the tomatoes and season to taste. Cook for 12-15 minutes until slightly reduced. Use a stick blender to whizz the […]
Ribollita
Ribollita is a hearty bean and vegetable stew from Tuscany, thickened with day-old bread. The Italian word ribollita means “reboiled,” as this soup was typically made by reboiling leftover bean and vegetable soups the next day, adding stale bread to create a thicker and more filling meal. Heat the olive oil in a large heavy- bottomed […]
Chicken and barley stew with winter veg
Heat the oil in a large casserole dish over a medium-high heat. Season the chicken pieces and brown on all sides, working in batches if necessary to avoid crowding the pan. Transfer to a plate and set aside. Add all of the vegetables to the pan with a small splash of stock. Turn the heat […]
11 healthy comfort foods to soothe your soul
Christmas has come and gone, the weather is Baltic and it seems like covid just will not go away. If you’re focusing on lighter options but you’re still in need of comfort food, this is the collection for you: nourishing, flavoursome meals that will keep you healthy, happy and warm. Cauliflower Bolognese If you’re trying […]
Lettuce soup
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add the onion, season with salt and pepper and cook for 5-6 minutes or until softened. Stir in the dried mint and potatoes, cover with a lid and cook gently for five minutes. Add the stock and turn the heat to high. Bring to […]
Easy Food team’s Christmas cooking fails
We may be the experts, but even we have the occasional kitchen nightmare! Team Easy Food shares the kitchen disasters that almost ruined our Christmas feasts… Caroline Gray, Editor “I was making a Christmas dinner for friends a few years back and had spent ages working through the logistics of cooking and serving a full […]
Classic Christmas pudding
Grease 1 x 2 litre pudding bowl or 2 x 1 litre bowls with melted butter. Cut a circle of parchment paper for the base of each pudding bowl. In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. […]
Spicy fish bake
Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7. Add the sweet potatoes to a large baking dish. Drizzle over the olive oil and toss to coat, then pour over the chopped tomatoes and vegetable stock. Sprinkle over the garlic, ginger and all of the spices, and season with salt and black pepper. Stir everything together, […]