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Spaghetti with anchovies, crumbs and capers
Bring a large pan of salted water to a boil over a high heat and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Heat half of the olive oil in a large pan over a medium-low heat. Add the breadcrumbs and toast slowly for 3-4 minutes until golden, stirring often. Transfer to a bowl and set […]
Cheesy roasted vegetable pasta
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Place the peppers, onion, chillies and garlic on a large rimmed baking tray. Drizzle with the olive oil and season with the oregano, basil and some salt and black pepper. Roast for 30 minutes or until soft. Transfer the vegetables to a blender along with all of […]
Cheesy vegetable melts
Place a baking tray in the centre of the oven and preheat to 220 ̊C/200 ̊C fan/gas mark 7. In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise and mustard. Set aside. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat and cook the onion for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add the asparagus, mushrooms and […]
Broccoli fritters
In a bowl, combine the broccoli, carrots, spring onions and garlic and stir well. Add the flour, breadcrumbs, cumin, turmeric, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper. Stir to combine well. Stir in the lemon juice and water. Test the consistency of the mixture by pressing some together in your hands — it should hold together. […]
9 must-learn bakes for beginners
If you’re just setting out on your baking journey, these basic recipes are a great place to start. Consider these your building blocks — start with the fundamentals, and add more adventurous elements as you grow your confidence and skills. 1. A basic vanilla sponge A simple vanilla sponge can be leveraged to create a […]
Fish fingers with chips and tartare sauce
Place the chips in a pot, cover with cold water and set aside for 30 minutes. Drain and cover with fresh water, adding a pinch of salt. Place over a high heat and bring to the boil, then cook for 3-4 minutes until just fork tender. Meanwhile, pour two tablespoons of the olive oil into […]
NYC chocolate chip cookies
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter, caster sugar and brown sugar until the mixture looks a little lumpy. Stir in the chocolate chips. Add both flours along with the salt, bicarbonate of soda and baking powder. Beat until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add the egg and mix until just combined into a […]
Cheesy stuffed mushroom burgers
Use a small paring knife to cut the stems out of the mushrooms. Cut a small hole in the centre of each mushroom, around 7-8mm in diameter; this will act as a drain for mushroom juices, preventing the filling from getting soggy. Heat one tablespoon of the olive oil in a pan over a medium […]
Pork schnitzels with colcannon
Place the kale in a colander in the sink and pour over a kettleful of boiling water, then allow to drain. Put the pork medallions between two sheets of cling film and beat with a rolling pin to flatten slightly. Place the flour in one shallow bowl and stir in some salt and pepper. Beat […]