Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Grease two round 15cm cake tins and line with parchment paper. Beat the butter and sugar together in a large bowl. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla and beat until well blended. Combine the flour, bicarbonate of soda, […]
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6 unbelievable cauliflower based comfort foods!
Cauliflower is currently being associated with faux comfort foods, like wings, pizza or rice, as a healthier alternative. It’s been reborn as a diverse vegetable that can be used in many different ways.
Croque Monsieur
To make the béchamel, melt the butter in a saucepan over a medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for three minutes, still whisking, until incorporated. Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring until smooth. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the sauce has thickened. Whisk in the mustard and nutmeg. Preheat the oven to […]
Lentil burgers
Cook the lentils according to package instructions. Drain well and set aside to cool. In a food processor, whizz together the onion, carrots, garlic, walnuts and sunflower seeds until finely chopped, then transfer to a large bowl. Add half of the cooked lentils to the food processor and pulse until slightly mashed, then transfer them […]
Fisherman’s eggs
Place a small ovenproof pan or baking dish in a cold oven. Preheat to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Drain the sardines and place in a mixing bowl. Mash with a fork. Add the onion, tomatoes, garlic, parsley, olives (if using) and a generous crack of black pepper. Stir to combine well. Remove the pan from […]
5 quick and easy lunch options to bring to work
How many times have you ditched the hassle of having to whip up a quick, homemade packed-lunch, and instead opted for the shop-bought sandwich meal-deal?
Korean chilli chicken skewers
In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic and ginger. Add the chicken and set aside to marinate for 30 minutes. Thread one chicken thigh onto two metal skewers, so that each skewer pierces one side of the thigh. Add a second thigh in the same manner. Repeat with the remaining thighs, using […]
Courgette and tomato frittata
Heat one tablespoon of the olive oil in a large pan over a medium-high and cook the courgettes and onion for 5-6 minutes until softened, working in batches. Add the garlic and cook for one minute. Transfer to a plate. In a measuring jug, beat the eggs together with some salt and black pepper. Stir […]
Cheesy Bolognese bake
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Cook the pasta to al dente according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside. Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over a medium-high heat. Brown the meat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until no pink parts remain. Drain away […]
Make-ahead meals to bring to a music festival
Here’s a list of our festival food essentials, delicious make-ahead meals and basic but tasty camp food recipes!