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NewsletterHeat a dry pan over a medium heat and add the pine nuts. Toast for 2-3 minutes until lightly golden, shaking the pan often and being careful not to burn them as this can happen quite quickly. Transfer the nuts to a plate. Heat the oil in the same pan over a medium heat and […]
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5 ways with turnips
Savoury turnip and carrot pancakes Serves 4 Peel and grate 2 turnips and 2 carrots. Combine in a large bowl with ½ tsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp turmeric, 1 beaten egg, 4 tbsp plain flour and some salt and pepper. Mix well. Divide into 8 equal portions and shape into patties about 1cm thick. Set […]
Get to know your five key tastes
The key to great cooking is to balance these five key flavours in each dish. Bitter Many people are sensitive to bitter flavours on their own, but they provide fantastic balance for sweetness (think how good coffee is with your morning pastry!) Need more bitterness? Add dark chocolate, coffee, horseradish, beer, anise, mustard or radicchio. […]
Get to know your five key tastes
The key to great cooking is to balance these five key flavours in each dish. First though, you’ve got to understand each taste and how to produce it! What are the five key tastes? Bitter Many people are sensitive to bitter flavours on their own, but they provide fantastic balance for sweetness (think how good […]
Braised lamb chops
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Warm the oil in an oven-proof frying pan over a medium-high heat. Brown the lamb for 2-3 minutes each side, then remove from the pan and set aside. Add the onions, garlic, carrots and Brussels sprouts to the same pan over a medium heat. Cook for 3-5 […]
5 ways with pasta bakes
Butternut squash, sprout and bacon ravioli bake Serves 4 Peel ½ a butternut squash and chop into 2cm chunks. Bring to a boil in a large pot of salted water and cook for 12-15 minutes until tender. Drain and allow to cool, then place in a food processor or blender and whizz until smooth. Heat […]
Immunity-boosting foods
Equip your body with the best nutrients to help ward off colds, flu and other nasties! Garlic Turmeric Dark leafy greens Oily fish Cruciferous vegetables (e.g. broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts) Ginger Berries Whole grains Shellfish Chicken soup Tea Mushrooms Sweet potatoes Fermented foods Honey Plain natural yoghurt Cinnamon
Top tips to stay healthy and happy during the winter months
It’s easy to focus on fresh, seasonal eating during the summer months when fruit and vegetables are abundant, but we know from experience that it’s harder to motivate oneself during the winter. On cold, dark evenings, it can be tempting to sink into a comfortable routine of meat and quick-fix carbs – but with the […]
5 ways with eggs
Green shakshuka Serves 4 Preheat the oven to 190°C/170°C/gas mark 5. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in an ovenproof pan over a medium heat. Add 2 washed, sliced leeks and 1 finely chopped celery stalk. Cook for 5-6 minutes until the leeks are soft. Add 3 crushed garlic cloves and 1 sliced green chilli. Cook […]
5 winter salads
Warm roasted pear salad Serves 4 Preheat the oven to 220°C/200˚C fan/gas mark 7. While it’s preheating, put 40g pecan nuts on a baking tray and place in the oven for 8-10 minutes to toast. Remove the skin from 3 large shallots. Quarter 1 shallot, place on a sheet of tin foil and drizzle with olive oil. […]