Combine the sugar and water for the syrup in a saucepan over a medium-low heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then bring to a boil and simmer until slightly reduced. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice and blackberries and simmer for another 2-3 minutes until they have softened, breaking up any large chunks with the […]
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Blueberry mascarpone tart
Preheat the oven to 200°C/180 ̊C fan/gas mark 6. Line a baking tray with non-stick parchment paper. Unroll the puff pastry and use a knife to lightly score a border 1⁄2cm from the edge all the way around, being careful not to cut all the way through. Use a fork to pierce the pastry all […]
Yoghurt cake
Preheat the oven to 180 ̊C/160 ̊C fan/gas mark 4. Grease the bottom and sides of a 23cm round cake tin with vegetable oil. Dust the sides with flour, shaking out the excess, then line the bottom with parchment paper. In a bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder. In a jug, whisk together […]
Chipotle beef burritos
Heat half of the oil in a large pan overa medium heat and cook the onion for4-5 minutes until translucent. Add two tablespoons of the chipotle paste and cook for one minute. Add the mince and cook for 6-8 minutes or until the mince is browned all over and no pink parts remain, breaking up […]
Mexican chicken traybake
Preheat the oven to 200°C/180 ̊C fan/gas mark 6. Using a sharp knife, slash the skin of each thigh and drumstick 2-3 times. Place the peppers and red onions in a large roasting tray and place the chicken on top. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. In a bowl, mix together […]
Tofu saag
Pat the tofu dry with kitchen paper and set aside. Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium-high heat until hot. Add the tofu and cook for 5-8 minutes until golden brown, turning occasionally. Transfer to a plate lined with kitchen paper towels to absorb excess oil. Reduce the heat to medium. Add […]
Tomato and basil soup with cheesy croutons
Preheat the oven to 220 ̊C/200 ̊C fan/gas mark 8. In a roasting tin, combine the quartered tomatoes and the whole garlic cloves. Drizzle with one tablespoon of olive oil and season. Roast for 15-20 minutes. Heat the remaining oil in a pan over a medium heat and cook the onion for 4-5 minutes until […]
Chicken tikka masala
In a large glass bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the marinade. Add the chicken pieces and set aside for 30 minutes. Heat half of the oil in a large pot over a medium-high heat and cook the chicken pieces until nicely browned on all sides. Remove to a plate lined with kitchen paper […]
Chicken paprikash
Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium-high heat. Season the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until sealed on all sides but not cooked through. Remove to a plate and set aside. Add the red pepper to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes until slightly charred but retaining a crunch. Remove […]
Quick pasta with bacon and peas
Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil over a high heat and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain well and set aside, reserving some of the pasta water. Heat the oil in a deep pan over a high heat and cook the bacon until golden and crisp, stirring frequently. Transfer […]