Preheat oven to 200˚C/180˚C/gas mark 6 and lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish with butter. Use a food processor to grate the potatoes and transfer to a large bowl. Sprinkle over the salt, stir to combine and allow to sit for 10 minutes. Transfer the potatoes to a colander and use clean hands to squeeze […]
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Cheese and apple scones
Preheat the oven to 200˚C/180˚C fan/gas mark 6. Lightly grease a large baking tray. Place the flour in a large mixing bowl and stir in the baking powder. Use your fingers to rub in the diced butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the thyme, apple and 75g of the Cheddar. Beat the […]
Summer fruit tart
Sift the flour and sugar into a large mixing bowl. Rub in the butter with your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs. Gradually add the water, just until it comes together as a dough. Shape into a rectangle or book shape, then wrap in clingfilm. Refrigerate for one hour. Preheat the oven to 190˚C/170˚C fan/gas mark […]
The 3 keys to being the host with the most this Christmas!
Throw the best bash in town with these handy tips
The 3 keys to being the host with the most this Christmas!
Throw the best bash in town with these handy tips
Cheesy veggie sausage rolls
Method: Preheat the oven to 220˚C/200˚C fan/gas mark 7. Roll out the pastry and cut lengthways into two long rectangles. In a large bowl, combine the cheese, breadcrumbs, spring onions, cream, black pepper and paprika. Divide the mixture in two and roll into two long sausages the same length as the pastry pieces. Place […]
Curried lentil pasties
Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a large pot over a high heat. Add the lentils, curry powder, turmeric and black pepper. Reduce the heat to a simmer and allow to simmer for one hour, stirring occasionally. Add the chopped carrots and potatoes and cook for 15 minutes longer. Remove from the heat […]
5 recipes to cook under the grill
1. Charred tomato toasts Preheat the grill to a high heat with a rack about 15cm from the heat source. Brush 4 thick slices of rustic bread with olive oil. Toast under the grill for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown. Set aside. In a bowl, toss 250g cherry tomatoes with 3 tbsp olive […]
BBQ Chicken Pinwheels
Preheat the oven to 200˚C/180˚C fan/gas mark 6. Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Spread the sauce over in a thin, even layer, leaving a 1cm border around the edges. Arrange the chicken over the sauce, then scatter over the cheeses. Starting at one of the short ends, roll the pastry […]
Sundried tomato and seafood tartlets
Preheat the oven to 190˚C/170˚C fan/gas mark 5 and turn the grill on to high. Use the tip of a sharp knife to mark a 2cm border around the outside of the pastry sheet, being careful not to cut all the way through. Spread sundried tomato pesto all over the pastry, staying within the border. […]