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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. […]
Orange rhubarb tart
Preheat the oven to 200˚C/180˚C fan/gas mark 6. Stir together the orange juice, lime juice and sugar in a medium bowl until the sugar dissolves. Add the rhubarb, toss to combine and leave to stand for 10 minutes. Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface and use a small, sharp knife to score […]
Simple sausage rolls
Preheat the oven to 200˚C/180˚C fan/gas mark 6. Peel the skin off of the sausages, and then cut them in half so you have 16 smaller sausages. Slice the puff pastry in half lengthwise so that you have two long strips of pastry. Cut each strip into eight smaller rectangles. Now, you should have 16 […]
Cheesy tuna pasties
Preheat the oven to 200˚C/180˚C fan/gas mark 6 and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Unroll the pastry sheet and cut into six rectangles. In a bowl, mix the tuna with the spring onions and the Cheddar. Divide the mixture between the pastry rectangles, putting it just off centre on each one and leaving […]