West Berkshire & North Hampshire
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Chickpea and vegetable tagine
Makes: 4 (1 ¼ Cup) Servings Difficulty: Easy Lots of spices combine with lots of veggies for a great-tasting dish that is especially good served over quinoa or brown, red or black rice. Common to North African cuisine, tagine refers both to the earthenware pot in which the food is cooked as well as the […]
Oven-roasted Cauliflower Cheese
Roasting the cauliflower imparts a lovely sweetness to the dish and the mustard means you need less cheese so it’s better for that post-Christmas waistline!
Did you know. . .
Cauliflower originates …
Embrace Hygge in the Kitchen this Winter
Hearty, comforting recipes to celebrate the spirit of Hygge from British Leeks
This winter we’re all taking about the Danish ritual of Hygge. It encapsulates the Danish art of living well, throu …
Bailey’s Ice Cream
Serves 6-8
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Chilling time: Over night + freezing time (30mins- 3 hours depending on method used)
Ingredients
480ml whole milk
150g granulated sugar
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Quiche Lorraine
Preparation time: 30-40 mins including chill time.
Cooking time: 25-30 minutes
Ingredients
4 eggs
175g / 6oz streaky bacon
1 onion (finely chopped)
125g / 4.5oz hard cheese (Gruyere is nice but chedda …
Penne with Kale and Sun-dried Tomatoes
Kale is from the same family as cabbage. It’s packed with calcium, vitamins and other nutrients as well as being full of fibre. It’s already classed as a super food, but this simple supper dish …
Cashew Chicken
Ingredients
For the chicken
450g boneless chicken breasts, skinned
1 egg white
1 tsp salt
2 tsp corn flour
310ml groundnut (or peanut) oil or water
2 tsp groundnut (or peanut) oil
55g cashew nuts
1 …
Hearty Lentil and Preserved Lemon Soup
A truly warm and tasty soup to serve at your bonfire night celebrations
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 80 minutes
Serves 6
Ingredients
3tbsp olive oil
3 onions
5 cloves garlic,
2tbsp grat …
Turkey Magic!
My Gran insisted on soaking her Christmas turkey in brine (or ‘broin’ as she used to call it) I never really understood why until I tried it for myself.
You need 750g salt for a large turkey. Use …
Sausage and Bean Casserole, Spanish Style
Preparation time 30 minutes
Cooking time 1 hour
Serves 6
Ingredients
2 tsp vegetable oil
600g/1lb 5½oz thick, good quality pork sausages
150g/5½oz chorizo, cut into serving pieces
1 medium onio …
Marmalade and Chocolate Shortbread
This recipe was a favourite childhood tea time treat, made with our Gran’s special home-made marmalade. If you make your own marmalade then you’re good to go: if not buy the best quality marmalade …
Sweet Chilli Coconut Skewers
Serves 4
Preparation time: 1 hour
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
165ml can coconut milk
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon sweet chilli sauce
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground …
Cheesy Onion Soup
As the clocks go back and the nights draw in take comfort in our onion soup, topped with crunchy bread and bubbling cheese
Preparation time: 15 mins
Cooking time: 1 hour
Serves: 2
Ingredients
12oz …
Salmon and Watercress Tart
Salmon and peppery watercress make a great combination for a tasty quiche
Preparation time 30-60 minutes
Cooking time 25 minutes
Serves 4-6
Ingredients
For the pastry case
200g plain flour, plus ex …
Game Pie
Preparation time: 35 minutes + cooling
Cooking time: Approximately 2 hours
Serves 6
Ingredients
2 tbsp sunflower oil
800g/ 1lb 12oz boneless mixed game (rabbit, venison, pheasant etc), cut into 2.5 …
Smoked Cod Chowder
A tasty supper
Ingredients
25g / 1 oz butter
1 onion – finely chopped
1 small stick of celery – finely chopped
250g / 9oz potatoes – diced
55g / 2oz carrots – diced
300ml / 10 …
Penne with Kale and Sun-dried Tomatoes
Kale is from the same family as cabbage. It’s packed with calcium, vitamins and other nutrients as well as being full of fibre. It’s already classed as a super food, but this simple supper dish pr …
Avocado and Poached Egg on Toast
A simple but oh so tasty summery breakfast or light supper
Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 10 mins
Serves 4
Ingredients
4 fresh eggs
2 ripe avocados
Juice of one lemon
1 tsp chilli flakes o …
