Cut 2 pieces of parchment paper, each about 30 x 20cm. Heat the oil in a pan over a medium heat, toss in the garlic and saute for 2 mins. Fish out the garlic, then tip in the tomatoes and chilli and season. Simmer for 20 mins, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 180C. […]
This is a cross between a hearty soup and a main meal. Put the finely chopped onion, celery and garlic into a saucepan with a little olive oil and the rosemary (if using) and cook as gently as possible, with the lid on, for about 15-20 mins, until the veg is soft, but not browned. […]
Put the tomatoes under a hot grill until they become soft but not brown. Skin them if desired then set aside. Blanch the almonds in boiling water for 2 mins, peel off skins and chop coarsely. Chop the grilled tomatoes and put in a bowl with garlic, chilli, almonds, parsley, salt and olive oil. Mix […]
Take the tomatoes off the vine, wash and dry them, and put them in a bowl. Add the olives, chilli, garlic, half the oregano and the oil to the tomatoes. Leave to marinade for an hour or so. Preheat oven to 180C. Tip contents of bowl into shallow ovenproof dish, season and cook in oven […]
Cook the spaghetti in boiling salted water until al dente. Grate the cheeses while the pasta is boiling. Drain the pasta, reserve 4 tbsp of the cooking water. Put the reserved water and the butter back into the hot pan and simmer gently over a low heat. Stir until the butter melts. Remove from the […]
Blanch the beans in a pan of boiling water for a few minutes then refresh in iced water. Drain and then cut into short lengths. Toast the sesame seeds in a dry frying pan, taking care not to burn them. Grind them using a pestle and mortar while they are still hot. When they are […]
Preheat oven to 180C. Place one layer of the potatoes in an ovenproof dish, overlapping them slightly (this should use up about a quarter of the potatoes). Season and scatter over a quarter of the onions. Sprinkle a quarter of the flour on top, dot with a quarter of the butter and sprinkle with a […]
Cook onions in pan with the butter for 10 mins until softened and lightly browned. Stir in the sugar and red wine vinegar and cook uncovered for a further 25-30 mins, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and slightly caramelised. Good with sausages, burgers, chops, grilled duck breasts, roast pork fillet
Heat oil in casserole and cook cumin seeds and onion over medium heat for 5-6 mins until onion is caramelised. Add garlic, ginger, potato, cauliflower, turmeric and chilli and turn until evenly coated with the spices. Add the tomatoes, salt and 300ml water. Bring to the boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 mins […]
Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed frying pan with a lid. Add the mustard and cumin seeds and fry until they pop. Add the potatoes, turmeric, chilli, ginger, salt and sugar. Stir, cover and cook over a medium heat for 12-15 mins. You may have to add a little water if the potatoes start to stick. […]