A variation to a typical Sicilian salad this fenne, rocket and grapefruit salad oi fresh, delicious and great as an accompaniment to fish or as a starter. Perfect for the summer this fresh salad adds variety and nutrients to our diet. Perfect with fish like a simple pan fried sea bass fillet or as a …
A nice and fresh tomato salad for the summer with the taste of sumac, olives, cucumber and shallots. A tasty variation to the classic Greek salad, that is great as a side dish or even on its own for a light lunch. Sumac is a Middle Eastern spice, which is fresh, zesty and mildly spicy. …
On a warm evening, a steaming casserole or a long session beside the hob may have little appeal. Yet a handful of leaves can leave you searching the kitchen again later. Light meals for warmer evenings work best when they feel fresh and comfortable to eat while still offering enough substance. Think short cooking times, …
This pappardelle with walnuts and spinach pesto are rich in proteins and lovely nutrients. Protein pasta like this gorgeous egg “pappardelle” is the perfect type of pasta to have with pesto, as it provides a more balanced carbs/proteins ratio, leaving you full and satisfied for a real healthy gourmet recipe. I am not a great …
A good picnic should still taste inviting when you unfold the blanket: bread with some bite, vegetables that crunch and fruit that has survived the journey. The easiest way to achieve that is to plan around texture and assembly. Choose a few foods that travel well, keep moist ingredients separate and put the finishing touches …
Pasta is a classic of Italian cuisine. But can you really eat pasta and be healthy? Well depends. In a well-balanced healthy eating regime, a pasta dish two or three times a week can be ok for a healthy and active person. This spaghetti with king prawns, cherry tomatoes and black olives pasta, really delicious …
Eating more fibre can begin with the meals you already make. You do not need to replace every favourite dish or buy a cupboard full of unfamiliar ingredients. A small addition at breakfast, a different accompaniment at lunch, or an extra plant ingredient in dinner can give fibre a more regular place in your day. …
A Mediterranean chickpea traybake brings tender vegetables, golden edges and bright lemon flavour together in one oven dish. Here, chickpeas roast with aubergine, peppers, red onion and cherry tomatoes, soaking up their juices while keeping a little bite. Dried oregano and garlic give the tray a savoury base, with parsley and lemon added at the …
Asparagus and pea frittata brings tender green vegetables, softly set eggs and a little sharp cheese together in one pan. The asparagus gives each slice some bite, while peas add sweetness and a scattering of chives keeps the flavour fresh. It is a straightforward lunch or light supper, especially when you want something warm without …
Spring greens can look rather unassuming: a loose bundle of dark leaves, often sitting beside neatly wrapped cabbages. Yet they bring a pleasantly earthy flavour and satisfying bite to everyday meals. If you have bought a bag without a particular dish in mind, treat the leaves as an ingredient in their own right. Give them …
