Posts Tagged ‘vegetables’

Pork Fillet with Honey and Ginger

On Friday, August 3rd, 2012
pork_fillet_with_honey This is a really simple way of cooking pork and the addition of honey and ginger gives the meat a flavoursome kick! Less than 30 mins preparation time 30 mins to 1 hour cooking time Serves 4-6 Ingredients 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 100g/3½oz pancetta or bacon, roughly chopped 800g/1lb 12oz pork fillet 2 ...

Slow Cooked Family Stew with Polenta

On Friday, August 3rd, 2012
slow-cooked_family_stew The polenta is spread onto a large board with a mound of stew in the middle. People sit around the table, armed with forks, and tuck in – it’s a really sociable meal. Less than 30 mins preparation time 1 to 2 hours cooking time Serves 10 Ingredients For the stew 100ml/3½fl oz olive oil ...

Pasta and Bean Soup (Pasta e Fagioli) Veg

On Sunday, July 29th, 2012
pastaefagioli A warming bowl of this hearty, healthy soup recipe is filling enough for dinner. Less than 30 mins preparation time 30 mins to 1 hour cooking time Serves 4 Ingredients 90ml/3¼fl oz extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to serve 1 onion, peeled, chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled, chopped ½ tsp dried chilli flakes 600g/1lb ...

Spaghetti Bolognese

On Sunday, July 29th, 2012
spaghettibolognese Less than 30 mins preparation time Over 2 hours cooking time Serves 4 Ingredients 50g/1¾ oz butter 70g/2½ oz pancetta 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 carrot, finely chopped 2 celery stalks, finely chopped 2 large mushrooms, finely chopped 2 bay leaves 400g/14oz minced beef or lamb 200ml/7fl oz whole milk ...

Root Vegetable Gratin Veg

On Tuesday, July 24th, 2012
rootvegetablegratin Use any combination of root vegetables in this delicious gratin. Serve with salad for a simple supper or as a side dish for your Sunday roast. Less than 30 mins preparation time 30 mins to 1 hour cooking time Serves 4 Ingredients 4 medium carrots, thinly sliced 55g/2oz butter 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 200g/7oz ...

Stir Fried Vegetable Wraps

On Saturday, July 14th, 2012
stirfriedvegetablewr Less than 30 mins preparation time 10 to 30 mins cooking time Serves 4 Ingredients For the wrappers groundnut oil, for greasing 12 small thin wheat flour pancakes For the vegetable stir fry filling 3 tbsp groundnut oil 3 free-range eggs, lightly beaten 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped (optional) 1 tbsp grated fresh root ginger ...

Parsnips with Cumin

On Sunday, June 24th, 2012
parsnipswithcumi If you’re a fan of parsnips, you’ll love this side dish, which adds a heady edge to the natural sweetness of one of the best-loved of root vegetables. Less than 30 mins preparation time No cooking required cooking time Serves 8 Ingredients parsnips, peeled and halved lengthways 3 tbsp olive oil 1½ tsp ground cumin ...

Lemon Rice Veg

On Thursday, June 14th, 2012
lemonrice This South Indian dish goes well with seafood and vegetables. Curry leaves are used frequently in this part of India. When you find a fresh bunch, put them to dry on a towel on top of the boiler, then place them in an airtight jar to use as needed. Less than 30 mins preparation time ...

Devilish Red Cabbage Veg

On Saturday, May 12th, 2012
devilishredcabbage Try this mouthwatering winter warmer of red cabbage stewed with apples and spices. Less than 30 mins preparation time 10 to 30 mins cooking time Serves 4 Ingredients 1 tbsp sunflower oil 1 onion, chopped 450g/1lb red cabbage, shredded 225g/8oz cooking apples, peeled, cored and diced 2.5cm/1in piece fresh root ginger, peeled and grated pinch ...

Braised Red Cabbage with Apples and Sherry Vinegar

On Friday, May 11th, 2012
braisedredcabbagewi This goes brilliantly with almost any winter dish you care to mention. It takes minutes to prepare, then two hours of gentle cooking – you need do nothing except have a glass of wine and relax. Less than 30 mins preparation time No cooking required cooking time Serves 8 Ingredients 50g/2oz butter 1 medium onion, ...