Pumpkin Gratin

serves 6 people 400 g cubed pumpkin1 large onion, choppedchopped fresh herbs (rosemary and sage are good)salt, pepper and nutmeg80 g butter120 g grated Gruyère180 g crème fraîche250 g long grain rice50 g chopped black olives Cook the onion in half the butter in a saucepan …

Potato Curry

Cheap and filling veggie dish 3 tablespoons ghee1 teaspoon cumin seeds1 teaspoon turmeric1 teaspoon ground coriander1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon mustard seed1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper6 medium potatoes, peeled and diced2 cups water1 cup yogurt2/3 cup frozen green peas Heat the ghee in a skillet over …

Pork – Oven Braised in Milk

Cooks in it’s own sauce pork loinbuttermilksalt and pepper Melt a knob of butter in a large frying pan then brown the pork on all sides.Place the pork in a casserole pot and pour in enough milk to come half way up the side of …

Fish Cakes

A tasty way to jazz up frozen fish 400g potatoes, chopped 25g butter salt and pepper 360g frozen white fish fillets, defrosted, skin and bones removed 2 hard boiled eggs, chopped cornichons, chopped 2 tbsp plain flour 1 egg, beaten crushed cornflakes 1 tbsp olive …

Duck Breast

1 duck breast 2 shallots, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, finely chopped pinch of fresh thyme, finely chopped 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1/4 glass of red wine 30g butter 55g redcurrants (or 3 tbsp redcurrant jelly) Slash the fat on the duck breast and then …

Rissoles

A tasty way to use left over roast meat 360 g cooked meat, minced2 slices bread, crusts cut off, made into bread crumbs1 small onion diced and sautéed1 medium egg beaten1 tablespoon chopped parsleylemon juice – 1 squeeze1 clove garlic crushedsalt and pepper sunflower oil …

Chicken and Mushroom Pie

An excellent way to use up let over roast chicken as it keeps the meat succulent. Serves 2 1 cooked chicken breast., chopped into small chunks. 1/2 onion, finely chopped. 2 large mushrooms, chopped. olive oil. 3 tablespoons creme fraiche. nutmeg. salt and pepper. Short …

Olive Oil Roasted Chicken

A whole meal in one pan Ingredients: 1.5 kg free range chicken olive oil 1/2 lemon sprig fresh thyme aubergines, peppers, onions, pumpkin etc. unpeeled garlic cloves. Preheat the oven to 200c Rub the chicken with olive oil and season with pepper. Place the half …

Chicken Curry

great way to use up left over roast chicken Ingredients: Vegetable oil 1 onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, very finely chopped 1 tbsp fresh ginger, very finely chopped 2-3 large tomatoes, chopped (plus extra to serve) 300ml chicken stock leftover roast chicken, roughly chopped …

Cabbage Roasted with Parmesan Cheese

So much better than boiled! 1 Savoy cabbage, core removed and finely shredded 5 tbsp olive oil 40g freshly grated Parmesan cheese 30g fresh white breadcrumbs ½ teaspoon dried chilli flakes salt and freshly ground black pepper Preheat the oven to 180 ̊C Mix together …