Chicken and Mushroom Casserole

6 bone-in chicken thighssalt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste30g butter250g mushrooms, halved1 onion, diced1 leek, sliced3 cloves garlic, minced25g all-purpose flour½ cup dry white wine2 cups chicken stock500g potatoes, chopped to medium chunks4 sprigs fresh thyme1 sprig fresh rosemary1 bay leaf Preheat oven …

Rich Sticky Gingerbread

350g plain flour3 level tsp ground ginger2 level tsp ground cinnamon225g butter225g soft brown sugar100g golden syrup100g black treacle250ml milk (warm)1 level tsp bicarbonate of soda2 eggs Sieve together the flour and spicesMelt sugar, syrup, treacle and butter in a large saucepan. Stir wellRemove from …

Chicken Jalfrezi

12 Chicken Thighs skinless1 tablespoon Oil For the Marinade3/4 cup Greek Yogurt1 tablespoon Korean Chilli flakes1 heaped tablespoon Coriander Powder1/2 teaspoon Turmeric1 thumb sized piece Ginger grated2 cloves garlic, crushed1 heaped teaspoon Garam Masala Powder1 teaspoon salt For the Sauce1 tablespoon Oil1 tablespoon Butter1 teaspoon …

Courgette Curry

2 servings side dish 1 tablespoon sunflower oil1 onion, thinly sliced3 garlic cloves, crushed1/2 inch piece ginger, finely matchsticked1/2 tsp cumin seeds1 medium tomato, cubed1/2 tsp salt, or more to taste1/2 tsp coriander powder1/4 tsp black pepper powder1/2 tsp red chilli powder2 small courgettes cut …

Ari’s Gateau Framboise

Ingredients140g ground almonds140g butter, softened140g golden caster sugar140g self-raising flour2 eggs – beaten1 tsp vanilla extract250g raspberriesicing sugar Heat oven to 180CGrease a deep 20cm loose-bottomed cake tin.Rub the butter into the flour to resemble fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar and ground almonds before …

Sofia’s Crostata

140g butter100g sugar200g plain flour1 egg, beatengrated zest of half a lemonpinch of cinnamon jamthinly sliced apple – optional Beat the butter and sugar together then stir in the flour, lemon and cinnamon.Add the egg and mix to form a pastry.Leave to rest in the …

Victoria Sponge Cake

2 small size cake tins – 17cm Cake:150g soft butter150g sugar150g SR flour1 teaspoon baking powder3 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract Filling:50g soft butter100g icing sugarsplash of milkStrawberry jam Beat the sugar and butter together, add sifted flour, beaten eggs and vanilla extract – whisk …

Chicken curry, whole roasted bird

1 whole chicken, skin removed. Marinade1″ cube (chunk) fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped2 large cloves garlic, peeled6 tbsp yogurt1/2 tsp ground turmeric1 tsp salt1/2 tsp cayenneground black pepper Put all ingredients into blender or food processor, blend into paste.(don’t wash out the blender yet). …

Waffles- gluten free

65g oat flour20g ground almonds1 teaspoon baking powderPinch of salt100ml water30ml olive oil or coconut oil1 large egg In a mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: oat flour, ground almonds, baking powder, saltIn another bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: water, oil, egg.Pour the …

Beetroot Salad

75g greek yogurt
1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds, dry roasted and coarsely ground
1/2 clove garlic, crushed
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
30ml apple cider vinegar
250g cooked beetroot
baby spinach, mache or mixed lettuce leaves
coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves Make the dressing in a small bowl, mixing together the yogurt, cumin, …