Veggie Moussaka

So tasty, rich and filling 1 large aubergine375 g brown lentils4 medium tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped1 large onion, finely chopped1 clove garlic125 ml dry red wine1 tsp oregano1 tsp thyme1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg3 tbsp olive oil White Sauce90 …

Slow Roast Turkey Leg

Fall off the bone succulence 1 leg – about 800gbuttersage leavesonions¼ cup chicken stock Put butter and sage leaves under the skin, season with salt and pepper.Chop onions and place in bottom of oval roasting pan.Add the chicken stock.Place turkey on top.Put into a cold …

Torte with Fruit and Creme Fraiche

The only drawback is that it looks shop bought! 100g butter200g sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract125g plain flour50g cornstarch1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder60 ml milk2 eggs Cream together the butter, sugar, mace and vanilla.Sift together flour, cornstarch and baking powder.Beat eggs and milk together.Add dry ingredients …

Tomatillo Chutney

makes 4 jars 750g chopped green tomatoes600g chopped tomatillos200g raisins200g chopped onion450g sugar500 ml cider vinegar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon sichuan pepper – crushed1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1 teaspoon ground coriander2 chilli peppers, finely chopped Combine all ingredients in a large pot. Simmer until the vinegar has …

Tomato Soup

1 tbsp oil1 large onion, roughly chopped1 garlic clove, chopped1 x 400g can chopped tomatoes½ tsp mixed dried herbs2 tsp sugarsalt and freshly ground black peppercrème fraiche Heat the oil in a large saucepan and gently fry the onion and garlic for 5 minutes until …

Tajine

This is great for using up small quantities of odd veggies that you may have ready in the garden. olive oil – 3 tablespoonsgarlic – 2 cloves mincedras al hanout – 3 teaspoons (you could use a mix of cinnamon, cumin and coriander instead)Yellow plum …

Winter Couscous

serves 8 people 6 carrots, peeled and cut into 2cm chunks2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2cm chunks1 butternut squash, peeled and cut into 2cm chunks3 onions, peeled and cut into 1/8 ths2 cinnamon sticks4 star anise3 bay leaves5 tbsp olive oil1½ tsp salt1 …

Stuffed Tomatoes

Ingredients per person:1 large tomato1 sausage (cumberland style)1/2 small onion, minced1/2 clove garlic, crushedsplash of milk1 tablespoon fresh breadcrumbsherbs de provencesaltpepper 1/2 cup riceolive oil For the sauce:fresh plum tomatoesolive oilpinch sugar Preheat the oven 200CChop off the top of the tomato and hollow out …

Spicy Chickpea Nibbles

A low calorie version of the deep fried snack 2 cans of chickpeas, drained (or dried ones that have been soaked and boiled)1 tbs. olive oil1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon ground coriander1/4 teaspoon chilli powdersea salt. Preheat oven to 220 degrees CToss everything together and …

Smooth and Spicy Yellow Plum Chutney

Makes 2 jars 3 lbs plums weighed after being pitted and halved1 large onion – choppedthumb sized piece ginger, grated300 g sugar6 fl oz vinegar2 teaspoon ground coriander1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon chillipinch ground cardamon Put plums into a pan, bring to boil then lower heat …