Tag: spring
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Courgette, lentil & feta salad
The combination of courgette, mint & feta is one i come back to again and again. It just works so well. This is such a hearty salad packed with lentils and crispy pita, taking inspiration from the Levantine fattoush. The crunchy bread works so well here in contrast with the…
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Courgette & white bean gnocchi
Nothing beats crisp, golden home-made gnocchi with a pillowy soft centre. This courgette gnocchi is perfect for summer with lots of freshness from the lemon and creamy white bean base.
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Seasonal Spotlight: Asparagus
Asparagus is in peak season now. My favourite time of the year, where the stalks are at their thickest and they’re available abundantly and cheaply. Here are some of my favourite ways to use it.
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Asparagus, white beans & dill pangrattato
Such a lovely way to serve asparagus. On a slick of lemony white bean puree with a crispy dill breadcrumb topper.
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Leek tart with goat’s cheese & pine nuts
Beautiful caramelised leeks on flaky pastry. It is deceptively simple to make, but such a showstopper. The tart cooks upside down in the style of a tarte tatin. This keeps the pastry beautifully crisp while the leeks become tender.
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Asparagus & ricotta tagliatelle
Such a simple and delicious pasta recipe – creamy ricotta, heaps of freshness from the lemon and basil. An excellent vehicle for asparagus consumption.
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Individual asparagus tarts
Such a fun way to serve asparagus during peak season. The tart cases are made with pre-rolled puff pastry for a really easygoing but impressive recipe. Filled with a minty whipped ricotta and topped with perfectly crisp asparagus.
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Roast red pepper, barley & butter bean salad
A lovely plate for sunny days. Pearl barley, goat’s cheese and basil salad on a swoop of roast pepper and butter bean puree.
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Veggie Roast Dinner
A really simple plate, perfect for sunny days. The asparagus and halloumi are grilled and drizzled in an olive and sun-dried tomato dressing. A little touch of honey in the dressing really offsets the salty cheese. The salad can be made with a griddle pan or on the barbecue, weather…
