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To celebrate the International Day of Potato, why not try this recipe from Greens & Beans this weekend?   Pea Mash-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Dill Vinaigrette Although sweet potatoes originally come from South America, they are now also grown in China, southern India and many African countries. These tubers, the skin of which is orange and sometimes […]

What Bank holiday would be complete without a barbeque?   from our lovely book Everyday BBQ Chicken Focaccia Seves 4 as a main course, ready in 30 minutes 4 chicken thighs boned salt 1 head cos lettuce 2 slices parma ham 8 cherry tomatoes 100g mayonnaise grated zest 1 lemon freshly ground pepper 1tsp sweet paprike 1 […]

Recipe for Pesto and Hummus Bruschetta from  Vegan Camper Van Cooking. Not technically a British Sandwich but delicious on a warm day. Makes 5 5 slices white bread (better when slightly less fresh) 3tbsp Olive oil 2 large tomatoes 1 red onion 1tsp balsamic vinegar glaze ¼ tsp salt 2 pinches ground cinnamon ¼ tsp […]

Pasta with Cannelini Beans and Asparagus Pesto – This is a wonderful meal during asparagus season Greens & Beans Pasta with pesto is an uncomplicated meal that can be ready to eat in just a few minutes. This asparagus pesto is perfect for pasta and beans during asparagus season. Wash the asparagus, trim off the […]

Lighter Steak Stroganoff  taken from The Bariatric Bible   Per portion Calories 225  Protein 28.5g. Carbohydrate 12.7g . Fat 5.2g Ingredients Low-fat cooking spray or mist 1/2 small onion, finely chopped 1/2 tsp garlic purée 75 g / 3 oz / 3/4 cup sliced button or chestnut mushrooms Salt and freshly ground black pepper 75 […]

And for something a little indulgent… Brownies from our gorgeous book Le Cordon Bleu Chocolate Bible Makes 10 Prepare 30 minutes Cook 30 minutes Ingredients 125g dark (55-70%) chocolate 225g Unsalted butter 4 eggs 125g Unrefined cane sugar 125g caster sugar 50g flour, sifted 20g unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted. 100g pecans, crushed Method Preheat the oven […]

Soft nougat from  Le Cordon Bleu Confectionery School  Nougat is a confectionery made from sugar and honey and must contain 15% nuts. Its hard or soft consistency varies according to how it is cooked. Candied fruit can also be added. Several regions of France produce nougat, but Montélimar, once the capital of this confectionery, is […]

Taken from Le Cordon Bleu Confectionery School DARK CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES Preparation time: 30 min • Resting time: 30 min • Refrigeration time: 1 hour INGREDIENTS DARK CHOCOLATE GANACHE 150 g room-temperature butter 125 g fondant 200 g dark couverture chocolate 70% 10 ml whisky 5 ml coffee extract (or 18 g coffee paste) 2 g […]

Yogurt with Cucumber from The Legendary Cuisine of Persia The Legendary Cuisine of Persia   The cucumbers are very tiny and tasty in Iran. Almost seedless, they are in season from March to December and have such a delicate flavour that they are often served as fruit. Peeled and salted, they make a refreshing snack […]