Anna Pettigrew

  • Rhubarb & Buttermilk Scones

    Rhubarb & Buttermilk Scones

    These light delicious scones are great served still warm. MAKES8 • 175g (6oz) self-raising flour • 1 tsp baking powder • 50g (1oz) butter • 50g (2oz) sugar • 1 stick rhubarb, cut into 1cm pieces. • 125g (4oz) oats…

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  • Spring Onion Frittata

    Spring Onion Frittata

    Frittatas are a firm favourite in my household. You can put practically any seasonal garden produce into the recipe! SERVES 4 • 500g (1lb 2oz) new potatoes, cooked and sliced • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 handful spring onion,…

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  • Cauliflower & Lemony Spaghetti With Anchovies

    Cauliflower & Lemony Spaghetti With Anchovies

    A light and aromatic pasta dish which is full of texture and easy to prepare. SERVES 4 • 1 small onion, finely chopped • 1 head cauliflower • 3 tbsp olive oil • 8-10 anchovy fillets • 3 cloves garlic…

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  • Prawn & Spring Onion Chow Mein

    Prawn & Spring Onion Chow Mein

    Have an oriental-inspired dinner with this fragrant and colourful noodle dish. SERVES 4 • 3 nests fine egg noodles • 1 small bunch spring onions • 100g (3½oz) bean sprouts • 140g (5oz) broccoli, chopped into small florets • 140g…

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  • Rocket Falafel

    Rocket Falafel

    Make your own falafel with this easy recipe; serve warm with flat bread and mixed salad. SERVES 4 • 400g can chickpeas, rinsed and drained • 2-3 garlic cloves • 1 big handful of rocket • 1 tsp ground cumin…

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  • Gnocchi With Mushroom, Parsley & Gorgonzola Sauce

    Gnocchi With Mushroom, Parsley & Gorgonzola Sauce

    Tasty gnocchi with creamy blue cheese and plenty of parsley makes an easy and delicious dinner. SERVES 4 • 500g (1 lb) fresh gnocchi • 30g (1oz) butter • 400g (14oz) mixed mushrooms, thickly sliced • 2 garlic cloves, crushed…

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  • Tangy Mango & Parsley Salsa

    Tangy Mango & Parsley Salsa

    A fresh mango salsa is a great pre-dinner snack or party food. SERVES 4 AS A SNACK • 1 large mango, peeled and chopped • 1 red pepper, finely chopped • ½ red onion, finely chopped • 1 tsp chopped…

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  • New Potato & Cherry Tomato Bake

    New Potato & Cherry Tomato Bake

    A hearty and delicious bake which is easy to assemble. SERVES 4 • 500g (1lb) new potatoes • 300g (10oz) cherry tomatoes • A few knobs of butter, plus extra for greasing • 4-5 thyme sprigs • 100g (3½oz) Gruyère,…

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  • New Potatoes & Hot Smoked Salmon Salad

    New Potatoes & Hot Smoked Salmon Salad

    See in the new spring season with freshly dug potatoes and a salmon salad. SERVES 4 • 500g (1lb) new potatoes • 200g (7oz) hot smoked wild salmon • 4 free range eggs, hard boiled • 50g (2oz) baby spinach…

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  • Aromatic Cauliflower & Chickpea Salad

    Aromatic Cauliflower & Chickpea Salad

    A light salad of warm cauliflower & chickpeas coated in an mix of spices. For a more filling dish, serve with couscous or hot pitta bread. SERVES 4 • 1 head cauliflower broken into florets • 2 garlic cloves, crushed…

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  • Easy Garlic & Basil Pesto

    Easy Garlic & Basil Pesto

    It’s always a great idea to have a pesto recipe on hand should you need to whip up a tasty pasta dish in a hurry. MAKES1SMALLJAR • 50g (2oz) basil • 30g (1oz) pine nuts, toasted • 30g (1oz) parmesan,…

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  • Rice Pudding With Rhubarb Compote

    Rice Pudding With Rhubarb Compote

    This is a lovely dish to serve up after dinner, with seasonal tangy rhubarb and sweet rice pudding. SERVES 4 FOR THE COMPOTE • 3 large oranges, (zest of 1, juice of 3) • 100g (3½oz) caster sugar • 600g…

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