Peppers
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Pea risotto with pancetta and Parmesan
Treat yourself. This recipe derives from a classic Venetian dish, risi e bisi (‘rice and peas’), which was traditionally made to celebrate the feast of San Marco on April 25. Pea season starts somewhat later here, and it makes a…
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BBQ’D WHOLE AUBERGINE WITH SEASONAL HERBS
This is the best way I’ve found to serve aubergine. By barbecuing it, then removing the outer skin, it becomes rich and creamy. Top tip: Pour plenty of good olive oil over and lots of herbs for a wonderfully summery…
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CUCUMBER GAZPACHO
A cool soup on a hot summer afternoon is not only soothing but also rather healthy! Add as much Tabasco as you can handle… SERVES 2 | Preparation time: 15 minutes • 1 cucumber, halved lengthways, de-seeded and roughly chopped…
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COURGETTE FALAFEL
Tasty and vibrant falafel with added courgette for those extra vitamins! Great served hot or cold with pitta and salad. SERVES 4 Preparation time: 35 minutes | Cooking time: 20 minutes • 1 small/medium courgette (roughly 150g/5oz) • 2 x…
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TUNA SALAD
A colourful finely diced salad – ensuring you get a bit of everything in every bite! Eat it as it is, or use it as a sandwich filling. SERVES 4 Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 10 minutes FOR…
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Pink Lady’s Favourite Chicken Salad with Butternut Bites
This main-course salad ticks all the boxes for a healthy meal – and it tastes SO good! Preparation:10 minutes | Cooking: 25 minutes Serves:2 300g prepared butternut squash, cut into chunks 1tbsp olive oil Pinch of cumin seeds or chilli…
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VEGGIE CHILLI WITH CORIANDER
Coriander is one of the most flavoursome of herbs and this month Anna Pettigrew adds plenty to her chilli and pakora dishes. A real taste sensation, this veggie chilli is easy to prepare and great for mid-week dinners. Add plenty…
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BEET BURGER
Crispy on the outside, yummy and smoky flavoured on the inside, this recipe has everything you want from a burger. Serve it with potato wedges or a big salad for a lighter meal. MAKES 6 PATTIES Preparation time: 35 minutes…
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Sprouting broccoli with Stilton and garlic breadcrumbs
Now that the sprouting season is well underway, ring the changes with this recipe, which reworks the broccoli-and-Stilton soup. Now that the sprouting season is well underway, ring the changes with this recipe, which reworks the broccoli-and-Stilton soup pairing as…
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Finger-licking peppers
Sowing seeds can be fiddly at the best of times. Chilli and sweet pepper seedlings aren’t too bad but even so I still find them tricky. What I find easiest is to lick my forefinger and then press gently on…
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SALMON & WATERCRESS SPELT TART
A lovely centrepiece for the dinner table, showcasing seasonal watercress and wild salmon. SERVES 4-6 Preparation time: 30 minutes | Cooking time: 1 hour FOR THE SPELT PASTRY: • 200g/7oz spelt flour • Pinch of salt • 100g/3½oz unsalted butter,…
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WATERCRESS & RED PEPPER RISOTTO
A bright and fresh dish using vibrant watercress and red peppers. Risotto is surprisingly simple to make, but the secret is to keep stirring SERVES 4 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 35 minutes • 1 tbsp olive oil •…
