200 Fast One Pot Meals

hamlyn allcolourcookbook

200 Fastonepotmeals

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introductionpoultrymeatfish&seafoodvegetariandessertsindexacknowledgements

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introduction

Thisbookoffersanewandflexibleapproachtomeal-planningforbusycooksandletsyouchoosetherecipeoptionthatbestfitsthetimeyouhaveavailable.Insideyouwillfind200dishesthatwillinspireyouandmotivateyoutogetcookingeverydayoftheyear.Alltherecipestakeamaximumof30minutestocook.Sometakeaslittleas20minutesand,amazingly,manytakeonly10minutes.Oneverypageyou’llfindamainrecipeplusashort-cutversionorafanciervariationifyouhaveabitmoretimetospare.Whateveryougofor,you’llfindahugerangeofsuper-quickrecipestogetyouthroughtheweek.

onepotmealsWithsomanyofuslivingbusylivesthesedays,cookingdinnerisenoughofaneffortwithouthavingtotackleamountainofdishesafterwards.Onepotdishesaresimpletoprepare–fromaneasysaladtossedtogetherinabowl,toquicklyfryingsomemeatandvegetablesandthensimmeringinaflavourfulliquid.Alltherecipesinthisbookrequirejustonemaincookingutensil,sooncedinnerisfinishedtheclear-upisreallyeasy.

choosingtherightdishCasseroledish:Aheavy-basedcasseroledishisperfectformanyonepotdishesandthereareplentythataresmartenoughtobringfromthehobtothetableforadinnerparty.Theyarebestformakingmoistdisheslikestewsorcurries.Youcanalsofindshallowercasserolesthataregreatforcookingrice-baseddishes.Thebestcasserolesaremadefromcastiron,whichisbrilliantatretainingheatandensuringevencooking.Theycanbepricytobuy,buttheyareaninvestmentthatshouldlastyoualifetime.Saucepan:Ideally,getaheavy-basedpansoyoucandoubleupanduseitforfryingaswell.Alargepanwillgiveyouthespaceyouneedtocooksouporpastaforthewholefamily,oranyotherrecipethatrequiresalotofliquid.

Fryingpan:Toensurethatfooddoesn’tburnwhencooking,lookoutforpanswithaheavybase.Stickingisoftenaproblemwhenfrying,sotryusingacast-ironpanandheatingituntilitissmokinghot–theheatwillhelppreventsticking–oryoucanuseanonstickpan.Sautépansaredeeperthanfryingpans,allowingyoutofrymoregentlyandmakingiteasiertoaddalittlestockorotherliquid.Youcanalsobuysautépanswithalid,whichallowsyoutosteamfoodandkeepitmoist,oralternativelyyoucantightlycoverthepanwithtinfoil.Fryingpanshaveshallowersidesandarebestusedwhenyoureallywanttobrownsomethingoveranintensiveheat,likeasteak.

Bakingandroastingtins:Someofthesimplestonepandishesarecookedintheoven,soafteralittleprepworkyourjobisdone.Aceramicbakingdishworkswellandmanyoftheseareelegantenoughtobringtotable.Butasturdymetalroastingtinisalsouseful.Trylookingforversionswithahandle,asthismakesthemeasiertogetoutoftheoven.Tomakesureyourfoodgetsbrownedintheoven,chooseatinthatisshallow,otherwisetheingredientswillsimplysteam.Griddlepan:Agriddlepanwillbringthegreattasteofanoutdoorbarbecuetoyourkitchen.Themetaldishcanbeheatedonthehobandtheridgeswillgiveyourfoodthatspecialsearedlook.Cookinglikethiscanbesmoky,soit’sworthhavinganextractorfanon.It’salsoareallyhealthywaytocookfood.Don’taddoiltothepan,rubalittleoiloverthesurfaceofthefoodinstead,thenseasonandaddtothepan.

Wok:Youcancooklarge-portionmealsinawok,butmakesurenottoovercrowdthepanwhenstir-frying.Cutallthevegetablesandmeattothesamesizesotheycookquicklyandevenly.Additemslikenoodlesandriceattheendtogetthemaximumflavour.Youcanalsouseawokfordeep-fatfrying,simmeringandsteaming,ifithasalid.Heavywoksareagoodinvestmentastheywillensurefooddoesn’tburn,butnonstickversionsarealsoavailable.Foragasflame,lookforwokswitharoundedbottom,butforelectricorinductionhobs,goforawokwithaflatbottomsoitwon’ttipoverduringcooking.

usingthebestingredientsMeat:Manyonepotdishesuseslower-cookingcutstakenfromtheshoulderorlegoftheanimal.Thesearetoughercutsandrequirealongandlowsimmeringinthepottoproducetendermeat.Whentimeisoftheessenceyouneedtousequicker-cookingcutssuchasloin.Takenfromthemiddleoftheanimal,thesecutsneedtobecookedfast–ifyouleavethemforalongtimetheytoughenupandtendtodryout.Ready-cookedvegetables:Ready-roastedvegetablesarenowwidelyavailable,andsomegrilledaubergineorcourgetteswillreallyliftadishandsaveyoulotsoftimeandeffort.Cannedpulses:Driedbeansandpulsestaketimetocookfromscratch,butareperfectforabsorbingdeliciousflavoursandfillingyouup.Luckilyyoucanfindmostbeanscannedandtheyaresimpletodrainandrinsebeforeusing.Youcanfindlentilsincans,buttheyarealsoavailableinmicrowavablepouches,whicharequicktoheatthrough.Ready-cookedriceandnoodles:Youcannowbuyready-cookedriceand

noodlesthataresimpletomakeintoaquickonepotsupper.Cookedricecanbeaddedorsimplymicrowavedinthepacket,whilethereisalargeselectionofnoodlesavailabletobrightenupastir-fryandcouscousistheperfectquick-cookingingredient.Preparedpastry:Ready-madepastryisnowwidelyavailableandyoucanalsofindready-rolledpastrytomakelifeeasierstill.Lookoutforpastrymadewithbutter:itcostsalittlemore,buttheflavourisfantastic.Inadditiontopuffandshortcrustpastry,tryusingfilopastry.Thesethinsheets,whichcrispupintheoven,justneedbrushingoverwithmeltedbutteroroilandcanthenbeusedtomakesavouryorsweetdishes.

thefinishingtouchesOnepotdishesneedtobepackedfullofflavour,sostockuponingredientsthatwillgiveyourmealsasparklingfinishsuchasherbs,spicesandcheese.Usingjustonepotmakeslifeinthekitchenmuchsimpler,butit’seasytoaddsidedisheswithoutcreatingmorestress.Breadisgreatwithmostmeals.Chooseabaguettetomopupasoupystew,orinthewarmermonths,whipupasaladtoenjoywithyourmeal.

poultry

lentil&chickenstew

soychickenwithmushrooms

chickendrumstickjambalaya

thairedduckcurry

french-stylechickenstew

chicken&sweetcornchowder

turkeywithpancetta&beans

chicken&spinachstew

spicedroastchickenwithlime

mango&coconutcurry

chicken&chorizowithlentils

chicken&tomatopolentapie

duck&figswithwatercresssalad

greekchickenstifado

jerkchicken&sweetpotatosoup

chickenwithlemon&olives

chicken&bostonbeans

chickenwithcashews

paprikachickenwithpeppers

turkeytikkaskewers

chickenwithwarmlentils&kale

chicken,mushroom&dillpie

chickenwithmascarpone

chickenratatouille

lentil&chickenstew

Serves4Totalcookingtime10minutes

1tablespoonoliveoil2chickenbreasts,eachabout150g(5oz),thinlysliced3celerysticks,roughlychopped4tomatoes,roughlychopped250g(8oz)ready-cookedPuylentils400g(13oz)canchoppedtomatoes1chickenstockcube,crumbled150ml(¼pint)boilingwater2tablespoonschoppedparsleyHeattheoilinamedium-sized,heavy-basedfryingpanandcookthechickenandceleryfor5minutes.Addthefreshtomatoesandstirfor1minute.Addthelentils,cannedtomatoesandstockcubetogetherwiththemeasurementwater.Bringtotheboilandkeepataboilfor2minutes,stirringoccasionally.Stirinthechoppedparsleyandserveladledintoservingbowlswithcrustybread,ifliked,tomopupthejuices.Forthickredlentil&chickenstew,heat1tablespoonoliveoilandcook2x150g(5oz)thinlyslicedchickenbreasts,1largethinlyslicedonionand4celerysticksoveramoderatelyhighheatfor5minutes.Add4roughlychoppedtomatoes,250g(8oz)redlentils,400g(13oz)canchoppedtomatoesand600ml(1pint)chickenstock.Bringtotheboil,reducetheheat,coverandsimmer,stirringoccasionally,for20minutesoruntilthelentilsaresoftandtender.Seasontotasteandstirin6tablespoonschoppedparsley.Servewithwarmcrustybread.Totalcookingtime30minutes.

soychickenwithmushrooms


4smallskinlesschickenbreastfillets200g(7oz)mixedmushrooms5tablespoonssoysaucefinelygratedrindandjuiceof½lime1chilli,sliced1garlicclove,chopped1teaspoonfinelygratedfreshrootgingerhandfulofchoppedfreshcoriander,togarnishboiledjasminerice,toserve(optional)Setalargesteameroverasaucepanofgentlysimmeringwater.Placethechickenandmushroomsinashallow,heatproofdishthatwillfitinsidethesteamer.Mixtogethertheremainingingredientsandspoonoverthechicken.Placethedishinthesteamer,coverandcookfor15minutesuntilthechickenisjustcookedthrough.Scatterwithcorianderandservewithjasminerice,ifliked.Forsoy-friednoodleswithchicken&oystermushrooms,heatawokuntilsmokinghot.Add2tablespoonsvegetableoiland300g(10oz)thinlyslicedchickenbreast.Stir-fryfor5minutes,thenadd1crushedgarlicclove,1teaspoonfinelygratedfreshrootgingerand200g(7oz)oystermushrooms.Cookforafurther2minutes.Stirin300g(10oz)ready-cookedeggnoodles,100g(3½oz)babyspinachleavesand4tablespoonssoysaucemixedwith1tablespoonsweetchillisauce.Heatthroughuntilpipinghotandserveimmediately.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

chickendrumstickjambalaya


1tablespoonsunfloweroil8skinlesschickendrumsticks1onion,chopped2garliccloves,crushed2celerysticks,sliced1redchilli,deseededandchopped1greenpepper,cored,deseededandchopped75g(3oz)chorizosausage,sliced250ml(8floz)Americanlong-grainrice500ml(17floz)chickenstock1bayleaf3tomatoes,cutintowedgesdashofTabascosaucesaltandpepperHeattheoilinalargepan.Cutafewslashesacrossthethickestpartofthedrumsticks,addthemtothepanandfryoverahighheatfor5minutes,turningoccasionally.Addtheonion,garlic,celery,chilliandpepperandcookforafurther2–3minutesoruntilsoftened.Addthechorizo,frybriefly,thenaddtherice,stirringtocoatthegrainsinthepanjuices.Pourinthestock,addthebayleafandbringtotheboil.Cover,reducetheheatandsimmerfor20minutes,stirringoccasionally,untilthestockhasbeenabsorbedandthericeistender.StirinthetomatoesandTabascosauceandseasontotaste.Heatthroughfor3minutesbeforeserving.Forquickchicken&chorizostew,pour350g(11½oz)ready-madetomatoandroastedpepperpastasauceintoasaucepan.Add200g(7oz)choppedready-cookedchicken,75g(3oz)slicedchorizoand400g(13oz)canbutterbeans,rinsedanddrained.Simmerfor5minutesandservewithcrustybread.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

thairedduckcurry


2tablespoonssunfloweroil2garliccloves,crushed1teaspoonpeeledandfinelygratedfreshrootginger2tablespoonsThairedcurrypaste400g(13oz)skinlessduckbreasts,thinlysliced400ml(14floz)coconutmilk200g(7oz)mangetout,halvedlengthways200ml(7floz)hotchickenstock4kaffirlimeleaves2teaspoonsgratedpalmsugarorcastersugar2lemongrassstalks,bruisedsaltandpepperhandfulofchoppedfreshcoriander,togarnishsteamedjasminerice,toserveHeattheoilinalargewokorfryingpanuntilhot,addthegarlicandgingerandstir-fryoverahighheatfor20–30seconds.Stirinthecurrypasteandstir-fryfor30seconds,thenaddtheduckandstir-fryforafurther4–5minutes.Stirinthecoconutmilk,mangetout,stock,limeleaves,sugarandlemongrassandbringtotheboil,thenreducetheheattomediumandcook,uncovered,for15–20minutes,stirringoccasionally,untiltheduckiscookedthrough.Seasontotaste.Ladleintobowls,scatterwithchoppedcorianderandservewithsteamedjasminerice.ForThai-styleredducksalad,thinlyslice4smokedduckbreastsandputinalargesaladbowlwithalargehandfulofmixedsaladleaves.Mixtogether1teaspoonThairedcurrypaste,6tablespoonslightoliveoil,2teaspoonsclearhoneyand3tablespoonsredwinevinegarinabowl,thenseason.Pourthedressingoverthesalad,tosstomixwellandservewithwarmcrustybread.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

french-stylechickenstew


1leek,sliced4boneless,skinlesschickenthighs,cutintochunks400g(13oz)smallnewpotatoes,halved1carrot,sliced400ml(14floz)hotchickenstock50ml(2floz)drywhitewine100g(3½oz)frozenpeas,defrosted2tablespoonscrèmefraîchesaltandpepperhandfulofchoppedtarragon,togarnishPlacetheleek,chicken,potatoesandcarrotinalargesaucepan.Pourinthestockandwineandseasontotaste.Bringtotheboil,thenreducetheheatandsimmerfor15minutesuntiljustcookedthrough.Stirinthepeasandcrèmefraîcheandheatthrough.Scatteroverthetarragonandserveimmediately.Forchickensautéwithpeas,lettuce&tarragon,heat1tablespoonoilinasaucepan.Add300g(10oz)thinlyslicedchickenandcookfor2minutesuntilgolden.Add1crushedgarliccloveandcookforafurther30seconds.Pourin25ml(1floz)drywhitewineandbubblefor1minute,thenadd50ml(2floz)chickenstockandboilhardfor2minutes.Stirin100g(3½oz)defrostedfrozenpeas,1slicedLittleGemlettuceand2tablespoonscrèmefraîche,seasontotasteandheatthrough.Sprinklewithchoppedtarragonandservewithlightlytoastedbaguetteslices.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

chicken&sweetcornchowder


325g(11oz)cancreamedsweetcorn450ml(¾pint)milk175g(6oz)ready-cookedchicken,tornintopieces125g(4oz)frozensweetcornkernels2springonions,chopped2teaspoonscornfloursaltandpeppercrustybread,toservePlacethecreamedsweetcorninasaucepanwiththemilkandheat,stirring.Addthechicken,sweetcornkernelsandspringonionsandseasontotaste.Simmerfor5minutes,stirringoccasionally.Blendthecornflourwith1tablespoonwater,pourintothesoupandstirtothicken.Ladleintobowlsandservewithcrustybread.Forchicken,bacon&sweetcornchowder,fry2choppedrashersofbaconwith1choppedonionand2choppedmediumpotatoesinaknobofbutterfor5minutes.Pourin500ml(17floz)milkandsimmerfor10minutes.Stirin125g(4oz)frozensweetcornkernelsand175g(6oz)choppedready-cookedchicken.Seasontotaste,heatthroughandservesprinkledwithchoppedfreshparsley.Totalcookingtime20minutes.

turkeywithpancetta&beans


handfulofchoppedrosemaryhandfulofchoppedparsley25g(1oz)butter,softened800g(1¾lb)turkeybreastjoint6garliccloves50ml(2floz)drywhitewine50ml(2floz)hotchickenstock4pancettaslices2x400g(13oz)cansbutterbeans,rinsedanddrainedhandfulofsun-blushtomatoes,roughlychopped50ml(2floz)doublecreamsaltandpepperMixtogethertherosemary,three-quartersoftheparsleyandthebutterandsmearovertheturkeyjoint.Seasontotaste.Placeinaroastingtinwiththegarliccloves,pourthewineandstockintothetinandarrangethepancettaontopoftheturkey.Placeinapreheatedoven,220°C(425°F),GasMark7,for25minutes.Putthebeans,tomatoesandcreamintotheroastingtin,toppingupwithalittlewaterifnecessary.Seasontotaste,thenreturntotheovenforafurther3–5minutesoruntiltheturkeyiscookedthroughandthebeansarewarm.Cuttheturkeyintoslicesandarrangeonplateswiththecrispypancettaandthebeans,sprinkledwiththeremainingparsley.Forturkey,bacon&beanstew,mix400g(13oz)mincedturkeywith2finelychoppedspringonions,1finelychoppedbaconrasherand1eggyolkandseasonwell.Rollthemixtureintosmallballs.Heat1tablespoonoilinadeepfryingpan.Frytheballsfor5minutesuntilgoldenallover.Stirin1crushedgarlicclove,thenadda200g(7oz)canchoppedtomatoesandsimmerfor5–10minutesuntiltheturkeyballsarecookedthrough.Stirina400g(13oz)canbutterbeans,rinsedanddrained,andheatthrough.Seasontotasteandscatterwithparsleytoserve.Totalcookingtime20minutes.

chicken&spinachstew


625g(1¼lb)skinless,bonelesschickenthighs,thinlysliced2teaspoonsgroundcumin1teaspoongroundginger2tablespoonsoliveoil1tablespoontomatopurée2x400g(13oz)canscherrytomatoes50g(2oz)raisins250g(8oz)ready-cookedPuylentils1teaspoongratedlemonrind150g(5oz)babyspinachsaltandpepperhandfulofchoppedparsley,togarnishsteamedcouscousorrice,toserveMixthechickenwiththegroundspicesuntilwellcoated.Heattheoliveoilinalargesaucepanorflameproofcasseroledish,thenaddthechickenandcookfor2–3minutes,untillightlybrowned.Stirinthetomatopurée,tomatoes,raisins,lentilsandlemonrind,seasonandsimmergentlyforabout12minutes,untilthickenedslightlyandthechickeniscooked.Addthespinachandstiruntilwilted.Ladlethestewintobowls,thenscatterwithparsleyandservewithsteamedcouscousorrice.Forchicken&ricesoupwithlemon,heat2tablespoonsoilinalargesaucepanandcook4slicedspringonionsand2choppedgarlicclovesoveramediumheatfor2–3minutes,tosoften.Add200g(7oz)thinlysliced,skinlesschickenbreastandcookfor3–4minutes,untillightlybrownedallover.Add150g(5oz)washedlong-grainriceandstirtocoatintheoil.Pour1.2litres(2pints)ofgood-quality,hotchickenorvegetablestockintothepan,seasontotaste,addapinchoffreshlygratednutmeg,thensimmerforabout15minutes,untilthericeistender.Stir150g(5oz)mixtureofchoppedwatercressandspinachleavesintothesoupandstirfor1–2minutes,untiltheleaveshavewilted.Ladleintobowlsandservewithlemonwedges.Totalcookingtime30minutes.

spicedroastchickenwithlime


8smallskinlesschickenthighs1tablespoonharissa4tablespoonsclearhoney2limes,cutintowedges1redpepper,cored,deseededandcutintolargechunks2courgettes,cutintochunks1onion,cutintowedges300g(10oz)newpotatoes,halvediflarge1tablespoonoliveoilsaltandpepperCutafewslashesacrosseachchickenthigh.Mixtogethertheharissaandhoneyandruballoverthechickenthighs.Placeinaroastingtinlargeenoughtospreadeverythingoutinasinglelayer,withthelimewedges,redpepper,courgettes,onionandpotatoes.Drizzleovertheoil,seasonandroastinapreheatedoven,220°C(425°F),GasMark7,for25minutes,turningoccasionally,oruntilthechickeniscookedandthevegetablesaretender.Servewiththejuiceofthelimewedgessqueezedoverthechicken.Forpan-friedspicychicken,cut8smallskinlesschickenthighfilletsintostripsandcoatinamixtureof1tablespoonharissaand1tablespoonclearhoney.Heat1tablespoonsunfloweroilinalargefryingpan,addthechickenandfryoveramediumheatfor5minutes.Add1cored,deseededandchoppedredpepper,2choppedcourgettes,1onion,cutintothinwedges,and2limes,cutintowedges.Cookfor10minutes,stirringoccasionally,oruntilthechickeniscookedandthevegetablesaretender.Servewithnewpotatoes.Totalcookingtime20minutes.

mango&coconutcurry


1tablespoonvegetableoil1largeonion,chopped500g(1lb)cubedchickenmeat1large,ripemango,peeled,stonedandcutintochunks1teaspoongroundcoriander1teaspoongroundcumin2tablespoonskormacurrypaste400ml(14floz)coconutmilk300ml(½pint)chickenstock6tablespoonschoppedfreshcoriander1tablespooncornflour

Toserve(optional)steamedricepoppadomsHeattheoilinalarge,heavy-basedfryingpanorwokandcooktheonionandchickenoverahighheatfor5minutesoruntilgoldenandbeginningtosoften.Addthechoppedmango,spicesandcurrypasteandstirforafewsecondsbeforeaddingthecoconutmilkandstock.Bringtotheboil,thenreducetheheatandsimmer,uncoveredandstirringoccasionally,for10–12minutes,thenaddthefreshcoriander.Blendthecornflourwith2tablespoonswater,pourintothehotcurryandstirwelltothicken.Servewithriceandpoppadoms,ifliked.Forpulpymango&chickencurry,heat1tablespoonoilinalarge,heavy-basedfryingpanandcook375g(12oz)cubedchickenfor2minutes.Add2tablespoonscurrypaste,300ml(½pint)canmangopulpand400ml(14floz)coconutmilk.Bringtotheboil,reducetheheatandsimmerfor7minutes.Add250g(8oz)frozenpeasforthefinal3minutesofcooking.Servewithtoastednaanbreadfingers.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

chicken&chorizowithlentils


1tablespoonoliveoil1smallonion,thinlysliced125g(4oz)chorizosausage,thinlysliced300g(10oz)skinlesschickenbreastfillets,cubed250g(8oz)packready-cookedgreenlentils2tablespoonsthymeleaves150ml(¼pint)hotchickenstock1tablespoonDijonmustardsaltandpeppercrustybread,toserve(optional)Heattheoilinalargefryingpan,addtheonion,chorizoandchickenandcookoveramedium-highheatfor5–7minutes,stirringoccasionally,untilgoldenandthechickeniscookedthrough.Addthelentils,thyme,stockandmustardandstirwelltocombine,thencookforafurther2minutesuntilboiling.Seasonwellwithpepperandalittlesalttotaste.Servewithcrustybread,ifliked.Forchicken,chorizo&lentilsoup,heat1tablespoonoliveoilinalargesaucepan,add1roughlychoppedonion,125g(4oz)dicedchorizosausageand150g(5oz)roughlycubedskinlesschickenbreastfilletsandcookfor4–5minutesuntilgoldenandthechickeniscookedthrough.Add175g(6oz)greenlentilsand500ml(17floz)hotchickenstockandbringtotheboil.Reducetheheat,coverandsimmerfor20minutesuntilthelentilsaretender.Stirin1tablespoonDijonmustardandseasonwell.Transferthemixturetoafoodprocessorandwhizzuntilalmostsmooth.Servewithcrustybread.Totalcookingtime30minutes.

chicken&tomatopolentapie


2tablespoonsoliveoil300g(10oz)skinlesschickenbreastfillets,cubed2garliccloves,finelychopped1teaspoontomatopurée400g(13oz)canchoppedtomatoespinchofdriedchilliflakeshandfulofchoppedbasil1courgette,sliced500g(1lb)ready-cookedpolenta,cutinto1cm(½inch)slices25g(1oz)Parmesancheese,gratedsaltandpepperHeattheoilinashallow,flameproofcasseroledish.Addthechicken,seasontotasteandcookfor3–4minutesuntilstartingtoturngolden,thenremovefromthedishandsetaside.Addthegarlictothedish,cookfor1minute,thenaddthetomatopuréeandtomatoes.Stirinthechilliandbasil,bringtotheboil,thenreducetheheatandsimmerfor10minutes.Returnthechickentothedishalongwiththecourgetteandcookforafurther5–10minutesuntilthechickenisjustcookedthrough.Arrangethepolentaslicesontopofthechickenmixture,thenscatterovertheParmesan.Cookunderapreheatedhotgrillfor5minutesoruntilgoldenandbubbling.Forsweetcorn,tomato&chickensalad,heat1tablespoonoliveoilinafryingpan.Add75g(3oz)freshorcannedsweetcornkernelsandcookfor3minutesuntilbrowned.Chop1Coslettuceandtosswith2choppedtomatoesand2ready-cookedchickenbreasts,tornintoshreds.Mix50ml(2floz)buttermilkwith1teaspooncidervinegarand1teaspoonsugarandseasontotaste.Scatterthesweetcornoverthesalad,thendrizzleoverthebuttermilkdressingandserveimmediately.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

duck&figswithwatercresssalad


4duckbreastfillets4figs,halved½teaspoongroundcinnamon1tablespoonbalsamicvinegar1teaspoonclearhoneyfinelygratedrindandjuiceof½orange100g(3½oz)watercress1chicoryhead,leavesseparatedsaltandpepperUseasharpknifetoscoreacriss-crosspatternontheskinoftheduckandseasontotaste.Heatalargefryingpanuntilhot,addtheduck,skinsidedown,andcookfor7minutes.Pourawaytheexcessoilandturntheduckover.Arrangethefigsinthepanandcookforafurther5–7minutesuntiltheduckiscookedthroughandthefigssoftened.Removetheduckfromthepanandcutintothickslices.Tipawayanyexcessfat,thenaddthecinnamon,vinegar,honeyandorangerindandjuicetothepanandswirlaround.Dividethewatercressandchicorybetweenplates,placethefigsandslicedduckontop,thenspoonoverthewarmdressingandserveimmediately.Forsmokedduck,orange&figsalad,cut4figsinhalf,drizzlewithalittleoliveoiland1teaspoonbalsamicvinegar,thencookunderapreheatedhotgrillfor2minutesoneachsideuntillightlycharred.Toss150g(5oz)watercresswith1tablespoonsherryvinegarand3tablespoonsoliveoilanddividebetweenservingplates.Peel1orangeandcutintosegments,thenarrangeontheplateswiththegrilledfigsand100g(3½oz)ready-madeslicedsmokedduckbreast.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

greekchickenstifado


3tablespoonsoliveoil2chickenquarters2shallots,peeledandcutinhalf1fennelbulb,trimmedandcutintoslimwedges400g(13oz)canartichokes,drainedandhalved50g(2oz)kalamataolives,pitted3tablespoonssun-driedtomatopaste2tomatoes,roughlychopped1tablespoonrosemaryleaves300ml(½pint)hotchickenstockwarmcrustybread,toserve(optional)Heattheoilinalargefryingpan,addthechicken,skinsidedown,shallotsandfennelwedgesandcookoveramedium-highheatfor10minutesuntilthechickenisgolden.Turnthechickenoverandaddtheartichokes,olives,tomatopaste,tomatoes,rosemaryandstockandstirwell,thencovertightlyandsimmerfor15–20minutesuntilthechickeniscookedthroughandthetomatoeshavesoftened,addingalittlewaterifthesauceistoothick.Servewithwarmcrustybreadtomopupthejuices,ifliked.Forchicken,artichoke&olivepan-fry,heat2tablespoonsoliveoilinalargefryingpan,add300g(10oz)thinlyslicedskinlesschickenbreastfilletsandcookoverahighheatuntilgolden,thenadd1teaspoonrosemaryleaves,a400g(13oz)canartichokes,drainedandhalved,75g(3oz)pittedblackolivesanda300g(10oz)jartomatopastasaucewithvegetablesandcookfor5minutesuntilpipinghotandthechickeniscookedthrough.Servewithready-cookedriceorwarmcrustybreadtomopupthejuices.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

jerkchicken&sweetpotatosoup

Serves4–6Totalcookingtime20minutes

2tablespoonsvegetableoil1redonion,chopped1celerystick,chopped2.5cm(1inch)pieceoffreshrootginger,peeledandchopped1tablespoonjerkseasoning1kg(2lb)sweetpotato,chopped(oruseamixtureofsweetpotatoandbutternutsquash)

1.2litres(2pints)hotchickenstock2tablespoonslimejuice250g(8oz)ready-cookedchicken,shreddedsaltandpepperthinlyslicedspringonions,togarnishHeatthevegetableoilinalargepanandfrytheonion,celeryandgingerfor4–5minutes,untilbeginningtosoften.Addthejerkseasoning,thenmixinthesweetpotatoandstirovertheheatfor1minute.Pourthechickenstockintothepanandsimmeroveramediumheatforabout12minutes,untilthepotatoistender.Blendtothedesiredconsistency,thenstirinthelimejuiceandseasontotaste.Ladlethesoupintobowlsandtopeachwithahandfuloftheshreddedchicken.Garnishwithspringonionsandserve.Forquickjerkchickenbroth,heat2tablespoonsvegetableoilinalargesaucepanoveramediumheatandadd3slicedspringonionsand1tablespoonpeeledandgratedfreshrootginger.Cookfor1–2minutesuntilsoftened.Stirin1tablespoonjerkseasoningandcookfor1minutebeforepouringin1.2litres(2pints)hotchickenstock.Simmerfor3–4minutes,thentakeofftheheatandstirin250g(8oz)shreddedready-cookedchickenand1–2tablespoonslimejuice.Ladleintobowlsandserve,garnishedwithextraslicedspringonions,ifliked.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

chickenwithlemon&olives


pinchofsaffronthreads4chickendrumsticksand4smallchickenthighs,skinned1lemon,halved2tablespoonclearhoney150ml(¼pint)drywhitewine125g(4oz)greenolivessaltandpepper2tablespoonsroughlychoppedflatleafparsley,togarnish

Toserve(optional)newpotatoesgreenbeansSoakthesaffronin1tablespoonboilingwater.Cutacoupleofslashesacrossthetopofeachpieceofchickenandseason.Spreadoutthechickeninalargeroastingtinorovenproofdishandsqueezeoverthelemonhalves.Drizzleoverthehoney,pouroverthesaffronthreadsandsoakingwaterandaddthewhitewine.Roastinapreheatedoven,220°C(425°F),GasMark7,for20minutes,bastingwiththejuicesoccasionally.Addtheolivesandcookforafurther5minutesuntilthechickeniscooked.Sprinklewithparsleyandservewithnewpotatoesandgreenbeans,ifliked.Forlemonchickenstir-fry,heat1tablespoonsunfloweroilinawokorlargefryingpan,add410g(13½oz)chickenmini-filletsandstir-fryoverahighheatfor5minutes.Add1tablespoonclearhoney,4tablespoonslemonjuice,4tablespoonsdrywhitewineand125g(4oz)greenolives.Heatthroughfor2minutes,seasonandservewithready-madecouscoussalad.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

chicken&bostonbeans


1tablespoonoliveoil2chickenbreasts,eachabout150g(5oz),thinlysliced1onion,thinlysliced1tablespoonblacktreacle1tablespoonwholegrainmustard1tablespoonsoftdarkbrownsugar400g(13oz)canchoppedtomatoes400g(13oz)canbakedbeans3tablespoonschoppedparsleypepper4thicksliceswholemealtoast,toserveHeattheoilinamedium-sized,heavy-basedsaucepanandcookthechickenandonionoveramoderateheatfor3–4minutes.Addthetreacle,mustard,sugarandtomatoes,bringtotheboilandsimmerfor2minutesbeforeaddingthebeans,thenstirintheparsleyandheatthroughfor1minute.Spoonthemixtureontotheslicesofwholemealtoast,seasonwithpepperandserveimmediately.ForpaprikaBostonbakedbeanswithchicken&bacon,heat2tablespoonsoliveoilinalargefryingpanandcook1thinlyslicedonion,2thinlyslicedchickenbreastsand4rashersofchoppedstreakybaconfor5minutesoruntilgolden,softandcookedthrough.Add1teaspoonpaprika,1tablespoontreacle,1tablespoonwholegrainmustardand2tablespoonssoftdarkbrownsugarandstirwell.Stirin400g(13oz)canchoppedtomatoesand2x400g(13oz)canscannellinibeans,rinsedanddrained.Bringtotheboil,coverandsimmerfor10minutes,removingthelidforthefinal2minutes.Stirthrough2tablespoonschoppedparsleyandserve.Totalcookingtime20minutes.

chickenwithcashews


50g(2oz)unsaltedcashewnuts1teaspoonsesameoil2skinlesschickenbreastfillets,cutintostrips1garlicclove,crushed1cm(½inch)piecefreshrootginger,grated125g(4oz)oystermushrooms,sliced4springonions,thicklysliceddiagonally125g(4oz)frozensoyabeans6tablespoonsoystersauceHeatawokorlargefryingpanuntilhot,addthecashewnutsandcook,stirring,for1minuteoruntilgolden,takingcarenottoletthemburn.Tipthemoutofthepanontoaplateandsetaside.Placetheoilinthepanalongwiththechickenstripsandcook,stirring,for3minutesoruntilbrownedandcookedthrough.Addthegarlic,ginger,mushroomsandspringonionsandcookfor2minutesoruntilthemushroomsandonionsarejusttender.Addthesoyabeansandoystersauce,bringtotheboilandsimmerfor2minutes,addingalittlewaterifthemixtureistoodry.Sprinkleoverthetoastedcashewnutsbeforeserving.Forgingerchicken&ricestir-fry,cook2choppedskinlesschickenbreastfilletsinalargefryingpanwith1teaspoonsunfloweroil,1teaspoongarlicpaste,1teaspoongingerpaste,4slicedspringonionsand125g(4oz)frozensoyabeans.Add250g(8oz)ready-cookedegg-friedriceandadashofsweetchillisauceandsoysauce.Stir-fryuntilhot.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

paprikachickenwithpeppers


1tablespoonsunfloweroil400g(13oz)chickenmini-fillets1teaspoongarlicpaste1tablespoonpaprika175g(6oz)frozenslicedmixedpeppers1tablespoontomatopurée150ml(¼pint)souredcreamsaltandpeppertagliatelle,toserveHeattheoilinalargefryingpan,addthechickenandstir-fryoverahighheatfor5minutes.Addthegarlicpaste,paprika,peppersandtomatopuréeandcook,stirring,for3minutes.Stirinthesouredcream,seasontotasteandheatthrough.Servewithtagliatelle.Forpaprikachickencasserole,fry4skinlesschickenbreastfilletsin1tablespoonsunfloweroilfor5minutes,turningonce,untilgolden.Add1choppedonionand1cored,deseededandchoppedgreenpepper,fryfor3minutesthenstirin1tablespoonpaprika,1tablespoontomatopuréeand400g(13oz)canchoppedtomatoes.Simmerfor15minutes,seasontotasteandstirin150ml(¼pint)souredcream.Servewithmashedpotato.Totalcookingtime30minutes.

turkeytikkaskewers


3tablespoonstikkamasalacurrypaste2tablespoonsnaturalyogurt500g(1lb)cubedturkeybreast1largeonion,cutintobite-sizedpieces1largegreenpepper,cored,deseededandcutintobite-sizedpieces

Toserve(optional)basmatiorlong-grainricemangochutneyMixthecurrypastewiththeyogurtinabowl,thenaddthecubedturkey.Mixwelltocoat,thenthreadonto4–8metalorpre-soakedwoodenskewerswiththechunksofonionandpepper.Arrangeontherackofafoil-linedgrilltray.Cookunderapreheatedmediumgrillfor12–15minutes,turningoccasionally,untilthoroughlycookedandlightlycharred.Servehotwithbasmatiorlong-grainriceandmangochutney,ifliked.Forturkeytikkamasala,heat2tablespoonsvegetableoilinalargesaucepanandcook1largeroughlychoppedonionand1cored,deseededanddicedgreenorredpepperfor7–8minutesuntilsoftened.Stir4tablespoonstikkamasalacurrypasteintothepanfollowedby400g(13oz)cubedturkeybreast.Stirtocombineandsealtheturkey,thenadda400g(13oz)canchoppedtomatoesand300ml(½pint)water.Bringtotheboil,thenreducetheheatandsimmergently,uncovered,for12–15minutesuntiltheturkeyisthoroughlycookedandthesaucehasthickened.Stir125g(4oz)full-fatnaturalyogurtintothecurrybeforeservingwithbasmatiorlong-grainrice.Totalcookingtime30minutes.

chickenwithwarmlentils&kale


2tablespoonsoliveoil4skinlesschickenbreastfillets1garlicclove,sliced100g(3½oz)kale,chopped250g(8oz)canPuylentils,rinsedanddrained2tablespoonslemonjuice75g(3oz)sun-blushtomatoes75g(3oz)softgoats’cheese,crumbledsaltandpepperHeathalftheoilinalargefryingpan.Addthechicken,seasontotasteandcookfor5minutes,thenturnoverandcookfor2minutesuntilgoldenallover.Addtheremainingoiltothepanalongwiththegarlic,kaleandasplashofwater.Coverandcookfor7minutesuntilthekaleistenderandthechickencookedthrough.Stirinthelentilsandheatthrough,thenaddthelemonjuiceandtomatoes.Checkandadjusttheseasoningifnecessary.Cutthechickenintothickslicesandarrangeonplateswiththelentils.Scatteroverthegoats’cheeseandserveimmediately.Forheartylentil,kale&chickensoup,heat2tablespoonsoliveoilinasaucepan.Add1finelychoppedonionandcookgentlyfor5minutes,thenadd2choppedgarliccloves,1teaspoontomatopuréeandapinchofdriedchilliflakesandcookforafurther1minute.Pourin1.8litres(3pints)chickenstockandbringtotheboil.Add150g(5oz)driedredlentilsandsimmerfor5minutes.Skimoffanyscumthatrisestothesurface,add200g(7oz)cubedchickenbreastandcookforafurther5minutes.Add100g(3½oz)choppedkaleandsimmerfor7minutesuntiltender.Seasontotasteandserveinbowlswithcrustybread.Totalcookingtime30minutes.

chicken,mushroom&dillpie


1tablespoonvegetableoil1onion,finelychopped300g(10oz)skinlesschickenbreastfillets,cubed150g(5oz)mushrooms,halvediflarge3tablespoonsdrywhitewine5tablespoonscrèmefraîchefinelygratedrindof1lemonhandfulofchoppeddill3largefilopastrysheets40g(1½oz)butter,meltedsaltandpepperHeattheoilinashallow,ovenproofcasseroledish.Addtheonionandcookfor2minutes,thenstirinthechickenandcookforafurther5minutes.Addthemushroomsandcontinuetocookfor1minuteuntilstartingtosoften.Pourinthewine,cookuntilithasbubbledaway,thenstirinthecrèmefraîche,lemonrindanddillandremovefromtheheat.Seasontotaste.Meanwhile,unwrapthefilopastryandcoverwithapieceofdampkitchenpaperuntilreadytouseit.Workingquickly,brush1sheetwithmeltedbutterandcutinto3longstrips.Arrangethestripsontopofthechicken,scrunchingitupalittle.Repeatwiththeremainingpastryuntilthechickeniscovered.Brushalloverwithanyremainingbutter,thenplaceinapreheatedoven,200°C(400°F),GasMark6,for15–20minutesuntilthefilopastryiscrispandthechickeniscookedthrough.Forchicken&wildmushroomsinacreamydillsauce,heat1tablespoonoliveoilinafryingpan.Add1slicedonionandcookfor5minutesuntilsoftened.Stirin1crushedgarliccloveand150g(5oz)mixedwildmushrooms.Cookfor3minutes,thenadd2ready-cookedchickenbreasts,tornintoshreds,3tablespoonscrèmefraîcheand2tablespoonschickenstock.Heatthrough,thenaddahandfulofchoppeddillandagoodsqueezeoflemonjuice.Servewithgarlicbread.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

chickenwithmascarpone


4tablespoonsmascarponecheese4teaspoonsready-madefreshgreenpesto4skinlesschickenbreastfillets3tablespoonsoliveoil100g(3½oz)driedbreadcrumbs150g(5oz)cherrytomatoes25g(1oz)toastedpinenutssaltandpeppercrustybread,toserve(optional)Mixtogetherthemascarponeandpesto.Useasmall,sharpknifetomakeahorizontalslitinthesideofeachchickenbreasttoformapocket.Fillthepocketswiththemascarponemixture.Seasonthechickenandrubwith1tablespoonoftheoilthenturninthebreadcrumbsuntilwellcoated.Placeinabakingtray,drizzleoveranothertablespoonofoilandcookinapreheatedoven,200°C(400°F),GasMark6,for10minutes.Addthetomatoestothebakingtray,seasonanddrizzlewiththeremainingoil.Returntotheovenforafurther5minutesoruntilthechickeniscookedthrough.Scatteroverthepinenutsandservewithcrustybread,ifliked.Forchickenpizzameltswithcheese&tomatoes,cut2skinlesschickenbreastfilletsinhalfhorizontallyandplaceonalightlygreasedbakingsheet.Topeachwithasliceoftomatoandasliceofmozzarellacheese,thenseasontotaste.Cookunderapreheatedhotgrillfor7minutesoruntilthecheesehasmeltedandthechickeniscookedthrough.Serveinburgerbunswithafewsaladleaves.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

chickenratatouille


8smallskinlesschickenthighs1tablespoonoliveoil1onion,chopped1aubergine,cutintobite-sizedchunks1greenpepper,cored,deseededandcutintobite-sizedchunks1redpepper,cored,deseededandcutintobite-sizedchunks2courgettes,chopped1garlicclove,crushed400g(13oz)canchoppedtomatoespinchofcastersugarhandfulofbasil,roughlytornsaltandpepperCutacoupleofslashesacrosseachchickenthighandseason.Heattheoilinalargedeepfryingpan,addthechickenandcookoverahighheatfor5minutes,turningoccasionally.Addtheonion,aubergine,peppers,courgettesandgarlicandcookfor10minutesoruntilsoftened,addingalittlewaterifthemixturebecomestoodry.Pourinthetomatoes,addthesugar,seasontotasteandbringtotheboil,stirring.Reducetheheat,coverandsimmerfor15minutes,stirringoccasionally.Stirinthebasilandserve.Forchickenratatouillewithlentils,chop4boneless,skinlesschickenbreastsandfryin1tablespoonoliveoilfor5minutes.Add1choppedaubergine,2choppedcourgettes,2drainedandchoppedroastedredpeppersfromajar,400g(13oz)canchoppedtomatoeswithgarlicandherbsand400g(13oz)cangreenlentils,rinsedanddrained.Bringtotheboil,reducetheheat,coverandsimmerfor10minutes.Sprinklewithchoppedbasilbeforeserving.Totalcookingtime20minutes.

meat

tray-bakedsausageswithapples

italianbeanswithpancetta

pork,redpepper&peacurry

creamypork,apple&mustard

beef&potatobaltiwithspinach

sausage&beancassoulet

sweet&sourpork

chorizo,paprika&beanstew

cowboybeef&beancasserole

bacon,tomato&beansalad

beef,pumpkin&prunestew

roastporkwithfennel&lemon

eggswithmerguezsausage

bacon,pea&courgetterisotto

spicybeef&squashstew

caramelizedparsnips

spicylamb&vegetablestew

westindianbeef&beanstew

pork&paprikagoulash

tray-bakedsausageswithapples


3redonions,cutintowedges3redapples,coredandcutinto6wedges200g(7oz)babycarrots,scrubbed3potatoes,peeledandcutintosmallcubes4tablespoonsoliveoil12good-qualityporksausages2tablespoonschoppedsageleaves1tablespoonrosemaryleaves3tablespoonsclearhoneysaltandpepperScatterthewedgesofonionandappleinalarge,shallowroastingtinwiththecarrotsandpotatoes.Drizzleovertheoil,thentosswelltolightlycoatallthevegetablesintheoil.Seasongenerously.Arrangethesausagesinandaroundthevegetables,sprinkleovertheherbsandtossagain.Placeinapreheatedoven,200°C(400°F),GasMark6,for20–22minutesuntilgoldenandcookedthrough.Removefromtheovenanddrizzleoverthehoney.Tossallthevegetablesandsausagesinthehoneyandserve.Forquickpork,apple&onionstir-fry,cut250g(8oz)porkfilletintoverythinslices.Heat2tablespoonsoliveoilinalargewokorheavy-basedfryingpanandstir-frytheporkoverahighheatfor2–3minutes.Add2coredapplesand2redonions,eachcutintoslimwedges,andstir-fryfor3–4minutesuntilbrownedandsoftened.Add1tablespoonchoppedsageleavesorrosemaryandtosstomix.ServeinwarmciabattawithplentyofDijonmustard.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

italianbeanswithpancetta


3tablespoonsextravirginoliveoil,plusextratodrizzle300g(10oz)cubedpancetta3bananashallots,chopped2teaspoonschoppedthyme2x400g(13oz)cansborlottibeans,rinsedanddrained400g(13oz)cancannellinibeans,rinsedanddrained200ml(7floz)vegetablestocksaltandpepper

ToservecrustybreadParmesancheese,gratedchoppedparsleyHeattheoilinaheavy-basedfryingpanandfrythepancettaoverahighheatfor2–3minutes,untilgolden.Reducetheheatslightly,addtheshallotsandthymeandcookforafurther2–3minutes,stirringoccasionally,untiljustsoftened.Addthebeansandvegetablestock,seasonwithapinchofsaltandplentyofpepperandsimmeroveramediumheatfor2–3minutes,untiltender.Spoonintobowls,drizzleoveralittleextraoliveoilandserveimmediatelywithcrustybread,plentyofParmesanandchoppedparsley.ForchunkyItalianstewwithpancetta,heat2tablespoonsoliveoilinalargesaucepanorflameproofcasseroledishoveramedium-highheatandadd200g(7oz)cubedpancetta,1choppedonion,2choppedgarliccloves,2slicedcelerysticksand2dicedcarrots.Cookfor5–6minutes,untilbeginningtocolour.Add2dicedpotatoes,a400g(13oz)canplumtomatoes,roughlychopped,a400g(13oz)cancannelliniorborlottibeans,rinsedanddrained,1teaspoondriedoreganoand750ml(1¼pints)hotvegetableorchickenstock.Seasongenerouslyandsimmeroveramediumheatforabout15minutesbeforeadding50g(2oz)macaroniorothersmallpasta.Cookforafurther5–6minutes,untilthepastaandvegetablesaretender.LadleintoshallowbowlsandserveasforItalianbeanswithpancetta.Totalcookingtime30minutes.

pork,redpepper&peacurry


3tablespoonsvegetableoil2teaspoonscuminseeds2onions,finelychopped1tablespoonpeeledandgratedfreshrootginger1tablespoongratedgarlic500g(1lb)mincedpork2tablespoonsgroundcoriander1tablespoongroundcumin1tablespoongarammasala1redpepper,cored,deseededandfinelychopped100g(3½oz)frozenpeas2ripetomatoes,finelychoppedjuiceof½limesalthandfulofchoppedfreshcoriander,togarnish

Toservenaturalyogurtwarmparathasorchapattis(optional)Heattheoilinalargewokorfryingpanuntilhot,addthecuminseedsandstir-fryoveramediumheatfor1minute,thenaddtheonionsandstir-fryforafurther3–4minutesuntilsoftened.Addthegingerandgarlicandcontinuetostir-fryfor1minute.Addtheporkandallthegroundspices,seasonwithsaltandstir-fryfor8–10minutesoruntiltheporkisbrownedandcookedthrough.Stirintheredpepper,peasandtomatoesandstir-fryforafurther3–4minutesoruntilthevegetablesaretender.Removefromtheheatandstirinthelimejuice.Scatterwithchoppedcorianderandservewithadollopofyogurtandwarmparathasorchapattis,ifliked.ForVietnamese-styleporkbaguettes,preparethecookedporkmixtureasforPork,redpepper&peacurry.Meanwhile,split2warmedbaguettesinhalflengthways.Dividethecookedporkbetweenthe2baguettes.Topwith2slicedtomatoesandasmallhandfuloffreshmintandcorianderleaves.Topwiththebaguettelids,cuteachbaguetteinhalfandserve.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

creamypork,apple&mustard


2tablespoonsoliveoil25g(1oz)butter1largeredonion,cutintoslimwedges2mediumredapples,coredandcutintoslimwedges600g(1lb5oz)porkfillet,thinlysliced300ml(½pint)hotchickenstock200ml(7floz)crèmefraîche2tablespoonsDijonmustard2tablespoonswholegrainmustard6tablespoonschoppedparsleymashedpotatoes,toserveHeattheoilandbutterinalargefryingpan,addtheonionandapplesandcookoveramedium-highheatfor5minutes,turningandstirringoccasionally,untilgoldenandstartingtosoften.Removewithaslottedspoonandkeepwarm.Addtheporktothepanandcookoverahighheatfor5minutesuntilgoldenandcookedthrough.Returntheonionandapplestothepanwiththestockandbringtotheboil.Reducetheheatandsimmerfor3minutesuntilthestockhasreducedbyhalf,thenaddthecrèmefraîcheandmustardsandheatthroughfor2minutes.Stirintheparsley,thenservehotwithmashedpotatoes.Forsimplepork,apple&mustardpan-fry,heat2tablespoonsoliveoiland25g(1oz)butterinalargefryingpan,add1largecoredandroughlychoppedappleand600g(1lb5oz)thinlyslicedporkfilletandcookfor5minutes,stirringoccasionally,untilgoldenandcookedthrough.Stirin200ml(7floz)crèmefraîcheand2tablespoonswholegrainmustarduntilwellcombined.Scatterwith2tablespoonschoppedparsleyandservewithready-cookedriceormashedpotatoes.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

beef&potatobaltiwithspinach


3tablespoonsvegetableoil450g(14½oz)stir-frybeefstrips1redpepper,cored,deseededandcutintolargechunks1onion,thicklysliced250g(8oz)sweetpotato,peeledanddiced500g(1lb)balticookingsauce3tomatoes,cutintowedges200g(7oz)spinach,washedandroughlychoppedHeat2tablespoonsoftheoilinapansetoveramedium-highheatandcookthebeeffor3–4minutes,stirringoccasionally,untilbrownedandjustcookedthrough.Removefromthepanwithaslottedspoonandsetaside.Returnthepantotheheat.Addtheremainingoiltothepanandcookthepepper,onionandsweetpotatofor5–6minutes,stirringfrequently,untillightlycolouredandsoftened.Stirthebaltisauceintothepanwiththetomatowedges,thenreducetheheat,coverandsimmergentlyforabout15minutesoruntilthevegetablesaretenderandthesaucehasthickenedslightly.Returnthebeeftothepan,addthespinachandstirovertheheatfor1–2minutesuntilthebeefishotandthespinachhaswilted.Serveimmediately.Forcurriedbeefstir-frywithspinach,heat2tablespoonsoilinafryingpanandcook450g(14½oz)stir-frybeefstripsoverahighheatfor2minutesuntilbrownedallover.Add1thinlyslicedonionandcookfor2minutes.Reducetheheat,stirin2tablespoonsMadrasorbalticurrypasteandcookfor1minute.Pourin400ml(14floz)reduced-fatcoconutmilkand200ml(7floz)hotbeeforvegetablestock.Simmergentlyfor2minutes.Stirin200g(7oz)roughlychoppedspinachuntiljustwilted.Servewithnaanbreadorrice.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

sausage&beancassoulet


2tablespoonsoliveoil6porksausages1onion,chopped2garliccloves,chopped400g(13oz)canchoppedtomatoes125ml(4floz)chickenstock1bayleaf400g(13oz)cancannellinibeans,rinsedanddrained100g(3½oz)driedbreadcrumbshandfulofchoppedparsleysaltandpepperHeat1tablespoonoftheoilinashallow,flameproofcasseroledish.Addthesausagesandcookfor5minutesuntilstartingtoturngolden,thenaddtheonionandcookforafurther5minutesuntilsoftened.Cutthesausagesintothickslices,thenreturntothepanwiththegarlicandcookfor1minute.Addthetomatoes,stock,bayleafandbeans,seasontotasteandbringtotheboil.Reducetheheatandsimmerfor5minutes.Mixtogetherthebreadcrumbsandthymeandsprinkleoverthecassoulet,thendrizzleovertheremainingoil.Cookinapreheatedoven,200°C(400°F),GasMark6,for10–12minutesuntilthetoppingisgoldenandcrisp.Forcreamywhitebean&sausagebake,mixtogether4slicedcookedsmokedsausages,2x400g(13oz)canscannellinibeans,rinsedanddrained,125ml(4floz)crèmefraîche,75ml(3floz)hotvegetablestockandahandfulofchoppedthyme.Tipintoanovenproofdishandtopwith75g(3oz)driedbreadcrumbsand25g(1oz)gratedGruyèrecheese.Placeinapreheatedoven,220°C(425°F),GasMark7,for15minutesuntilgoldenandbubbling.Totalcookingtime20minutes.

sweet&sourpork


1tablespoonvegetableoil½pineapple,skinned,coredandcutintobite-sizedchunks1onion,cutintochunks1orangepepper,cored,deseededandcutintochunks375g(12oz)porkfillet,cutintostrips100g(3½oz)mangetout,halvedlengthways6tablespoonstomatoketchup2tablespoonssoftlightbrownsugar2tablespoonswhitewineormaltvinegareggnoodles,toserve(optional)Heattheoilinalarge,heavy-basedfryingpanorwokandstir-frythepineapplechunksoveraveryhighheatfor3–4minutesuntilbrownedinplaces.Removewithaslottedspoon.Addtheonionandorangepepperandcookoverahighheat,stirringfrequently,for5minutesuntilsoftened.Addtheporkstripsandstir-fryfor5minutesuntilbrownedandcookedthrough.Returnthepineappletothepanwiththemangetoutandcook,stirringoccasionally,for2minutes.Mixthetomatoketchup,sugarandvinegartogetherinajugandpourovertheporkmixture.Tossandcookforafurther1minutetoheatthesaucethrough.Serveimmediately,witheggnoodles,ifliked.Forspeedysweet&sourporkstir-fry,drainthejuicefroma435g(14oz)cancrushedpineappleandblend5tablespoonsofjuicewith2tablespoonscornflour,add4tablespoonsricevinegarand2tablespoonseachtomatoketchup,darksoysauceandsoftlightbrownsugar.Heat1tablespoonvegetableoilinalargefryingpanoverahighheatandstir-fry200g(7oz)porkstripsfor2minutes.Add1cored,deseededandchoppedredpepper,stir-fryfor2minutes,thenadd5shreddedspringonions,thepineappleandthepineapplejuicemixture.Warmthroughandservewithnoodles.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

chorizo,paprika&beanstew


2tablespoonsoliveoil200g(7oz)baconlardons500g(8oz)minicookingSpanishchorizosausages1onion,finelychopped3x400g(13oz)canschoppedtomatoeswithherbs1teaspooncastersugar1tablespoonsweetsmokedpaprika2garliccloves,crushed1carrot,peeledandfinelydiced1celerystick,finelydiced1bayleaf1chickenstockcube,crumbled2x400g(13oz)cansmixedbeans,suchasblack-eyedbeansandredkidneybeans,rinsedanddrained

4tablespoonsfinelychoppedflatleafparsley,plusextratogarnishsaltandpeppercrustybread,toserve(optional)Heattheoilinalargeheavy-basedsaucepan,addthebaconandchorizosausagesandcookoverahighheatfor3–4minutesuntilgoldenbrown.Stirintheonion,tomatoes,sugar,paprika,garlic,carrot,celery,bayleafandcrumbledstockcube,thenreducetheheattomediumandcook,uncovered,for15–20minutes.Addthebeansandbringbacktotheboil,thencookfor2–3minutesoruntilpipinghot.Seasonandstirintheparsley.Ladleintobowls,scatterwithextrachoppedparsleyandservewithcrustybread,ifliked.Forquickchorizo,paprika&beansoup,heat1tablespoonoliveoilinalargesaucepan,add200g(7oz)dicedchorizoandcookoverahighheatfor2–3minutes.Stirin1teaspoonsweetsmokedpaprika,thenadda600g(1lb5oz)potfreshtomatosoupanda400g(13oz)canmixedbeans,rinsedanddrained.Bringtotheboil,thenreducetheheattomediumandcookfor3–4minutesoruntilpipinghot.Servewithcrustybread.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

cowboybeef&beancasserole


2tablespoonsoliveoil1onion,chopped2garliccloves,chopped450g(14½oz)beef,cutintostrips1½tablespoonschipotlepaste1teaspoongroundcumin1½teaspoonssweetsmokedpaprika175g(6oz)smokedporksausage,thicklysliced250ml(8floz)lager400g(13oz)canchoppedtomatoes2tablespoonstomatopurée400g(13oz)canbeans(haricotorkidney),rinsedanddrained1roastedredpepperfromajar,drainedandsliced(optional)Tabascoorotherhotsaucesaltandpepper

ToservesteamedricesouredcreamHeattheoilinalargesaucepanorflameproofcasseroledish.Addtheonionandgarlicandcookfor6–7minutes,stirringfrequently,tosoften.Meanwhile,tossthebeefstripsinthechipotlepaste,cuminandpaprika.Addthebeefandsausagetotheonionmixtureandstiroveramediumheatfor1minute.Addthelager,tomatoes,tomatopurée,beans,redpepper(ifusing)andafewshakesofTabasco.Season,thencoverandsimmeroveramedium-lowheatforabout20minutes,oruntilrichandthick.Ladleintodishesandservewithsteamedriceandadollopofsouredcream.Forcowboybeanstew,heat2tablespoonsoilinafryingpanoveramedium-highheat.Mix700g(1lb7oz)beefstir-frystripswiththechipotlepasteandspices,asforCowboybeef&beancasserole,andstir-fryfor5–6minutes,untilthemeatisbrowned.Add2x400g(13oz)cansbakedbeans,heated,1tablespoonWorcestershiresauceandafewshakesofTabasco.Servewithjacketpotatoesorsteamedriceandadollopofsouredcream,asforCowboybeef&beancasserole.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

bacon,tomato&beansalad


3tablespoonsoliveorvegetableoil6backbaconrashers,chopped2garliccloves,chopped1teaspoonpaprika3tomatoes,deseededanddiced2x400g(13oz)cansbutterbeans,rinsedanddrained2tablespoonschoppedparsley2tablespoonslemonjuiceHeattheoilinalargefryingpanandcookthebaconoveramediumheatfor6–7minutes,stirringoccasionally,untilcrispandgolden.Stirinthegarlicandpaprikaforthefinalminuteofcooking,thenaddthetomatoes,butterbeans,parsleyandlemonjuiceandtosstowarmthrough.Spooninto4dishesandserveimmediately.Fortomato,bacon&butterbeanstew,heat3tablespoonsoliveorvegetableoilinalargesaucepanandcook6rashersofroughlychoppedbackbaconoveramediumheatfor4–5minutesuntilgolden,thenadd1choppedonionandcookforafurther4–5minutesuntilsoftened.Stir2largecarrots,peeledanddiced,2choppedgarlicclovesand1teaspoonpaprikaintothepanandcookfor1–2minutesuntilthegarlicissoftened.Adda400g(13oz)canbutterbeans,rinsedanddrained,a400g(13oz)canchoppedtomatoesand250ml(8floz)hotvegetablestock.Bringtotheboil,thencover,reducetheheatandsimmergentlyforabout15minutesuntilthickened.Scatterover2tablespoonschoppedfreshcorianderandservewithcouscous.Totalcookingtime30minutes.

beef,pumpkin&prunestew


2tablespoonsoliveoil1garlicclove,chopped1largeonion,chopped500g(1lb)peeled,deseededandcubedpumpkin600g(1lb5oz)beefsteak(suchassirloin,rumporfrying),cubed2teaspoonsgroundcoriander2teaspoonsgroundcumin150g(5oz)ready-to-eatsoftdriedprunes2x400g(13oz)canschoppedtomatoes450ml(¾pint)hotbeefstock100g(3½oz)freshcoriander,chopped

ToservecouscousnaturalyogurtHeattheoilinalargesaucepanorflameproofcasserole,addthegarlic,onion,pumpkinandbeefandcookoverahighheatfor5–10minutesuntilthebeefisbrownedandthepumpkinisgolden.Addthespicesandcookforafurther1minute.Addtheprunes,tomatoesandstockandbringtotheboil,thenreducetheheat,coverandsimmerfor15minutes,stirringoccasionally,untilthestewisthickenedandthemeatandvegetablesarecookedthrough.Scatteroverthechoppedcorianderandstirthrough.Servewithcouscous,toppedwithspoonfulsofyogurt.Forspeedybeef,tomato&prunepan-fry,heat2tablespoonsoliveoilinalargefryingpan,add600g(1lb5oz)thinlyslicedbeeffryingsteakandcookoverahighheatfor2minutes.Add2teaspoonsgroundcoriander,2teaspoonsgroundcuminand8choppedtomatoesandcookforafurther2–3minutesuntilsoftened.Servehot,scatteredwith12roughlychoppedready-to-eatdriedprunesand2tablespoonschoppedfreshcoriander.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

roastporkwithfennel&lemon


2x375g(12oz)porktenderloins2tablespoonsoliveoil2lemons750g(1½lb)smallnewpotatoes,halved1fennelbulb,sliced3–4sageleavessaltandpepperRubtheporkwithalittleoftheoilandplaceinalarge,shallowroastingtin.Finelygratetherindof1lemonandsprinkleovertheporkwithsaltandlotsofpepper.Scatterthepotatoesaroundtheporkanddrizzleovertheremainingoil.Placeinapreheatedoven,220°C(425°F),GasMark7,for10minutes.Cuttheotherlemonintowedgesandaddtotheroastingtinwiththefennelandsageleaves.Returntotheovenfor15minutesuntilthemeatandpotatoesarecookedthrough.Forfennel&lemonporkballswithcannellinibeans,mix400g(13oz)mincedporkwiththefinelygratedrindof1lemon,1teaspooncrushedfennelseeds,½finelychoppedredchilli,50g(2oz)freshwhitebreadcrumbsand1eggyolk.Seasontotasteandusewethandstoshapeinto12balls.Heat1tablespoonoliveoilinaflameproofcasseroledish.Frytheballsfor5minutesuntilgolden,thenadd250ml(8floz)hotchickenstockandsimmerfor5minutes.Add125g(4oz)halvedcherrytomatoesanda400g(13oz)cancannellinibeans,rinsedanddrained.Cookforafurther5minutesuntilheatedthrough,thenservescatteredwithchoppedbasil.Totalcookingtime20minutes.

eggswithmerguezsausage


2tablespoonsoliveoil1onion,finelysliced1redchilli,deseededandfinelychopped1garlicclove,crushed300g(10oz)merguezsausages,roughlychopped1teaspoondriedoregano400g(13oz)cancherrytomatoes100ml(3½floz)passatawithherbs200g(7oz)roastedmixedpeppersfromajar,drainedandroughlychopped4eggssaltandpepper4tablespoonsfinelychoppedfreshcoriander,togarnishHeattheoilinalargefryingpan,addtheonion,redchilli,garlic,merguezsausagesandoreganoandfrygentlyforabout5minutesoruntiltheonionissoftened.Addthetomatoes,passataandpeppersandcookforafurther5minutes.Ifthesaucelooksdry,addasplashofwater.Seasonwell,thenmake4hollowsinthemixture,breakaneggintoeachandcoverthepan.Cookfor5minutesoruntiltheeggsareset.Dividebetween4servingplates,scatterwithchoppedcorianderandserveimmediately.ForMerguezsausage&tomatotortilla,heat2tablespoonssunfloweroilinamediumovenprooffryingpan,add1choppedonion,200g(7oz)roughlychoppedmerguezsausages,1deseededandchoppedredchilliand1choppedgarliccloveandcookoveramediumheatfor3–4minutes.Add2choppedtomatoesandcookforafurther3–4minutes.Lightlybeat6eggsinabowl,thenseasonandpourintothepan.Cookoveramediumheatfor10–12minutesoruntilthebaseisset,thenplacethepanunderapreheatedmedium-hotgrillandcookfor4–5minutesoruntilthetopisgoldenandset.Cutthetortillaintowedgesandserve.Totalcookingtime30minutes.

bacon,pea&courgetterisotto


50g(2oz)butter150g(5oz)streakybacon,diced300g(10oz)risottorice100ml(3½floz)drywhitewine(optional)900ml(1½pints)hotchickenorvegetablestock(addanextra100ml(3½floz)ifnotusingwine)

2courgettes,about325g(11oz)totalweight,coarselygrated200g(7oz)frozenpeas,defrosted1smallbunchofbasil,shredded(optional)saltandpeppergratedParmesancheese,toserveMeltthebutterinalargefryingpanorsaucepanandcookthedicedbaconoveramediumheatfor6–7minutesuntilgolden.Removehalfofthebaconwithaslottedspoonandsetaside.Stirintherisottoriceandpourinthewhitewine,ifusing,andhotstock.Bringtotheboil,thensimmergentlyfor15–18minutes,stirringasoftenaspossible,untilthericeistenderandcreamy.Stirinthegratedcourgetteanddefrostedpeasforthefinal2–3minutesofcookingtime.Season,thenspoontherisottointo4bowls.Scatteroverthereservedbaconandshreddedbasil,ifusing.ServesprinkledwithgratedParmesancheese.Forlazypea&baconnoodles,heat50g(2oz)butterinalargesaucepanandcook200g(7oz)finelychoppedbaconoveramedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,for4–5minutesuntillightlygolden.Pourover600ml(1pint)boilingham,chickenorvegetablestock,2tablespoonsbarbecuesauce,200g(7oz)frozenpeasand400g(13oz)freshnoodles.Coverandsimmerfor3–4minutesuntilthepeasandnoodlesaretender.Liftoutthenoodlesandheapintobowls,thenpouroverthesouptoserve.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

spicybeef&squashstew


2tablespoonsvegetableoil2largebeefsteaks,cutintochunks1onion,finelychopped1smallbutternutsquash,peeledandcutintochunks1redchilli,deseededandchopped1teaspoongroundcumin1tablespoontomatopurée400g(13oz)cancherrytomatoes150g(5oz)cannedsweetcornkernelshandfulofchoppedfreshcoriander,togarnishHeathalftheoilinalarge,heavy-basedsaucepan.Addthesteakandcookoverahighheatforabout3minutesuntilbrowned,thenremovefromthepanandsetaside.Addtheremainingoiltothepanwiththeonionandsquashandcookfor5minutesuntilsoftened.Stirinthechilliandcuminandcookfor30seconds,thenaddthetomatopuréeandtomatoesandsimmerfor15minutes.Returnthebeeftothepanwiththesweetcornandheatthrough.Servescatteredwiththecoriander.Forbeef,tomato&beanswithnachotopping,heat1tablespoonoilinalarge,flameprooffryingpan.Add1finelychoppedonionandcookfor2minutes,thenstirin300g(10oz)mincedbeef.Cookfor5minutesuntilgolden,thenadd1teaspooneachofgroundcorianderandcumin.Stirina200g(7oz)canchoppedtomatoesandsimmerfor10minutes,toppingupwithalittlewaterifnecessary.Add200g(7oz)cannedkidneybeans,rinsedanddrained,andheatthrough.Arrange75g(3oz)tortillachipsontopofthestewandscatterwith50g(2oz)gratedCheddarcheese.Cookunderapreheatedhotgrillfor1–2minutesuntilthecheesemelts.Servewithsouredcream,guacamoleandsalsa.Totalcookingtime20minutes.

caramelizedparsnips


625g(1¼lb)parsnips,scrubbedorpeeled50g(2oz)butter175g(6oz)dicedbacon3tablespoonscastersugar50g(2oz)pinenuts5tablespoonschoppedthymeleavesCuttheparsnipsinhalfwidthways,thencutthechunkytopsintoquarterslengthwaysandtheslimbottomhalvesinhalflengthways.Heatthebutterinalargewokorfryingpan,addthebaconandparsnipsandcookoveramediumheatfor15minutes,turningandtossingoccasionally,untiltheparsnipsaregoldenandsoftenedandthebaconiscrisp.Addthecastersugarandpinenutsandcookforafurther2–3minutesuntillightlycaramelized.Tosswiththethymeandserve.Forbacon,pinenut&parsniprosti,grate350g(11½oz)peeledparsnipsintoabowlandmixwith50g(2oz)ready-cookedbaconrashers,snippedintosmallpieces,and2tablespoonschoppedparsley.Dividethemixtureandsqueezetogethertoform4balls,thenflattenintopatties.Heat50g(2oz)butterinalargefryingpan,addthepattiesandcookoverahighheatfor2minutesoneachsideuntilgolden.Servehotwithagreensaladandsprinkledwithpinenuts.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

spicylamb&vegetablestew


1tablespoonsunfloweroil600g(1lb5oz)lambneckfillet,cutinto2cm(¾inch)cubes1onion,chopped1garlicclove,crushed1teaspoonpeeledandgratedfreshrootginger2tablespoonsmediumcurrypaste1largepotato,peeledandcutinto2cm(¾inch)cubes1largecarrot,peeledandcutinto2cm(¾inch)cubes400ml(14floz)hotlambstock200ml(7floz)coconutmilk200g(7oz)frozenpeashandfulofchoppedfreshcoriander,togarnishsteamedrice,toserve(optional)Heattheoilinalargeheavy-basedsaucepan,addthelamb,onion,garlicandgingerandcookoverahighheatfor3–4minutes,stirringfrequently,untilthelambisbrownedandtheonionissoftened.Reducetheheattomedium,addthecurrypasteandcook,stirring,forafurther1–2minutes.Stirinthepotato,carrot,stockandcoconutmilkandbringtotheboil.Cook,uncovered,for15–20minutesoruntilthelambandvegetablesaretender.Stirinthepeas3minutesbeforetheendofthecookingtime.Ladleintobowls,scatterwiththecorianderandservewithsteamedrice,ifliked.Forspicylamb&vegetablecurry,heat2tablespoonssunfloweroilinalargewokorfryingpanuntilhot.Add1choppedonion,2choppedgarlicclovesand1teaspoonpeeledandgratedfreshrootgingerandstir-fryoverahighheatfor1–2minutes,thenadd600g(1lb5oz)mincedlamb,3tablespoonsmediumcurrypaste,200g(7oz)eachpeeledpotatoesandcarrots,cutinto1cm(½inch)cubes,andstir-fryforafurther1–2minutesuntilthelambisbrowned.Pourin200ml(7floz)coconutmilkandcook,uncovered,overamediumheatfor10–12minutes,stirringfrequently,untilthelambandvegetablesaretender.Season,thenserveimmediatelywithsteamedriceorcrustybread.Totalcookingtime20minutes.

westindianbeef&beanstew


3tablespoonssunfloweroil800g(1¾lb)mincedbeef6wholecloves1onion,finelychopped2tablespoonsmediumcurrypowder2carrots,peeledandcutinto1cm(½inch)cubes2celerysticks,diced1tablespoonthymeleaves2garliccloves,crushed4tablespoonstomatopurée600ml(1pint)hotbeefstock1largepotato,peeledandcutinto1cm(½inch)cubes200g(7oz)canblackbeans,rinsedanddrained200g(7oz)canblack-eyedbeans,rinsedanddrainedsaltandpepperlemonwedges,toserveHeattheoilinalargeheavy-basedsaucepan,addthebeefandfry,stirring,overamedium-highheatfor5–6minutesoruntilbrowned.Addthecloves,onionandcurrypowderandcookfor2–3minutesuntiltheonionsarebeginningtosoften,thenstirinthecarrots,celery,thyme,garlicandtomatopurée.Pourinthebeefstocktojustcoverthemeatandstirwell,thenaddthepotatoandbeansandbringtotheboil.Reducetheheatslightlyandsimmerfor20minutes,uncovered,oruntilthepotatoesandbeefaretender,thenseasontotaste.Ladleintobowlsandservewithlemonwedges.Forcurriedbeef&blackbeanpilau,heat2tablespoonssunfloweroilinalargewokorfryingpanuntilhot,add500g(1lb)mincedbeefand1tablespoonmediumcurrypasteandstir-fryoverahighheatfor2–3minutesuntilbrowned.Add100ml(3½floz)coconutmilk,reducetheheattomediumandsimmergentlyfor6–8minutesoruntilmostoftheliquidhasbeenabsorbedandthebeefiscookedthrough.Stirin500g(1lb)ready-cookedlong-grainorbasmatiriceand200g(7oz)canblackbeans,rinsedanddrained,andheatthroughfor2–3minutesoruntilpipinghot.Season,thenserveimmediately.Totalcookingtime20minutes.

pork&paprikagoulash


2tablespoonsvegetableoil400g(13oz)porkloin,cubed1onion,sliced2teaspoonssmokedpaprika400g(13oz)canchoppedtomatoes500g(1lb)potatoes,peeledanddiced4tablespoonssouredcreamsaltandpepperhandfulofchoppedparsley,togarnishHeathalftheoilinadeepfryingpan.Addthepork,seasontotasteandcookfor5minutesuntilbrownedallover.Removefromthepanandsetaside.Addtheremainingoiltothepanalongwiththeonionandcookfor5minutesuntilsoftened.Stirinthepaprika,thenaddthetomatoesandpotatoes.Seasontotaste,bringtotheboil,thenreducetheheatandsimmerfor10minutes.Returntheporktothepanandcookforafurther5minutesuntiltheporkandpotatoesarecookedthrough.Dividebetweenservingbowls,topwiththesouredcreamandservesprinkledwithparsley.Forcrispypaprikaporkchopswithroastedpeppers,mix75g(3oz)driedbreadcrumbswiththefinelygratedrindof½lemonand2teaspoonssmokedpaprika.Dip4porkchopsintooliveoil,thenpressintothebreadcrumbmixtureandseasontotaste.Arrangethechopsonabakingsheetwith2cored,deseededandslicedredpeppers.Placeinapreheatedoven,220°C(425°F),GasMark7,for15minutesuntiltheporkiscookedthrough,thenservewithagreensalad.Totalcookingtime20minutes.

fish&seafood

crispyfishpie

richtomato,wine&fishstew

smokedhaddockkedgeree

clam,kale&butterbeanstew

creamy,curriedmusselsoup

bakedtunawithratatouille

salmon,pea&dilltortilla

kingprawn&sweetpotatocurry

richtomato&fishstew

seafoodpaella

monkfish&mixedpepperstew

musselsinacoconutbroth

mustard&curryleafhalibut

goanfriedfish

coconutspicedclams

chilliseafoodstew

prawn&mangocurry

cajunspicedsalmonfrittata

roastedgarlickyherbseabass

thaigreencurrywithmonkfish

chillicodintomatosauce

scallop,bacon&pinenutpan-fry

cod,redmullet&prawnstew

quickfishstewwithchickpeas

spicyprawn&peapilau

crispyfishpie


butter,forgreasing200g(7oz)frozenspinach400g(13oz)skinlesssalmonfillet,cubed250g(8oz)skinlesssmokedhaddockfillet,cubed4eggs100ml(3½floz)crèmefraîche2tablespoonsboilingwater50g(2oz)driedbreadcrumbssaltandpepperLightlygreaseanovenproofdish.Placethespinachinasieveandpouroverboilingwaterfromthekettleuntilithasdefrosted.Laythespinachonasheetofkitchenpaperandsqueezetogetridofexcesswater.Arrangethespinachintheovenproofdishandplacethefishontop.Make4smallholesbetweenthefishpiecesandcrackaneggintoeachone.Mixthecrèmefraîchewiththemeasurementwaterandseasontotaste.Pouroverthefish,thenscatterwiththebreadcrumbs.Placeinapreheatedoven,200°C(400°F),GasMark6,for25minutesoruntilgoldenandbubblingandthefishiscookedthrough.Forfishpotswithcrispytopping,divide250g(8oz)skinlesssmokedhaddockfillet,cutintosmallpieces,between4ramekins.Stirtogether75ml(3floz)crèmefraîche,ahandfulofchoppedchivesand2tablespoonswater,thenstirintothefish.Placeinapreheatedoven,180°C(350°F),GasMark4,for5–7minutes.Crackaneggontopofeachramekin,topwithasprinklingofdriedbreadcrumbsandadrizzleofmeltedbutter,thenreturntotheovenforafurther10–12minutesuntiltheeggsareset.Servewithcrustybread.Totalcookingtime20minutes.

richtomato,wine&fishstew


2x400g(13oz)jarstomatosaucewithpeppersandonion150ml(¼pint)whitewine1tablespoonoliveoil375g(12oz)skinlesswhitefishfillets,tornorcutintochunks175g(6oz)rawpeeledprawns25g(1oz)parsley,choppedpeppercrustybread,toserve(optional)Placethetomatosauce,wineandoilinalarge,heavy-basedsaucepanandbringtotheboil.Reducetheheat,addthefishandprawnsandsimmerfor7minutesuntilthefishisopaqueandcookedthroughandtheprawnshaveturnedpink.Addtheparsleyandseasonwithpepper,thenserveinbowlswithwarmcrustybread,ifliked.ForMediterraneanfishstewwithchunkyvegetables,heat1tablespoonoliveoilinalarge,deepfryingpanandcook2trimmedandchunkilychoppedcourgettes,1Romeroredpepperand1yellowpepper,eachcored,deseededandcutintochunks,and1finelychoppedredonionoveramediumheat,stirringoccasionally,for8–10minutesuntilsoftened.Add500g(1lb)mixedskinlesswhitefishfillets,cutintochunks,175g(6oz)cookedpeeledprawns,2x400g(13oz)jarstomatopastasauceand300ml(½pint)whitewineandcook,stirringverygentlyoccasionally,for10minutesoruntilthefishiscookedthrough.Stirin100g(3½oz)pittedblackolivesandserveinbowlstoppedwith75g(3oz)ready-madecroûtons.Totalcookingtime30minutes.

smokedhaddockkedgeree


1tablespoonvegetableoil25g(1oz)butter1onion,finelychopped1garlicclove,crushed1teaspoonfinelygratedfreshrootginger1teaspooncuminseeds½teaspooncorianderseeds1teaspooncurrypowder½teaspoongroundturmeric300g(10oz)basmatirice650ml(1pint2floz)hotchickenorfishstock300g(10oz)skinlesssmokedhaddockfillet75g(3oz)frozenpeas1redchilli,deseededandchoppedhandfulofchoppedfreshcoriandersaltandpeppermangochutney,toserveHeattheoilandbutterinalargesaucepan.Addtheonionandcookfor5minutes,thenstirinthegarlicandgingerandcookfor1minute.Addthecuminandcorianderseedsandcookfor30seconds,thenstirinthecurrypowder,turmericandriceandcookforafurther1minute.Pourinthestockandcookfor5minutes.Placethefishfilletontopofthericeandcookforafurther5minutes.Bythistime,mostofthestockshouldhaveboiledaway.Addthepeas,coverthepantightlywithalid,turndowntheheataslowasitwillgoandcookfor5–7minutesuntilthericeiscookedthrough.Useaforktogentlybreakupthefish,stirthefishandpeasintothericeandseasontotaste.Scatterwiththechilliandcorianderandservewithmangochutney.Forsmokedhaddock,rice&spinachsoup,cook1choppedonionin1tablespoonoilfor5minutes,thenadd100g(3½oz)basmatirice,1.5litres(2½pints)hotchickenorfishstockandapinchofsaffronthreads.Simmerfor10minutes,thenadd300g(10oz)skinlesssmokedhaddockfilletandcookfor3minutesuntilstartingtobreakup.Add100ml(3½floz)singlecreamand100g(3½oz)babyspinachleavesandheatthroughuntilwilted.Totalcookingtime20minutes.

clam,kale&butterbeanstew


1tablespoonoliveoil50g(2oz)chorizo,chopped1onion,finelychopped2garliccloves,chopped1teaspoontomatopurée50ml(2floz)drywhitewine200ml(7floz)hotchickenstock75g(3oz)kale,chopped500g(1lb)clams,rinsedanddrained200g(7oz)canbutterbeans,rinsedanddrainedsaltandpepperHeattheoilinalargesaucepanorflameproofcasseroledish.Addthechorizoandcookfor1minuteuntilstartingtoreleaseitsoil.Addtheonionandcookforafurther5minutesuntilsoftened,thenstirinthegarlicandtomatopuréeandcookfor1minute.Pourinthewineandletitbubbleawayuntilreducedbyhalf.Addthestockandkaleandcookfor5minutes.Addtheclams,coverandcookfor3minutes,thenstirinthebeans.Coverandcookforafurther3minutesuntiltheclamshaveopened,discardinganythathavenot.Seasontotasteandserve.Forstir-friedclams&kaleinblackbeansauce,heat2tablespoonsoilinawok.Add2slicedgarlicclovesandcookforafewseconds,thenadd150g(5oz)choppedkaleandstir-fryfor1–2minutes.Add½finelychoppedchilliand2teaspoonsfinelygratedfreshrootgingerandstirin,thenadd500g(1lb)clams,rinsedanddrained,and75ml(3floz)blackbeansauce.Addasplashofwater,coverandcookfor5minutesuntiltheclamshaveopened,discardinganythathavenot.Scatterwith1slicedspringonionbeforeservingwithready-cookedrice.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

creamy,curriedmusselsoup


1tablespoonbutter2shallots,thinlysliced2garliccloves,crushed1teaspoonpeeledandfinelygratedfreshrootginger2largeredchillies,deseededandfinelydiced1teaspoonmediumcurrypowder1largepinchofsaffronthreads100ml(3½floz)drywhitewine400ml(14floz)hotvegetablestock1kg(2¼lb)livemussels,scrubbedanddebearded200ml(7floz)doublecream6tablespoonsfinelychoppedfreshcoriandersaltandpeppercrustybread,toserve(optional)Heatthebutterinalargewokorfryingpan,addtheshallots,garlic,ginger,redchilliesandcurrypowderandstir-fryoverahighheatfor1minute.Addthesaffron,whitewineandstockandbringtotheboil,thenreducetheheattomediumandcookfor1–2minutes.Addthemusselstothepan,discardinganythatarecrackedordon’tshutwhentapped,andcovertightly.Increasetheheattohighandcookfor2–3minutes,shakingthepanoccasionally,untilthemusselshaveopened.Discardanythatremainclosed.Removethemusselswithaslottedspoonandsetaside.Pourthecreamintothestockmixtureandbringbacktotheboil,thenreducetheheatandsimmergently,uncovered,for5–6minutes.Returnthemusselstothepan,stirinthecorianderandseasontotaste.Ladleintosoupbowlsandservewithcrustybread,ifliked.Forcurriedsmokedmusselomelette,whisktogether4eggsand2teaspoonshotcurrypowderinabowl,thenseasonwithsalt.Heat2tablespoonsbutterinalargefryingpanandaddtheeggmixture,swirlingtocoatevenly.Cookfor1–2minutesandthenaddadrained85g(3oz)cansmokedmusselsinoliveoildownthecentre.Foldtheeggmixtureoverthemussels.Fliptosealandcookfor1–2minutes.Keepwarmwhileyourepeattherecipe,tomake2omelettesintotal.Divideeachomeletteintwoandserveonehalfperperson.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

bakedtunawithratatouille


1onion,cutintowedges1aubergine,cutintochunks1redpepper,cored,deseededandcutintochunks1courgette,thicklysliced4tomatoes,quartered5tablespoonsoliveoil2garliccloves,crushed1tablespoonsherryvinegar4tunasteakssaltandpepperhandfulofchoppedbasil,togarnishTossthevegetableswith3tablespoonsoftheoil,arrangeinashallowroastingdishandseasontotaste.Placeinapreheatedoven,200°C(400°F),GasMark6,for15minutes,turningoccasionally,untillightlycharred.Mixtheremainingoilwiththegarlicandvinegarandstirintothevegetables.Arrangethetunasteaksinthedishandseasonwell.Returntotheovenforafurther12–15minutesuntilthetunaiscooked.Serveimmediately,scatteredwiththebasil.Forroastedtunawithratatouilletopping,rub1tablespoonoliveoilover4tunasteaksandplaceinashallowroastingtin.Scatter75g(3oz)halvedcherrytomatoes,1cored,deseededandchoppedredpepper,1slicedgarliccloveand1tablespooncapers,rinsedanddrained,overthefish,seasonwellanddrizzleover1tablespoonoliveoil.Placeinapreheatedoven,200°C(400°F),GasMark6,for12–15minutesuntilthevegetablesarelightlycharredandthetunaiscooked.Sprinklewithchoppedbasilbeforeservingwithcrustybread.Totalcookingtime20minutes.

salmon,pea&dilltortilla


400g(13oz)potatoes,peeledandthicklysliced150g(5oz)skinlesssalmonfillet6eggs,beatenhandfulofdill,chopped100g(3½oz)frozenpeas1springonion,sliced1tablespoonvegetableoilsaltandpeppermixedsaladleaves,toserveCookthepotatoesinasaucepanoflightlysaltedboilingwaterfor10minutesuntiltender,thendrain.Meanwhile,placethesalmoninasmallsaucepan.Coverwithboilingwaterandleavetosimmerfor7minutesuntilthefishflakeseasily.Drain,thenbreakintolargeflakes.Mixtogethertheeggs,dill,peasandspringonion,thenseason.Heattheoilina20cm(8inch)nonstickfryingpan.Stirthepotatoesandsalmonintotheeggmixture,thentipintothepan.Cookoveraverylowheatfor10–15minutesuntiljustset.Cutintowedgesandservewithamixedleafsalad.Forpea&salmonomelettes,cook25g(1oz)frozenpeasinboilingwaterfor3minutesuntilcookedthrough,thendrain.Beat4eggstogetherwithsomedill.Heat15g(½oz)butterinsmallfryingpan.Addaquarteroftheeggmixtureandswirlaroundthepan.Cookfor1minuteuntilthemixtureisstartingtoset,thensprinkleover1teaspoongratedParmesancheese,afewofthepeasandasliceofsmokedsalmon,cutintostrips.Foldovertheomeletteandkeepwarmwhileyourepeatwiththeremainingeggmixturetomake4omelettesintotal.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

kingprawn&sweetpotatocurry


2tablespoonsvegetableoil1largeonion,chopped2garliccloves,sliced1tablespoonpeeledandchoppedfreshrootginger1greenchilli,deseededandthinlysliced3tablespoonsmildcurrypaste400g(13oz)sweetpotato,peeledanddiced400ml(14floz)coconutmilk250ml(8floz)vegetablestocksmallhandfulofcurryleaves400g(13oz)rawpeeledkingprawns100g(3½oz)frozenleafspinach,defrostedanddrainedhandfulofchoppedfreshcorianderwarmnaanbread,toserveHeattheoilinalarge,deep-sidedfryingpanorwokandcooktheonionoveramedium-highheatfor3–4minutes,untilbeginningtocolour.Addthegarlic,gingerandchilliandstir-fryforafurther2minutes.Reducetheheatslightlyandaddthecurrypaste,stirringfor1–2minutes.Addthesweetpotatodice,tossingthemtocoat,thenaddthecoconutmilk,stockandcurryleaves.Simmergentlyfor12–15minutes,untilthesweetpotatoisalmosttender.Stirtheprawnsandspinachintothecurryandheatfor2–3minutes,untiltheprawnsarejustcookedthroughandpink.Sprinkleoverthechoppedcoriander,spoonthecurryintodishesandserveimmediatelywithnaanbread.Forcurriedprawnbroth,heat2tablespoonsoilinalargesaucepanandfry2slicedbananashallotsand2slicedgarlicclovesoverahighheat,stirring,for2–3minutes.Reducetheheat,add1tablespoonkormacurrypasteandstirfor1minute.Pour1litre(1¾pints)hotvegetablestockintothepan.Add300g(10oz)rawpeeledkingprawns,250g(8oz)cookedlong-grainrice,2seededanddicedtomatoesand2tablespoonschoppedcoriander.Simmerfor2–3minutes,untiltheprawnsarecookedthrough,thenladleintobowlstoserve.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

richtomato&fishstew


1tablespoonoliveoil1onion,thinlysliced1garlicclove,chopped2tomatoes,roughlychopped400g(13oz)canchoppedtomatoes4tablespoonssun-driedtomatopaste150ml(¼pint)whitewine375g(12oz)mixedskinlessfishfillets,cutintochunks175g(6oz)rawpeeledprawns5tablespoonschoppedthyme75g(3oz)pittedblackolivespepperwarmcrustybread,toserveHeattheoilinalarge,heavy-basedsaucepanandcooktheonionandgarlicoveramediumheat,stirringfrequently,for3–4minutesuntilsoftened.Addthefreshtomatoesandcook,stirring,for2–3minutes,thenaddthecannedtomatoes,tomatopasteandwine.Bringtotheboilandcookoverahighheatfor5minutesuntilthesauceisthick.Stirthefishchunksandprawnsintothetomatomixture,thenreducetheheat,coverandsimmerfor7–8minutesuntilthefishisopaqueandcookedthroughandtheprawnshaveturnedpink.Stirthroughthethymeandblackolivesandseasonwithpeppertotaste.Serveinservingbowlswithwarmcrustybreadtomopupthejuices.Forinstantfishstew,heat1tablespoonoliveoilinaheavy-basedsaucepanandcook1finelychoppedonionwithasqueezeofgarlicpasteoveramediumheat,stirring,for3minutes.Adda400g(13oz)canlobsterbisque,a200g(7oz)canchoppedtomatoes,175g(6oz)mixedskinlessfishfillets,cutintochunks,and175g(6oz)cookedpeeledprawnsandcookoverahighheatfor7minutesuntiltheseafoodiscookedthrough.Servewithcrustybread.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

seafoodpaella


1tablespoonoliveoil75g(3oz)chorizo,thicklysliced1onion,finelychopped1redpepper,cored,deseededandchopped2garliccloves,chopped300g(10oz)paellarice1teaspoonsmokedpaprikapinchofsaffronthreads800ml(1pint7floz)hotchickenstock300g(10oz)livemussels,scrubbedanddebearded8cookedkingprawns,shellson100g(3½oz)rawsquidrings75g(3oz)frozenpeassaltandpepperHeattheoilinalarge,heavy-basedsaucepan.Addthechorizotothepanandcookforabout2minutesuntilstartingtobrown.Removefromthepanwithaslottedspoonandsetaside.Addtheonionandpeppertothepanandcookfor3minutes,thenstirinthegarlicandcookfor1minute.Addthericeandstiruntilwellcoated.Sprinkleoverthepaprikaandsaffron,returnthechorizotothepan,thenpouroverthehotstock.Bringtotheboil,thensimmer,uncovered,for15minutes.Addthemussels,coverthepanandcookfor3minutes.Stirintheprawns,squidandpeasandcookforafurther2minutesuntilthericeistender(addadrizzleofhotwateraroundtheedgeofthepanifstillalittlefirm)andthemusselshaveopened–discardanythatremainclosed,thenseasontotasteandserve.Forsaffron&fennelseafood,heat2tablespoonsoliveoilinalargesaucepan.Cook1finelychoppedfennelbulbfor2minutes.Add150ml(¼pint)drywhitewine,agoodpinchofsaffronthreadsand500g(1lb)livemussels,scrubbedanddebearded.Coverandcookfor3minutes.Add8cookedpeeledlargeprawnsand100g(3½oz)rawsquidrings.Cookfor2minutes.Discardanymusselsthatremainclosed.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

monkfish&mixedpepperstew


2tablespoonsvegetableoil2onions,finelychopped2tablespoonsmediumorhotcurrypowder1teaspoongroundturmeric900g(2lb)monkfishtail,cutintobite-sizedpieces2garliccloves,chopped1teaspoonpeeledandfinelygratedfreshrootginger½teaspoontamarindpaste1tablespoonthymeleaves1staranise450ml(¾pint)hotfishstock1redpepper,cored,deseededandcutinto3cm(1inch)pieces1yellowpepper,cored,deseededandcutinto3cm(1inch)piecessteamedrice,toserve(optional)Heattheoilinaheavy-basedsaucepan,addtheonionsandcookoveramediumheat,stirringoccasionally,for2–3minutesuntilsoftened.Stirinthecurrypowderandturmericandcookforafurther1minuteuntilfragrant.Addtheremainingingredientsandstirtogetherwell.Bringtoasimmer,thenreducetheheattolowandcook,uncovered,for8–10minutesoruntilthefishiscookedthroughandthepeppersaretender.Ladleintobowlsandservewithsteamedrice,ifliked.ForChinesemonkfish&mixedpepperstir-fry,core,deseedandfinelyslice1redpepperand1yellowpepper.Heat2tablespoonssunfloweroilinalargewokorfryingpanuntilhot,addthepeppersand600g(1lb5oz)monkfishtail,cubed,andstir-fryoverahighheatfor2–3minutes.Adda120g(4oz)sachetoysterandspringonionstir-frysauceandfryforafurther2–3minutesoruntilthefishiscookedthroughandpipinghot.Serveimmediatelywithsteamedrice.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

musselsinacoconutbroth


1tablespoonvegetableoil1shallot,finelychopped1garlicclove,sliced1redchilli,deseededandchopped2limeleaves,shredded125ml(4floz)coconutmilk125ml(4floz)water1lemongrassstalk1tablespoonThaifishsauce1tablespoonsoftbrownsugar1kg(2lb)livemussels,scrubbedanddebeardedhandfulofchoppedfreshcoriander,toserveHeattheoilinalargesaucepan,addtheshallotandcookfor2minutes.Stirinthegarlic,chilliandlimeleavesandcookfor1minutemore.Pourinthecoconutmilkandthemeasurementwater,addthelemongrass,fishsauceandsugarandleavetosimmerfor10minutes.Addthemussels,coverandcookfor3–5minutesuntilthemusselsareopen,discardinganythatremainclosed.Scatteroverthecoriandertoserve.Forspicywok-roastedmussels,heat1tablespoonvegetableoilinalargewok,add1tablespoonThaigreencurrypasteandcookfor1minute.Add1kg(2lb)livemussels,scrubbedanddebearded,andcookfor1minute.Pourover50ml(2floz)coconutmilk,coverandcookfor2minutesmoreuntilthemusselsareopen,discardinganythatremainclosed.Scatterover1choppedspringonion,ahandfulofchoppedfreshcorianderand1tablespoonlimejuicetoserve.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

mustard&curryleafhalibut


1teaspoongroundturmeric1tablespoonchillipowder2tablespoonsgratedfreshcoconut4tablespoonsvegetableoil1teaspoonblackmustardseeds20freshcurryleaves2onions,thinlysliced4greenchillies,deseededandsliced2.5cm(1inch)pieceoffreshrootginger,peeledandcutintomatchsticks6garliccloves,finelychopped1kg(2¼lb)skinlesshalibutfillets,bonedandcutintobite-sizedpieces400ml(14floz)coconutmilk300ml(½pint)water1tablespoontamarindpastesaltsteamedbasmatirice,toserve(optional)Mixtogethertheturmeric,chillipowderandcoconutinasmallbowlandsetaside.Heattheoilinalargewokorheavy-basedsaucepanuntilhot,thenaddthemustardseedsandcookoveramedium-highheatforafewminutesuntiltheseedsbegintopop,thenaddthecurryleaves,onions,greenchillies,gingerandgarlicandstir-fryforabout5minutesuntilfragrant.Stirintheturmericmixtureandstir-fryforafurther1minute.Addthefish,thenstirinthecoconutmilkandmeasurementwater.Finally,addthetamarindpaste.Bringtotheboil,thenreducetheheattolowandsimmergently,uncovered,for15minutesoruntilthefishiscookedthrough.Seasonwellwithsalt.Ladleintobowlsandservewithsteamedbasmatirice,ifliked.Forpan-friedfishwithmustard&curryleaves,mixtogether2tablespoonswholegrainmustard,6crusheddriedcurryleaves,1teaspoonchillipowderand1teaspoonmediumorhotcurrypowderinabowl.Seasonwithsalt,thenspreadthemixtureallover4skinlessplaicefillets.Heat2tablespoonssunfloweroilinalargefryingpanandfrythefishfilletsfor2–3minutesoneachsideoruntilcookedthrough.Servewithagreensalad.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

goanfriedfish


1teaspoongroundturmeric1teaspoongingerpaste1teaspoongarlicpaste1teaspoonchillipowder1teaspoongroundcumin1teaspoongroundcorianderjuiceof2lemons4skinlesshalibutsteaks,about200g(7oz)each4tablespoonssunfloweroilsaltandpeppergreensalad,toserve(optional)Mixtogetherthegroundspicesandpastesinabowl.Addthelemonjuiceandstirtomixwell.Spreadthemixturealloverthefishandseasonwell.Heatthesunfloweroilinalargefryingpan,addthefishandfryoveramedium-highheatfor2–3minutesoneachsideoruntiljustcookedthrough.Servewithagreensalad,ifliked.ForGoanfishcakes,place400g(13oz)skinlesshalibutfillets,boned,and400g(13oz)rawpeeledprawnsinafoodprocessororblender.Add1tablespoonGoancurrypasteandblitzuntilsmooth.Usingwethands,shapethemixtureinto12cakes.Heat2tablespoonssunfloweroilinalargefryingpan,addthefishcakesandfryoveramedium-highheatfor3–4minutesoneachsideoruntilcookedthrough.Servewithsteamedriceandasalad.Totalcookingtime20minutes.

coconutspicedclams


4tablespoonsvegetableoil2shallots,veryfinelychopped1redchilli,slitlengthwaysanddeseeded3cm(1inch)pieceoffreshrootginger,peeledandshredded2garliccloves,finelychopped2plumtomatoes,finelychopped1tablespoonmediumorhotcurrypowder200ml(7floz)coconutmilk800g(1¾lb)freshclams,scrubbedlargehandfulofchoppedfreshcoriander3tablespoonsgratedfreshcoconut

Toserve(optional)saladcrustybreadHeattheoilinalargewokorsaucepanuntilhot,addtheshallots,redchilli,gingerandgarlicandstir-fryoveramediumheatfor3–4minutes.Increasetheheattohigh,stirinthetomatoes,currypowderandcoconutmilkandcookforafurther4–5minutes.Addtheclamstothepan,discardinganythathavecrackedordon’tshutwhentapped,stirtomixandcovertightly,thencontinuetocookoverahighheatfor6–8minutesuntiltheclamshaveopened.Discardanythatremainclosed.Stirinthechoppedcorianderandsprinkleoverthegratedcoconut.Ladleintobowlsandserveimmediately,withafreshsaladandcrustybreadtomopupthejuices,ifliked.Forspicyclam&coconutchowder,heat2tablespoonssunfloweroilinaheavy-basedsaucepan,add1choppedonion,1deseededandchoppedredchilli,1tablespoonmediumorhotcurrypowderand2choppedgarlicclovesandcook,stirring,for2–3minutes.Add400g(13oz)peeledandfinelydicedpotatoes,200ml(7floz)coconutmilkand600ml(1pint)hotfishstock.Bringtotheboil,thenreducetheheattomediumandcook,uncovered,for12–15minutesoruntilthepotatoesaretender.Increasetheheattohigh,stirin400g(13oz)freshscrubbedclams,discardinganythatarecrackedordon’tshutwhentapped,covertightlyandbringtotheboil.Cookfor4–5minutesoruntiltheclamshaveopened.Discardanythatremainclosed.Season,stirinasmallhandfulofchoppedfreshcorianderandserveimmediately.Totalcookingtime30minutes.

chilliseafoodstew


2tablespoonsoliveoil1redonion,cutintoslimwedges1smallredchilli,deseededandthinlysliced1garlicclove,sliced250g(8oz)potatoes,peeledandcubed200g(7oz)ready-preparedsquidrings150ml(¼pint)water400g(13oz)canchoppedtomatoes150ml(¼pint)whitewine3tablespoonssun-driedtomatopaste2tablespoonschoppedsun-blushtomatoesinoil,drained2tablespoonsthymeleaves250g(8oz)livemussels,scrubbedanddebearded175g(6oz)redmulletfillets,skinnedandcutintochunkscrustybread,toserve(optional)Heattheoilinalargefryingpan,addtheonion,chilliandgarlicandcookoveramediumheatfor5–8minutesuntilpalegoldenandsoftened.Addthepotatoesandsquidringsandcookforafurther2minutes.Pouroverthemeasurementwater,choppedtomatoes,wineandtomatopasteandstirwell.Addthesun-blushtomatoesandthymeandcookfor8minutes.Meanwhile,sortthroughthemussels,discardinganythatdon’tshutwhentapped.Addtheredmullettothepanandstirgentlythrough,thenaddthemussels,coverandbringtotheboil.Cookfor5–7minutes,shakingthepanoccasionallyuntilthefishiscookedthroughandthemusselshaveopened.Discardanythatremainclosed.Servewithwarmcrustybreadtomopupthejuices,ifliked.Forseafood,chilli&tomatopan-fry,heat1tablespoonoliveoilinafryingpan,add1smallroughlychoppedonionandcookfor2minutes.Adda400g(13oz)canchoppedtomatoes,½teaspoondriedchilliflakes,150ml(¼pint)whitewineanda300g(10oz)packseafoodselectionandbringtotheboil.Reducetheheat,coverandsimmerfor5minutesuntilpipinghot.Servewithcrustybread.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

prawn&mangocurry


2tablespoonsvegetableoil2garliccloves,finelychopped2shallots,thinlysliced1carrot,peeledandcutintothinmatchsticks8cm(3inch)lengthoftrimmedlemongrassstalk,finelychopped1redchilli,deseededandchopped1tablespoonhotcurrypowder300ml(½pint)coconutmilk200ml(7floz)water1tablespoonfishsauce1kg(2¼lb)rawkingprawns,peeledanddeveined,withtailslefton300g(10oz)mangoflesh,cutinto1.5cm(¾inch)cubesThaibasilleaves,togarnishsteamedjasminerice,toserveHeattheoilinaheavy-basedsaucepan,addthegarlic,shallotsandcarrotandcookoveramediumheat,stirringoccasionally,for1–2minutesuntilsoftened.Addthelemongrass,redchilliandcurrypowderandcookforafurther3minutesoruntilfragrant.Pourinthecoconutmilk,measurementwaterandfishsauceandbringtoasimmer.Cookfor5minutes,thenreducetheheattomedium-low,stirintheprawnsandmangoandsimmergently,partiallycovered,for5minutesoruntiltheprawnsturnpinkandarecookedthrough.Ladleintobowls,scatterwithThaibasilleavesandservewithsteamedjasminerice.Forprawn,lemongrass&mangostir-fry,heat2tablespoonssunfloweroilinalargewokuntilhot,add2choppedshallots,2deseededandchoppedredchillies,2choppedgarlicclovesandan8cm(3inch)lengthoftrimmedlemongrassstalk,finelychopped,andstir-fryoverahighheatfor1minute.Add1tablespoonhotcurrypowder,600g(1lb5oz)cookedpeeledprawnsandthedicedfleshof1ripemangoandstir-fryforafurther3–4minutesoruntilpipinghot.Servewithnoodles.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

cajunspicedsalmonfrittata


1tablespoonoliveoil1redpepper,cored,deseededandcutintochunks1greenpepper,cored,deseededandcutintochunks1smallonion,sliced1smallredchilli,deseededandfinelychopped6tablespoonschoppedfreshcoriander,plusextratogarnish250g(8oz)skinlesssalmonfillets2.5cm(1inch)pieceoffreshrootginger,peeledandroughlychopped2teaspoonsCajunspicemix6eggspeppersalad,toserve(optional)Heattheoilina23cm(9inch)nonstickfryingpanandcookthepeppers,onionandchillioveramediumheat,stirringoccasionally,for3–4minutesuntilbeginningtosoften.Stirinthecoriander,thenmakeawellinthecentreofthepan,addthesalmonfilletsandcookfor3–4minutes,turningonce,untilalmostcookedthrough.Flakethefilletsintochunkypiecesinthepan,thenaddthegingerandspicemixandgentlytossalltheingredientstogether.Beattheeggsinajugandseasonwithalittlepepper.Pouroverthevegetablesandsalmonandgentlycookfor3–4minutesuntilthebaseofthefrittataisset.Placethepanunderapreheatedmediumgrill,makingsurethatthepanhandleisturnedawayfromtheheat,andcookfor4–5minutesuntilthetopisgoldenandset.Cutintowedgesandservewithsalad,ifliked.ForsimpleCajunsalmon,mixasqueezeofgingerpastewith2teaspoonsCajunspicemixandrubintothefleshof250g(8oz)skinlesssalmonfillets.Heat3tablespoonsoliveoilinalargefryingpanandcookthesalmonoveramediumheatfor9minutes,turninghalfwaythrough.Servewithbreadandsalad.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

roastedgarlickyherbseabass


2wholeseabass,about300g(10oz)each,gutted1garlicclove,sliced4tablespoonschoppedparsley2tablespoonschoppedthymeleaves1lemon,halvedandsliced1fennelbulb,trimmedandthinlysliced375g(12oz)potatoes,cutintoslimwedges1tablespoonoliveoilsaltandpepperPlacethefishinaroastingtinandslashbothsidesdeeptothebone.Seasonwellwithpepper.Mixtogetherthegarlicandherbsinabowl,thenrubthemixtureoverthefish,pushingitintotheslashes.Tuckthelemonslicesandfennelunderandaroundthefish.Tossthepotatoeswiththeoilandseasonwell,thenarrangeontopofthelemonandfennel.Roastinapreheatedoven,200°C(400°F),GasMark6,for20–25minutes,oruntilthepotatoesaregoldenandthefishiscookedthrough.Forpan-friedseabass&fennel,slash2guttedseabass,about300g(10oz)each,severaltimesoneachsideandseasonwell.Heat25g(1oz)butterinalargefryingpan,add1smalltrimmedandthinlyslicedfennelbulband1thinlyslicedgarliccloveandcookoveramediumheatfor3–4minutesuntilslightlysoftened.Addthefishtothepanandcookfor4minutesoneachside,oruntilthefleshisopaqueandcookedthrough.Scatterwith1tablespoonchoppedthymeleavesandseasonwell.Servewithcrustybread.Totalcookingtime20minutes.

thaigreencurrywithmonkfish


2tablespoonsThaigreencurrypastehandfulofchoppedfreshcoriander1tablespoonvegetableoil300ml(½pint)fishorchickenstock400ml(14floz)coconutmilk2tablespoonsfishsauce2teaspoonssoftbrownsugar500g(1lb)skinlessmonkfishfillet,cutinto2.5cm(1inch)cubes75g(3oz)cherrytomatoes,halvedhandfulofchoppedbasil,togarnishPuttheThaigreencurrypasteandcorianderinaminifoodprocessorandwhizztoasmoothpaste.Heattheoilinalargesaucepan.Addthecurrypasteandstiraroundthepanfor3–5minutesuntiltheoilstartstoseparate.Pouroverthestockandcoconutmilkandbringtotheboil.Addthefishsauceandsugarandleavetosimmerfor10minutes.Stirinthemonkfishandtomatoesandcookforafurther7–10minutesuntiljustcookedthrough.Scatteroverthebasilandserve.Formonkfish&beancurry,heat2tablespoonsvegetableoilinalargesaucepan.Add2tablespoonsThaigreencurrypasteandcookfor3minutesuntiltheoilstartstoseparate.Pourover300ml(½pint)fishorchickenstock,400ml(14floz)coconutmilk,2tablespoonsfishsauceand2teaspoonssoftbrownsugar.Simmerfor10minutes.Add150g(5oz)greenbeansandcookfor1–2minutes.Stirin500g(1lb)skinlessmonkfishfillet,cutinto2.5cm(1inch)cubes,andcookfor3–5minutes.Scatteroverahandfulofbasilleavestoserve.Totalcookingtime20minutes.

chillicodintomatosauce


2tablespoonsoliveoil1onion,diced2garliccloves,crushed¼teaspoondriedchilliflakes1redpepper,cored,deseededandthinlysliced400g(13oz)canchoppedtomatoes100ml(3½floz)whitewine12blackolives,pittedandsliced4skinlesscodloinfillets,about150g(5oz)eachsteamedgreenbeans,toserve(optional)Heattheoliveoilinalargefryingpanandsautétheonion,garlicandchilliflakesfor3–4minutes.Addtheredpepperandcookforafurther3–4minutes.Pourinthechoppedtomatoes,whitewineandblackolivesandsimmerfor8minutes.Addthecodloinfilletstothepanandcookfor8–10minutes,turningonceifnotcoveredbytheliquid,untilcookedthrough.Servewithsteamedgreenbeans,ifliked.Forpesto-crustedcod,heat1tablespoonoliveoilinaflameprooffryingpanandcook4x150g(5oz)codfilletsfor2–3minutes.Mixtogether4tablespoonsfreshbreadcrumbswith½redchilli,deseededandfinelydiced,2tablespoonsready-madepestoand3slicedspringonions.Spoonthebreadcrumbmixtureoverthefishandpressdownlightly.Sprinklewith1tablespoongratedParmesancheeseandcookunderapreheatedhotgrillfor2–3minutes,untilgoldenandcookedthrough.Servewithacrispgreensalad.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

scallop,bacon&pinenutpan-fry


25g(1oz)butter300g(10oz)smokedstreakybacon,cutintopieces350g(11½oz)scallops,halvedwidthwaysiflarge4tablespoonspinenuts8tablespoonschoppedparsleyfinelygratedrindof1lemoncrustybread,toserveHeatthebutterinalargefryingpan,addthebaconandcookoverahighheatfor3minutesuntilgolden.Addthescallopsandpinenutsandcookfor3–4minutesuntilthescallopsarecookedthroughandthepinenutsaregolden.Stirintheparsleyandlemonrind.Dividethemixturebetween4dishes,spoonoveranyjuicesandservewithplentyofcrustybread.Forgriddledscallopsinbacon,place16largescallops,2tablespoonschoppedparsleyandthefinelygratedrindof1lemoninabowlandtosswelltocoat.Wrap1streakybaconrasheraroundeachscallop,thensecurewithcocktailsticks.Heat25g(1oz)butterinagriddlepan,addthescallopsandcookoverahighheatfor2minutesoneachsideuntilgoldenandcookedthrough.Servewithsaladandcrustybread.Totalcookingtime20minutes.

cod,redmullet&prawnstew


1tablespoonoliveoil1fennelbulb,quarteredandthinlysliced2garliccloves,thinlysliced400g(13oz)canchoppedtomatoespinchofsaffronthreads900ml(1½pints)hotfishstock250g(8oz)codloin,cutintobite-sizedpieces200g(7oz)cookedpeeledkingprawns2redmulletfillets,halvedlengthways50g(2oz)spinachleavescrustywholemealbread,toserveHeattheoilinalargefryingpan,addthefennelandgarlicandcookfor4–5minutesuntilsoftened.Stirinthetomatoesandsaffron,thenpourinthestockandbringtoasimmer.Addthecod,prawnsandredmulletandsimmerfor6–8minutesoruntilthefishiscookedthrough.Stirinthespinachuntilwilted,thenserveimmediatelywithcrustywholemealbread.Forquickcod,redmullet&prawncurry,heat1tablespoonoilinalargefryingpanorwok,add1choppedonionand2choppedgarlicclovesandsautéfor1minute.Stirin2tablespoonscurrypasteand400ml(14floz)coconutmilkandbringtoasimmer.Add200g(7oz)codloinand2redmulletfillets,eachcutintobite-sizedpieces,and250g(8oz)cookedpeeledkingprawns.Simmerfor6–8minutesuntilthefishiscookedthrough.Stirin125g(4oz)spinachleavesand2tablespoonsroughlychoppedcoriander.Seasonandservewithrice.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

quickfishstewwithchickpeas


2tablespoonsoliveoil1celerystick,thinlysliced2garliccloves,chopped1teaspoonsweetpaprika125ml(4floz)drywhitewine400g(13oz)cangood-qualityratatouille400g(13oz)canchickpeas,rinsedanddrained1teaspoongratedlemonrind75ml(3floz)vegetablestock400g(13oz)bonelessfishfillets,suchashaddock,codorsalmon,cutintobite-sizedpieces

saltandpepperchoppedparsley,togarnishwholegrainriceorcouscous,toserveHeattheoilinalargesaucepanandcooktheceleryandgarlicoveramediumheatfor3–4minutes,tosoften.Addthepaprika,stirfor1minute,thenpourinthewineandsimmertoreducebyhalf.Tipintheratatouillealongwiththechickpeas,lemonrindandstock,thenseasontotasteandsimmerfor5–6minutes,tothickenslightly.Stirthefishintothestew,coverandsimmerforafurther3–5minutes,oruntilthefishiscookedandflaky.Garnishwithchoppedparsleyandservewithriceorcouscous.Forbakedfishwithchickpeas,preparethestewfollowingtherecipeasforQuickfishstewwithchickpeas,adding1smalldicedheadoffenneltotheceleryandgarlicandcookingfor5–6minutesbeforeaddingthepaprika.Oncethestewhassimmeredfor5–6minutes,transferittoanovenproofdishandplace4skinless,bonelessfishfilletsontop.Drizzlewith1tablespoonoliveoil,seasonandbake,uncovered,inapreheatedoven,200°C(400°F),GasMark6,for12–15minutes.Servewithriceorcouscousandgarnishedwithchoppedparsley.Totalcookingtime30minutes.

spicyprawn&peapilau


1tablespoonsunfloweroil1tablespoonbutter1largeonion,finelychopped2garliccloves,finelychopped1tablespoonmediumorhotcurrypaste250g(8oz)basmatirice600ml(1pint)hotfishorvegetablestock300g(10oz)frozenpeasfinelygratedrindandjuiceof1largelime20g(¾oz)freshcoriander,finelychopped400g(13oz)cookedpeeledprawnssaltandpepperHeattheoilandbutterinaheavy-basedsaucepan,addtheonionandcookoveramediumheatfor2–3minutesuntilsoftened.Stirinthegarlicandcurrypasteandcookforafurther1–2minutesuntilfragrant,thenaddthericeandstirtocoatwell.Stirinthestock,peasandlimerind,thenseasonwellandbringtotheboil.Covertightly,thenreducetheheattolowandcookfor12–15minutesoruntiltheliquidisabsorbedandthericeistender.Removethepanfromtheheat,thenstirinthelimejuice,corianderandprawns.Coverandleavetheprawnstoheatthroughforafewminutesbeforeserving.Forspicyprawn&peastir-friedrice,heat2tablespoonssunfloweroilinalargewokorfryingpanuntilhot,add1tablespoonmediumcurrypaste,400g(12oz)cookedpeeledprawns,200g(7oz)frozenpeasand500g(1lb)ready-cookedbasmatiriceandstir-fryoverahighheatfor4–5minutesoruntilpipinghot.Removefromtheheat,seasonandstirin6tablespoonschoppedfreshcoriander.Serveimmediately.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

vegetarian

spicedcoconutsquashsoup

quickgarlickytomatolentils

spinach&potatotortilla

coconutsoupwithsquash

quickpea&leeksoup

quickcarrot&coriandertagine

pan-cookedeggs

redpepper&spinachstew

quickmushroom&garlictomyum

redcabbage&beetrootlentils

black-eyedbeanstew

savoycabbage&parmesansoup

bean&vegetablenutcrumble

malaysianstew

southern-stylerice

tomato,rosemary&beanstew

spicymushroom&cauliflower

spicyszechuantofu

puffedgoats’cheeseomelette

spicedcarrot&greenbeanstew

chunkyvegetableredlentildahl

cauliflower&potatocurry

malaysianredpepper&cabbage

mushroom&tofustew

jamaicanspicedcornchowder

spicedcoconutsquashsoup


2tablespoonsoil1onion,chopped2teaspoonsfinelychoppedfreshrootginger½teaspoongroundcoriander1lemongrassstalk1stripoforangepeel1kg(2lb)butternutsquash,peeledandchopped1litre(1¾pints)vegetablestock125ml(4floz)coconutmilksaltandpepper

Toserve1redchilli,deseededandchoppedhandfulofchoppedfreshcorianderHeattheoilinalargesaucepan,addtheonionandcookfor5minutesuntilsoftened.Addtheginger,groundcoriander,lemongrass,orangepeelandsquash.Pourinthestockandcoconutmilkandbringtotheboil.Leavetosimmerfor12–15minutesuntilthesquashissoft.Removethelemongrassandorangepeelanduseastickblendertoblendthesoupuntilsmooth.Seasontotasteanddividebetweenservingbowls.Sprinkleoverthechilliandfreshcoriandertoserve.Forcoconutsquashricepot,heat2tablespoonsoilinalargesaucepan,add1choppedonionandcookfor5minutesuntilsoftened.Stirin1crushedgarliccloveand1teaspoonfinelychoppedfreshrootginger,followedby2tablespoonsThairedcurrypaste.Add½peeledandchoppedbutternutsquashandcookforacoupleofminutesuntilwellcoated.Stirthrough300g(10oz)jasminerice.Pourover500ml(17floz)vegetablestockand125ml(4floz)coconutmilk.Bringtotheboilandcookfor10minutes,thenreducetheheatandsimmergentlyfor5minutesuntilthericeandsquasharejustcookedthrough.Scatteroverahandfulofchoppedfreshcorianderleavesbeforeserving.Totalcookingtime30minutes.

quickgarlickytomatolentils


2tablespoonsoliveorvegetableoil1largeonion,chopped2garliccloves,chopped440g(14¼oz)jartomato-basedpastasauce1teaspoondriedoreganoormixedherbs(optional)2x390g(12½oz)cansgreenlentils,rinsedanddrained100g(3½oz)gratedCheddarcheese,ParmesancheeseorotherhardItaliancheese(optional)

crustybread,toserveHeattheoilinalargefryingpanandcooktheonionandgarlicoveramediumheatfor6–7minutes,stirringfrequently,untilsoftened.Addthepastasauce,driedoreganoormixedherbs,ifusing,andlentilsandheattosimmeringpoint.Spoonintobowls.Scatterwithgratedcheese,ifusing,andserveimmediatelywithcrustybread.Forgarlickytomatorice,heat2tablespoonsoliveorvegetableoilinalargesaucepanandcook1largechoppedonionand1cored,deseededandchoppedred,greenoryellowpepperfor6–7minutesuntiltheybegintosoften.Add2choppedgarlicclovesandcookforafurtherminute,thenstirin250g(8oz)long-grainwhiterice.Add2x400g(13oz)canschoppedtomatoes,1teaspoondriedoreganoormixedherbs,450ml(¾pint)boilingwaterand1crumbledvegetablestockcube.Stirwelltocombine,thenreducetheheat,coverwithalidandsimmergentlyfor18–20minutesuntilthericeistenderandmostoftheliquidhasbeenabsorbed.Spoonintobowlsandservewithahotchillisauce.Totalcookingtime30minutes.

spinach&potatotortilla


3tablespoonsoliveoil2onions,finelychopped250g(8oz)cookedpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1cm(½in)cubes2garliccloves,finelychopped200g(7oz)cookedspinach,drainedthoroughlyandroughlychopped4tablespoonsdrainedandfinelychoppedroastedredpepper,fromajar5eggs,lightlybeaten3–4tablespoonsgratedManchegocheesesaltandpepperHeattheoilinanonstickfryingpanandaddtheonionsandpotatoes.Cookgentlyoveramediumheatfor3–4minutesoruntilthevegetableshavesoftenedbutnotcoloured,turningandstirringoften.Addthegarlic,spinachandpeppersandstirtomixwell.Seasonthebeateneggsandpourintothefryingpan,shakingthepansothattheeggisevenlyspread.Cookgentlyfor8–10minutesoruntilthebaseofthetortillaisset.SprinkleoverthegratedManchego.Placethefryingpanunderapreheatedmedium-hotgrillandcookfor3–4minutesoruntilthetopissetandgolden.Removefromtheheat,cutintobite-sizedsquaresortrianglesandservewarmoratroomtemperature.Forspinach&potatosauté,heat1tablespoonvegetableoilinalargefryingpan.Add2choppedgarliccloves,1finelychoppedonionand1tablespooncurrypowder.Stirin100ml(3½floz)passata,300g(10oz)babyleafspinachand200g(7oz)cooked,cubedpotatoes.Sautéoverahighheatfor2–3minutesoruntilpipinghot.Seasonandservewithcrustybreadorrice.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

coconutsoupwithsquash


1tablespoonvegetableoil1onion,finelychopped500g(1lb)butternutsquash,peeled,deseededandcutintocubes1smallredchilli,deseededandfinelychopped1teaspoongroundcoriander400ml(14floz)coconutmilk600ml(1pint)vegetablestock300g(10oz)spinachleaveswarmnaanbreads,toserveHeattheoilinalarge,heavy-basedsaucepanandcooktheonion,butternutsquashandchillioveramedium-highheat,stirringfrequently,for8minutesuntilsoftened.Addthecorianderandcook,stirring,forafewseconds,thenstirinthecoconutmilkandstockandbringtotheboil.Reducetheheatandsimmerfor10minutes.Stirinthespinachleavesandcookfor1minuteuntiljustwilted.Ladlethesoupintoservingbowlsandservewithwarmnaanbreads.ForquickCaribbean-stylecoconutsoup,heat1tablespoonvegetableoilinalarge,heavy-basedsaucepanandcook1finelychoppedredonionoveramedium-highheat,stirringfrequently,for3minutes.Add1teaspoongroundcorianderand½teaspoonsmokedpaprikaandcook,stirring,forafewseconds.Stirin400ml(14floz)coconutmilkand600ml(1pint)vegetablestockandbringtotheboil.Adda400g(13oz)cankidneybeans,rinsedanddrained,with300g(10oz)spinachleavesandsimmerfor5minutes.Servewithcornbread.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

quickpea&leeksoup


50g(2oz)butter2bananashallots,finelychopped2leeks,verythinlysliced1tablespoonchoppedmixedherbs,suchassage,thyme,chivesandparsley100ml(3½floz)crèmefraîche1litre(1¾pints)good-qualityboilingvegetablestock350g(11½oz)frozenpetitpoissaltandpepperMeltthebutterinalargesaucepanoveramediumheat,thenaddtheshallotsandleeksandcookfor5–6minutes,untilsoftened.Meanwhile,stirthechoppedherbsintothecrèmefraîcheandsetaside.Addthevegetablestockandpetitpoistotheleeksandsimmerfor2–3minutes,untilthepeasarejusttender.Seasontotaste,thenladleintobowlsandserveimmediatelywithadollopofherbycrèmefraîche.Forpotato,pea&leeksoup,heat2tablespoonsoliveoilinalargesaucepanorflameproofcasseroledishandadd875g(1¾lb)dicedpotatoes,2choppedleeksand3thinlyslicedspringonions.Cookoveramediumheatfor5minutes,stirringfrequently,untiltheleekisbeginningtosoften.Add1.2litres(2pints)boilingvegetablestock,seasonandsimmeroveramediumheatforabout12minutes,untilthepotatoistender,adding150g(5oz)frozenpeasforthefinal2–3minutes.Blendthesoupuntilsmooth,thenladleintobowlsandservewithherbycrèmefraîche,asforQuickpea&leeksoup.Totalcookingtime20minutes.

quickcarrot&coriandertagine


2tablespoonsoliveoil875g(1¾lb)carrots,peeledandsliced2.5cm(1inch)pieceoffreshrootginger,peeledandfinelychopped2garliccloves,sliced2teaspoonsbaharatorraselhanout1teaspoongroundcorianderpinchofsaffronthreads(optional)8ready-to-eatdriedapricots,sliced1preservedlemon,chopped400ml(14floz)hotvegetablestockhandfulofchoppedfreshcoriander,togarnishsteamedgiantcouscous,toserveHeattheoilinalargesaucepanorflameproofcasseroledishandcookthecarrots,gingerandgarlicfor5–6minutes,untilbeginningtosoften.Addthespicesandapricotsandstirforaminutebeforeaddingthepreservedlemonandhotstock.Coverandsimmerfor10–12minutes,untiltender.Ladlethetagineintobowls,sprinklewiththecorianderandservewithgiantcouscous.ForMoroccan-stylecarrot&coriandersoup,heat2tablespoonsoliveoilinalargesaucepanorflameproofcasseroledishandadd1choppedonion,1tablespoonpeeledandchoppedfreshrootgingerand2choppedgarliccloves.Cookoveramediumheatfor7–8minutes,untilsoftened.Stirin1teaspoonraselhanoutand1teaspoongroundcoriander,thenadd750g(1½lb)peeledandchoppedcarrotsand1peeledandchoppedsweetpotato.Stirtocoat,thenpourin1.2litres(2pints)hotvegetablestock.Coverandsimmeroveramediumheatforabout15minutes,untilthevegetablesaretender.Blendthesoupwithahand-heldblender,thenseasontotasteandladleintobowls.Garnishwithplentyofchoppedfreshcoriandertoserve.Totalcookingtime30minutes.

pan-cookedeggs


25g(1oz)butter1leek,thinlysliced¼teaspoondriedchilliflakes300g(10oz)babyspinachleaves2eggs3tablespoonsnaturalyogurtpinchofgroundpaprikasaltandpepperHeatthebutterinafryingpan,addtheleekandchilliflakesandcookoveramedium-highheatfor4–5minutesuntilsoftened.Addthespinachandseasonwell,thentossandcookfor2minutesuntilwilted.Make2wellsinthevegetablesandbreakaneggintoeachwell.Cookoveralowheatfor2–3minutesuntiltheeggsareset.Spoontheyogurtontopandsprinklewiththepaprika.Forleek&spinachomelette,heat1tablespoonoliveoilinalargefryingpan,add1smallleek,verythinlysliced,andcookoveramediumheatfor3–4minutes,thenadd175g(6oz)babyspinachleavesandcookfor2minutes,stirring,untilwilted.Inajug,beattogether4eggsandseasonwell,thenpouroverthespinachmixture.Cookoveralowheatfor2–3minutesuntilthebaseisset,thenplaceabakingsheetoverthetopofthepanandcookforafurther1minuteuntilthetopisset.Gentlyfliponesideoftheomeletteoverontotheother,thencuttheomeletteinhalf.Lightlytoast2piecesofwalnutbreadandspreadeachwith1tablespoontomatochutney,thenplaceanomelettehalfovereach.Totalcookingtime20minutes.

redpepper&spinachstew


3tablespoonsoliveorvegetableoil2largeredpeppers,cored,deseededandcutintolargepieces3garliccloves,sliced2teaspoonsgroundcuminorMexicanspicemix,suchasfajitaseasoning(optional)

2tablespoonstomatopurée400ml(14floz)hotvegetablestock400g(13oz)canchoppedtomatoes610g(1lb3¾oz)cannedkidneybeans,rinsedanddrained200g(7oz)frozenleafspinach,defrostedanddrainedsaltandpepperHeattheoilinasaucepanandcookthepeppersandgarlicoveramediumheatfor5–6minutes,stirringfrequently,untilsoftened.Stirinthecumin,ifusing,andcookfor1minutebeforeaddingthetomatopurée,hotstock,choppedtomatoesandkidneybeans.Bringtotheboil,seasontotaste,thencoverandsimmergentlyfor10–12minutesuntilthickenedslightly.Stirinthespinachforthefinalminuteofcooking,thenladleintobowlstoserve.Forredpepper&kidneybeansoup,cookthepeppersandgarlicasforRedpepper&spinachstewuntilsoftened.Addthegroundcuminandcookforaminute,thenpourin750ml(1¼pints)hotvegetablestock,500g(1lb)sievedtomatoesorpassataand2x400g(13oz)canskidneybeans,rinsedanddrained,reservingabout200g(7oz)ofthebeans.Seasontotaste,thencover,bringtoaboilandsimmerforabout15minutesuntilslightlythickened.Useastickblendertoblendthesoup,thenstirthroughthereservedbeans,150g(5oz)defrostedchoppedspinachandheatthrough.Ladleintobowlstoserve,scatteredwithchoppedparsley.Totalcookingtime30minutes.

quickmushroom&garlictomyum


1tablespoontomyumpaste1litre(1¾pints)vegetablestock150g(5oz)oystermushrooms,sliced200g(7oz)closed-cupmushrooms,sliced100g(3½oz)enokimushrooms(optional)2springonions,thinlysliced2garliccloves,sliced2.5cm(1inch)piecefreshrootginger,peeledandslicedlimejuice,toservePlacethetomyumpasteinalargesaucepanwiththestockandbringtoasimmer.Addthemushrooms,springonions,garlicandgingerandsimmerfor5–6minutes,sotheflavoursdevelopandthemushroomssoften.Ladleintobowlsandserveimmediatelywithasqueezeoflimejuice.Forwildmushroom&garlicbroth,place25g(1oz)mixeddriedmushroomsinapanwith1litre(1¾pints)justsimmeringwater.Coverandcookfor10minutes,untilsoftened.Meanwhile,heat2tablespoonsoilinasaucepanandcook1dicedcelerystick,1slicedleek,2choppedshallotsand2choppedgarlicclovesfor7–8minutesoveramediumheatuntilsoftened.Add300g(10oz)slicedportobellomushroomsandcookforafurther2minutes,untiljustbeginningtosoften.Strainthedriedmushrooms,reservingtheliquid,thensliceandaddtothevegetables.Stir,thenaddthereservedmushroomstockandsimmerfor4–5minutes.Ladleintobowlsandserve.Totalcookingtime20minutes.

redcabbage&beetrootlentils


2tablespoonsoliveorvegetableoil½smallredcabbage,thinlysliced2springonions,sliced,plusextratogarnish1beetroot,coarselygrated1teaspoongroundcumin300g(10oz)cannedgreenlentils,rinsedanddrainedsaltandpeppernaturalorGreekyogurt,toserveHeattheoilinasaucepanandcooktheredcabbageandspringonionoveramediumheatforabout5minutesuntiljustbeginningtosoften.Stirinthebeetroot,thencoverandcookforafurther8–10minutes,stirringoccasionally,untilthevegetablesaretender.Sprinkleoverthegroundcuminandstirovertheheatforaminute,thenaddthelentilsandwarmthrough.Seasontotaste,thenspooninto2dishesandservewithadollopofyogurtandextraslicedspringonions.Forfruitybraisedredcabbage,heat2tablespoonsoliveorvegetableoilinasaucepanandgentlycook1finelychoppedredonionoveramediumheatfor6–7minutesuntilsoftened.Add1choppedgarliccloveand1teaspoongroundcumin,thenstirin½shreddedredcabbage,1peeledandcoarselygrateddessertappleandasmallhandfulofraisins.Cookgentlyforabout15minutes,stirringfrequently,untilthevegetablesaresoftenedbutstillhavesomebite.Seasontotaste,thenstirin2teaspoonsbalsamicvinegarandservewithgrilledvegetariansausages.Totalcookingtime30minutes.

black-eyedbeanstew


2tablespoonsoliveoil4shallots,finelychopped2garliccloves,crushed2celerystalks,diced1largecarrot,peeledandcutinto1cm(½in)pieces1redpepper,cored,deseededandcutinto1cm(½in)pieces1teaspoondriedmixedherbs2teaspoonsgroundcumin1teaspoongroundcinnamon2x400g(13oz)canstomatoes2tablespoonssun-driedtomatopurée75ml(3floz)vegetablestock2x400g(13oz)cansblack-eyedbeansinwater,rinsedanddrained4tablespoonsfinelychoppedfreshcoriander,plusextraleavestogarnishsaltandpepperbasmatirice,toserveHeattheoilinalargefryingpanandplaceoverahighheat.Addtheshallots,garlic,celery,carrotandredpepperandstir-fryfor2–3minutesoruntillightlystartingtobrown.Sprinkleinthedriedherbs,cuminandcinnamon,addthetomatoes,puréeandstockandbringtotheboil.Reducetheheattomedium,coverandcookgentlyfor12–15minutesoruntilthevegetablesaretender,breakingupthetomatoesintosmallpieceswithawoodenspoontowardstheendofthecookingtime.Stirintheblack-eyedbeansandcookfor2–3minutesoruntilpipinghot.Seasonwell,removefromtheheatandsprinkleoverthechoppedcoriander.Garnishwithcorianderleavesandservewithbasmatirice.Forheartybean&vegetablebroth,place1peeledandfinelydicedcarrot,2finelydicedcelerystalks,2finelydicedshallots,2crushedgarliccloves,2tablespoonssun-driedtomatopuréeand2teaspoonsdriedmixedherbsinaheavy-basedsaucepanwith1litre(1¾pints)hotvegetablestockandbringtotheboil.Cook,uncovered,overamediumheatfor10–12minutes.Stirin2x400g(13oz)cansblack-eyedbeans,rinsedanddrained,andbringbacktotheboil.Season,removefromtheheatandserveladledintobowlswithcrustybread.Totalcookingtime20minutes.

savoycabbage&parmesansoup


4tablespoonsoliveoil1onion,chopped2garliccloves,crushed½teaspoonfennelseeds1Savoycabbage1potato,peeledanddiced1litre(1¾pints)vegetablestock75g(3oz)gratedParmesancheese,plusextra1tablespoontoservesaltandpeppercrustybread,toserveHeat2tablespoonsoftheoliveoilinasaucepanandsautétheonion,garlicandfennelseedsfor3–4minutes.Shred4leavesofthecabbageandreserve.Finelyshredtheremainingcabbage,addtothepanwiththedicedpotatoandcookfor3–4minutes,thenpourinthestock.Simmerfor10minutes,untilthepotatoistender.StirinthegratedParmesan.Blendwithastickblender,orinafoodprocessor,untilsmooth.Seasontotaste.Heattheremainingoliveoilandstir-frythereservedcabbage.Topeachbowlofsoupwiththefriedcabbage.ServesprinkledwithextragratedParmesan,andslicesofcrustybreadontheside.ForricewithSavoycabbage,heat3tablespoonsoliveoilinafryingpanandsauté1choppedonionfor2–3minutes.Stirin450g(14½oz)finelyshreddedSavoycabbageandcook,stirring,untilwilted.Stirin250g(8oz)Arborioriceand1litre(1¾pints)vegetablestock.Bringtotheboilandsimmerfor15–16minutes,untilthericeisaldente.Stirin25g(1oz)butterand40g(1¾oz)gratedParmesan,seasonandserve.Totalcookingtime20minutes.

bean&vegetablenutcrumble


75g(3oz)butter,chilledanddiced175g(6oz)plainflour100g(3½oz)walnuts,chopped50g(2oz)Cheddarcheese,grated2x250g(8oz)packspreparedbroccoli,cauliflowerandcarrots500g(1lb)jarready-madetomatoandherbsauce2garliccloves,crushed6tablespoonsfinelychoppedbasilleaves400g(13oz)canbutterbeans,rinsedanddrainedsaltandpepperRubthebutterintotheplainflouruntilcrumbsform.Stirinthechoppedwalnutsandgratedcheese,seasonandsetaside.Removethecarrotsfromthepacksofpreparedvegetables,roughlychopandboilinalargesaucepanfor2minutes.Addthebroccoliandcauliflowerandcookforanotherminute,thendrain.Pourthetomatoandherbsauceovertheblanchedvegetablesandheatuntilbubbling.Stirinthegarlic,basilandbutterbeans.Transfertoamedium-sizedovenproofdishandscatteroverthecrumblemixture.Bakeinapreheatedoven,200°C(400°F),GasMark6,for15–20minutesoruntilgoldenandbubbling.Forbutterbeanandwalnutpâté,tip2x400g(13oz)cansbutterbeans,rinsedanddrained,andthejuiceandfinelygratedzestof1lemonintoafoodprocessorwith1crushedgarlicclove,4tablespoonseachoffinelychoppedbasilandmintleaves,50g(2oz)choppedwalnuts,8tablespoonsready-mademayonnaiseand2teaspoonsDijonmustard.Blenduntilfairlysmoothandservespreadthicklyontoastedsourdoughbreadwithasalad.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

malaysianstew


2tablespoonsvegetableoil1mediumonion,thinlysliced6tablespoonslaksacurrypaste2x400ml(14floz)canscoconutmilk300ml(½pint)water1teaspoonsalt200g(7oz)peeledpotatoes,cutinto1.5cm(¾in)pieces250g(8oz)peeledcarrots,cutinto1.5cm(¾in)pieces100g(3½oz)finegreenbeans,topped,tailedandhalved150g(5oz)cauliflowerflorets300g(10oz)peeledanddeseededbutternutsquash,cutinto1.5cm(¾in)pieces

50g(2oz)cashewnuts50g(2oz)beansprouts4springonions,trimmedandslicedonthediagonalhandfulofThaisweetbasilleavesorfreshcorianderHeattheoilinalargepanoveramediumheat.Addtheonionandthecurrypasteandfrygentlyfor2–3minutesuntilitbeginstosmellfragrant.Pourinthecoconutmilkandmeasurementwater,addthesaltandbringtotheboil.Addthepotatoesandcarrotsandcookfor10minutes,thenaddthegreenbeans,cauliflowerandsquashandcookforafurther7minutes.Sprinkleoverthecashewnutsandsimmerfor3minutesuntilthevegetablesarejusttender.Stirinthebeansprouts,springonionsandbasilorcoriander.Simmerfor1minuteandserveimmediately.ForquickAsiancoconutsoup,heat1tablespoonvegetableoilinalargewokandadd6choppedspringonions,1tablespoonlaksacurrypaste,400ml(14floz)coconutmilk,400ml(14floz)vegetablestockand300g(10oz)packstir-fryvegetables.Bringtotheboilandcookoverahighheatfor4–5minutes.Seasonandserve.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

southern-stylerice


1½tablespoonsvegetableoil1largeonion,chopped2garliccloves,roughlychopped1celerystick,chopped1redand1yellowpepper,cored,deseededandchopped1courgette,chopped1teaspooneachdriedthyme,driedoregano,hotsmokedpaprika¼teaspooncayennepepper250g(8oz)long-grainrice,rinsed2tablespoonstomatopurée2x400g(13oz)canschoppedtomatoes450ml(¾pint)vegetablestocksaltandpepper2tablespoonschoppedparsley,togarnishfewdashesTabascosauce,toserve(optional)Heattheoilinalarge,heavy-basedcasseroleoveramediumheat.Addtheonion,garlic,celeryandredandyellowpeppersandcookfor4–5minutes,stirringfrequently,thenaddthecourgetteandcookforafurther3–4minutes.Addtheherbs,spicesandriceandstir-fryfor1minute,coatingthericewellintheotheringredients.Stirinthetomatopurée,choppedtomatoesandvegetablestockandseason.Bringtotheboilandcoverwithatightfittinglid,thenreducetheheatandleavetosimmergentlyfor15–18minutesuntilthericeiscookedandthemixturethickened.ServesprinkledwithchoppedparsleyandafewdashesofTabascosauce,ifliked.ForSouthern-stylemixedvegetable&beanstir-fry,chop1largeonion,1celerystickand1courgette.Core,deseedandchop1redand1yellowpepperandfinelychop2garliccloves.Roughlychop2tablespoonspickledredjalapeñopeppersandsetaside.Heat1½tablespoonsvegetableoilinalargefryingpanorwokoveramediumheat,thenaddtherawvegetablesandstir-fryfor10minutesuntiltender.Add1teaspooneachofdriedthyme,driedoreganoandhotsmokedpaprikaand¼teaspooncayennepepperandstir-fryforafurtherminute.Stirin250g(8oz)ready-cookedplain,mushroomorchilliandbeanrice,thenadda400g(13oz)cankidneybeans,rinsedanddrained.Continuetostir-fryuntilhot,thenserveimmediatelyinbowls,eachtoppedwithadollopofsouredcreamandascatteringofchoppedpickledredjalapeñopeppers.Totalcookingtime20minutes.

tomato,rosemary&beanstew


3tablespoonsoliveoil1largeredonion,sliced2teaspoonsgarlicpurée2tablespoonschoppedrosemaryleaves2x400g(13oz)canscannellinibeans,rinsedanddrained500g(1lb)jartomatopastasaucewholemealcrustybread,toserveHeattheoilinalarge,heavy-basedfryingpanandcooktheonionoveramediumheat,stirringoccasionally,for2minutes.Addthegarlicpuréeandrosemaryandcook,stirringconstantly,for30seconds.Addthebeansandtomatosauceandbringtotheboil.Reducetheheat,coverandsimmerfor6–7minutesuntilpipinghot.Servewithfreshwholemealbreadformoppingupthejuices.Forharicotbeancassoulet,heat3tablespoonsoliveoilinalarge,heavy-basedfryingpanandcook1smallchoppedonion,2peeledanddicedcarrotsand1tablespoonchoppedrosemaryleavesoveramediumheat,stirringoccasionally,for3–4minutesuntilsoftened.Add2x400g(13oz)cansharicotbeans,rinsedanddrained,with600ml(1pint)vegetablestockandbringtotheboil.Simmerbriskly,uncovered,for10minutesuntilpipinghot,thenplaceathirdofthebeansintoafoodprocessorandwhizzuntilsmooth.Returnthepuréedbeanstothepan,stirtocombineandheatthrough.Seasontotaste,thenservewithcrustybread.Totalcookingtime20minutes.

spicymushroom&cauliflower


2tablespoonssunfloweroil8springonions,cutinto5cm(2inch)lengths2teaspoonsgratedgarlic2teaspoonsgroundginger2tablespoonshotcurrypowder200g(7oz)babybuttonmushrooms300g(10oz)cauliflowerflorets2redpeppers,cored,deseededandcutintochunks400g(13oz)canchoppedtomatoes220g(7½oz)canchickpeas,rinsedanddrainedsaltandpepperlargehandfulofchoppedmintleaves,togarnishwarmnaanbread,toserveHeattheoilinalargefryingpan,addthespringonionsandfryoveramediumheatfor1–2minutes.Addthegarlic,groundgingerandcurrypowderandfry,stirring,for20–30secondsuntilfragrant,thenstirinthemushrooms,cauliflowerandredpeppersandfryforafurther2–3minutes.Stirinthetomatoesandbringtotheboil.Cover,thenreducetheheattomediumandsimmer,uncovered,for10–15minutes,stirringoccasionally.Addthechickpeas,seasonandbringbacktotheboil.Scatterwithchoppedmintandservewithwarmnaan.Forspicymushroom,cauliflower&chickpearice,heat2tablespoonssunfloweroilinalargewokorfryingpanuntilhot,add1choppedonion,1deseededandchoppedredchilli,100g(3½oz)buttonmushrooms,1tablespooncurrypowder,100g(3½oz)smallcauliflowerflorets,100g(3½oz)cannedchickpeas,rinsedanddrained,1teaspoongingerpasteand1teaspoongarlicpasteandstir-fryoverahighheatfor6–8minutes.Add500g(1lb)ready-cookedbasmatiorlong-grainriceandstir-fryforafurther3–4minutesoruntilpipinghot.Season,thenserveimmediately.Totalcookingtime20minutes.

spicyszechuantofu


4tablespoonsvegetableoil6springonions,finelysliced2redchillies,deseededandthinlysliced2.5cm(1in)pieceoffreshrootginger,finelychopped4garliccloves,finelysliced1teaspooncrushedSzechuanpeppercornspinchofsalt250g(8oz)firmtofu,cutinto2.5cm(1in)cubes200g(7oz)mangetout,halved150g(5oz)babysweetcorn,halvedlengthways250g(8oz)pakchoi,chopped300g(10oz)beansprouts2tablespoonslightsoysauce2tablespoonsShaohsingricewinesesameoil,fordrizzlingsteamedrice,toserveHeat2tablespoonsoftheoilinawokordeepfryingpanandaddthespringonions,chillies,ginger,garlic,peppercornsandapinchofsalt.Fryfor1minute,addthetofuandstir-fryforanother2minutes,thentransfertoaplate.Addtheremainingoiltothewokorpanandstir-frythemangetout,sweetcorn,pakchoiandbeansproutsforafewminutes,untilstartingtowilt,thenaddthesoysauceandricewine.Returnthetofumixturetothewokorpanandtosseverythingtogether.Drizzlewithsesameoilandservewithrice.ForspeedySzechuanstir-fry,cube500g(1lb)firmtofuandgrillunderapreheatedmediumgrillfor2–3minutesuntilgoldenbrown.Meanwhile,heat2tablespoonsvegetableoilinawokordeepfryingpan.Add2x300g(10oz)packsstir-fryvegetablesandstir-fryfor3–4minutes.Stirina150g(5oz)sachetready-madeSzechuanstir-frysauceandstir-fryforafurther1–2minutes.Addthetofutothepan,tosstomixandserve.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

puffedgoats’cheeseomelette


6eggs25g(1oz)gratedParmesancheesehandfulofchoppedbasil1tablespoonoliveoil3roastedredpeppers,fromajar,drainedandsliced125g(4oz)softgoats’cheesesaltandpepperCrack3eggsintoabowl.Separatetheremaining3eggsandaddtheyolkstothewholeeggs.StirintheParmesanandsomeofthebasilandseasontotaste.Whisktheeggwhitesuntilsoftpeaksform,thencarefullyfoldintothewholeeggmixture,one-thirdatatime.Heattheoilinanovenprooffryingpan.Addtheeggmixtureandcookfor2minutes,thenscatteroverthepeppersandgoats’cheese.Placethepanunderapreheatedhotgrillandcookfor5–7minutesmoreuntilpuffedandjustset.Scatterovertheremainingbasiltoserve.Forpecorino&chilliomelettes,heat1tablespoonbutterinasmallfryingpan.Pourin1lightlybeateneggandstiraroundthepan.Leavetocookfor30secondsuntilstartingtoset,thengrateover25g(1oz)pecorinocheeseandaddapinchofdriedredchilliflakes.Cookuntiltheomeletteisset,thenrollitupandkeepwarm.Make3moreomelettesinthesameway.Servewithagreensalad.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

spicedcarrot&greenbeanstew


1tablespoonsunfloweroil1onion,sliced1–2hotgreenchillies,deseededandsliced1garlicclove,crushed5–6freshcurryleaves1tablespoonmediumcurrypowder¼teaspoongroundturmeric½teaspoonfenugreekseeds2carrots,peeledandcutintothinmatchsticks450g(14½oz)greenbeans,trimmedandhalved400ml(14floz)coconutmilkjuiceof1limesaltandpeppersteamedriceorcrustybread,toserve(optional)Heattheoilinaheavy-basedsaucepan,addtheonion,chillies,garlicandcurryleavesandcookoveramediumheat,stirringoccasionally,for6–8minutesuntiltheonionissoftenedandgoldenbrown.Sprinkleoverthecurrypowder,turmericandfenugreekseedsandseasonwell.Addthecarrotsandbeansandcook,stirring,forafurther3–4minutes.Reducetheheattolow,pouroverthecoconutmilkandsimmerfor10–12minutesoruntilthevegetablesaretender.Removefromtheheatandstirinthelimejuice.Ladleintobowlsandservewithsteamedriceorbread,ifliked.Forspicycarrot&greenbeansoup,heat1tablespoonbutterand1tablespoonsunfloweroilinaheavy-basedsaucepan,add1finelychoppedonion,1choppedgarlicclove,1teaspoonpeeledandgratedfreshrootgingerand1tablespoonmildcurrypowderandfry,stirring,for1–2minutes.Stirin3peeledandfinelychoppedcarrots,200g(7oz)finelychoppedtrimmedgreenbeansand800ml(1pint8floz)hotvegetablestockandbringtotheboil,thenreducetheheattomediumandcookfor12–15minutesoruntilthevegetablesaretender.Removefromtheheatand,usingastickblender,processthesoupuntilsmooth.Season,thenstirin200ml(7floz)singlecream.Servewithcrustybread.Totalcookingtime20minutes.

chunkyvegetableredlentildahl


4tablespoonsvegetableoil1largeonion,roughlychopped1aubergine,trimmedandroughlychopped1redpepper,cored,deseededandcutintochunks250g(8oz)okra,trimmedandcutinto2.5cm(1inch)lengths175g(6oz)splitredlentils,rinsed3tablespoonsbalticurrypaste600ml(1pint)vegetablestock3tablespoonschoppedmint200g(7oz)naturalyogurt5tablespoonschoppedfreshcoriandersaltandpepperwarmnaanbreads,toserveHeattheoilinalarge,heavy-basedsaucepanandcooktheonionandaubergineoveramediumheat,stirringoccasionally,for5minutes,untilsoftenedandcookedthrough.Addtheredpepperandokratothepanandcook,stirringfrequently,for3–4minutesbeforeaddingthelentilsandcurrypaste.Stirwelltomix,thenpourinthestock.Bringtotheboil,thenreducetheheat,coverandsimmerfor20minutesuntilthelentilsaretender.Meanwhile,stirthemintintotheyogurt.Removethepanfromtheheat,stirinthecorianderandseasontotaste.Servewithwarmnaanbreadsandthemintedyogurtfordrizzling.Forquickredlentil,chunkyvegetable&chillisoup,heat2tablespoonsoliveoilinasaucepanandcook2choppedonions,1deseededandfinelychoppedredchilli,thefinelygratedrindof1lemonand1teaspoongroundcuminoveramediumheat,stirring,for2minutes.Add200g(7oz)rinsedsplitredlentils,200g(7oz)frozenchunkymixedvegetablesand750ml(1¼pints)hotvegetablestock.Simmerfor8minutesuntilthelentilsaretender.Stirthroughshreddedmintandservewithnaturalyogurtandpittabreads.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

cauliflower&potatocurry


3tablespoonsvegetableoil1largeonion,roughlychopped1cauliflower,trimmedandcutintoflorets500g(1lb)potatoes,peeledandcutintochunks2teaspoonscuminseeds4tablespoonskormacurrypaste400ml(14floz)coconutmilk300ml(½pint)vegetablestock300g(10oz)spinachleaves4tablespoonschoppedfreshcoriandersaltandpepperwarmnaanbreads,toserveHeattheoilinalarge,heavy-basedsaucepanandcooktheonionoveramediumheat,stirringoccasionally,for2–3minutesuntilbeginningtosoften,thenaddthecauliflower,potatoesandcuminseeds.Cookfor4–5minutes,stirringoccasionally,untilthepotatoesarebeginningtobrown.Addthecurrypasteandtosstocoatthevegetables,thenstirinthecoconutmilkandstockandbringtotheboil.Reducetheheat,coverandsimmer,stirringoccasionally,for20minutesuntilthevegetablesaretender,addingthespinachforthelast5minutesofthecookingtime.Seasongenerouslyandstirinthecoriander.Servewithwarmnaanbreads.ForcauliflowerThaigreencurry,cooka500g(1lb)mixtureoffrozencauliflowerfloretsandgreenbeansinalargesaucepanofslightlysaltedboilingwateraccordingtothepacketinstructions.Drainandreturntothepan.Adda400g(13oz)jarThaigreencurrysauceandheatthrough,stirringgently.Servewithready-cookedThaijasminerice.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

malaysianredpepper&cabbage


1tablespoonsunfloweroil2garliccloves,crushed2teaspoonsmediumcurrypowder1redpepper,cored,deseededandfinelydiced½greencabbage,finelyshredded3eggs,lightlybeatensaltandpeppercrustybread,toserve(optional)Heattheoilinalargewokorfryingpanuntilhot,addthegarlic,currypowderandredpepperandstir-fryoveramedium-highheatfor3–4minutesuntilsoftened.Increasetheheattohigh,addthecabbage,seasonandstir-fryfor5minutesoruntilthecabbageiscookedbutstillretainsabite.Stirintheeggsandmixwellwiththevegetables,thencontinuestirringuntiltheeggsarescrambledandjustcookedthrough.Serveimmediatelywithcrustybread,ifliked.Forspicycabbage&redpepperstew,heat2tablespoonssunfloweroilinalargesaucepan,add2finelyslicedonionsandcookoveramediumheat,stirringoccasionally,for6–8minutesoruntilsoftandtranslucent.Stirin3choppedgarliccloves,1deseededandslicedredchilliand1tablespoonmildcurrypaste,thenpourover400ml(14floz)hotvegetablestockand400ml(14floz)coconutmilkandbringtotheboil.Stirin½greencabbage,shredded,and3cored,deseededandthinlyslicedredpeppersandbringbacktotheboil,thenreducetheheattomediumandcookfor12–15minutesoruntilthevegetablesaretender.Seasonwell,thenservewithriceorcrustybread.Totalcookingtime30minutes.

mushroom&tofustew


1tablespoonoliveoil1onion,sliced500g(1lb)chestnutmushrooms,quartered350g(11½oz)sweetpotatoes,peeledandchopped½tablespoonpomegranatemolassesorbalsamicsyrup1tablespoonwholemealflour500ml(17floz)hotvegetablestock1tablespoondarkmuscovadosugardashofWorcestershiresauce200g(7oz)tofu,cubedsteamedTenderstembroccoli,toserveHeattheoilinalargesaucepanorflameproofcasseroledish,addtheonionandcookfor1–2minutesuntilitstartstosoften.Addthemushroomsandcookforafurther1–2minutes,stirringoccasionally.Addthesweetpotatoes,molassesorsyrupandflourandstirwell.Slowlypourinthestock,stirringcontinuously.AddthesugarandWorcestershiresauceandstiragainuntilwellmixed.Bringtoasimmer,coverandcookfor15minutesuntilthesweetpotatoesaretender.Addthetofu5minutesbeforetheendofthecookingtime.ServewithsteamedTenderstembroccoli.Formushroom&tofustir-fry,heat1tablespooncoconutoilinawokorlargefryingpan,add2slicedredonions,1tablespoonmustardseedsand2choppedgarlicclovesandstir-fryfor1–2minutes.Add500g(1lb)slicedchestnutmushroomsandstir-fryfor2–3minutes,thenadd1cored,deseededandslicedredpepper,½shreddedChinesecabbageand150g(5oz)cubedtofuandstir-fryforafurther4–5minutes.Stirin2teaspoonssoysauce.Servesprinkledwith2tablespoonstoastedsesameseeds.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

jamaicanspicedcornchowder


1tablespoonoliveoil1largeonion,finelychopped2garliccloves,finelychopped1teaspooncayennepepper200g(7oz)redsplitlentils,rinsed1litre(1¾pints)hotvegetablestock400ml(14floz)coconutmilk1Scotchbonnetchilli,leftwhole1tablespoonthymeleaves200g(7oz)potatoes,peeledandcutinto1cm(½in)dice200g(7oz)carrots,peeledandcutinto1cm(½in)dice400g(13oz)sweetcornkernels(eitherfresh,frozenorcanned)2redpeppers,cored,deseededandcutinto1cm(½in)dicesaltandpepperhandfulofchoppedfreshcoriander,togarnishHeattheoilinasaucepanandstir-frytheonionandgarlicfor2–3minutes.Increasetheheat,addthecayennepepper,redlentils,stock,coconutmilk,chilli,thyme,potatoesandcarrots.Bringtotheboilandsimmerfor15–20minutes.Seasonandaddthecornandredpepperforthelast3minutesofcooking.RemovetheScotchbonnetchilli,ladlethechowderintobowlsandservegarnishedwithchoppedcorianderandsprinkledwithfreshlygroundblackpepper.Forcorn&redpeppercurry,heat1tablespoonoliveoilinasaucepanandfry1choppedonionand2choppedgarliccloveswith625g(1¼lb)sweetcornkernelsand2cored,deseededandfinelydicedredpeppersfor1–2minutes.Add1tablespoonmildcurrypowderand600ml(1pint)coconutmilkandbringtotheboil.Cookfor3–4minutes,removefromtheheatandstirin4tablespoonsfinelychoppedfreshcorianderbeforeservingoverready-cookedrice.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

desserts

vanillazabaglione

tropicalfruitsalad

rhubarb&gingerslump

chocolatefondue

apple&orangetart

strawberrycreampuffs

apricot&almondcrostata

cinnamon-spicedcherries

chocolatefudgebrownie

syrupspongepudding

lemonsyllabub

pruneclafoutis

crunchyberrybrûlée

passionfruit&mangomess

vanillazabaglione


6eggyolks50g(2oz)castersugar1vanillapod4tablespoonsmarsalaordessertwinebiscotti,toservePlacetheeggyolksandsugarinaheatproofbowl.Splitthevanillapodlengthways,scrapeouttheseeds,addtothebowlandwhisktogether.Placethebowloverasaucepanofgentlysimmeringwater,takingcarethatthebottomofthebowldoesnottouchthewater.Addthemarsalaandwhiskcontinuouslywithahand-heldelectricwhiskfor5–8minutesuntilthemixtureisfrothyandthickened.Itshouldleaveatrailwhenyouremovethebeaters.Pourintoglassservingbowlsandservewithbiscotti.Forvanillaeggnog,bring500ml(17floz)milkand200ml(7floz)singlecreamtotheboilinaheavy-basedsaucepanwith1splitvanillapod.Beat4eggyolkswith75g(3oz)castersugarinaheatproofbowltocombine,thenslowlypouronthehotmilk,stirringcontinuously.Returntothepanandcookoveralowheatfor5–10minutesuntilthickened.Place125g(4oz)choppedwhitechocolateintheheatproofbowlwith2tablespoonsbrandy,ifliked.Pouroverthewarm,thickenedmilkandstiruntilcombinedandthechocolatemelted.Spoonintocupstoserve.Totalcookingtime20minutes.

tropicalfruitsalad


2lemongrassstalks,roughlychopped150ml(¼pint)water150g(5oz)castersugar125g(4oz)pineapple,peeledandsliced1mango,peeledandsliced½papaya,peeledandchoppedcoconutmacaroonsorcoconuticecream,toserve

Placethelemongrass,measurementwaterandsugarinasmall,heavy-basedsaucepan,bringtotheboilandcookfor1minute.Letcoolslightly,thentransfertothefreezeruntilcompletelycool,about10minutes.Arrangethefruitinaservingbowl.Strainthesyrupoverthefruitandservewithmacaroonsorcoconuticecream,ifliked.Forstickycoconutricewithtropicalfruit,cook200g(7oz)puddingriceinalargesaucepanofboilingwateraccordingtothepackinstructions.Transfertoacolandertodrain.Add100g(3½oz)coconutcream,3tablespoonscastersugarand1lemongrassstalktothepanandheatthrough.Returnthericetothepan,stirwellandsetasidefor10minutestocool.Peelandcut1mangoand½pineappleintothinslicesandservewiththecoconutrice,toppedwithasprinklingofdesiccatedcoconut.Totalcookingtime30minutes.

rhubarb&gingerslump


750g(1½lb)rhubarb,trimmedandcutintochunks1tablespoonself-raisingflour50g(2oz)granulatedsugar2piecesofstemgingerinsyrup,drainedandchopped,plus2tablespoonssyrupfromthejar

Topping100g(3½oz)self-raisingflour75g(3oz)butter,softened75g(3oz)granulatedsugar4tablespoonsmilk1egg,beatenPlacetherhubarb,flour,sugar,choppedgingerandsyrupinashallowovenproofdishandtosstogether.Coverwithfoilandplaceinapreheatedoven,190°C(375°F),GasMark5,for3minutes.Meanwhile,placetheingredientsforthetoppinginafoodprocessorandblenduntilsmooth.Uncovertherhubarbandspoonoverthetopping.Returntotheovenforafurther25minutesoruntilthetoppingisgoldenandcookedthrough.Forrhubarb&gingerfools,whisk200ml(7floz)doublecreamuntilsoftpeaksform,thenstirin1tablespoonicingsugar.Gentlystirin125g(4oz)cannedrhubarb,drainedandchopped,anddividebetweenservingbowls.Crumble1gingerbiscuitovereachportionandserveimmediately.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

chocolatefondue


300ml(½pint)doublecream2tablespoonsorangeliqueur(optional)150g(5oz)darkchocolate,chopped150g(5oz)milkchocolate,chopped

ToservemarshmallowsbiscuitsminidoughnutsBringthecreamtotheboilinasmall,heavy-basedsaucepan.Removefromtheheatandstirintheliqueur,ifusing,andthechocolateuntilmelted.Transfertoawarmedservingbowlorfonduepot,ifliked.Arrangethemarshmallows,biscuitsandminidoughnutsonaservingplate,spearthemonlongforksanddipthemintothewarmchocolate.Forchocolate&marshmallowtrifle,place150g(5oz)minimarshmallows,50g(2oz)butterand250g(8oz)choppedchocolateinaheavy-basedsaucepanandmeltoveralowheatuntilsmooth.Standthepaninabowlofcoldwaterandleavetocoolfor5–10minutes.Whisk250ml(8floz)doublecreamuntilitholdsitsshape,thenstirin1teaspoonvanillaextractandthecooledchocolatemixture.Arrangebite-sizedchunksofplaincakeinthebottomofaservingdishandspoonthechocolatemixtureontop.Scatteroverahandfulofraspberriesandblueberriestoserve.Totalcookingtime20minutes.

apple&orangetart


300g(10oz)ready-rolledpuffpastry5apples,suchasCoxes,coredandthinlysliced6tablespoonscastersugarfinelygratedrindof1orangePlacethepastryonabakingsheetanduseasharpknifetolightlyscorea1cm(½inch)borderroundtheedges,takingcarenottocutrightthroughthepastry.Prickalloverthecentreofthepastrywithafork.Tosstheappleswith5tablespoonsofthesugarandtheorangerind,thenarrangeontopofthepastry.Sprinkleovertheremainingsugar.Placeinapreheatedoven,220°C(425°F),GasMark7,for20minutesuntiltheapplesaretenderandthepastryiscrisp.Forapple&orangebriochetarts,cutoutaroundfromeachof4slicesofbrioche,usingacupasaguide.Butterbothsidesandarrangeonabakingsheet.Mix25g(1oz)groundalmondsand4tablespoonscastersugarwith3tablespoonsmascarponecheeseandthefinelygratedrindof½orange,thenspoonontothebrioche.Arrange2coredandthinlyslicedapplesontop,thensprinkleover2tablespoonscastersugar.Placeinapreheatedoven,200°C(400°F),GasMark6,for15–20minutesuntilgolden.Totalcookingtime20minutes.

strawberrycreampuffs


300g(10oz)ready-rolledpuffpastry4tablespoonsicingsugar300ml(½pint)doublecream300g(10oz)strawberries,hulledandhalvedCutthepastryinto12equalrectanglesandarrangeonabakingsheet.Placeanotherbakingsheetontoptopreventthepastryfrompuffinguptoomuchduringcooking.Placeinapreheatedoven,200°C(400°F),GasMark6,for10minutesuntilgoldenandcrisp.Sifthalftheicingsugaroverthepastrypuffsandcookunderapreheatedhotgrillfor30secondsuntilthesugarmelts.Leavetocool.Whiskthecreamwiththeremainingicingsugaruntilsoftpeaksform.Arrangethepastrystrips,whippedcreamandstrawberriesonplatesandserveimmediately.Forstrawberrycreampots,whisk300ml(½pint)doublecreamwith½teaspoonvanillaextractand2tablespoonsicingsugaruntilsoftpeaksform.Stirin200g(7oz)hulledandchoppedstrawberriesanddividebetweensmallglassbowls.Servewithshortbreadbiscuits.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

apricot&almondcrostata


butter,forgreasingicingsugar,fordusting250g(8oz)shortcrustpastry150g(5oz)marzipan,sliced8apricots,halvedandstoned25g(1oz)flakedalmonds2tablespoonsmilk2tablespoonscastersugarLightlygreaseabakingsheet.Dustaworksurfacewithicingsugar,thenrolloutthepastryintoa35cm(14inch)round.Placeonthebakingsheet,arrangethemarzipanslicesinthemiddleandtopwiththehalvedapricots.Scatterthealmondsoverthetop,thenfoldtheedgesofthepastryupandovertoformaroughborder.Brushthepastryborderwiththemilkandsprinklewiththecastersugar.Placeinapreheatedoven,200°C(400°F),GasMark6,for25minutesuntilthepastryisjustcookedthrough.Servewithcreamorcustard,ifliked.Forbakedapricotsstuffedwithalmonds,place125g(4oz)amarettibiscuitsinafoodprocessorwith25g(1oz)blanchedalmonds,1eggwhiteand2tablespoonssugarandpulsetoformaroughpaste.Halve9apricots,andarrangecutsidesupinashallowovenproofdish,thenplacealittleofthealmondmixtureontopofeachapricot.Placeinapreheatedoven,200°C(400°F),GasMark6,for10–15minutesuntilthefruitistenderandthetoppingiscrisp.Totalcookingtime20minutes.

cinnamon-spicedcherries


25g(1oz)castersugar350ml(12floz)roséwinestripofparedlemonrind1cinnamonstick500g(1lb)cherries,pittedCombinealltheingredientsinasaucepan.Bringtotheboil,thenreducetheheatandsimmerfor5minutesuntilthesugarhasdissolvedandthecherriesaretender.Useaslottedspoontotransferthecherriestoaservingdish,thencooktheliquidoverahighheatfor3–4minutesuntilsyrupy.Removethecinnamonandlemonrind,thenpouroverthecherriesandservewarmorcold.Forcherry&cinnamonsoup,heat450ml(¾pint)fruitywhitewineinasaucepanwith75g(3oz)castersugar,1cinnamonstick,1stripofparedorangerindandagoodsqueezeoforangejuice.Simmerfor10minutes,thenadd500g(1lb)pittedcherriesandcookfor5minutesuntiltender.Removetheorangerindandcinnamon,add150ml(¼pint)mascarponecheeseandpuréewithastickblenderuntilsmooth.Addafewicecubestocoolthesoup,thenspoonintoservingbowlsandscatterwithchocolateshavingsandafewmorepittedcherries.Totalcookingtime20minutes.

chocolatefudgebrownie


200g(7oz)butter200g(7oz)darkchocolate,chopped175g(6oz)softdarkbrownsugar150g(5oz)castersugar4eggs,beaten50g(2oz)groundalmonds75g(3oz)plainflourvanillaicecream,toserve(optional)

Meltthebutterandchocolateoveralowheatinashallowovenproofdish,about23cm(9inches)across.Removefromtheheatandcoolforacoupleofminutes.Beattogetherthesugarsandeggs,thenstirinthechocolatemixturefollowedbythealmondsandflour.Wipetherimoftheovenproofdishwithadamppieceofkitchenpapertoneaten,thenpourinthemixture.Placeinapreheatedoven,180°C(350°F),GasMark4,for25minutesuntiljustset.Servewarmwithvanillaicecream,ifliked.Formaltedbrowniesundaes,bring150ml(¼pint)doublecreamtotheboilinasmall,heavy-basedsaucepan.Removefromtheheatandstirin100g(3½oz)choppeddarkchocolateuntilsmooth.Cut200g(7oz)ready-madebrowniesintosmallsquaresandplaceinthebottomofsundaeglasses.Add2scoopsofvanillaicecreamtoeachglass,thendrizzleoverthechocolatesauce.Roughlycrush50g(2oz)maltedchocolatesweetsandscatteroverthetoptoserve.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

syrupspongepudding


175g(6oz)butter,softened,plusextraforgreasing175g(6oz)castersugar175g(6oz)self-raisingflour1teaspoonbakingpowder3eggs1teaspoonvanillaextract3tablespoonsmilkfinelygratedrindof½lemon6tablespoonsgoldensyrupcreamorcustard,toserveGreasea1.2litre(2pint)puddingbasin.Placealltheingredients,exceptthegoldensyrup,inafoodprocessorandblenduntilsmooth.Spoon4tablespoonsofthegoldensyrupintothebottomofthebasin,thenaddthepuddingmixtureandsmooththesurfacewithaknife.Coverwithmicrowave-proofclingfilmandpiercethefilmacoupleoftimeswithasharpknife.Cookinamicrowaveovenonmediumheatforabout12minutes.Testtoseeifitiscookedbyinsertingaskewerintothepudding;itshouldcomeoutclean.Leavetorestfor3minutes,thenturnoutontoadeepplateandspoonovertheremaininggoldensyrup.Servewithcreamorcustard.Forsyrup-toppedhotcakes,place200g(7oz)self-raisingflourinafoodprocessorwith1teaspoonbakingpowder,2eggs,250ml(8floz)milkandapinchofsaltandblenduntilsmooth.Heatalarge,nonstickfryingpan.Addalittlebutterandswirlaroundthepan,thenaddgeneroustablespoonfulsofthebatter.Cookfor2minutesuntilstartingtoset,thenturnoverandcookforafurther1minute.Removefromthepan,keepwarmandrepeatwiththeremainingbatter.Servethecakesscatteredwithblueberriesanddrizzledgenerouslywithgoldensyrup.Totalcookingtime10minutes.

lemonsyllabub


300ml(½pint)doublecream75ml(3floz)sweetwhitewine50g(2oz)castersugarfinelygratedrindandjuiceof½lemonWhiskthecreamuntilitjuststartstoholditsshape.Addthewine,one-thirdatatime,whiskingwellbetweeneachaddition.Stirinthesugarandlemonjuiceandcontinuewhiskinguntilfluffyandthick.Spoonintoglasses,scatterwithlemonrindandserve.Forlittlelemonpuddings,beat50g(2oz)butterand75g(3oz)castersugarwiththefinelygratedrindof1lemonuntillightandfluffy.Add2eggyolksand4tablespoonslemonjuice.Stirin1tablespoonflour,then100ml(3½floz)doublecreamand150ml(¼pint)milkuntilsmooth.Pourinto4lightlygreased200ml(7floz)ramekins.Placetheramekinsinashallowroastingtinandpourboilingwaterintothetinuntilitcomeshalfwayuptheramekins.Placeinapreheatedoven,180°C(350°F),GasMark4,for20–25minutesuntilgoldenandslightlyrisen.Totalcookingtime30minutes.

pruneclafoutis


butter,forgreasing3eggs125g(4oz)castersugar50g(2oz)plainflour150ml(¼pint)doublecream150ml(¼pint)milk1teaspoonvanillaextract75g(3oz)pittedsoftprunesLightlygreaseashallowovenproofdish.Whisktogethertheeggsandsugaruntilpale,frothyandtripledinvolume.Sifttheflourintothebowlandlightlyfoldin.Addthecream,milkandvanillaextractandmixuntiljustcombined.Pourintotheovenproofdishandplaceinapreheatedoven,190°C(375°F),GasMark5,for5minutesuntilthesurfaceisjuststartingtoset.Scatterovertheprunes,thenreturntotheovenforafurther15–20minutesuntiltheclafoutisisrisenandgolden.Forplumcrisp,halveandstone200g(7oz)plumsandplaceinalightlygreasedovenproofdish.Cut25g(1oz)butterintosmallpiecesandscatterovertheplumswith2tablespoonscastersugar.Coverwithfoilandplaceinapreheatedoven,200°C(400°F),GasMark6,for10minutes.Meanwhile,crush125g(4oz)gingerbiscuitsandmixwith25g(1oz)softenedbutter.Removethefoilandscatterthebiscuitmixtureovertheplums.Returntotheovenforafurther5minutesuntillightlycrisp.Totalcookingtime20minutes.

crunchyberrybrûlée


250g(8oz)mascarponecheese300ml(½pint)ready-madefreshcustard150g(5oz)mixedberries100g(3½oz)castersugar1½tablespoonswaterBeatthemascarponeuntilsmooth,thengentlystirinthecustardandtransferthemixturetoaservingdish.Scattertheberriesontop.Placethesugarandmeasurementwaterinasmall,heavy-basedsaucepanandslowlybringtotheboil,carefullyswirlingthepanfromtimetotime.Keepcookinguntilthesugardissolves,thenturnsadeepcaramelcolour.Pourovertheberriesandleaveforafewminutestoharden.Formeltingberryyogurt,place200g(7oz)mixedberriesinaservingdish.Spoonover300ml(½pint)naturalyogurt,thensprinklewith75g(3oz)softdarkbrownsugar.Chillintherefrigeratorfor20–25minutesuntilthesugarhasmelted.Totalcookingtime30minutes.

passionfruit&mangomess


300ml(½pint)doublecream2–3tablespoonsicingsugar4meringuenests,crushed1mango,peeledandsliced1passionfruit,halvedWhiskthecreamwiththeicingsugaruntilitjustholdsitsshape.Gentlystirinthemeringue,mostofthemangoandalittleofthepassionfruitpulp.Spoonintoglassesandtopwiththeremainingfruit.Forpassionfruit&mangocream,peelandchop1mangoanddividebetween4glasses.Whisk1eggyolkwith2tablespoonscastersugaruntilveryfrothyandpale,thenstirinthepulpof2passionfruit.Whisk200ml(7floz)doublecreamuntilsoftpeaksform,thenstirintotheeggmixtureandwhiskuntilthickened.Add1tablespoonorangeliqueurand75g(3oz)crushedmeringues.Spoonoverthemangoandtopwithalittlemorechoppedfruit,ifliked.Totalcookingtime20minutes.

index

almondsapricot&almondcrostatabakedapricotsstuffedwithalmondschocolatefudgebrownie

applesapple&orangebriochetartsapple&orangetartcreamypork,apple&mustardfruitybraisedredcabbagequickpork,apple&onionstir-frysimplepork,apple&mustardstir-frytray-bakedsausageswithapples

apricotsapricot&almondcrostatabakedapricotsstuffedwithalmondsquickcarrot&coriandertagine

artichokeschicken,artichoke&olivepan-fryGreekchickenstifado

auberginesbakedtunawithratatouillechickenratatouillechickenratatouillewithlentils

baconbacon,pea&courgetterisottobacon,pinenut&parsniprostibacon,tomato&beansaladcaramelizedparsnipschicken,bacon&sweetcornchowdergriddledscallopsinbaconlazypea&baconnoodlespaprikaBostonbakedbeanswithchicken&baconscallop,bacon&pinenutpanfrytomato,bacon&butterbeanstewturkey,bacon&beanstew

bakingtinsbeansbacon,tomato&beansaladbean&vegetablenutcrumblebeef,tomato&beanswithnachotoppingblack-eyedbeanstewbutterbean&walnutpâtécauliflowerThaigreencurrychicken&Bostonbeanschorizo,paprika&beanstewchunkyItalianstewwithpancettaclam,kale&butterbeanstewcowboybeanstewcowboybeef&beancasserolecreamywhitebean&sausagebakecurriedbeef&blackbeanpilauharicotbeancasseroleheartybean&vegetablebrothItalianbeanswithpancetta

monkfish&beancurrypaprikaBostonbakedbeanswithchicken&baconquickCaribbean-stylecoconutsoupquickchorizo,paprika&beansoupredpepper&kidneybeansoupredpepper&spinachstewsausage&beancassouletSouthern-stylemixedvegetable&beanstir-fryspicedcarrot&greenbeanstewspicycarrot&greenbeansouptomato,bacon&butterbeanstewtomato,rosemary&beanstewturkey,bacon&beanstewturkeywithpancetta&beansWestIndianbeef&beanstew

beefbeef&potatobaltiwithspinachbeef,pumpkin&prunestewbeef,tomato&beanswithnachotoppingcowboybeef&beancasserolecurriedbeef&blackbeanpilaucurriedbeefstir-frywithspinachspeedybeef,tomato&prunepan-fryspicybeef&squashstewWestIndianbeef&beanstew

beetrootredcabbage&beetrootlentils

berriescrunchyberrybrûléemeltingberryyogurt

butternutsquash

coconutsoupwithsquashcoconutsquashricepotspicedcoconutsquashsoupspicybeef&squashstew

cabbagefruitybraisedredcabbageMalaysianredpepper&cabbageredcabbage&beetrootlentilsricewithSavoycabbageSavoycabbage&Parmesansoupspicycabbage&redpepperslaw

Cajunspicedsalmonfrittatacaramelizedparsnipscarrotsblack-eyedbeanstewMoroccan-stylecarrot&coriandersoupquickcarrot&coriandertaginespicedcarrot&greenbeanstewspicycarrot&greenbeansoup

cashewnutschickenwithcashewsMalaysianstew

casseroledishescauliflowercauliflower&potatocurrycauliflowerThaigreencurryspicymushroom&cauliflowerspicymushroom,cauliflowerandchickpearice

cheesebean&vegetablenutcrumblechickenwithmascarponechickenpizzameltswithcheese&tomatoespecorino&chilliomelettespuffedgoats’cheeseomelettequickgarlicytomatolentils

ricewithSavoycabbageSavoycabbage&Parmesansoupspinach&potatotortilla

cherriescherry&cinnamonsoupcinnamon-spicedcherries

chickenchicken&Bostonbeanschicken&chorizowithlentilschicken&ricesoupwithlemonchicken&spinachstewchicken&sweetcornchowderchicken&tomatopolentapiechicken&wildmushroomsinacreamydillsaucechicken,artichoke&olivepan-frychicken,bacon&sweetcornchowderchickenwithcashewschicken,chorizoandlentilsoupchickendrumstickjambalayachickenwithlemon&oliveschickenwithmascarponechicken,mushrooms&dillpiechickenpizzameltswithcheese&tomatoeschickenratatouillechickenratatouillewithlentilschickensautéwithpeas,lettuce&tarragonchickenwithwarmlentils&kaleFrench-stylechickenstewgingerchicken&ricestir-fryGreekchickenstifadoheartylentil,kale&chickensoup

jerkchicken&sweetpotatosouplemonchickenstir-frylentil&chickenstewmango&coconutcurrypan-friedspicychickenpaprikaBostonbakedbeanswithchicken&baconpaprikachickencasserolepaprikachickenwithpepperspulpymango&chickencurryquickchicken&chorizostewquickjerkchickenbrothsoychickenwithmushroomssoy-friednoodleswithchicken&oystermushroomsspicedroastchickenwithlimesweetcorn,tomato&chickensaladthickredlentil&chickenstew

chickpeasbakedfishwithchickpeasquickfishstewwithchickpeasspicymushroom&cauliflowerspicymushroom,cauliflowerandchickpearice

chillieschilliseafoodstewpecorino&chilliomelettesquickredlentil,chunkyvegetable&chillisoupseafood,chilli&tomatopan-fry

Chinesemonkfish&mixedpepperstir-frychocolatechocolate&marshmallowtriflechocolatefonduechocolatefudgebrownie

maltedbrowniesundaeschorizochicken&chorizowithlentilschicken,chorizoandlentilsoupchickendrumstickjambalayachorizo,paprika&beanstewquickchicken&chorizostewquickchorizo,paprika&beansoupseafoodpaella

cinnamoncherry&cinnamonsoupcinnamon-spicedcherries

clamsclam,kale&butterbeanstewcoconutspicedclamsspicyclam&coconutchowderstir-friedclams&kaleinblackbeansauce

coconutcreamstickycoconutricewithtropicalfruit

coconutmilkcauliflower&potatocurrycoconutsoupwithsquashcoconutspicedclamscoconutsquashricepotcorn&redpeppercurryJamaicanspicedcornchowderMalaysianstewmango&coconutcurrymonkfish&beancurrymusselsinacoconutbrothprawnandmangocurry

pulpymango&chickencurryquickAsiancoconutsoupquickCaribbean-stylecoconutsoupspicedcarrot&greenbeanstewspicedcoconutsquashsoupspicycabbage&redpepperslawspicyclam&coconutchowderspicylamb&vegetablecurryspicylamb&vegetablestewThaigreencurrywithmonkfishThairedduckcurry

codchillicodintomatosaucecod,redmullet&prawnstewpesto-crustedcodquickcod,redmullet&prawncurry

corianderMoroccan-stylecarrot&coriandersoupquickcarrot&coriandertagine

courgettesbacon,pea&courgetterisottobakedtunawithratatouillechickenratatouilleMediterraneanfishstewwithchunkyvegetablespan-friedspicychickenSouthern-stylericespicedroastchickenwithlime

cowboybeanstewcowboybeef&beancasserolecreamchocolate&marshmallowtrifle

chocolatefonduelemonsyllabublittlelemonpuddingspassionfruit&mangocreampassionfruit&mangomessplumcrispstrawberrycreampotsstrawberrycreampuffs

custardmeltingberryyogurt

dillchicken&wildmushroomsinacreamydillsaucechicken,mushrooms&dillpiesalmon,pea&dilltortilla

duckduck&figswithwatercresssaladsmokedduck,orange&figsaladThairedduckcurryThai-styleredducksalad

eggsCajunspicedsalmonfrittatacurriedsmokedmusselomeletteeggswithMerguezsausageleek&spinachomeletteMalaysianredpepper&cabbageMerguezsausage&tomatotortillapan-cookedeggspea&salmonomelettespecorino&chilliomelettespuffedgoats’cheeseomelettesalmon,pea&dilltortillaspinach&potatotortillavanillaeggnogvanillazabaglione

fennelfennel&lemonporkballswithcannellinibeansGreekchickenstifadopan-friedseabass&fennelroastporkwithfennel&lemonroastedgarlickyherbseabasssaffron&fennelseafood

figsduck&figswithwatercresssaladsmokedduck,orange&figsalad

fishbakedfishwithchickpeasinstantfishstewMediterraneanfishstewwithchunkyvegetablesquickfishstewwithchickpeasrichtomato&fishstewrichtomato,wine&fishstew

French-stylechickenstewfryingpans

garlicquickmushroom&garlictomyumwildmushroom&garlicbroth

gingergingerchicken&ricestir-fryrhubarb&gingerfoolsrhubarb&gingerslumpsimpleCajunsalmon

GoanfishcakesGoanfriedfishgoldensyrupsyrupspongepuddingsyrup-toppedhotcakes

Greekchickenstifadogriddlepans

haddockcrispyfishpiefishpotswithcrispytopping

halibutGoanfishcakesGoanfriedfishmustard&curryleafhalibut

haricotbeancasserole

icecreammaltedbrowniesundaes

Italianbeanswithpancetta

Jamaicanspicedcornchowder

kalechickenwithwarmlentils&kaleclam,kale&butterbeanstewheartylentil,kale&chickensoupstir-friedclams&kaleinblackbeansauce

lambspicylamb&vegetablecurryspicylamb&vegetablestew

leeksleek&spinachomelettepan-cookedeggspotato,pea&leeksoupquickpea&leeksoup

lemonschicken&ricesoupwithlemonchickenwithlemon&olivesfennel&lemonporkballswithcannellinibeanslemonchickenstir-frylemonsyllabublittlelemonpuddingsroastporkwithfennel&lemon

lentilschicken&chorizowithlentilschicken&spinachstewchicken,chorizoandlentilsoupchickenratatouillewithlentilschickenwithwarmlentils&kalechunkyvegetableredlentildahlheartylentil,kale&chickensoupJamaicanspicedcornchowderlentil&chickenstewquickgarlicytomatolentilsquickredlentil,chunkyvegetable&chillisoupredcabbage&beetrootlentilsthickredlentil&chickenstew

lettuce

chickensautéwithpeas,lettuce&tarragonlimesspicedroastchickenwithlime

Malaysianredpepper&cabbageMalaysianstewmaltedbrowniesundaesmangetoutspicySzechuantofu

mangoesmango&coconutcurrypassionfruit&mangocreampassionfruit&mangomessprawn,lemongrass&mangostir-fryprawnandmangocurrypulpymango&chickencurrystickycoconutricewithtropicalfruittropicalfruitsalad

marshmallowschocolate&marshmallowtrifle

mascarponecherry&cinnamonsoupchickenwithmascarponecrunchyberrybrûlée

meatMediterraneanfishstewwithchunkyvegetablesmonkfishChinesemonkfish&mixedpepperstir-frymonkfish&beancurrymonkfish&mixedpepperstewThaigreencurrywithmonkfish

Moroccan-stylecarrot&coriandersoupmushroomschicken&wildmushroomsinacreamydillsaucechickenwithcashews

chicken,mushrooms&dillpiemushroom&tofustewmushroom&tofustir-fryquickmushroom&garlictomyumsoychickenwithmushroomssoy-friednoodleswithchicken&oystermushroomsspicymushroom&cauliflowerwildmushroom&garlicbroth

musselschilliseafoodstewcreamy,curriedmusselsoupcurriedsmokedmusselomelettemusselsinacoconutbrothsaffron&fennelseafoodseafoodpaellaspicywok-roastedmussels

noodleslazypea&baconnoodlesready-cookedsoy-friednoodleswithchicken&oystermushrooms

oliveschicken,artichoke&olivepan-frychickenwithlemon&oliveschillicodintomatosauce

onionsquickpork,apple&onionstir-fry

orangesapple&orangebriochetartsapple&orangetartduck&figswithwatercresssaladsmokedduck,orange&figsalad

pancettachunkyItalianstewwithpancettaItalianbeanswithpancettaturkeywithpancetta&beans

papayatropicalfruitsalad

paprikaBostonbakedbeanswithchicken&baconpaprikachickencasserolepaprikachickenwithpeppersparsnipsbacon,pinenut&parsniprosticaramelizedparsnips

passionfruitpassionfruit&mangocreampassionfruit&mangomess

pastry,ready-madepeasbacon,pea&courgetterisottochickensautéwithpeas,lettuce&tarragonlazypea&baconnoodlespork,redpepper&peacurrypotato,pea&leeksoupquickpea&leeksoupsalmon,pea&dilltortillaspicyprawn&peapilauspicyprawn&peastir-friedrice

peppersbakedtunawithratatouilleblack-eyedbeanstewCajunspicedsalmonfrittatachickenratatouille

chillicodintomatosauceChinesemonkfish&mixedpepperstir-frycorn&redpeppercurrycrispypaprikaporkchopswithroastedpepperseggswithMerguezsausageMalaysianredpepper&cabbageMediterraneanfishstewwithchunkyvegetablesmonkfish&mixedpepperstewpan-friedspicychickenpaprikachickencasserolepaprikachickenwithpepperspork,redpepper&peacurrypuffedgoats’cheeseomeletteredpepper&kidneybeansoupredpepper&spinachstewroastedtunawithratatouilletoppingseafoodpaellaSouthern-stylericespicedroastchickenwithlimespicycabbage&redpepperslawturkeytikkamasalaturkeytikkaskewers

pestochickenwithmascarponepesto-crustedcod

pinenutsbacon,pinenut&parsniprosticaramelizedparsnipsscallop,bacon&pinenutpan-fry

pineapplestickycoconutricewithtropicalfruit

sweet&sourporktropicalfruitsalad

plaicepan-friedfishwithmustard&curryleaves

plumcrisppolentachicken&tomatopolentapie

porkcreamypork,apple&mustardcrispypaprikaporkchopswithroastedpeppersfennel&lemonporkballswithcannellinibeanspork&paprikagoulashpork,redpepper&peacurryquickpork,apple&onionstir-fryroastporkwithfennel&lemonsimplepork,apple&mustardstir-fryspeedysweet&sourstir-frysweet&sourporkVietnamese-styleporkbaguettes

potatoesbeef&potatobaltiwithspinachcauliflower&potatocurrychilliseafoodstewFrench-stylechickenstewpork&paprikagoulashpotato,pea&leeksoupspinach&potatosautéspinach&potatotortilla

prawnscod,redmullet&prawnstewcurriedprawnbroth

instantfishstewkingprawn&sweetpotatocurryMediterraneanfishstewwithchunkyvegetablesprawn,lemongrass&mangostir-fryprawnandmangocurryquickcod,redmullet&prawncurryrichtomato&fishstewrichtomato,wine&fishstewsaffron&fennelseafoodseafoodpaellaspicyprawn&peapilauspicyprawn&peastir-friedrice

prunesbeef,pumpkin&prunestewpruneclafoutisspeedybeef,tomato&prunepan-fry

pulses,cannedpumpkinbeef,pumpkin&prunestew

redmulletchilliseafoodstewcod,redmullet&prawnstewquickcod,redmullet&prawncurry

rhubarbrhubarb&gingerfoolsrhubarb&gingerslump

ricebacon,pea&courgetterisottochicken&ricesoupwithlemoncoconutsquashricepotcurriedbeef&blackbeanpilaucurriedprawnbrothgarlicytomatoricegingerchicken&ricestir-fryready-cookedricewithSavoycabbagesmokedhaddockkedgereesmokedhaddock,rice&spinachsoupSouthern-stylericespicymushroom,cauliflowerandchickpearicespicyprawn&peapilauspicyprawn&peastir-friedricestickycoconutricewithtropicalfruit

roastingtinsrosemarytomato,rosemary&beanstew

saffron&fennelseafoodsalmonCajunspicedsalmonfrittatacrispyfishpiepea&salmonomelettessalmon,pea&dilltortillasimpleCajunsalmon

saucepanssausagescowboybeef&beancasserolecreamywhitebean&sausagebakeeggswithMerguezsausageMerguezsausage&tomatotortillasausage&beancassoulettray-bakedsausageswithapples

Savoycabbage&Parmesansoupscallopsgriddledscallopsinbaconscallop,bacon&pinenutpan-fry

seabasspan-friedseabass&fennelroastedgarlickyherbseabass

seafood,chilli&tomatopan-frysmokedhaddocksmokedhaddockkedgereesmokedhaddock,rice&spinachsoup

Southern-stylemixedvegetable&beanstir-frySouthern-stylericespinachbeef&potatobaltiwithspinachcauliflower&potatocurry

chicken&spinachstewcoconutsoupwithsquashcrispyfishpiecurriedbeefstir-frywithspinachkingprawn&sweetpotatocurryleek&spinachomelettepan-cookedeggsquickCaribbean-stylecoconutsoupredpepper&spinachstewsmokedhaddock,rice&spinachsoupspinach&potatosautéspinach&potatotortilla

squidchilliseafoodstewsaffron&fennelseafoodseafoodpaella

strawberriesstrawberrycreampotsstrawberrycreampuffs

sweet&sourporksweetpotatoesjerkchicken&sweetpotatosoupkingprawn&sweetpotatocurry

sweetcornchicken&sweetcornchowderchicken,bacon&sweetcornchowdercorn&redpeppercurryJamaicanspicedcornchowderspicybeef&squashstewspicySzechuantofusweetcorn,tomato&chickensalad

syrupspongepudding

tarragonchickensautéwithpeas,lettuce&tarragon

ThaigreencurrywithmonkfishThairedduckcurryThai-styleredducksaladtofumushroom&tofustewmushroom&tofustir-fryspeedySzechuanstir-fryspicySzechuantofu

tomatoesbacon,tomato&beansaladbeef,tomato&beanswithnachotoppingchicken&tomatopolentapiechickenpizzameltswithcheese&tomatoescoconutspicedclamscurriedprawnbrothgarlicytomatoriceMerguezsausage&tomatotortillaquickgarlicytomatolentilsrichtomato&fishstewroastedtunawithratatouilletoppingseafood,chilli&tomatopan-fryspeedybeef,tomato&prunepan-frysweetcorn,tomato&chickensaladtomato,bacon&butterbeanstewtomato,rosemary&beanstew

tropicalfruitsaladtunabakedtunawithratatouilleroastedtunawithratatouilletopping

turkeyturkey,bacon&beanstewturkeywithpancetta&beansturkeytikkamasalaturkeytikkaskewers

vanillavanillaeggnogvanillazabaglione

vegetablesbean&vegetablenutcrumblechunkyvegetableredlentildahlheartybean&vegetablebrothJamaicanspicedcornchowderMalaysianstewquickAsiancoconutsoupquickredlentil,chunkyvegetable&chillisoupready-cookedSouthern-stylemixedvegetable&beanstir-fryspeedySzechuanstir-fryspicylamb&vegetablecurryspicylamb&vegetablestew

Vietnamese-styleporkbaguettes

walnutsbean&vegetablenutcrumblebutterbean&walnutpâté

watercressduck&figswithwatercresssalad

WestIndianbeef&beanstewwoks

yogurtmeltingberryyogurt

acknowledgements

Commissioningeditor:EleanorMaxfieldEditor:PollyPoulterDesigner:TracyKillickProductioncontroller:AllisonGonsalvesPhotography:OctopusPublishingGroupLimited:StephenConroy1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13;WillHeap1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34,35,36,37,38;DavidMunns1;LisParsons1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26;WilliamShaw1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34,35,36,37,38,39,40,41,42,43.

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