Creamy leek stuffed mushrooms with melted mozzarella and crispy chilli breadcrumbs Leeks are in season now, and this is the perfect way to use them 10 mins 20 mins 241 kcal 10 mins 20 mins 241 kcal SERVES 4 DIFFICULTY EASY SERVES 4 Difficulty EASY These mushrooms are so delicious, and ideal as either a starter or a main- stuffed …
Chicken and asparagus risotto
Chicken and asparagus risotto A very simple, but delicious risotto- perfect for using leftovers from a roast chicken! 10 mins 45 mins 732 kcal 10 mins 45 mins 732 kcal SERVES 2 DIFFICULTY EASY SERVES 2 Difficulty EASY I can’t take the credit for this recipe, as it’s one my husband always makes when we have leftover roast chicken- it’s …
Tuna and courgette sweet potato crust quiche
Tuna and courgette sweet potato crust quiche A filling and satisfying quiche which is delicious hot or cold! 10 mins 45 min 273 kcal 10 mins 45 min 273 kcal SERVES 4 DIFFICULTY EASY SERVES 4 Difficulty EASY I love these sweet potato crust quiches at the moment- for me the whole appeal of quiche used to be the pastry, …
Citrus risotto with garlic chilli prawns
Citrus risotto with garlic chilli prawns A gorgeous summery risotto recipe from Bill Grainger’s Open Kitchen 10 mins 35 mins 542 kcal 10 mins 35 mins 542 kcal SERVES 4 DIFFICULTY EASY SERVES 4 Difficulty EASY All the credit for this goes to Bill Grainger- it’s ages since I’ve browsed through the books that I have of his, and I …
Lemon chicken penne
Lemon chicken penne A lovely fresh and delicious summery pasta dish 5 mins 15 mins 430 kcal 5 mins 15 mins 430 kcal SERVES 2 DIFFICULTY EASY SERVES 2 Difficulty EASY We have a favourite new roast chicken recipe from my newest cookbook, Sirocco ( absolutely amazing book by the way!)– it uses the zest of 2 oranges and 2 lemons, so …
Wild garlic and pumpkin seed pesto
Wild garlic and pumpkin seed pesto A delicious pesto using wild garlic 5 mins – mins 93 kcal 5 mins – mins 93 kcal SERVES 8 DIFFICULTY EASY SERVES 8 Difficulty EASY Ever since I moved back to Devon I have made an annual event of going up to the woods near where my parents live and picking some wild …
Crushed pea, mint, lemon and asparagus salad
Crushed pea, mint, lemon and asparagus salad A delicious fresh, summery salad, perfect as a side for fish 5 mins 10 mins 64 kcal 5 mins 10 mins 64 kcal SERVES 4 DIFFICULTY EASY SERVES 4 Difficulty EASY This recipe is from the lovely Katie Pix, and put together to go perfectly with the Saucy Fish Company’s smoked haddock with vintage cheddar …
Spring leeks and peas
Spring leeks and peas A tasty way to serve seasonal leeks 10 mins 15 mins 96 kcal 10 mins 15 mins 96 kcal SERVES 4 DIFFICULTY EASY SERVES 4 Difficulty EASY It’s lovely to discover new favourite dishes, and this leek side, which I created as part of my Easter meal, is really easy to do, delicious, and makes a …
Chicken fajita traybake
Chicken fajita traybake An easy and hands-free way to make a tasty chicken fajita mix 10 mins 35 mins 188 kcal 10 mins 35 mins 188 kcal SERVES 4 DIFFICULTY EASY SERVES 4 Difficulty EASY Main image credit: Chris Terry Flaming fajita traybake Satisfying, spicy chicken fajita mix is so easy to make with the traybake method. Simply chuck in …