Braised Beef with Mushrooms, Red wine and Herbs
It is always a good idea not to add all the liquids at once to braised meat dishes. That way meat gets a chance to cook in its own juice and the flavours diffuse much better. Once
Carrot and Ginger Soup with Coriander
If you want to add protein to this soup stir through diced tofu after you puree it. Alternatively you can puree the tofu with the soup which will give you a very creamy texture. Al
Chicken and Pomegranate Salad
An easy lunch or light dinner, this is perfect for the end of the week. Try this for a low stress light dinner à deux Ingredients (Serves 2) 350g chicken meat, breast or thigh.
Baked snapper fillet with almond and olive tapenade
Ros Royal shares her scrumptious, healthy recipe (also great with blue-eye cod). Ingredients (Serves 4) 4 fillets of snapper or blue-eye cod — allow 200g per person 100g pitted L
Boston Beans
A student of Mim’s, Daniela Di Giacomo, has very thoughtfully, given us a delicious slow-cooked version of her ‘baked bean’ recipe AND a convenient quick version.
Chick Pea Curry with Basmati Rice
You can make your own curry paste if you like, but to be honest with you with so many good quality ready made ones (with good ingredients) I could not be bothered. Okra beans are u
Creamy Sweet Potato and Carrot Soup
As the weather cools why not whip up a nourishing soup to warm the body. Ingredients 500g Kumera (sweet potato), chopped 500g carrots, chopped 1 small onion, peeled and chopped 1 g
Chilli Con Carne with Avocado and Yoghurt Topping
Try this Chilli Con Carne with oven baked corn chips on the side rather than on a bed of rice. Ingredients (Serves 4) 300g minced beef 2x400g can red kidney beans, drained and rin
Ayran (Turkish yoghurt drink)
Ingredients (Serves 4) 2 cups natural yoghurt 2 cups chilled water 2 teaspoons dried, crushed mint leaves pinch of salt Method Place yoghurt and water in a blender, blend until mi
Carrot, Apple and Orange Juice
Ingredients (Serves 4) 8 carrots, washed and cut into halves 4 apples, washed and cut into quarters 4 oranges, peeled and cut into quarters Method Put carrots, apples and oranges