Mediterranean Vegetable Tarte

This recipe can use a variety of veg; the picture, Ellie used some roasted peppers from a jar (patted dry and cut up) with farm veg and goats cheese. Ingredients: ½ pack shortcrust pasty2tbsp pesto (basil or sundried tomato)Pepper antipasto (or fresh peppers chopped)Red and yellow plumb tomatoes (halved)Courgette (chopped)1 red onion (chopped and sautéed)Cheese…

Broccoli and Gorgonzola Quiche

Ingredients:(serves 6)For the pastry:125g plain flour75g wholemeal flour100g unsalted butter in cubespinch of salt2 tbsp water(You can also use ready-made pastry.) For the filling:150−200g broccoli florets100ml full fat milk150ml single cream3 large eggs150g gorgonzola cheese50g walnuts, roughly choppedsalt and black pepper to taste Method:1. Combine the flours in a large bowl, then rub in the…

Gado Gado Summer Rolls

Ingredients:rice noodlesrice paper sheetssmoked tofuvariety of raw vegetables, e.g. cucumber, carrot, red cabbage, peppers, avocado For the sauce:200g roasted, unsalted peanuts4 tbsp peanut butter3 tbsp palm or dark muscovado or dark brown sugar3 tsp tamarind pastehalf tsp salt2 tbsp chilli paste2 tbsp lime juice3 tbsp kecap manis or 2tbsp dark soy sauce with 1 tbsp…

Chachouka

Ingredients:1 tsp cumin seedshalf tsp hot smoked paprika1 large onion, diced1 clove garlic, crushed2 bell peppers (of different colours if possible)1 tin chopped tomatoesfeta cheese4 eggsfresh coriander Method:1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.2. Lightly fry the cumin seeds in a little oil for 2−3 minutes. Add the garlic and onion and cook until soft.3. Add…

Warm Rainbow Salad

Ingredients:2 tbsp cumin seeds2 tbsp olive oil3 tbsp honeyVegetables for roasting, e.g. carrots, beetroot, sweet potato, courgette, mushrooms, peppers250g grains, e.g. bulgur wheat, cous cous, quinoa or Merchant Gourmet Persian Grains100g Feta cheese60g pumpkin seedsSmall handful of coriander Method:1. Preheat the oven to 220°C / 200°C (fan) / gas 7.2. Cut your vegetables into 1cm…

Green Bean Salad

Ingredients:40g sliced almonds450g green beans60g feta cheese60ml water1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil1 tbsp lemon juice2 tsp Dijon mustard1 small to medium clove garlic3 to 4 basil leaveslemon juice and zestblack pepper to taste Method:1. Warm a pan over a medium heat. Add the almonds to the dry pan and cook,…