A wonderful rustic-style pasta, delicious with or without the mascarpone or crème fraîche.Ingredients:Makes 4 servings 2 red peppers, deseeded and sliced 2 yellow peppers, deseeded and sliced extra virgin olive oil sea salt freshly ground black pepper 2 red onions, peeled and finely sliced 2 cloves garlic, peeled and grated 2 handfuls fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves finely chopped2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 handfuls Parmesan cheese, grated 2 heaped tbsp mascarpone cheese or crème...

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An easy slow cooker recipe requiring minimal preparation. The flavour of this curry is out of this world!Ingredients:Makes 4 servings 1/4 cup plain flour 800g lamb shoulder, diced2 tbsp olive oil  1 large brown onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 4cm piece fresh ginger, peeled, grated 1 long red chilli, finely chopped 1 tbsp curry paste 270ml light coconut milk 1 tsp stock powder 1 cinnamon stick 1 dried bay leafBasmati rice,...

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An amazing soup which takes cauliflower to a whole new level.Ingredients:Makes 4 servings1 tbsp olive or coconut oil 2 medium yellow onions, diced 1 bay leaf 1 1/4 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp salt 1 tsp ground turmeric 1/2 tsp ground coriander 1/8 tsp ground cardamom dash of ground black pepper sprinkling of crushed red pepper flakes 4 garlic cloves, minced 4 1/2 cups vegetable broth 1 large head of cauliflower, roughly chopped to the...

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A delightfully rich chocolate cake.Ingredients:Makes 1 cakeFor the cake:145g dark chocolate, plus 60g finely chopped dark chocolate 115g unsalted butter, plus enough to grease the pan  1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 3/4 cups flour  1/2 tsp salt  2 tsp baking soda  1 1/2 tsp baking powder  3 large eggs  1 1/4 cups granulated sugar  1/4 cup brown sugar, packed  2 tsp vanilla extract  1/2 cup sour creamFor the ganache glaze:  85g dark chocolate, chopped  1/2 tablespoon...

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Another simple pasta dish, where the fresh ingredients make up all the flavour.Ingredients:Makes 4 servings500g red and yellow cherry tomatoes, quartered 150 g black olives, stoned 6 anchovy fillets in oil, drained and finely sliced 1 clove garlic, finely sliced bunch of fresh parsley, choppedextra virgin olive oil 1 sprig fresh marjoram, oregano or thyme, leaves pickedsalt and pepperDirections: Put the tomatoes into a large mixing bowl with...

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A five ingredient pasta dish. Ingredients:Makes 4 servings125g bacon, diced250g fresh asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheesesalt and pepperDirections: Heat a tbsp of oil in a pan. When hot, add the diced bacon to the pan. Cook it until it’s nice and crispy, then remove it with a slotted spoon, and leave the leftover...

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A staple recipe we love.Ingredients:Makes 4 servings1 large can tuna, crumbledhandful of black olives, chopped2 tbsp capers1/2 tin anchovies1 onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, chopped finelysalt and pepper1 can chopped tomatoes1 tsp curry powder1 tsp garlic powderfresh basil to serveDirections: Heat a tablespoon of oil in a pan. When hot, add the garlic and anchovies and fry for a couple of minutes. Add the...

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