Celeriac, lentil and rocket salad

Perfect for preparing the day before for guests. Boil lentils for 15 mins (with a lid on) in enough water to cover them and with the thyme and bay leaves. Chop celeriac into 1cm cubes and boil for 5-6 mins. Drain and put in a large bowl. Whizz all the other ingredients for the dressing. […]

Stewed green vegetables with lentils

Cook the lentils – they should be soft but not overcooked. Meanwhile, in another pot, cook brussels sprouts with kale (chopped, hard stalks removed) in unsalted water (approx. 12 minutes). Cut leeks in half lengthwise and chop coarsely, chop shallots and garlic. Fry them in a deep frying pan with some cooking oil. Add a […]

Courgette and Tomato Bake

Cook the onion for 5 mins and then add the chopped courgettes and cook for a further 5-10 mins until fairly soft. Add the tomatoes, basil and seasoning. Cover and simmer gently for about 20 mins. Tip the mixture into a dish. Mix the breadcrumbs and the cheese together and sprinkle over the vegetables. Put […]

Squash, pearl barley and walnut salad

Preheat oven 200 degrees C. Toss squash cubes in olive oil and chilli powder. Roast for 20 – 30 mins stirring occasionally. Boil barley for 10 mins until ‘al dente’. Rinse in cold water, drain well stir in a little olive oil (to keep grains separated). When squash cool carefully add everything together. Enjoy! Recipe […]

Hocus-Pocus Pumpkin Scones

A Halloween delight. Delicious with soup! Peel skin off the pumpkin or squash. Cut into chunks & steam for 10 minutes until tender. Rub butter into flour & salt. Add pumpkin/squash and parmesan cheese. Add milk a little at a time until you have mixed to a soft doughTurn out onto lightly floured surface and […]