Pepper Masala (4)

This Pepper Masala is a lovely contrast to more spicy dishes served as part of an Indian meal. Its from ” Fresh Flavours of India ” by Das Sreedharan.

Spaghetti Alla Trapanese (4)

Another favourite Sicilian pasta recipe from ” Jamie’s Italy” by Jamie Oliver.

Butter Garlic Crab (4)

This is a famous recipe from Trishna Restaurant in Kala Ghoda, Mumbai. I found it in ” Kricket” by Will Bowlby

Fennel Gratin (8)

I’ve got a couple of Fennel Gratin recipes on this site already but this creamy cheesy version from ” Together ” by Jamie Oliver is definitely my favourite to date. And personally I think 8 is a bit optimistic unless it is seved among several other side dishes. Two of us wolfed it down alongside sausages. There were no leftovers…

Smoked Haddock, Pea and Chorizo Macaroni Cheese (4)

Another version of Macaroni Cheese from ” The Seafood Shack” by Kirstie Scobie and Fenella Renwick.

Tarragon and Roast Chicken (5)

A recipe from ” The Farm Table” by Julius Roberts.

Greek Courgette, Polenta, Feta and Dill Pie (4)

A delicious way to use courgettes which I found in ” From the Oven to the Table” by Diana Henry. Serve with green salad and perhaps some roast tomatoes.

Pink Fir Apple and Roast Garlic Frittata (8)

A summery frittata from ” Cook” by Thomasina Miers. This is good served in a fresh baguette, moistened with some olive oil and tomato and with a handful of rocket.

Coconut Prawns (4)

A version of this Bengali favourite from ” Brick Lane Cookbook” by Dina Begum. Serve with basmati rice.

Insalata di Mare (4)

A simple seafood salad from Joe Trivelli, Head Chef at River Cafe.

Lobster and Salad Onion Noodles (2)

A recipe from Waitrose for those days when you deserve a treat.

TV Chips (2)

Loaded chips to enjoy when you are in newed of comfort. Instead of tuna you could load these with Salsa Roja and Pickled Onions or with Mexican Sauce and Spring Onion Salsa. You need a flat baking tray and you want to spread the potatoes out as much as possible to crisp and colour evenly. The recipe is fro ” Mezcla” by Ixta Belfrage.

Chicken with Cider and Clotted Cream (3-4)

A comforting supper for the weekend from Gill Meller.

Cabbage with Mango and Harissa Salsa (4)

An easy recipe from ” Mezcla” by Ixta Belfrage. You can serve it alongside some tofu, roast chicken or grilled fish or prawns. For a quick midweek dinner serve topped with a fried egg.

Prawn Lasagne with Habanero Oil (4)

A special lasagne with Mexican and Brazilian influences from ” Mezcla” by Ixta Belfrage.

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