Tomatoes with Peas and Feta (2)

A simple salad for when tomatoes are at their best from Nigel Slater. If you like you could add a few croutons of torn ciabatta, fried crisp in olive oil, or you could plie the salad on bruschetta.

Chickpea Shakshuka (4)

A one dish recipe from ” Mob Veggie” by Ben Lebus.

Green Barley Risotto with Peas and Asparagus (4)

A delicious vegetarian supper from ” Med” by Claudia Roden. If you like it can be made in advance, but the asparagus should be cooked at the last minute.

Chicken Soup with Leeks and Orzo (4)

A thick silky soup which can be served as a main from Nigel Slater. Keep the pieces of chicken thick and roughly torn .

Chicken Burgers with Basil and Lemon Mayo (6)

An easy way with chicken from Nigel Slater.

Mulled Red Cabbage (6)

A delicious side for autumn and winter. It’s from ” The Abel & Cole Veg Box Companion” by Keith Abel. It can be made a day or two in advance and be reheated. It also freezes well.

Neil’s Sunday Chicken (4)

A simple and delicious roast chicken dish from ” The Weekend Cook” by Angela Hartnett.

Apricot and Harissa Chutney

A chutney from Nigel Slater which goes very well with cheese, sausages or pork pirs. The recipe makes three 500 ml jars.

Armenian Chard and Lentil Soup (4)

I recently spent a week in Armenia and was pleasantly surprised by the food there- especially when eating in family ” restaurants” in local villages. I came home seeking out Armenian recipes so i could try more of their food back in the UK. This is from ” Home Food” by Olia Hercules.

Lamb with Rose Harissa and Apricots (4)

This recipe from Nigel Slater is good served with some pilau rice and perhaps a green salad.

Insalata di Mare (4)

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

Pomegranate Fattoush (4-6)

A delicious Vegan salad from ” Nistisima” by Georgina Hayden.

Peas with Tomatoes and Onions (4)

A simple and delicious combination from Ixta Belfrage in ” Mezcla”. Serve at room temperature with bread to mop up the juices. You could also serve with burrata, soft boiled eggs or shaved pecorino for a light supper.

Mussels and Orzo with Coconut and Saffron (4)

Another delicious supper from ” Mezcla” by Ixta Belfrage.

Sausage and Charred Citrus Traybake (4)

Sausages in an aromatic sweet and sour sauce from ” Mezcla” by Ixta Belfrage. If you like you could add some tinned or jarred beans to make this a more substantial dish, or serve with grilled bread to mop up the juices. Tuscan or Sicilian fennel and chilli sausages are good in this if you can find them, but if not any good quality and quite fatty sausages will do nicely.

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