A substantial supper from Nigel Slater which is good served with spinach.
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Aubergine with Chickpeas (4)
A vegetarian recipe from Nigel Slater which is even better if left overnight. Serve with some steamed rice.
Pumpkin with Tomatoes and Yoghurt (4)
An aromatic vegetarian roast from Nigel Slater.
Black Noodles with Prawns (4)
A quick stir fry from Thomasina Miers.
Seafood Lasagne with Tomato and Feta (4)
Another lasagne from Yotam Ottolenghi- use fresh seafood if preferred but frozen is almost as good and much less expensive.
Jacket Potatoes with Basil and Parmesan (2)
Another favourite recipe for baked potatoes from Nigel Slater’s ” Real Food”. You can use fresh shop brought pesto as an alternative. SErve with a green salad.
Sausages with Lentils and Harissa (2)
An easy supper from Nigel Slater.
Brussels Sprout , Chestnut and Coconut Soup (6)
A warming soup with Thai flavours for a wintry day from ” food Glorious Food”.
Crispy Fried Kefir Chicken (3)
A delicious recipe from Nigel Slater. You can replace the kefir with buttermilk if you prefer. Leftovers are very good cold too. If you can, start preparing the day before and let the chicken marinade overnight.
Mussel, Bacon and Parsley Soup (4)
A recipe from Gill Meller.
Lamb and Broccoli Stir Fry (2)

A quick and bright tasting supper from ” Tender:Volume 1″ by Nigel Slater. You need to be brave when cooking the meat- fry till it glistens and is almost crisp before you add the remaining ingredients. I like to use purple sprouting broccoli but any fresh broccoli will do nicely.
Malaysian Prawns (4)
A stir fry from the southern tip of Malaysia with influences from China and India . Prepare all the ingredients before you start cooking as you need to work quickly.The recipe is from ” Madhur Jaffrey’s Ultimate Curry Bible”
Black Eyed Beans with Spinach and Dill (6)
A recipe with Persian influences from the Sindh region of Pakistan to serve with rice and pickles of your choice. The souring ingredient is the dried persian lime which you can get in middle eastern grocers or many supermarkets. To use, crack open and discard the black insides and any seeds, then lightly crush the dried pulp. The recipe is from ” Madhur Jaffrey’s Ultimate Curry Bible”.
Hyderabadi Lamb with Orange (4-6)
An unusual but delicious dish from ” Madhur Jaffrey’s Ultimate Curry Bible”.
Prawns with Chilli and Cheese (2)
A gently spiced dish from ” Tana Ramsay’s Family Kitchen”.