Described as ” a plant based ragu to end all others ” I can assure you this vegan recipe will not disappoint. The ragu will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for a month. It can be served with pasta or polenta, or used as a base for lasagne or shepherds pie ( for the latter cook a bit less as it will cook more in the oven.) The recipe is from ” Ottolenghi Flavour” by Yotam Ottolenghi and Ixta Belfrage.
A favourite way with venison in autumn from ” Comfort & Spice” by Niamh Shields. The sauce with need adjusting to your preference depending on the sweetness of the blackberries, the richness of the stock and your choice of wine. Use a good quality balsamic vinegar if you can. Serve with mashed potatoes.
This is a delicious first course or light main showcasing lettuce for the warmer months. Simon Hopkinson describes it as ” Coronation Chicken made with prawns, but every bit as good, if not more so.” It’s from his book ” Roast Chicken and Other Stories: Second Helpings “. Serve with plenty og good brown bread and butter. There will be ” essence” left over which can be kept in the fridge for a few weeks.
Another delicious summer dessert from ” Cook Simple” by Diana Henry. You can add blackberries or blackcurrants to the cooked fruit before serving if you like.My friend Angela has made this using port instead of the red wine and this worked very well too. Serve with a big bowl of sweetened Mascarpone cheese mixed with Greek Yoghurt.