This recipe is perfect for a speedy lunch or light dinner. 10 minutes in the making, it tastes incredible and is superb for your brain, body and bones. It's wonderfully healthy - stuffed with protein, vitamins and minerals plus essential fatty acids. The ingredients keep for ages in the fridge so you can mix it up when the mood takes you or time is short. It's a great way to get your oh-so-necessary doses of oily fish. I like to grate fresh horseradish on top for added vigour! (Plus it's one of the few ways I...
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1 Chicken, 2 Ways (Part 2) Lemony Chicken Soup Canellini and Kale
So, we've saved our leftovers from our chicken roast, or one-pot cook. Bones, skin, as much meat as possible. Let's make chicken stock and get creative. Homemade Chicken Stock Try and do this every time you have a whole chicken. Or buy a load of chicken wings from the butcher, roast them in oven on about 140 °C for 25-30 minutes and follow the same instructions as below – you’ll get plenty of meat from them if you use your fingers to remove it after the boiling process. Homemade chicken stock freezes beautifully or you...
Red Lentil soup with Turmeric, Rose Harissa, Coconut and Lime
This soup is the glorious colour of a Buddhist's robe. Like a blast of warmth, sunshine and happiness. Very lovely; very easy. Creamy with a background hum of heat - you know this soup is good for your insides. Plus, it literally takes about 10 minutes to make and is a great store cupboard standby. Ingredients 1 banana shallot, finely chopped (or a bag of frozen pre-chopped shallots) 250g dried red lentils 1tsp rose harissa 1tsp ground turmeric or freshly grated turmeric 1 garlic glove, or 1 tsp ready minced garlic 1 stock cube (chicken...
Slow Braised Beef Short Ribs with Chorizo and Red Wine
Mmmm. Even writing this recipe is making me hungry. Warming, comforting and simple - perfect for a gloomy day. The meat falls off the bone and you can squish the potatoes into the sauce in a most satisfying way. Short ribs are cheap to buy and much underused so give this easy recipe a try, you won't regret it. The spicy chorizo adds a hint of heat and gorgeous colour. Ideally, I'd cook it in a slow cooker because you can set the timer and forget it; but low and slow in a covered casserole dish in the...