Spiced lamb and herby quinoa crumble 500g lean British lamb mince1 tbsp light olive oil1 red onion, chopped2 tbsp plain flour2 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp ground coriander½ tsp ground cinnamon1-2 green chillies, chopped 5cm piece fresh ginger, grated2 fat garlic cloves, crushed500ml fresh chicken or lamb stock200ml tomato passataSeeds ½ pomegranate For the herby quinoa crumble 190g uncooked quinoa, rinsed 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 150g feta, crumbledZest 1 lemonHandful fresh mint, leaves slicedHandful fresh parsley, leaves chopped You’ll also need… 1 litre ovenproof dish
Whole egg curry 2 tbsp ghee (clarified butter) or coconut oil½ tsp yellow mustard seeds1 onion, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, finely chopped1 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger½ tsp medium chilli powder, or to taste½ tsp ground turmeric1 tsp garam masala2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes1 tsp sea salt4 fresh mint sprigs, leaves removed and coarsely chopped300g frozen peas4 tbsp coconut cream6 medium free-range eggsNigella seeds to serve (optional) 01.Heat the ghee or oil in a sauté pan over a medium heat, add the mustard seeds and cook for a minute or until they start to pop. Add the onion, garlic and ginger, then cook until soft and fragrant. 2. Add the chilli, turmeric and garam masala, stir, then simmer for about 30 seconds. This recipe is from Green Kitchen Travels by David Frankiel and Luise Vindahl (£25; Hardie Grant) Luise says: "If you have a hungry crowd, serve the curry with black or brown rice."
Shepherd’s pie Mee goreng Vegetable oil for frying4 medium free-range eggs,lightly beaten1 onion, sliced6 garlic cloves, finely chopped40g fresh ginger, finely chopped1 red chilli, finely chopped2 yellow peppers, sliced600g kai lan (chinese broccoli) or choy sum (chinese cabbage), shredded (or see tips)3 carrots, halved and finely sliced1 tsp chilli flakes or sambal paste1 tsp ground coriander1 tsp ground cumin300g pack ready-cooked egg noodles4 spring onions, sliced300g beansprouts60ml dark soy sauce120ml kecap manis (see tips) To serve 4 limes, cut into wedges200g roasted peanutsHandful fresh coriander leaves 01.Heat a splash of oil in a medium frying pan. Pour in the beaten eggs and quickly stir and shake the pan to distribute evenly. Mildreds: The Vegetarian Cookbook by Mildreds, Photography by Jonathan Gregson, Prop styling by Tabitha Hawkins, Published by Mitchell Beazley, £25,www.octopusbooks.co.uk
Spiced vegetable soup with lentils and roasted chilli 3 red chillies (see tip below)3 tbsp oil (cold-pressed rapeseed oil or light olive oil)2 onions, finely sliced2 bay leaves2 tsp cumin seeds1 tbsp garam masala3 carrots, chopped into bite-size pieces2 celery sticks, chopped into small bite-size pieces2 garlic cloves, finely chopped300g dried green or brown lentils, washed, soaked in water for 30 minutes, then drained1.5 litres hot vegetable stock100g broccoli florets or baby broccoli2 handfuls spinach leavesJuice ½ lemon4 tbsp Greek yogurt to serve 01.Start by roasting 2 of the chillies. If you have a gas hob, put a wire rack over the flames and roast the chillies on top until blistered and black. If not, char them under a very hot grill. Keep turning the chillies so they colour evenly.
Roasted Chicken with Lime, Almonds, & Chili I love roasting chicken legs—this is really my go-to chicken dish at the moment. The lime gives it a zing, the chili a kick, and the almonds give it a great crunch. This recipe is from my Fall 2015 issue! Read the full issue here: Serves 4 You will need: 12 chicken legs (I always use organic, youcan really taste the difference) salt and pepper,to taste red chili flakes, to taste 2 garlic heads, tops cut off 2 limes, just the juice 1⁄2 cup chicken stock 1⁄3cup almonds, blanched 2 tablespoons olive oil fresh cilantro, for serving Preheat the oven to 370°F. Make a lot of it and use the rest for a chicken salad the next day! Photography by Food+styling+photography by Paul Lowe Made it?
The 20 best Mediterranean recipes: part 4 | Life and style Theodore Kyriakou’s garides saganaki For this classic Greek saganaki recipe you need fresh medium-to-large-sized prawns, which are deglazed in ouzo to give a unique taste. When I think of saganaki, I taste salty melted cheese with hints of ouzo and plenty of grilled bread, and then I start daydreaming about eating under the Almyrikia trees, my feet in the sea. The word “saganaki” refers to the cooking pan, a flat little frying pan with squat handles on both sides. Serves 4 as a starterprawns 12 tomatoes 4 good size, ripe and juicy, peeledolive oil 80ml banana shallot 1, peeled and finely choppedgarlic 2 cloves, choppedAleppo pepper a pinch salt and freshly ground pepperouzo 70ml, or dry white winefeta 200g, crumbled basil ¼ bunch oregano a pinch Peel the bodies of the prawns, leaving the heads and tails on for extra flavour. Grate the tomatoes into a bowl, using the large blades of the grater. Preheat the oven to 220C/gas mark 7. Season the prawns with salt on both sides. Shred the basil.
Lamb shank and chestnut curry with parsnip mash recipe step 1 Heat the oil in a deep wide pan large enough to fit the shanks in a single layer. Add the whole spices and cook for 20 seconds until sizzling. Add the onions and cook until softened and browned at the edges, stirring often. Meanwhile, make a fine paste of the ginger and garlic using a blender and a splash of water. Put to one side then purée the tomatoes with the yoghurt in the same blender (no need to wash). step 2 Add the lamb to the onions and stir to brown a little on all sides. step 3 Add the puréed tomatoes, mix well and bring to a boil. step 4 To make the mash, bring a large pot of water to the boil. step 5 Purée the parsnips only with the cream, milk, a pinch of salt and cinnamon until smooth. step 6 Once the lamb is cooked, uncover and reduce the liquid in the pan over a high flame to a creamy consistency. It is important to make sure it isn’t watery. step 7 Heat a little oil in a small pan and stir-fry the ginger shreds until golden.
Cheese and potato pie 1.1kg new potatoes6 spring onions, finely slicedSmall bunch fresh flatleaf parsley, roughly chopped5 fresh thyme sprigs, leaves picked5 fresh oregano or rosemary sprigs, leaves picked and chopped2 tbsp dijon mustard250g vintage cheddar, grated15 semi-dried tomatoes, roughly chopped2 free-range egg yolks, lightly beaten, plus 1 whole free-range egg to glaze For the hot water pastry crust 500g plain flour, plus extra to dust1 tsp salt1 medium free-range egg80g unsalted butter, plus extra to grease80g lard (see tip) bonappetit Cook spring onion bulbs and oil in a small saucepan over medium heat, swirling pan occasionally, until bulbs are golden brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer bulbs to paper towels with a slotted spoon to drain; season with salt. Set aside 2 Tbsp. onion oil.
Poached eggs, tahini and pan-fried avocado 2 tbsp white wine vinegar4 fresh medium free-range eggs (see Know-how)2 tbsp olive or coconut oil2 just ripe avocados, cut into 1cm thick slices4 thick slices fresh bread (such as sourdough or rye bread; see Jo’s introduction)3 tbsp tahini, plus extra to serve1 tsp sumac1 tsp toasted sesame seedsExtra-virgin olive oil for drizzlingSqueeze lemon juice (optional) 01.Bring a large pan of water to the boil, then add the vinegar. Crack in the eggs one at a time, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the whites set. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.02.While the eggs are poaching, heat the 2 tbsp oil in a large frying pan. Recipe from In the Mood for Healthy Food by Jo Pratt (www.nourishbooks.com) Freshness is key to really good poached eggs – the firmer white tightly encloses the yolk as it sets.
bonappetit Heat ¼ cup oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, 6–8 minutes. Add chopped garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, until beginning to darken, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, crushing them with your hands as you add them; season with salt and pepper. Spiced vegetable pilaf with cauliflower, ginger and garam masala Pad Thai noodles 200g medium-thick flat rice noodles (see Ghillie’s intro)2½-3 tbsp coconut, grapeseed or rapeseed oil3 medium free-range eggs, beaten1 tsp reduced-salt soy sauce150g firm tofu (or 300g if not using meat/prawns), cut into 2cm cubes1 free-range skinless chicken breast, sliced (see introduction)125g sustainable king prawns (see introduction)2 garlic cloves, chopped2 good pinches cayenne pepper or 1 pinch chilli flakes2 tsp ground dried shrimps (see know how; optional)100g beansprouts3 spring onions, finely choppedFresh coriander, to serveLime wedges, to serve For the sauce 2 tbsp tamarind paste (from the world food section of supermarkets)2 tbsp Thai fish sauce1½ tsp palm sugar or honey1 tbsp tomato ketchup1-2 tbsp lime juice3 tbsp roasted peanuts, finely chopped, plus extra to serve 01.Prepare the noodles first so you can stir-fry everything quickly at the end. Put the noodles in a large bowl and pour over boiling water to cover. Leave to soften for 10 minutes.