Apple puree What to do with a surplus of cooking apples…..make apple puree & freeze in bags for use on daily helping of granola for breakfast throughout the year. INGREDIENTS Makes 1kg cooking apples peeled, cored & roughly chopped 300ml water 1 teaspoon...
French onion soup This is one of the most delicious, warming & filling of soups. For a vegan version make croutons instead of cheesy toast. For gluten free use gluten free bread! INGREDIENTS Serves 4 5 onions thickly sliced 35g butter 3 garlic cloves finely...
Ratatouille This can be a meal in itself served with hunks of bread, or perfect served with roast lamb or chicken. INGREDIENTS Serves 4-6 2 medium sized aubergines 2 big garlic cloves finely chopped 2 red onions sliced 2 red or yellow peppers sliced 2 courgettes cuts...
Seafood stew If you are lucky enough to be near the sea or have a good fishmonger this is the most amazing meal. Even if you have to use frozen shellfish it is delicious and impressive! INGREDIENTS Serves 6 24 large prawns preferably in shells 600g fresh mussels (or...
Apple & cinnamon traybake Another version of my favourite traybake – makes 24 large squares so freeze half or more unless you are having lots of people round for tea! INGREDIENTS Makes 24 squares in a 20cm x 30cm baking tray 250g cooking apples peeled,...