Chili and garlic prawns

Chili and garlic prawns

INGREDIENTS 1 lb. large raw king prawns1 oz. diced chorizo2 cloves of garlic, finely sliced1 small red chili or ½ chili flakes1 tsp smoked paprikaOlive oilFresh basilSalt and pepper METHOD Place 3 Tbsp of oil in a large bowlAdd the prawns, the garlic, chili, and 

ROAST PUMPKIN SOUP

ROAST PUMPKIN SOUP

Sent in by Shirley Smurthwaite INGREDIENTS 1.5kg Pumpkin or Squash cut into thumb size chunks1 large onion cut into chunks1 large carrot cut into chunks1 stick celery cut into chunks1 litre of hot chicken or veg stock 2 cloves of garlic (optional)10 black peppercorns1 tsp chilli 

Chicken and rice soup

Chicken and rice soup

INGREDIENTS 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts1 onion, finely chopped4 oz. Basmati rice2 carrots, sliced2 sticks of celery, finely choppedPinch of thyme1 pint milk1 chicken stock cube3 pints of water2 tbsp olive oil1 oz. butterLemon METHOD In a large pan, on a low heat, soften the 

Vegan Chickpea Salad

Vegan Chickpea Salad

INGREDIENTS 1 tin of chickpeas, drained and washed½ doz cherry tomatoes, quartered1 small red onion finely chopped¼ cucumber, cubed125g Greek Feta, crumbled1 handful of parsley, chopped3 Tbsp olive oilJuice of half a lemon Salt and pepper½ tsp Dijon mustard DIRECTIONS Mix together the oil, mustard and 

Gingery Leek and Broccoli Soup

Gingery Leek and Broccoli Soup

INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp olive oil1 onion4 leeks1 tbsp chopped parsley1 lb. broccoli stalks 1 carrot1 potato1 garlic clove1 oz fresh ginger 1 pickled lemon (or zest and juice of 1 lemon)1/2 tsp caraway seeds1/2 cumin1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp black pepper1/2 pint milk DIRECTIONS Dice everything into 1/2” 

Penne with chicken, bacon and spinach

Penne with chicken, bacon and spinach

INGREDIENTS Olive oil2 chicken breasts, cut into thin strips½ packet of penne pasta, boiled al dente1 tsp paprika¼  tsp each of thyme, oregano, basil, chili flakes2 large tomatoes, cubed½ packet of spinach5 garlic cloves, chopped6 bacon rashers, cut into 1 red onion, sliced¼ glass of dry