Instructions 1. Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas Mark 6. 2. Slice your peppers in half, lengthways, removing stalk and seeds. Place laying down so empty cup is facing up on baking tray. 3. Heat oil in a large frying pan. Add onion, courgette and garlic and fry for 5-6 minutes. 4. Add rice, mixed herbs … Read more
Instructions 1. Prepare asparagus stock by placing woody ends in pan with a litre of water and pinch of salt. Bring to the boil and leave to simmer for approximately 40 minutes before removing the asparagus. Keep the heated liquid in the pan. 2. About 10 minutes before asparagus is ready, heat a drizzle of … Read more
Instructions 1. Wash the basmati rice through a few rounds of cold running water until the water runs clear. Then, place in a bowl and soak for 2 hours in fresh cold water. When ready to cook, drain the soaked basmati rice and set aside. 2. Heat oil over a medium-high heat in a heavy-based … Read more
Nigella Lawson says her lamb patties are the perfect “everyday” spring time recipe. Billed as a “Middle Eastern style hamburger,” Lawson says she goes “mad” for these pitta-sandwiches smeared with hummus and stuffed with red onion, mint, shredded lettuce with as well as mint and oregano seasoning. Other spring time recipes you can try include … Read more
This lemon risotto is billed by Nigella Lawson as the perfect comfort food recipe for spring. In fact, not only is the dish, itself, comforting, but the English chef says she finds the cooking process equally as relaxing. “Although everyone goes on about the finicketiness and crucial fine-tuning involved, I find risotto immensely comforting to … Read more
This Anglo-Asian lamb salad recipe is one of Nigella Lawson’s favourite spring time suppers. Created out of necessity with random ingredients in her cupboard, Lawson decided to infuse the “tangy fire” flavours of Thai cooking with traditional English lamb with redcurrant and mint. Now, it has become a dish she absolutely relishes. “Consider it an … Read more
This recipe is the perfect spring time treat, Mary Berry says. Billed as a “10 out of 10” recipe that is quick and easy to make, this brioche tart is infused with a delicious spring time fruit, apricots, which are closely related to peaches, almonds, plums and cherries. You can eat it whenever you please, … Read more
Instructions Pre-heat the oven to 220°C / 425°F / Gas 7. Measure the oil into a large poly bag, add the onions and red pepper and season well. Toss together and turn into a large roasting tin and roast in pre-heated oven, turning from time to time, for about 40 minutes, until the vegetables are … Read more
Instructions Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4/350ºF and grease the ramekins. Dollop about 1 tablespoon of lemon curd into the bottom of each one to cover. In the food processor, mix all the remaining ingredients except the lemon juice. When all has combined into a thick batter, add the lemon juice and blitz quickly … Read more
Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a saucepan combine broth, rice and margarine. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed. Place sesame seeds on a small baking sheet and bake in preheated oven … Read more
