Category: legumes

celeriac with lentils and walnuts

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This enormous celeriac was just begging to be taken home and cooked! Equally good on it’s own or as a side dish with meat, this recipe is based on a Stephanie Alexander recipe which is based on a Deborah Madison recipe…… First, heat some olive oil in a heavy pot and gently fry a diced onion,…… Continue reading celeriac with lentils and walnuts

vegetarian curries

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Another curry feast, this time vegetarian. This hard-boiled egg curry is adapted from a Reuben Solomon recipe. First, hard-boil 6 eggs and run cold water over them. For the sauce, heat ghee or vegetable oil and gently fry 2 onions, 3 cloves of garlic and a knob of ginger, all finely diced. When soft and starting…… Continue reading vegetarian curries

grilled chicken mexican style + black beans + guacamole

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Delicious with tortillas and all the usual mexican accompaniments this chicken is equally good as part of any barbecue. Rub skinless chicken pieces with a mixture of smoky paprika, chipotle powder, salt, lime juice and vegetable oil and allow to marinate for at least an hour or overnight in the fridge. Cook over hot coals…… Continue reading grilled chicken mexican style + black beans + guacamole

roast lamb with puy lentils

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This is a French family recipe passed on to me by a friend. Prepare lamb in the normal way seasoned with garlic, thyme, rosemary and rock salt and roast in the oven. While the lamb is cooking, gently fry 1 chopped onion, 1 diced carrot and 2 cloves of minced garlic in olive oil until the onions are translucent…… Continue reading roast lamb with puy lentils