The flavors of the herbs and hazelnuts roasted along with the lamb cutlets are utter heaven here, but you could use almonds or pine nuts instead if you prefer. You can prepare the pea and wild garlic purée ahead in the morning, along with the lamb cutlets right up to the stage of putting them in the oven.
Read MoreButterflied and boned is the fastest and easiest way to roast a joint of lamb, and if you aren’t great at carving a joint, you will really love the fact that this roast requires slicing rather than carving
Read MoreThe lamb in this recipe taken to another level by adding garlic and parmesan. This would have to be my favourite way to have lamb.
Read MoreIf you grow your own vegetables, you probably grow spinach and therefore have an abundance of it for a lot of the year! This is one of my favourite dishes to make when I want an easy warming bowl for supper and it is made with storecupboard staples – red lentils, chickpeas and coconut milk, and a few simple spices. If it starts to get a bit dry, add in hot vegetable stock or water.
Read MoreDark, good-quality chocolate slow-cooked with beef is brilliant. It might seem a bit odd but it’s a classic combination in French and Mexican cooking. The chocolate adds a fantastic silky texture and deep notes of cocoa.
Read MoreFor this recipe I use soba noodles, a Japanese noodle made from buckwheat flour and water. They give that silky slurpy texture that is so good in curries and soups, but you could use egg noodles instead. A sprinkle of chopped cashews on top would also be delicious.
Read MoreOn a cold and blustery day like today - I crave warm, comforting food! Try this comforting shepherds pie - perfect for the winter months ahead!
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