Long, slow cooking gives this traditional casserole its inimitable flavour. The cooking liquid is reduced by removing the casserole lid, resulting in a wonderfully aromatic sauce that glazes the meat and vegetables. Flambéing with brandy [...]
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Blanquette with pâté croutes
The classic blanquette is a stew of poultry, veal or pork in a rich white sauce. In this contemporary version, tender vegetables in a creamy sauce are partnered by savoury chicken liver croutes, which add a contrast of crunch to the moist casserole.
Bolognese beef pot
Lemon and fennel bring wonderfully fresh flavours to familiar braised beef mince in this Italian–inspired dish, making this as good for al fresco summer dining as for a light supper on a winter evening. Serve plenty of bread to mop up the [...]
Borsch with crunchy mash
Guaranteed to beat off the winter blues, this hearty beetroot soup is served with creamy mashed potatoes enlivened with crunchy raw vegetables. There are as many types of borsch as there are cooks in Eastern Europe – this puréed [...]
Braised vegetables with falafel and yogurt sauce
As a change from rice, pasta or couscous, try little falafel with a simple vegetable casserole. Made with canned chickpeas and baked rather than deep–fried, these falafel are quick and easy to prepare, as well as being deliciously healthy.
Broccoli soup with salmon cakes
Salmon goes so well with broccoli and watercress, complementing their flavours and contrasting prettily with their vibrant green colour. Here the fish is combined with potato and dill in miniature cakes that are delicious served in this fresh [...]
Broth with herb oatcakes
A wholesome meal–in–a–bowl, this soup is similar to Scotch broth, but made with rabbit rather than lamb. Aromatic tarragon and a mixture of vegetables give the soup a fabulous flavour, and an accompaniment of [...]
Classic gazpacho
This traditional Spanish soup is full of wonderfully fresh flavours and packed with vitamins as all the vegetables are raw. Cool and refreshing, it is the ideal choice for a simple lunch or midsummer supper, with some crusty country–style [...]
Cidered pork stew with light herb dumplings
A spoonful of Dijon mustard peps up this simple, vegetable–rich pork stew. Fluffy herb dumplings served on top help to mop up every bit of the full–flavoured sauce, and turn the stew into a well–balanced meal in a bowl. You can [...]
Chunky mulligatawny
This lightly spiced soup is robust and satisfying – the perfect choice for a simple meal on a cold day. Generous spoonfuls of fresh raita bring a terrific contrast in flavour and texture to the soup, which is finished with fried curried [...]
Chinese-style lemon chicken
A savoury lemon sauce seasoned with a hint of sesame tastes fabulous with tender chicken and crunchy Asian vegetables. Serve with steamed jasmine rice or even plain egg noodles to add some satisfying starchy carbohydrate to the meal.
Chilled leek and avocado soup
Coriander and lime juice accentuate the delicate avocado flavour in this refreshing soup. It is simple yet interesting, and ideal for a summer's dinner–party first course or a light lunch. Do not add the avocado too soon – not [...]
Chicken chilli soup with salsa
This colourful soup is inspired by the spicy and complex flavours of chilli con carne. Full of delicious vegetables and served with tortillas and a refreshing salsa, it makes a healthy main course that is fun to eat, and it is sure to appeal to [...]
Chicken and vegetable casserole
This healthy casserole makes an easy midweek meal. To make it even quicker, you could use frozen or pre–prepared vegetables from your supermarket, ready to go straight from the packet to the pan. Mixed wild and long–grain rice goes [...]
Celeriac and spinach soup
Celeriac makes a rich soup with lots of flavour and a creamy texture. Baby spinach leaves complement the celeriac beautifully, bringing vibrant colour and a light, fresh taste to the soup in the final minutes of cooking.
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