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Recipes

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  Flu or cold remedy with Elderberries

  Published: Sat, 15/11/2008 13:43

  Boil berries in water until soft..

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  Zesty Pumpkin Soup

  Published: Sat, 18/10/2008 18:13

  Serve with crusty bread and garnish with coriander...

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  Pumpkin and Orange Soup

  Published: Thu, 09/10/2008 17:13

  This is an amber-coloured, velvety soup with just a hint of orange...

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  Herby Cracked Wheat Salad

  Published: Thu, 14/08/2008 14:22

  All sorts of abuse are visited upon cracked, or ‘bulghar' wheat salads,

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  Sungold Tomato, Spinach and Feta Salad

  Published: Thu, 12/06/2008 13:14

  A deliciously tangy salad with creamy feta and the crunch of pine nuts...

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  Gingered Pepper and Chicken Stir Fry

  Published: Thu, 12/06/2008 13:05

  Peppers add a sweet crunch and vibrant burst of colour to the simplest stir fry,..

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  Aubergine and Cashew Curry

  Published: Thu, 12/06/2008 12:50

  This quick curry is ideal for weekday meal times...

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  Vine Ripened Tomatoes Skewered with Chicken and Courgettes

  Published: Thu, 22/05/2008 11:59

  These colourful kebabs are easy to assemble and take just a few minutes to cook on the barbecue...

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  Chicken with Midi Plum Tomatoes, Cannellini Beans, Chilli & Garlic

  Published: Tue, 06/05/2008 20:04

  This simple dish is ready in just a few minutes and only uses one pan...

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  Celeriac Gratin

  Published: Tue, 06/05/2008 19:38

  Not the prettiest of vegetable, but do not hold that against it...

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  Buttered Swede with Crispy Bacon

  Published: Tue, 06/05/2008 19:28

  Say ‘swede' and most people think of ‘bashed neeps' with haggis on Burn's Night but..

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  Broccoli Tabbouleh Salad

  Published: Tue, 06/05/2008 19:13

  This is one of those endlessly useful recipes that you'll use again and again.

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  Beef Tomatoes Stuffed with Caramelised Onions and Pine Nuts

  Published: Tue, 06/05/2008 19:04

  Large, juicy red beef tomatoes lend themselves to being filled and baked...

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  Baked Sweet Potatoes with Thai Prawns and Coconut

  Published: Tue, 06/05/2008 18:49

  Baked sweet potatoes with their bright orange flesh and nutty flavour can make the simplest of suppers.

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  Baby Plum Tomato, Asparagus, King Prawn and Rocket Salad with a Lemon and Honey Dressing

  Published: Sun, 09/03/2008 14:09

  This delicious combination makes a lovely colourful summer salad which is simple to prepare but is quite luxurious...

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  Runner Bean Salad with Roasted Tomatoes

  Published: Sun, 09/03/2008 12:37

  This quick and easy salad is bright and colourful...

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  Cauliflower and Mediterranean Vegetable Couscous

  Published: Sun, 09/03/2008 12:12

  This colourful vegetarian dish is simple to prepare and perfect to serve on a summer's day with a crisp green salad...

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  Panzanella

  Published: Sun, 09/03/2008 12:03

  Roasting brings out the sweetness of the peppers...

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  Aubergine Moussaka

  Published: Sat, 08/03/2008 11:04

  Aubergines have a wonderful smokey flavour and add richness to any dish...

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  Brussels Sprouts with Glazed Shallots

  Published: Sat, 08/03/2008 10:34

  The addition of sweet caramelised shallots turns the traditional sprout into a delicious alternative...

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  Glazed Parsnips with Sesame Seeds & Maple Syrup

  Published: Sat, 08/03/2008 10:19

  The aroma of parsnips roasting is really irresistible, and the addition of maple syrup simply enhances them even more...

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  Cauliflower with Roasted Tomato Sauce and Chorizo

  Published: Sat, 08/03/2008 09:58

  It is worth the effort of roasting the tomatoes to make the sauce for this dish as it produces a wonderfully robust flavour..

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  Salad of Asparagus and New Potatoes, with Gorgonzola & Basil

  Published: Fri, 07/03/2008 18:37

  Try something different with these vegetables..

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  Herby Artichoke Mash

  Published: Fri, 07/03/2008 18:26

  Don't be put off by the rather unusual appearance of these vegetables! ..

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  Spring Vegetables with Mint and Fennel Butter

  Published: Fri, 07/03/2008 18:15

  Spring is a fabulous time to feast on new season vegetables which are bursting with flavour and just made to partner with fresh mint...

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  Mange Tout, Orange and Sesame Stir-Fry

  Published: Thu, 06/03/2008 20:37

  The vegetables in this dish could be adapted to include carrots, peppers, green beans or courgettes..

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  Roasted Carrot Risotto

  Published: Thu, 06/03/2008 19:38

  How about this for something a bit different? This economical dish is easy to prepare and you may not even have to go shopping for the ingredients needed..

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  New potato and chicken salad

  Published: Thu, 06/03/2008 19:19

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  Individual Shepherd’s Pie with Sweet Potato Topping

  Published: Thu, 06/03/2008 14:36

  This traditional dish has been given a twist with the sweet potato topping - not only a fantastic colour but adds a certain sweetness to the dish..

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  Leek, Artichoke & Chilli Pasta

  Published: Thu, 06/03/2008 09:44

  Pasta is just so versatile! This dish is just perfect to serve as a delicious throw-it-together sort of lunch...

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  Poached pears with chocolate sauce

  Published: Tue, 04/09/2007 15:03

  I love the texture of poached pears and this early in the season they can be a little under ripe and lend themselves to poaching so well..

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  Peach Melba

  Published: Thu, 26/07/2007 16:20

  Created by Escoffier in honour of Australian Opera Singer, Dame Nellie Melba in 1892. Peach Melba combines fresh fruity flavours of peaches and raspberries with creamy vanilla ice

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