Method: Heat the butter in a saucepan. Add the onion and sauté for 30 seconds. Add the butternut and chicken stock and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes until the butternut is soft. Remove from the heat and add the lemon juice and cream. Pour into a food [...]

Method: Heat a large pan and cook the bacon until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper towel. Heat the oil in the pan and gently cook the leeks and garlic for a few minutes until softened. Stir in the chilli and lentils and toss well for a few minutes. [...]

Method: Preheat the oven to 190ºC. Place cherry tomatoes in a roasting dish and drizzle with ½ tablespoon of olive oil. Roast for 10-12 minutes until softened. Heat one tablespoon olive oil and slowly sauté the onion and garlic until caramelised and soft. Add tomato paste and balsamic vinegar and cook for another minute. Add [...]

Method: Sauté the onion, carrots, celery and courgettes in olive oil. When soft and slightly browned, add the garlic and potato. Stir-fry for three minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer gently for 25-30 minutes. Add chopped fresh herbs just before serving.

Method: Heat the butter in a large pot and sauté the garlic and onions. Add all the seasoning and cook together for one minute. Add the lentils, chicken stock and tomato paste and bring to the boil and then reduce heat. Simmer for 40 minutes. Season and serve with bread

Method: In a large saucepan add the olive oil, celery, carrots, onion and garlic. Put the lid on and cook gently on medium heat for about 15 minutes until the vegetables are soft.   Add the canned tomatoes and vegetable stock along with the baby pasta shells. Bring to the boil and then allow to [...]

Method: Cover peas with water and boil for 5 mins. Remove from stove and sloowe to stand covered for 1 hour (or you could soak the peas in cold water overnight). Drain. Place all ingredients, including drained peas and stock, in a large pot.  Cover and simmer for 1 to 2 hours, until peas are [...]

Method: Soak soup mix and split peas in water for a minimum of four hours or overnight. Place soaked soup mix, split peas and stock in a large pot, bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Add all the vegetables, bring to a rapid boil and then simmer for [...]