Kale, tomato & courgette bake

Anna Pettigrew shares the recipe for a tasty, warming dinner time treat. I like serving this juicy dish with rice, but you can serve it with potatoes or pasta instead if you prefer. SERVES 4 Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour 10 minutes Can be frozen Ingredients 2 large red onions, chopped A big handful kale, chopped  5…
DAMSON ALMOND CRUMBLE

DAMSON ALMOND CRUMBLE

With beet, winter squash and damsons on the menu, Anna Pettigrew’s latest culinary creations will certainly get those taste buds tingling Crumbles make some of the best puddings – not only are they easy to make, they are so accommodating in terms of the fillings you can use. If you are short of plums, pop some berries in and you…
VEGGIE CHILLI WITH CORIANDER

VEGGIE CHILLI WITH CORIANDER

Coriander is one of the most flavoursome of herbs and this month Anna Pettigrew adds plenty to her chilli and pakora dishes.  A real taste sensation, this veggie chilli is easy to prepare and great for mid-week dinners. Add plenty of coriander, it really makes the dish. Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 40 minutes SERVES 4 • 150g/5oz…
BEET BURGER

BEET BURGER

Crispy on the outside, yummy and smoky flavoured on the inside, this recipe has everything you want from a burger.  Serve it with potato wedges or a big salad for a lighter meal. MAKES 6 PATTIES Preparation time: 35 minutes | Cooking time: 30 minutes • 2 large beetroots (about 350g/12oz) • 1 large onion • 100g/3oz green lentils, cooked…
Fresh Fig Chutney

Fresh Fig Chutney

Serve this sweet and tangy chutney with a crumbly aged cheddar and crackers for a delicious snack.  Makes 2-3 Jars Preparation time: 15 minutes     |     Cooking time: 25 minutes • 250g (9oz) brown sugar • 8 large ripe figs • 150ml (5fl oz) malt vinegar • 150ml (5fl oz) cider vinegar • 250g (9oz) red onions,…
Fig Bruschetta

Fig Bruschetta

Enjoy some late summer indulgence with this mouthwatering starter.  SERVES 4 Preparation time: 5 minutes     |     Cooking time: 5 minutes • 8 slices of ciabatta • Olive oil • 2-3 fresh figs • 110g (4oz) cambozola • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar • 1 tsp runny honey • A few sprigs of oregano 1. Brush the bread…
Roasted Tomato & Coconut Soup

Roasted Tomato & Coconut Soup

This is a lovely vegan soup that is sweet and tangy with home-grown tomatoes and deliciously creamy from the coconut milk.  SERVES 4-6 Preparation time: 20 minutes     |     Cooking time: 45 minutes • 400g (14oz) tomatoes, halved • Olive oil to drizzle • 1 large onion, chopped • 1 thumb-size piece of ginger, grated • 3…
Mini Tomato Frittatas

Mini Tomato Frittatas

These colourful frittatas can be made ahead and served at a picnic, or serve straight out of the oven with a salad for lunch or brunch.  SERVES 6 Preparation time: 15 minutes     |     Cooking time: 20 minutes • 4 organic eggs • 8 cherry tomatoes, halved • ½ red pepper, finely diced • ½ red onion,…
Horseradish & Smoked Salmon Spread

Horseradish & Smoked Salmon Spread

This is a flavourful spread, with the horseradish giving the salmon an extra punch. Great for bagels or spread on crusty bread.  SERVES 4 Preparation time including refrigeration: 1 hour 15 minutes. • 200g (8oz) cream cheese • 100g (4oz) sour cream • 1 tbsp lemon juice • 1 small bunch of dill, chopped • 1-2 tbsp grated horseradish, depending…
Homemade Raspberry Vinaigrette

Homemade Raspberry Vinaigrette

A delicious low fat dressing for salads. Easy to make and a fantastic use of your seasonal raspberries. Makes 1 bottle Preparation time: 15 minutes • 125g (4oz ) raspberries • 50ml (1Âľfl oz) apple cider vinegar • 50ml (1Âľfl oz) white wine vinegar • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard • 1 tbsp honey • 1 tsp salt • 1 tsp…
Baked Fennel Fish

Baked Fennel Fish

A zesty and flavourful dish that is both easy to prepare and impressive to look at. SERVES 4 Preperation time: 15 minutes     |     Cooking time: 35 minutes     |     Total time: 50 minutes • 750g (1lb 10oz) potatoes, thinly sliced • 2 red onions, peeled and sliced • 1-2 cloves garlic, peeled and…