Chilli and red pepper jam

Chilli and red pepper jam

A delicious recipe by Gaby Bartai ‘Jam’ is a bit of a misnomer here. It’s more of a jelly, and I wouldn’t recommend it for breakfast toast – but it’s very good in sandwiches, on burgers and the like, or with cheese and biscuits. Note that you do need to use jam sugar, which contains added pectin, or it won’t set.…
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,…
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…
Plum Salad with Maple Syrup Crunch

Plum Salad with Maple Syrup Crunch

A pretty and tasty summer salad, great served as a light lunch. SERVES 4 Preparation time: 25 minutes FOR THE MAPLE-NUT CLUSTERS 75g (3oz) sliced almonds 50g (2oz) hazelnuts, roughly chopped 50g (2oz) pumpkin seeds 3 tbsp maple syrup 1 tsp salt FOR THE SALAD 4 plums, halved and pitted 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1/4…
Grilled Fennel

Grilled Fennel

This is a great side dish to serve alongside barbecued fish. • 2-3 fennel bulbs • 1 lemon, juice of • 50g (2oz) Parmigiano cheese 1. Trim the stalks off the fennel, then slice. 2. Brush each side with olive oil and a sprinkling of salt and pepper. 3. Place slices on a medium hot grill turning once, so you…
Lentil Stuffed Peppers

Lentil Stuffed Peppers

A quick and easy stuffed pepper recipe, perfect to serve at a barbecue. SERVES 6 • 200g (7oz) red or green lentils • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped • 1 carrot, grated • 3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped • A handful of cherry tomatoes, chopped • 125ml (4½fl oz) vegetable stock •…

Asparagus and Wild Garlic Frittata

As British asparagus season dawns, Lucy Burton shares her recipe for frittata success, and a quick and easy lunch to boot  Delicate asparagus, in its luscious green glory, likes to keep us guessing. Unlike the more reliable staples of the vegetable patch, the start of asparagus season can be a little unpredictable, although early crops tend to appear in late…
Bitter Lemon No-Bake Cheesecake

Bitter Lemon No-Bake Cheesecake

Why not try to quick and easy no-bake cheesecake – a firm favourite in the KG office! Ingredients (Recipe serves 8) Base: 500g Digestive biscuits 250g Butter Filling: 2 Lemons 250g Mascarpone 250g Philadelphia Cream Cheese 250g Greek Yoghurt 100g Icing Sugar Equipment Pan Large cake tin Wooden spoon Mixing bowl Hand whisk Zester/grater Citrus press/juicer Jug Spatula Method Turn…
Easy Garlic & Basil Pesto

Easy Garlic & Basil Pesto

It’s always a great idea to have a pesto recipe on hand should you need to whip up a tasty pasta dish in a hurry. MAKES1SMALLJAR • 50g (2oz) basil • 30g (1oz) pine nuts, toasted • 30g (1oz) parmesan, or similar vegetarian hard cheese, freshly grated • 3 cloves garlic, crushed • 85ml (3fl oz) olive oil • ½…
Cheesy Leeks On Toast

Cheesy Leeks On Toast

A variation of the classic ‘Cheese on Toast’, this green twist is filling and packed with flavour. SERVES 4 • 50g (2oz) butter • 3 medium leeks, trimmed, washed and sliced • 4 thick slices of sourdough • 100g (3.5oz) mature cheddar, grated • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1. Melt the butter in a saucepan over a…
Mushroom & Cheese Tarts

Mushroom & Cheese Tarts

Growing your own mushrooms is easy. Try this delicious dish of flaky pastry and earthy mushrooms – it goes down well at dinner parties! SERVES 4 AS A STARTER • 10 mushrooms, sliced (any mushroom will do, but chestnut work well) • 1 packet of ready made puff pastry • 4 tbsp cream cheese • 2 tbs sour cream •…