Quick Dinner – ellenlunney

by ellenlunney October 1, 2017 4

Roasted Squash with Serrano Ham

This warm salad is ideal for the chillier days of autumn when you don’t need to go straight to root veg winter stews yet but still need a bit of warmth and substance to your dishes.
With its combination of bright flavours, nutty tones and the richness of the ham, it’s a new stalwart for chillier autumn days

Quick Trout Pot Pies

Sort of a hybrid between a pot pie and a fish pie, these tasty little dishes are the ultimate in comfort food, and need only some peas or braised cabbage on the side to make a really satisfying meal.

by ellenlunney September 7, 2017 1

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Lapsang Souchong Poached Chicken

Smoked over pinewood to achieve its unusual, brewed-over-campfire taste, lapsang souchong tea is great for infusing a fabulously smoky flavour into foods. Try the technique with these deliciously tender lapsang souchong poached chicken breasts, which are ideal for a light supper with friends.

by ellenlunney August 31, 2017 2

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Quick Portobello Mushroom Ramen

Made with miso-roasted portobello mushrooms, this deliciously savoury ramen would be a great option for a midweek meal as it only takes about 30 minutes to make, is beautifully comforting and can be meat-free if you so choose.

by ellenlunney June 28, 2017 6

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Halloumi & Green Bean Salad

Deliciously satisfying, richly savoury & almost caramelised from its time in the pan, fried halloumi is great for making all kinds of salads & vegetarian meals a bit more substantial. Case in point, this delicious halloumi & green bean combo, which I expect will swiftly become part of your regular meat-free repertoire.

by ellenlunney June 21, 2017 9

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Beef Kofta Burgers

With sunshine on tap over the last few weeks, I’ve been broadening my BBQ repertoire with new flavour combinations for the grill. One of my best discoveries was this delicious beef kofta burger with crunchy veg; tangy pickles, lemony houmous yogurt & crumbled feta; AKA a full Middle Eastern feast in a bun, and it’s exactly as good as that sounds.

by ellenlunney June 15, 2017 2

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Mozzarella & Rosemary Chicken Cutlets

Taking inspiration from the restaurant-style kievs I love so much, and adding a little extra ooziness just because, I recently came up with these very yummy mozzarella, rosemary & chilli breaded chicken cutlets. I would call them Kievs, but that term is somewhat sacrosanct to me, so cutlets it is. Give them a go, I think you’ll love them too.

by ellenlunney June 12, 2017 3

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Tomato Tarte Tatin

With its glossy, colourful top and crisp, flaky base, this tomato tarte tatin is a gorgeous way to elevate a glut of tomatoes into an elegant & eye-catching seasonal showstopper for a summertime feast.

by ellenlunney June 1, 2017 2

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Courgette Roses

What tastes like a soufflé, makes like a frittata, looks like a rose and is a deliciously summery vegetarian option for dinner or brunch? Ans: Courgette Roses, and I have to admit I’m pretty proud of the recipe.

by ellenlunney May 28, 2017 6

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Pea & Almond Pesto

Nutty, savoury & punchy, parmesan is the perfect accompaniment to sweet, tender garden peas. Bring the two flavours into perfect harmony over pasta with this punchy pea & almond pesto.

by ellenlunney May 18, 2017 0

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Courgette, Mint & Mozzarella Salad

The unusual way of cooking the courgettes in this light summery salad gives them an incredible flavour & texture, while the zingy dressing offers that genuine, hard-to-put-your-finger-on Italian flavour that you only find in the best trattorias & delicatessens.

by ellenlunney April 29, 2017 1

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Welsh Rarebit Toasts

I’ve always been a fan of Welsh rarebit toasts – my parents used to occasionally make them for lunch on Saturdays when I was small and I could never understand why they tasted so good. Now that I’m older, I understand that they’re pretty much pure ‘umami’. And I also know now just how good they taste with a cold drink.

by ellenlunney June 18, 2016 2

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Chickpea & Chard Eggs

Chickpeas on toast has been one of my favourite comfort food dishes ever since I was a teenager. This slightly swankier version of the original would make for a brilliantly bostering brunch or light supper.

by ellenlunney May 1, 2016 2

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Jersey Royals With Salsa Verde

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by ellenlunney January 24, 2016 0

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River Café & January Salad

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