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Mussels and Orzo with Coconut and Saffron (4)

Another delicious supper from ” Mezcla” by Ixta Belfrage.

Yoghurt, Wheat, Spinach and Lentil Soup (4-6)

A new recipe from one of my favourite food writers- Nigel Slater

TV Chips (2)

Loaded chips to enjoy when you are in newed of comfort. Instead of tuna you could load these with Salsa Roja and Pickled Onions or with Mexican Sauce and Spring Onion Salsa. You need a flat baking tray and you want to spread the potatoes out as much as possible to crisp and colour evenly. The recipe is fro ” Mezcla” by Ixta Belfrage.

Sausage and Charred Citrus Traybake (4)

Sausages in an aromatic sweet and sour sauce from ” Mezcla” by Ixta Belfrage. If you like you could add some tinned or jarred beans to make this a more substantial dish, or serve with grilled bread to mop up the juices. Tuscan or Sicilian fennel and chilli sausages are good in this if you can find them, but if not any good quality and quite fatty sausages will do nicely.

Brown Butter Curried Cornbread (6)

Here’s another recipe from Ixta Belfrage’s ” Mezcla”. You can serve it as the main event, or it goes very well with her Roast Chicken Curry or Mole Short Ribs. You can use less of the chilli or just use a pinch of chilli flakes if you want a milder heat.Left overs can be reheated the next day- either pan fry or put in a 170 C Oven, 150 Fan and warm for about 10 minutes. Serve with plenty of butter on the side.

Smoky Spinach Shakshuka (4)

An easy shakshuka for breakfast or brunch from “Nadiya’s Family Favourites” by Nadiya Hussein.

Carrots and Parsnips with Mustard and Honey (6)

I made this recipe from Waitrose to serve with my Christmas dinner this year. It was very easy and well recieved by all.

Tamarind Prawn Curry (2)

A tangy seafood curry which is easy to make from Waitrose. If you like the curry base can be prepared in advance and reheated

Skirt Steaks with Tortillas and Chimichurri (6)

Delicious barbecued steaks served with tortillas sour cream, salad and salsas. I found the recipe in ” Alice’s Cook Book” by Alice Hart.

French Onion Pasta (2-4)

This is one of those recipes which has gone viral on Tik Tok. And it is indeed very good.

Chicken with Cider and Clotted Cream (3-4)

A comforting supper for the weekend from Gill Meller.

Rhubarb and Cheddar Tart (4-6)

Here is an unusual recipe from Skye McAlpine but dont be put off. Its from her new book ” A Table Full of Love”. It works best with the long, thin and very pink stems that you get early in the season. And as far as i know there is no shortage of rhubarb in the UK right now.

Garlic and Herb Oil ( 200 ml)

A good standby for many dishes from ” Alice’s Cook Book” by Alice Hart. It should be kept in the fridge until needed and used within a few weeks.

Woodland Hash (4)

A recipe for brunch or when you are camping. If you dont have the Garlic and Herb oil just add a crushed garlic clove and a few thyme leaves when you add the mushrooms. The recipe is from ” Alice’s Cook Book ” by Alice Hart.

Omelette Noodles with Red Pepper Sauce (2)

A very good recipe from ” MEzcla ” by Ixta Belfrage.