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Alpine Macaroni Cheese (4)

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I am clearly on a Mac n Cheese roll today which probably means i need some comfort food. Here is a version from Felicity Cloake. Now i will let you in on a little secret for those who share my love of the better versions of this dish. . If you live in or near Bristol then there is a van which sells yummy Mac n Cheese called Alp Mac- usually at least three or more versions. At the moment they can be found at Finzels Reach and Harbourside Food Markets. You can check out their Alp Mac Facebook page for more information.

Soupe au Pistou (6-8)

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I made this healthy and delicious soup during my week of cooking recipes from France. Traditionally three types of fresh white beans would be used along with the other vegetables. This recipe from Patricia Lousada uses dried haricot beans, but I substituted a tin of cannellini beans which was fine if not authentic. I also substituted Butternut squash for the broad beans and made the pistou using wild garlic leaves rather than basil. I think it is even better the next day.

Leek Soup with Blue Cheese (4)

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Leeks are plentiful during the winter months and this leek soup is a great way to use them.This recipe is from ” Moro East” by Sam and Sam Clark. If you have some Picos de Europa cheese ( which you might find in a Spanish delicatessan such as Brindisi in London, or El Colmado in Bristol) use it, but Stilton or Roquefort work well too.