Pea Broth with Pasta (4)

A Roman recipe from Rachel Roddy, best made with fresh sheets of egg lasagne cut into small squares or random shapes. You can of course make uyour own pasta but for me that means too much effort.

Romesco Sauce (500g)

A Catalan classic which can be used in many ways from Anna Jones.Its traditionally eaten with griddled calcots ( a variety of spring onions) or baby leeks but is also good spread on toast topped with goats cheese for a quick snack. And in many other ways so feel free to experiment.

Prawn and Tomato Stew (4)

Another recipe from the Palestinian cookbook ” Falastin” by Sami Tamimi and Tara Wigley. Serve with crusty white bread to mop up the juices, or dot with feta cubes or olives. A green salad on the side is good too.

Red Mullet Soup (8-10)

This is really a French recipe but it is from ” Rhodes Around Britain” by Gary Rhodes. It should be served with Garlic Toasts with Rouille. To make the garlic toast cut a french stick into 1 cm slices and spread with some garlic butter. Toast the slices then top with Rouille.