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Tomato Pasta Sauce
A simple cooked tomato sauce with onion, garlic, olive oil and herbs. Simmer until the oil rises slightly and the tomato…
Basil Pesto
A northern Italian green sauce of basil, pine nuts, garlic, cheese and olive oil. Pound or pulse gently so the basil stay…
Burnt Butter Broccoli Stems
Restaurant-style burnt butter broccoli stems made simple: broccoli stems and florets cooked with brown butter, garlic, le…
Charred Peppers with Basil
Restaurant-style charred peppers with basil made simple: bell peppers cooked with garlic, red wine vinegar, capers, basil…
Charred Tenderstem with Caesar Crumbs
Restaurant-style charred tenderstem with caesar crumbs made simple: Tenderstem broccoli finished with Caesar-style parmes…
Creamy Mushroom Sauce
A rich mushroom sauce made by browning mushrooms properly before adding cream or stock. The browning stage prevents the s…
Crispy Cavolo Nero
Restaurant-style crispy cavolo nero made simple: cavolo nero cooked with garlic, lemon zest, chilli, olive oil and pecori…
Garlic Butter Green Beans
Restaurant-style garlic butter green beans made simple: fine green beans cooked with garlic butter, lemon, parsley and to…
Garlic Butter Peas and Broad Beans
Restaurant-style garlic butter peas and broad beans made simple: peas and broad beans finished with garlic butter, mint…
Garlic Parmesan Courgette Coins
Restaurant-style garlic parmesan courgette coins made simple: courgettes finished with parmesan, garlic, oregano, lemon z…
Garlic Roasted Tomatoes
Restaurant-style garlic roasted tomatoes made simple: cherry tomatoes cooked with garlic, thyme, balsamic vinegar, basil…
Grilled Courgettes with Lemon Herbs
Restaurant-style grilled courgettes with lemon herbs made simple: courgettes cooked with lemon zest, mint, parsley, chill…
Herb Roasted Courgette and Peppers
Restaurant-style herb roasted courgette and peppers made simple: courgette and peppers cooked with garlic, oregano, basil…
Lemon Butter Sauce
A bright warm butter sauce finished with lemon juice and zest. It should coat fish or vegetables without tasting greasy.
Lemon Garlic Kale
Restaurant-style lemon garlic kale made simple: kale cooked with garlic, lemon, chilli flakes, olive oil and parmesan unt…
Marinara Sauce
A quick Italian-American tomato sauce with garlic, olive oil and basil. It should stay bright and fresh rather than deepl…
Ratatouille
Restaurant-style ratatouille made simple: aubergine, courgette, peppers and tomatoes cooked with garlic, thyme, basil, ol…
Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan
Restaurant-style roasted broccoli with parmesan made simple: broccoli cooked with garlic, chilli flakes, lemon, parmesan…
Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables
Restaurant-style roasted mediterranean vegetables made simple: peppers, courgettes and red onion cooked with garlic, oreg…
Roasted Romanesco with Lemon Caper Butter
Restaurant-style roasted romanesco with lemon caper butter made simple: Romanesco cauliflower finished with lemon, capers…
Roasted Romanesco with Salsa Verde
Restaurant-style roasted romanesco with salsa verde made simple: romanesco cooked with garlic, lemon, capers, parsley, ol…
Roasted Squash with Sage and Parmesan
Restaurant-style roasted squash with sage and parmesan made simple: butternut squash finished with sage, parmesan, chilli…
Sautéed Wild Mushrooms
Restaurant-style sautéed wild mushrooms made simple: wild mushrooms cooked with shallot, garlic, thyme, madeira or white…
Tenderstem Broccoli with Lemon Almonds
Restaurant-style tenderstem broccoli with lemon almonds made simple: Tenderstem broccoli cooked with lemon zest, garlic b…