Almond and Citrus Mini Cakes
Lemon and orange flesh supply juice to an almond-and-oat batter. The quick-cooking flakes are rested before flour is folded in, then the mixture is baked in small square moulds.
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Artichoke and Courgette with Basil Potatoes
Artichoke hearts, courgette and aubergine are cooked with potato, onion and rosemary. Fresh basil is added before serving.
Artichoke and Fennel Toast Bites
Mashed artichoke hearts bind small cooked pasta, finely diced fennel, feta, oregano and sage. Spoon onto crisp toast squares just before serving.
Aubergine and Fennel Sauce
Soft cooked aubergine binds raw fennel, garlic and parsley into a spoonable sauce. Dried oregano and red wine vinegar supply a strong herbal, tart finish; the remaining water is added only as needed.
Cherry and Lemon Dessert Bites
Stoned cherries and peeled lemon and orange flesh are baked into small dessert squares. Baking powder is mixed with the flour, and the egg-containing batter is cooked fully before cooling.
Coffee and Almond Ramekin Cakes with Lime
Small coffee and almond cakes bake in individual ramekins. Lime zest in the batter and on top gives them a fresh citrus note.
Courgette and Artichoke Sauce with Rosemary
Boiled artichoke hearts and gently softened courgette are puréed with raw tomato and shallot. Chopped rosemary leaves and dried oregano give the vegetable sauce a pronounced herbal flavour.
Courgette and Artichoke with Potato
Courgette, potato and aubergine cook with onion and oregano until tender. Artichoke hearts, spinach and basil finish the dish.
Courgette and Cannellini Cups with Pita
Mashed cannellini beans bind softened courgette and fennel with garlic, sage and finely diced cucumber. Serve in small cups with crisp pita triangles.
Courgette and Tomato Salad with Balsamic Vinegar
Thinly sliced courgette and fennel join tomato and rocket in a parsley, oregano and balsamic vinaigrette. A teaspoon of the measured olive oil is reserved for the final drizzle.
Fennel and Artichoke Salad
Fennel, artichoke hearts and mushrooms are tossed with rosemary, parsley and a balsamic vinaigrette. Lemon wedges are served alongside.
Fennel and Mushroom Salad with Basil
Fennel, mushrooms and tomato are distributed over a serving dish with rocket and lettuce. Basil and oregano are included, with dressing spooned around the plate at the finish.
Lemon and Orange Cinnamon Cake
A long loaf of lemon and orange cake with ground cinnamon. The citrus flesh and juice are folded into the batter; baking in a loaf tin requires checking the deeper centre before the cake rests and is sliced.
Mushroom and Cannellini Sauce
Cannellini beans are soaked and fully cooked from dry, then cooled and blended with raw button mushrooms. Rosemary, dried oregano and a little garlic season the thick bean sauce, with red wine vinegar cutting through it.
Mushroom and Fennel Sauce with Garlic
Sautéed button mushrooms are blended with finely sliced raw fennel, garlic and basil. Fresh lemon juice and red wine vinegar brighten the mushroom base, while water loosens it into a pourable sauce.
Orange and Almond Cake with Coffee Ripple
An orange butter cake carries a dark coffee, almond and brown sugar ripple. Sliced almonds finish the top of this cake baked and served in a skillet.
Orange and Almond Cocoa Cake Bites
Baked cocoa squares hold small orange pieces and ground almonds. Sliced almonds and a measured dusting of cocoa finish the top after cooling.
Parmesan and Artichoke Pita Bites
Grated Parmesan and ricotta bind finely chopped artichoke, shaved fennel, cucumber, oregano and basil. Serve the topping on crisp pita triangles.
Parmesan and Courgette Rice Bake
White and brown rice are combined with courgette, onion, garlic and balsamic vinegar, then baked with Parmesan.
Pasta and Fennel Soup with Parmesan
Pasta and fennel simmer with sage, oregano and onion. Finely grated Parmesan is stirred into the finished soup, with the rest served alongside.
Pasta and Fennel with Ricotta
Fennel and onion soften with rosemary before ricotta is stirred in. Pasta and couscous are folded through the creamy vegetables and finished with parsley.
Peach and Cherry Almond Dessert
Peach and cherries are baked with almonds and quick-cooking oats in a dense vanilla dessert. Both fruits are stoned and diced, and the oat mixture rests briefly before flour is added.
Peach and Lemon Cake with Mint
Peach, peeled lemon flesh and sliced mint fill a moist vanilla cake. Baking powder is folded in with the flour, and the shallow bake is served after a rest in its tin.
Peach, Almond and Coffee Skillet Cake
Peach wedges sit on an almond and oat cake baked in a skillet. Brewed coffee flavours the batter, and the warm cake is served straight from the pan.