Legumes include beans, lentils and peas. They're a lovely accompaniment to many meals and perfect in salads or with meat. Jamie has a great recipe for a curry base sauce using lentils and as the nice weather approaches check out his recipe for summer chickpea salad.
starter | serves 6
There's a whole world of minestrones out there – most of which follow very strict, authentic recipes. Personally, I feel that a minestrone should always reflect the seasons: more cabbagy, frumpy ones ...
main courses | serves 4
Vignole, or vignarola, is a Roman word to describe this incredible stew which is a celebration of spring. Please please try it – you will end up making it forever! If you don’t have any chicken stock ...
starter | serves 4
Chickpeas are pretty under-used in this country, to be honest. In places like Morocco, Italy and Spain they are prized like our Jersey new potato. Still, we have a lot more choice now than we used to ...