starter | serves 4
Preheat your oven to 200°C/400°F/gas 6.
Chop the marjoram leaves, or pound them in a pestle and mortar. Put them in a bowl with a couple of tablespoons of olive oil and a pinch of pepper. Rub this...
snacks and sides | serves 4
This is a beautiful, fresh, Indian-style salad with a zingy crispness that goes wonderfully with spicy lamb. The dressed carrots can be served on their own with some added apple or celery for extra sw...
snacks and sides | serves 8
Farro is a wheat grain that is eaten in salads, soups and desserts all over Italy. It’s not expensive and can be found in good delis. If you can’t find it, though, use bulgar wheat, which is just as n...
snacks and sides | serves 8
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1 Blanch lettuce for a few seconds in boiling salted water. Refresh in cold water, drain and squeeze dry. Cut leaves into very fine strips and reserve.
2 Make a roux with ...