16large live musselsscrubbed and debearded (discard any that don’t shut when tapped)
16large raw peeled prawns
200gsquidcleaned and cut into slices
small bunch of parsleychopped
salt and pepper
Instructies
Heat the oil in a large shallow frying pan, add the garlic and fennel and cook for 8–10 minutes until softened.
Add the tomatoes, sherry, tomato paste and 3 tablespoons of water and bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
Add the mussels, cover with a lid and cook for 5–6 minutes until the mussels have opened.
Discard any that remain closed.
Stir in the prawns and squid and cook for a further 3–4 minutes until the prawns turn pink and the squid is cooked through.
Sprinkle with parsley, season and serve with crusty gluten-free bread, if liked.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
For seafood salad,
heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a wok or frying pan, add 2 chopped garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute, then stir in 16 large raw peeled prawns and 300 g (10 oz) cleaned and sliced squid and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until the prawns turn pink and the squid is cooked through. Toss with the leaves of 2 torn romaine lettuces and 50 g mangetout. Serve with a squeeze of lime juice.Calories per serving 165
Whisk together the eggs, fromage frais, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Heat a saucepan over medium heat, pour in the egg mixture, and cook for 1 minute, then using a spatula, gently push the egg around to ensure it cooks evenly.
When the egg looks like creamy curds, stir in the chives and smoked salmon and serve immediately on buttered gluten-free toast, if liked.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:Serve immediately on buttered gluten-free toast for a complete breakfast.Wine Advice:Pair with a dry sparkling wine like Cava or a crisp Sauvignon Blanc to complement the smoked salmon and creamy eggs.
Cook the trout fillets under a preheated hot grill for 4 minutes on each side until cooked through, then discard the skin, break the flesh into flakes, and place in a bowl.
Add the mashed potatoes, spring onions, capers, dill, lemon rind, and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
Season with salt and pepper.
Shape into 8 cakes and chill for 20 minutes.
Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the fishcakes, in batches, for 4–5 minutes on each side or until golden and cooked through.
Serve with steamed tenderstem broccoli and lime wedges.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:Serve immediately with steamed broccoli and lime wedges for a complete meal.Wine Advice:Pair with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc or a light-bodied Pinot Grigio to complement the delicate flavors of the trout and dill.
gluten-free oatcakes or vegetable cruditéscucumber, peppers, carrots
Instructies
Put the avocados and lime juice in a bowl and mash together to prevent discoloration, then stir in the remaining ingredients.
Serve immediately with gluten-free oatcakes or vegetable crudités, if liked.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:Serve immediately to prevent browning.Wine Advice:Pair with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc or a light, refreshing beer like a Mexican lager to complement the fresh flavors.
Place the pepper halves in a roasting tin and divide the other vegetables and the garlic between them.
Sprinkle with the oil and cumin seeds, season with salt and pepper and bake in a preheated oven, 200°C (400°F), Gas Mark 6, for 25 minutes until tender.
Crumble over the cheese and serve.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
For red pepper hummus,
place a rinsed and drained 400 g can chickpeas in a blender or food processor and add the juice of ½ lemon, 2 crushed garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 2 drained roasted red peppers from a jar, 2 tablespoons tahini paste and 2–3 tablespoons olive oil. Blend until smooth, adding a little more olive oil if you want to loosen the texture. Serve the hummus with vegetable crudités. Calories per serving 310
2cm¾ inch piece of fresh root ginger, peeled and grated
2onionsthinly sliced
1litre1¾ pints sunflower or vegetable oil
salt and pepper
Instructies
Sift the flours into a bowl, then stir in the butter and lemon juice.
Add enough cold water to make a batter the consistency of double cream.
Stir in all the remaining ingredients except the oil, season and mix well.
Heat the oil in a deep pan to 180–190°C (350–375°F), or until a drop of batter sizzles in the hot oil.
Using 2 tablespoons, gently spoon an eighth of the mixture into the oil, then repeat until there are 3 or 4 dollops – try not to overcrowd the pan.
Cook for 4–5 minutes, turning occasionally, until crisp and golden.
Drain on kitchen paper and keep warm.
Repeat with the remaining batter to make 8 bhajis.
Serve with gluten-free mango chutney, if liked
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
For onion soup, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a frying pan, add 2 crushed garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute. Add 2 diced onions and ½ teaspoon paprika and cook for 5 minutes until softened, then stir in 900 ml (1½ pints) gluten-free chicken stock and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, poach 4 eggs as for Asparagus with poached eggs. Season the soup to taste and ladle into 4 bowls. Top each with a poached egg and coriander sprig. Calories per serving 165
Mix together the cream cheese, yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, chili flakes, and chives in a serving bowl.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Arrange the lettuce leaves on 4 small plates and top with the prawns.
Serve the dip for everyone to share.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:Serve chilled for a refreshing appetizer.Wine Advice:Pair with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc or a light-bodied Pinot Grigio to complement the prawns and spicy dip.
Scotch bonnet chillideseeded and finely chopped or 2 hot Thai red chillies (chopped with seeds)
400mlcan Coconut milk
2Garlic clovesfinely chopped
2tbspOlive oilfor soup
2tspOlive oilfor steak
1Onionfinely chopped
2red Pepperscored, deseeded, and diced
200gPotatoespeeled and diced
200gRump steak
Salt and cayenne pepper
1thyme sprig
Instructies
Heat the oil in a saucepan, add the onion, and fry gently for 5 minutes until softened and just beginning to turn golden.
Stir in the chili, red peppers, garlic, carrot, potatoes, and herbs, and fry for 5 minutes, stirring.
Pour in the coconut milk and stock, then season with salt and cayenne pepper.
Bring to a boil, stirring, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Discard the herbs, then taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Rub the steak with the oil, then season lightly with salt and cayenne pepper.
Heat a griddle or frying pan, and when hot, add the steak and fry for 2–5 minutes on each side until cooked to your liking.
Leave to stand for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
Ladle the soup into 6 bowls and top with the steak slices.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:Serve hot with crusty bread or rice.Wine Advice:Pair with a fruity red wine like a Merlot or a spicy Gewürztraminer to complement the rich and spicy flavors.
Heat a nonstick frying pan over a medium-low heat and dry-fry the pumpkin seeds for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly golden and toasted.
Set aside.
Place the squash in a roasting tin, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the oil, and sprinkle with the chili flakes and cumin seeds.
Roast in a preheated oven, 200°C (400°F), Gas Mark 6, for 30–35 minutes until tender, tossing occasionally.
Heat the remaining oil in a saucepan, add the onion and garlic, and fry for 3–4 minutes.
Add the squash and stock and simmer for 5 minutes.
Using a hand-held blender, blend the soup until smooth, adding more liquid to loosen, if necessary.
Ladle the soup into 4 bowls and serve topped with dollops of the yogurt and the toasted pumpkin seeds.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:Serve hot with crusty bread for a comforting meal.Wine Advice:Pair with a medium-bodied white wine like Chardonnay or a dry Rosé to complement the creamy texture and warm spices.
500gMonkfishskinned and cut into bite-sized chunks
4tbspNatural yogurt
Chopped parsley4 tbsp
200gQuinoa
Turmeric½ tsp
Instructies
Mix together the ginger, lemon rind and juice, turmeric, garlic, chili flakes, half the mint, and the yogurt in a small bowl.
Thread the monkfish onto 8 bamboo skewers that have been pre-soaked in water for 10 minutes to prevent burning, then place in a shallow non-metallic dish.
Pour over the yogurt marinade and leave to marinate for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook the quinoa in a saucepan of boiling water according to the packet instructions, then drain and refresh under cold running water and drain again.
Transfer to a bowl and stir in the remaining mint, the parsley, coriander, and tomatoes.
Cook the kebabs under a preheated hot grill or on a barbecue for 10–12 minutes, turning frequently, until the fish is cooked through.
Serve with the tabbouleh and lemon wedges.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:Serve immediately with lemon wedges for a fresh and vibrant meal.Wine Advice:Pair with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc or a light-bodied dry Rosé to complement the flavors of the monkfish and tabbouleh.