Sweet potato, red pepper and chorizo tossed in a simple vinaigrette is a very satisfying combination of ingredients.
I usually serve it as a simple, weekday dinner over couscous, but it also works nicely as a warm salad. Continue reading
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Sweet potato, chorizo and red pepper
2 MayChicken tinga tacos
2 Dec
Chicken tinga tacos – fun to say, fun to eat… And a great leftover to use in packed lunches throughout the week.
Another bonus of making chicken tinga is the delicious stock that results from poaching the chicken. Sometimes I freeze it, but more often it gets added to soups or risotto over the following days.
Chorizo-leek phyllo tart
13 Sep
We ate this chorizo-leek phyllo tart a few times over the summer. I’d cook it early in the day – tarts and quiches benefit from having enough time to cool and rest – and we’d eat for dinner with a green salad.
I’ve experimented with adding goat’s cheese, sundried tomatoes, and sliced olives, but didn’t feel the tart was improved by it.
The chorizo provides ample flavour, and without cheese, the cream and eggs bake to a silky, custard-like consistency.
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Chicken, cannellini beans and kale
30 Nov
Chicken, cannellini beans and kale is not the catchiest of names – more of a list of ingredients really. Which makes sense for a dish whose elements remain proudly distinct while combining in a deeply satisfying way.
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