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Langoustine in orange and ginger sauce

5 of 5 00:10 Minutes

Langoustine is a delicious and delicate seafood that mustn’t be overcooked or over-flavoured. However this ginger and orange sauce complements the flesh really nicely. I used blood oranges which gave ...

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Puff pastry cottage cheese envelopes

5 of 5 00:20 Minutes

Curd cheese stuffed pastry is popular all over Eastern-Europe, which has savoury and sweet versions. It’s normally made with a yeasty dough, similar to bread so the proofing takes at ...

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Oat spelt pancakes

5 of 5 00:15 Minutes

These oat spelt pancakes are a healthier version. You can make them with normal milk, if preferred. The extra egg white makes the pancakes more fluffy, but you can exclude ...

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Sauteed leek and broad beans

5 of 5 00:10 Minutes

This sautéed leek and broad beans is an ideal side dish that goes well with roasted or grilled pork, lamb, chicken and sausages. You could even add leftover meat pieces ...

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Roasted leg of lamb with bay, orange and garlic rub

0 of 5 01:30 Minutes

This roasted leg of lamb with bay, orange and garlic rub is perfect for special occasions such as Easter, Mother’s day, Anniversaries or dinner parties. I used blood orange for ...

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Orange and poppy seeds muffins

5 of 5 00:20 Minutes 12

I made these orange and poppy seeds muffins with blood oranges which gave them a lovely pink glaze, but of course you can use normal oranges too. It’s dairy free ...

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Grilled asparagus with anchovy and Stilton sauce

0 of 5 00:05 Minutes

This grilled asparagus with anchovy and Stilton sauce is a delicate version, so it’s ideal for dinner parties or garden parties. You can serve it as an appetizer with a ...

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Grilled asparagus with mustard and dill sauce

5 of 5 00:07 Minutes

This grilled asparagus with mustard and dill sauce is a delicate dish that’s perfect for dinner parties and special occasions - you can serve is as an aperitif or as ...

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Blood orange spelt muffins

0 of 5 00:20 Minutes

These blood orange spelt muffins are dairy-free and can easily be vegan if you use flax-eggs. They are light and yummy, perfect for afternoon tea or with morning coffee. You ...

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Devilled eggs with anchovy and dill

4 of 5 00:10 Minutes

In many countries Easter is not proper without devilled eggs. There are many ways to create the filling -but normally it has mayonnaise or sour cream, mustard and fresh herbs ...

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Lemon and pistachio waffle

4 of 5 00:15 Minutes

This zingy lemon and pistachio waffle is perfect for spring weekend breakfasts, particularly during the Easter holidays. I used Acacia honey for the recipe but you can use any runny ...

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Upside-down blood orange and rosemary cake

4 of 5 00:45 Minutes 1

This dairy-free, upside-down blood orange and rosemary cake sounds weird but it’s absolutely delicious! Blood oranges have only a short season, so if you can’t get any just use normal ...

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