Simply Delicious Food the way I Cook
By Alex Hollywood


Mojitoritas
1 handful of fresh mint leaves stalks removed 1heaped tsp soft brown sugar 1measure tequila 2-3 limes juiced Plenty crushed ice 1-2 tbls...

Beetroot feta & herb Tabbouleh salad with a Honey mint and lemon vinaigrette
200g bulged wheat ( cooked as per instructions on packet ) 2-3 cooked beetroot chopped 2-3 spring onions chopped 2-3 small tomatoes...

Mediants
200g good quality dark chocolate A small assortment ( traditionally 4 types ) of nuts & dried fruit to decorate In a bain Marie ( bowl...

Hummus Dip
1can chickpeas rinsed and drained 2 finely minced garlic cloves 3tbs tahini paste Juice and zest of I lemon Salt pepper 1-2tsp cumin...

Poached salmon and asparagus salad with toasted walnut vinaigrette
2-4 poached salmon fillets or a salmon side (or if you're poaching them yourself -2bay leaves 4-5 peppercorns 1/4 tsp mustard seeds) 8-10...

Baked Brie with chilli jam thyme and garlic
2 ripe Brie 2fresh sprigs thyme 2 dat garlic cloves 2 tbs chilli jam ( or cranberry jam with chilli flakes added) Remove the cheeses from...

Balsamic roasted carrot, beetroot & puy lentil salad with tahini dressing
6-8 young carrots peeled halved 1tbs balsamic vinegar A little olive oil Sea salt flakes 8 small peeled cooked beetroot 400g cooked...

Oreo strawberry & chocolate ganache tart
2 -3 packs chocolate Oreo's pinch of Seasalt 60g butter ( bigger base use a little more butter ) 300ml double cream 50g butter A couple ...

Old Fashioned Rhubarb & custard Cake
8-10 fresh rhubarb stalks 250g softened butter 300g golden caster sugar 100ml canned custard 4medium eggs 1/2tsp baking powder 2-3 drops...

Crispy Parmesan crusted smashed garlic potatoes
700g new baby potatoes ( less or more depending on how many you want to serve ) 2 -3 tbs butter 1tbs olive oil 3 -4 smashed garlic...

Banana & oat pancakes with blueberry compote
2 ripe bananas 2medium eggs 80g rolled oats 2tsp baking powder 1tbs Greek yoghurt 1dash vanilla extract A Pinch of salt 200g punnet...

Salmon Artichoke & chive quiche
110g plain flour 50g cold diced butter Pinch of salt A little Cold water 450g ethically sourced salmon fillet 5-6 artichoke hearts...

Plum Frangipane Tart
A punnet of plums 10aprox ( not too squishy ) 1 block ready roll shortcrust all butter pastry 100g butter 175g ground almonds 125g caster...

Slow Roast sparkling Easter Lamb
2-2.5 kg lamb leg 2 bay leaves 2 large onions sliced A carrot or leek sliced 1 whole garlic bulb halved 2 thyme (or rosemary )sprigs 1/2...

Chocolate Easter Lattice Cake
200gbutter 200g caster sugar 4eggs 200g self raising flour 2 tbls bournville chocolate powder 1tsp baking powder 1-2 tbs milk 2-3 drops...

Oregano, green olive & cherry tomato focaccia
500g strong white flour 1.5 tsp salt 1sachet fast action yeast 350-400ml tepid water Olive oil Sea salt for sprinkling 8-10 cherry...

Mushroom & Lardon quiche with a splash of cognac
1 pack(320g) all butter shortcrust pastry 200g smoked lardons 1punnet of mushrooms ( your preference) 1small finely sliced white onion...

Buttery Banana & Walnut loaf cake
4 ripe squidgy bananas 200g SR flour 1/2tsp salt 150g butter softened 150g soft brown sugar 1-2 handful crushed walnuts 2large eggs 1tsp...

Tex Mex Beef Enchiladas with dark chocolate
1pack lean beef mince 2tbs chilli oil 1tsp smoked paprika 1tsp cumin 1tsp coriander A dash Worcestershire sauce A pinch of chilli flakes...





















