Globe artichokes

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Globe artichokes are in season. For those of you who are unfamiliar with them, they are the bud of a member of the thistle family, harvested when they’re still tightly closed, then cooked in a variety of ways. The simplest way to prepare them may be the best. Trim the thorns from the tips of the leaves, then cut off the top with a sharp knife. Rinse under running water. Cut the stem pretty close to the base (it’s bitter), or if the artichoke is young and tender, peel it to … Read more »

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Asparagus dip

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Ingredients

1 bunch of asparagus, blanched
1/4 cup almond meal
1/2 cup of grated parmesan
1/2 bunch of parsley
1/2 – 3/4 cup of olive oil
2-3 cloves of garlic finely chopped
Salt & pepper to taste

Method

Put everything in the food processor and blend until creamy.

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Broad Bean Falafel

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Ingredients

1 kg shelled broad beans
1 cup couscous soaked in 1 cup water
½ cup flour
4 eggs
1 tablespoon salt or to taste
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground pepper
pinch of chilli pepper (optional)
8 cloves garlic
1 cup chopped spring onions
1 cup chopped herbs (parsley, coriander, mint)
1/4 cup lemon juice
sesame seeds (optional)

Method

Frying oil … Read more »

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Soft-boiled eggs with tender, fresh asparagus spears 

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Angela Marshall

Because spring is here, the asparagus is just starting to appear and the chooks are outdoing themselves … so start the day with the healthiest of breakfast indulgences: Soft-boiled eggs with tender, fresh asparagus spears (for dipping into the eggs). No recipe needed because it’s all in the name! You can add a sprinkle of sea salt, some fresh ground black pepper (to your eggs), a squeeze of lemon juice and/or shaved parmesan (to your asparagus).

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Ellie’s Mini Quiches

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You will need a couple of small flat bottom tins like small muffin trays
1 packet of frozen shortcrust or puff pastry – set out and thaw.
When thawed out, use a glass or cutter to make the size fit the tins
Mix 1/2 cup grated tasty cheese with 2 eggs and 1 cup of thickened cream.
Just add some pepper and a little pinch of salt.
Set aside and prepare your fillings:
Thawed frozen spinach, mushrooms slowly cooked … Read more »

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Truffled Camembert

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Fiona Kotvojs 

Ingredients:
1 round of Camembert cheese
About 5 shaved/grated truffles

Method:

Unwrap the Camembert. Keep the wrapping paper. Slice the cheese in half on the horizontal. Put a layer of thin truffle slices or grated truffle on each piece of cheese. Leave some of the surface of the cheese exposed so the two halves will stick together again. Put the two halves together again. Wrap up again in the paper or use some greaseproof paper … Read more »

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