CHERRY TOMATO, CHIVE AND BASIL FRITTATA
Ingredients
v 2 garlic cloves, unpeeled
v 4 tablespoons olive oil
v 1 punnet slow roasted cherry tomatoes,
v 10 eggs, lightly beaten and seasoned
v 2 tbsp grated cheddar
v 2 generous handfuls of basil
v 2 tbsp finely chopped chives
Method
Smash the garlic cloves and poach in the olive oil for 5 mins or until golden brown. Discard the garlic. Add the eggs, along with the cheddar, basil and chives and some salt and pepper.
Lightly oil the pan, pour in the egg mixture and cook until set, finishing the top off under a preheated grill. serve with a green salad
BABY POTATO AND PEPPER SALAD
Ingredients
v 1kg/2lb 3oz baby new potatoes
v 3 tbsp olive oil
v grated zest and juice of 1 lime
v 4 pieces roasted red pepper (from a jar)
v finely chopped
v 1 red onion, finely chopped
v large bunch fresh flatleaf parsley, roughly chopped
Method
Halve any larger potatoes, put into a saucepan over a medium heat and pour over a kettle of boiling water. Bring back to the boil and cook for 15 mins, or until cooked through but not falling apart.
Meanwhile, mix the oil, lime zest and juice, red pepper and onion on a large platter. Season with plenty of salt and pepper.
Drain the potatoes and set aside until barely warm. Add to the platter with the parsley and toss well. Serve warm or at room temperature with the smoked haddock frittata
FRUITY RICE SALAD
Serves 6
Ingredients
v ¾ cup long grain rice
v ½ cup pinenuts
v ½ cup sultanas
v 1 stick celery, diced
v 4 shallots, chopped
v ½ cup walnut pieces
v 2 tbsp chopped glace ginger
v 2 glace apricots, chopped
For the Dressing
v ¼ cup orange juice
v 2 tbsp oil
v 1 clove garlic, crushed
v 1 tsp grated ginger
v 2 tsp honey
v 1 tsp lemon juice
Method
Place the rice and enough cold water to come up to the first joint on your thumb in a saucepan Bring to the boil uncovered and cook for 15 mins or until all the water has evaporated; cool. Toast pinenuts in moderate oven 5-8 mins.
Combine all ingredients in salad bowl, toss well with dressing. Cover, refrigerate for several hours before serving,
To make the dressing
Combine all ingredients in screw top jar, shake well.
