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BBQ Diaries; Courgette Canoes with Halloumi

BBQ Diaries; Courgette Canoes with Halloumi

This is a serious veggie BBQ showstopper that’s easy to prepare. The perfect side to a bring-and-share BBQ, or even the main event for a light BBQ lunch. The overall concept lends itself to a whole host of different fillings and toppings, but this is the combo I’ve gone for, which works beautifully. A drizzle of mayo and a garnish of fresh coriander to serve really finishes the dish perfectly. I must say the Greendale Sundried Tomato & Smoked Garlic Chutney is to die for and is the star of this dish.
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BBQ Diaries BBQ Steak With Chimichurri

BBQ Diaries BBQ Steak With Chimichurri

Steak is one of the best ways to enjoy Greendale's Beef in all its glory. I was never any good at cooking a decent steak until I learned proper BBQ; now I can now cook the most incredible steak ever. Cooking to temperature, not time, is the deal-breaker here, and it really is worth investing in a meat thermometer, especially one where you can leave the probe in and monitor it whilst cooking. I also find that cooking a single, larger steak (to be sliced and shared when cooked) is better than trying to cook several thinner steaks - about 200g weight of steak per person is a good portion. My favourite cut to use on the BBQ is sirloin, as it has a decent fat cap which renders and crackles up amazingly well with charcoal. ‘Reverse searing’ is a cooking method in which the steak is cooked over indirect heat until it has almost reached the desired level of ‘done’ness; the temperature is then ramped up and the steak is placed over direct heat to give it a quick sear to finish. If you’re brave enough – and have quality local charcoal – you can even sear it ‘dirty’, i.e. directly on the coals, for this final stage; the intense heat really ramps up the Maillard reaction in the meat, giving flavours beyond this world. That said, a normal sear on the grill over raging coals will be more than good enough!
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BBQ Corn with Garlic Butter

BBQ Corn with Garlic Butter

Quick and easy, these grilled corn cobs are sure to please – be warned, it’s near-impossible to eat them ‘politely’ without getting garlic butter down your chin! Recipe makes six cobs.

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BBQ Chipolata Skewers with Smoky Sauce

BBQ Chipolata Skewers with Smoky Sauce

Combining two staples of the Great British Summertime (sausages and barbecuing), there’s a lot to love about this recipe – not least because it’s simple, contains elements that can be made in advance, and seems to be very popular with children! Makes four servings of four chipolatas each. Note: if using wooden skewers, to avoid any risk of fire please soak them in water for at least 15 minutes before they go on the grill.
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BBQ Brie with Tomatoes and Basil Recipe

BBQ Brie with Tomatoes and Basil Recipe

This indulgent but simple recipe is a great one for special occasions – it does use a whole wheel of brie, but the delicious end result is definitely worth it! Serves 10-12.
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Basil & Tomato Tear-And-Share Bread

Basil & Tomato Tear-And-Share Bread

These tasty pinwheel rolls grow together as they bake – serve with soup, and tear off a roll or two at the table. Makes 12 little rolls.
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Basic Tomato Pizza Topping

Basic Tomato Pizza Topping

Use this easy recipe as a starting point for your own ‘bespoke’ tomato topping, perhaps adding chunkier tomatoes, more garlic or different herbs according to your taste. Makes enough to top one quantity of our Simple Pizza Dough (serves 2).
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Basic Grilled Halloumi Recipe

Basic Grilled Halloumi Recipe

Once you’ve got the hang of grilling Halloumi, you can jazz it up with any extra ingredients that take your fancy – we like it served with chilli jam, or a drizzle of honey and a pinch of smoked paprika. To make a hearty ‘veggie stack’ burger, you can grill whole Portobello mushrooms, slices of aubergine, chunks of sweet pepper or a skewer of cherry tomatoes alongside the Halloumi, and pile everything into your burger bun with the sauce of your choice. Recipe serves 4

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Barbecued Whole Brill with Garlic Butter

Barbecued Whole Brill with Garlic Butter

Sometimes unfairly overlooked in favour of plaice or turbot, we think brill is – well, brill! With a sweet flavour and firm flesh, it’ll cook to perfection in minutes as soon as the BBQ is ready. Serves 2.
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Barbecued Squid With Roast Pepper Sauce

Barbecued Squid With Roast Pepper Sauce

Squid is a great candidate for the barbecue, because it will cook to perfection in moments over the hot charcoal. Please note that it’s really important to get the charcoals very hot; you’ll also need to work quickly, because the meat will become tough if cooked for more than a few minutes, so use the waiting-for-the-charcoal-to-heat time to prepare the sauce ahead, put the salad leaves on a serving platter and get everyone ready to eat. Serves 4.

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Barbecued Rump Steaks with Quick Tomato Salsa

Barbecued Rump Steaks with Quick Tomato Salsa

This recipe may seem a little long-winded, but in fact it just requires a bit of easy prep a couple of hours before you plan to eat – and the end result is definitely worth the effort! Serves 4.

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Barbecued Red Mullet

Barbecued Red Mullet

Beautiful Red Mullet taste every bit as good as they look. It’s easy to grill or oven-bake either whole or filleted, but we like them best on the barbecue. Serve with something simple, like crusty bread or our New Potato Skewers (also a BBQ favourite) and garlic mayo. Serves 2-3.
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Barbecued Lamb Kebabs with Yoghurt & Mint

Barbecued Lamb Kebabs with Yoghurt & Mint

Rich lamb and fresh veg are marinated in yoghurt, lemon and mint for a tasty BBQ feast. These skewers are ideal served with warm pitta breads; just open up a pitta pocket, hold the skewer over it and use a fork to gently push the meat and vegetables from the skewer down into the bread. Definitely one of the nicest sandwiches you’ll eat this summer! For best results, marinate the lamb for a minimum of four hours before assembling the skewers. *If you are using wooden skewers, be sure to soak them in water for at least 30 minutes prior to use.* Serves 4-6.

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Barbecued Hake Pesto Parcels Recipe

Barbecued Hake Pesto Parcels Recipe

With its firm flesh and mild taste, hake pairs well with robust flavours. Here, it’s teamed with pesto, olives and vibrant veg and foil-baked on the barbecue. Delicious! Serves 4.
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Barbecued Garlic Crevettes

Barbecued Garlic Crevettes

Succulent prawns in a delicious garlicky marinade – we think this simple recipe is sunshine on a plate, whatever the weather! Recipe serves 4 (we have allowed 4 Crevettes per person).
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Barbecued Courgettes

Barbecued Courgettes

Loads of vegetables (and fruit) have a great affinity with the grill; this simple side dish may not seem much of a recipe, but it’s a surprisingly nice accompaniment to all manner of BBQ fare, from halloumi and chicken to fish or steak. Serves 4 as a side dish.

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Bang Bang Cauliflower Recipe

Bang Bang Cauliflower Recipe

This tasty veggie riff on the popular ‘Bang Bang Chicken’ is super-charged with flavour – it’s super-simple to make, too. If you’d like to make this recipe vegan, just use any plant-based milk and substitute maple or date syrup for the honey. Serves 2 as a main meal, or 4 as a side.

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Banana Pancakes Recipe

Banana Pancakes Recipe

These delicious Banana Pancakes are a sunshine-filled riff on the traditional recipe (and a great way to use up overripe bananas, too). Serves 2 fairly generously, depending on pancake size and appetite!
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Balsamic Sirloin Steaks

Balsamic Sirloin Steaks

If you’re looking for recipe inspiration, it’s hard to beat a simply-cooked steak. Here, we suggest serving your steaks with hearty sweet potato mash, peppery watercress leaves and a rich, tangy balsamic sauce that brings everything together beautifully. Serves 2.
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Baked Stuffed Pumpkin Recipe

Baked Stuffed Pumpkin Recipe

An impressive-looking (and delicious) vegetarian centrepiece for any autumn table! Serve this baked pumpkin with salad leaves or green veg and some plain yoghurt for a hearty, healthy meal. Serves 4-6.
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Baked Salmon Fillets with Lemon & Parmesan

Baked Salmon Fillets with Lemon & Parmesan

Simple to make, quick to cook and delicious to eat, these baked salmon fillets are about as close as we get to ‘fast food’! The recipe is pretty versatile - you can replace the parmesan with any other hard cheese you have to hand, and swap the parsley for dill, chives or other soft herbs. Serves 6.

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Baked Red Mullet with oven-roast vegetables

Baked Red Mullet with Oven-Roast Vegetables

Baking fish in a parcel is a healthy way to cook it; all the flavour remains, but the fat runs out of the fish as it cooks. This recipe lets your oven do most of the work, as the tray of tasty roast veg will cook alongside the fish – served together, perhaps with a handful of salad leaves, they make a delicious meal any night of the week. Serves 4.
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Baked Feta Recipe

Baked Feta Recipe

Definitely one of those 'why have I never tried this before?!' dishes, baked feta is a great way to boost the meat-free offering at your table. Totally different to uncooked feta, it's delicious in its own right, and guaranteed to have guests requesting the (very simple) recipe!
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Baked Creamy Garlic Mushrooms

Baked Creamy Garlic Mushrooms

Sure to please your guests, this rich and delicious starter is host-friendly, too, as it can be made in advance, then refrigerated and cooked quickly when needed. It’s a vegetarian recipe if you use a hard cheese made without animal rennet – and don’t forget to serve with plenty of bread! Serves 6.

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Bacon-Wrapped Scallops Recipe

Bacon-Wrapped Scallops Recipe

Crisp, salty bacon and succulent scallops – a winning combination if ever there was one! Serves 2 as an appetiser.
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Bacon-Wrapped Sausage Balls Recipe

Bacon-Wrapped Sausage Balls Recipe

The perfect side-dish for a traditional Turkey roast, these delicious little sausage-meat balls can be made in advance and refrigerated, then cooked alongside roast veg while the Turkey is resting. Makes 16 small balls.
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Bacon, Chestnut & Thyme Stuffing

Bacon, Chestnut & Thyme Stuffing

Chestnuts and smoky bacon pair beautifully with aromatic thyme in this delicious stuffing. Serves 6 as part of a main course.
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Bacon & Sausage Meatloaf

Bacon & Sausage Meatloaf Recipe

Moist and flavourful, thanks to its streaky-bacon wrapping, this little meatloaf is ideal for brunches, buffets and in-between meals. Great served hot or cold with pickles and chutneys, it will keep well in the fridge once cooked, and makes a particularly fine sandwich! Serves 4 as part of a spread.
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Aubergine-Wrapped Halloumi Sticks

Aubergine-Wrapped Halloumi Sticks

These more-ish halloumi sticks are vegetarian friendly, though that won’t stop the meat-eaters scoffing them! Serves 10 as part of a buffet-style spread.
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Ashburton Cookery School's Charred Mackerel Recipe

Ashburton Cookery School's Charred Mackerel Recipe

The Ashburton Cookery School is one of the UK's top cookery schools offering inspirational cookery courses taught by their team of expert chefs. With over 40 cookery courses to choose from, designed to suit beginners as well as advanced home cooks they teach you to cook with imagination, passion and enjoyment. If you want to take your cookery skills to the next level they have a cookery course for you.
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Apple Pie Recipe

Apple Pie Recipe

This traditional filled Apple Pie uses simple ingredients. Straightforward to make, it’s guaranteed to raise a smile or two! Serve with your choice of cream, custard or ice-cream. Serves 6-8.
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Apple Pie Orchard Cocktail

Apple Pie Orchard Cocktail

Raise a glass to the not-so-humble apple with this delicious cocktail.
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Gruyère Gratin Dauphinois

Gruyère Gratin Dauphinois

Slightly lighter than the original recipe, this simple side dish is still hearty and delicious. Serves 4.
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Cottage Pie Recipe

Cottage Pie Recipe

Comfort food at its delicious, savoury best! Cottage Pie freezes well, so you could make two and pop one in the freezer for an easy meal at a later date.

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Turkey Cacciatore Recipe

Turkey Cacciatore Recipe

Made with tomatoes, mozzarella and a healthy amount of garlic, this tasty Italian-inspired bake is a nice way to use up leftover cooked turkey – and if you have any bread that’s a little past its best, or some odds and ends of cheddar or other hard cheese to use up, they can go in the topping, too. Serves 4.
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Cheesy Veg Traybake Recipe

Cheesy Veg Traybake Recipe

Give leftover Christmas-dinner veg a new lease of life in this tasty and flexible recipe. It’s a great way to use up cooked veg, odds and ends from the cheeseboard and even sauces or chutneys – best of all, it really doesn’t taste like ‘leftovers’! Serves 2-4.

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