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A baked pasta pie with a golden, cheesy top and herbs is served on a white plate. There’s a wooden table, a salt pot, a bottle, and a planter with greens in the background.

Pasta pie

A great dish to make with children, no sharp knives, easy to make and their sense of achievement when it comes out the oven will be enormous. There are certainly easier ways to make pasta, tomato and cheese but this…

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A white plate with a serving of aubergine Parmesan topped with tomato sauce and melted cheese, next to a side of mixed leafy green salad.

Quick Aubergine Parmigiana

There is a more traditional recipe on here also which involves frying the aubergine, this recipe is perfect for a week night dinner, has a few cheats and no frying so much healthier! Using a microwave cuts the cooking time…

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A piece of unevenly shaped flatbread with golden-brown spots cooks on a dark, oily griddle.

No Yeast Flatbreads

Yeast free version means no proving, Just resting for 30 minutes in the fridge. Dough keeps in the fridge for around 3 days.  Roll out the rounds, ready to cook. Just make sure you use baking paper to keep the…

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A round pastry with a glossy, dark filling dusted with icing sugar sits on a rustic, dark ceramic plate with a swirl of white sauce.

Roast fig pastries

We have a friend in our village who, every year, brings us wonderful fresh figs. Great with cheese, turned into a jam are all great but I wanted something a little more sophisticated for the restaurant but allowing the figs…

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