october
Tuna, chickpea and roast tomato salad
Roasting cherry tomatoes brings out all their natural sweetness.
Paella
Paella (pay-ay-a) is traditionally eaten outdoors from the wide shallow pan in which it was cooked.
Cauliflower, pea and potato curry with poppadums
This style of curry makes a good stand-alone meal when you want something tasty without a lot of fuss. Or use the mixture to fill filo pastry samosa.
One-pan pumpkin pasta bake
Pasta bakes are comforting, filling and very tasty. They appeal to young and old alike.
Peanut chicken and rice
This one-pan dish has the comfort food qualities of risotto but a bit more zing. Leftovers can be made into patties like risotto cakes.
Tuna with chilli jam and couscous salad
Served with couscous, this dish will satisfy healthy appetites. Make your own chilli jam or use Cotterill and Rouse’s one.
Thai grilled salmon
Served with lightly roasted baby potatoes and a fresh green salad, this is a perfect choice for relaxed entertaining.
Baked salmon
Cooking fish wrapped in baking paper ensures maximum flavour, as the fish cooks in its own juices, and is really simple to prepare.
Roasted vegetables
Drizzling chopped vegetables in olive oil and roasting them brings out their natural sweetness.
Roast vegetable soup
Go for air-dried or free-range bacon if you can, as the flavour will be better and it will shrink less in the pan.
Honeyed vegetables with feta and rocket
Once the vegetables are roasted, this is really quick to throw together. The saltiness of the cheese compliments the sweetness of the honeyed vegetables.
Speedy roast chicken and orange-roasted vegetables
This is a speedy mid-week dinner that’s as filling as a Sunday roast. Free-range chicken is more pricey but it’s a tastier alternative.
Cashew and vegetable curry
A delightful combination of textures and flavours, this substantial soup is a meal in a bowl.
