Simply Food By Mandy

AD | This year I have teamed up with @thermapen and am taking the guesswork out of cooking a turkey. Most of us only cook a turkey once a year and we want it to be tasty and beautifully succulent. By using a Thermapen we can ensure cooking perfection every time and can take control of the quality and safety of our food. As a Nation we often overcook our Christmas dinner, because we leave the turkey in the oven for too long…often fearful that we haven’t cooked it for long enou

When Toby was a baby I had milk delivered twice a week. We moved and I never got around to organising it again. So you can imagine how pleased I was to find out that @freshmilkandmore deliver in my area. Living in the countryside and working from home, it’s so useful to know that I can order fresh items and store cupboard staples with no minimum order and they’ll be with me the following morning. Better still, as all of the milk and juice is delivered in glass bottles, I can

#Ad I’m joining @Hotpoint.co.uk and @Jamieoliver on their mission to tackle food waste in our homes. Every year 1/3 of the food produced in the world for human consumption is lost or wasted. The main reasons for this are: * No cooking culture to reuse leftovers * Inefficient food preservation * Lack of purchase planning I would love you to join me (and the fabulous @jamieoliver) on a mission to help fight food waste. It will be fun if we do it together. During the week on my

[AD] Summer appears to have returned and I’m clinging on to distant summer holiday memories. Here are my Pil Pil Prawns with lovely Tenderstem® broccoli. This 15 minute healthy meal takes us on another culinary journey to Spain. As I have said before Tenderstem® broccoli really is such a versatile vegetable. It can be used in curries, soups, pastas, ramen and used in so many dishes from across the globe. Make sure you mop up the juices with crusty bread. Delicious! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

[AD] Having enjoyed a lovely Spanish holiday this summer, when I return I always like to recreate dishes that I’ve tried in restaurants while away. Tenderstem® broccoli is the perfect ingredient for a culinary adventure. It’s the ultimate versatile veg – it can be added to cuisines from across the globe, from curries and pastas to stir fries and ramen. Tenderstem® broccoli takes just minutes to cook making it perfect for a delicious and adventurous mid-week meal. Here I have

#AD I’m waving goodbye to summer and squeezing in one last delicious BBQ with a few friends. The entire meal is going to be organic and apart from making a simple dressing and buying a loaf of organic sourdough, everything is cooked on the BBQ. Think that going organic is difficult? You don’t have to go from 0 to 100% organic overnight, a few simple changes will make a massive difference to the future of our food system. Everyday staples are a good place to start, particularl

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Ready in under 20 minutes this simple and tasty meal is worthy of a dinner party. It is seasonal, delicious and super healthy. During the summer months I could literally eat fish every day, these amazing potatoes from @blas_y_tir are a perfect accompaniment and absorb the fantastic dressing beautifully. #AD ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Serves 2 INGREDIENTS Dressing 1 clove garlic - crushed 1 small shallot - finely chopped 2 teaspoons finely chopped dill Juice 1/2 lemon 3 teaspoons cap

I must get through at least two packets of @tenderstem a week. We are all huge fans of this sweet, delicious and oh so good for you vegetable. It’s such a versatile vegetable and lends itself well to many cuisines from around the globe. Today’s recipe is inspired by the gorgeous flavours of Spain. I have such fond memories of Spanish holidays as a child - I think it’s where I first discovered my love of food. It would make an amazing side to a roast chicken smothered in smoke

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ [AD] This lovely spring pie is so easy to make and really enjoyable to eat. Made using British Asparagus and the sweet leeks from @blas_y_tir it makes the perfect balanced family meal which is all cooked in one pan! Enjoy 😊 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ INGREDIENTS 7-8 sheets of filo pastry - each cut in half 500g fresh Salmon - cut into 4cm chunks 2 leeks - sliced 5 asparagus spears - cut into 3 1 onion - finely chopped 200ml creme fraiche Juice 1/2 lemon 1 tablespoon chopped dill Ol

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As you know I am a huge aubergine fan and I use it in so many recipes. Aubergine takes on flavour brilliantly and It’s a fantastic food for vegetarians as it’s hearty and for filling. Paired with this delicious Chavroux goats cheese and the tomato and basil, it’s an absolute winning combination. Ready in less than 15 minutes it’s definitely worth a try. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Serves 2 as a starter or light lunch ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ INGREDIENTS ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1 aubergine - sliced into

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I cannot tell you how many people have tried my Thai Chicken Traybake. It’s been my most popular recipe to date, which is fantastic! Here is a similar recipe using Salmon, but any white firm fish such as Pollock, Cod or Haddock would work well. As it’s spring and because of my love of delicious veg, I’ve added the tasty leeks from @blas_y_tir and some English asparagus. Serve with jasmine rice or noodles. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Serves 4 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ INGREDIENTS ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 4 Salmon

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As you know I love a meal that can be cooked using just one pan. Risotto ticks that box and although a little amount of effort is required to stir the risotto while the rice absorbs the stock, its a straight forward process that will deliver excellent results. I have used the beautiful leeks from @blas_y_tir which gave the risotto a wonderful sweetness and ensured it was full of flavour. I know Risotto purists would probably say no cheese with seafood but I love the

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here is another one of my super, simple yet delicious tray-bakes. I have used lamb chops but lamb neck fillets cut into large chucks would work really well too. The sweet waxy potatoes from @blas _y_ tir absorbed all of the delicious flavour and the lemon and capers helped to cut any fattiness from the lamb. Ready in under an hour and with just one pan to wash up, what’s not to like? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Serves 4 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ INGREDIENTS 8 lamb Chops 3 peppers - cut int

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Frittatas are a great way of using up ingredients in your fridge. More often than not we all have eggs, vegetables and some sort of cheese kicking around. This time I used the beautiful leeks and new potatoes from @blasytir and some lovely prawns I had in my freezer. 15 minutes later I had a delicious and healthy meal with enough for four people to enjoy! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Serves 4 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ INGREDIENTS 8 eggs 2 leeks - sliced 3 new potatoes - cooked and sliced 12 raw king

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Wow what a tasty curry this was! Normally this curry would be made with chuck or stewing steak. I made it using ox cheek which is great value for money and I used the delicious potatoes from @blasytir The meat just fell apart and the waxy potatoes were such a lovely contrast. Beef shin would be a fantastic alternative but you would need to reduce the cooking time by 1 hour. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ INGREDIENTS ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 600g beef cheek 400g new potatoes - halved 1 can coconut mil

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’m a huge black pudding fan and enjoy it in all sorts of dishes. Scallops and Black pudding are a perfect combination, the sweet silky flesh of the scallops works really well with the rich spiciness of this amazing black pudding from @clonakilty_blackpudding Don’t be fooled in thinking this dish is complicated, it was cooked in under 30 minutes and was simple to prepare. If you buy your black pudding ‪before 18th April‬ you’ll be in with a chance of winning a seven

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ How about trying a comforting one-pot meal this Sunday leaving you to relax and enjoy the day. I’ve used a gorgeous Savoy cabbage from @blas_y_tir in the final stages of cooking. Not only does this make very little washing up, it creates a gorgeous flavour and delivers a beautifully succulent chicken. Happy Sunday 😊 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ INGREDIENTS ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1 medium chicken 1 tin cannellini beans - drained 3/4 of a Savoy cabbage - shredded @blas_y_tir 145g pancetta - diced 2

Now if I were to become a vegan then this is what I’d eat. A bowl full of deliciousness with gorgeous textures and flavours. I used cauliflower and cabbage from @blas_y_tir which were of course delicious. Individually each vegetable was lovely so you could make them as a side dish to a main meal. Serves 2 INGREDIENTS 1 aubergine - halved lengthways 1/2 Savoy cabbage - cut into 5-6 wedges trying to keep the root intact 1/2 cauliflower - cut into florets 1 avocado - halves and

If you haven’t tried roasting cauliflower, then you absolutely must. Cauliflower takes on spicy flavour well and when roasted it has a lovely nuttiness about it. My cauliflower was from @blasytir who produce delicious welsh vegetables and what’s fantastic about their company is that it 100% owned my the farmers! INGREDIENTS 1 head of cauliflower @blasytir 2 tablespoons rose Harissa paste 1 tablespoon natural yogurt 1 clove crushed garlic Squeeze of lemon 1 tablespoon pomegran

Who wants the chance to win an AEG TwinTech Cooling System Fridge? All of you right? See below for details... This year I’ve ordered a large Turkey and as always I’ll have lots of lovely veggies in my fridge. I intend to get really creative and see how many different meals I can create with leftovers. One of the biggest challenges I face is making sure all of the delicious leftovers don’t go to waste. This year I’ve teamed up with @aeg.uk to create some amazing leftover recip