This tomato sauce is exactly what its name says – a wonderfully versatile sauce for all occasions. It was inspired by a basic tomato sauce in Economy Gastronomy by Allegra McEvedy and Paul Merrett – which is a brilliant guide to cooking fantastic food on a budget. With mine, I make a batch, eat some, … Read more
This recipe came about after seeing the tins of soup in the supermarket and thinking, ‘I can do better than that.’ So rather than stocking up on thin tomato soup (with suspiciously few tomatoes) I thought I’d treat myself to some cheap, versatile, protein-packed spicy goodness instead. The quantities here make four generous portions. Serves … Read more
These savoury muffins use plain flour and mashed sweetcorn, with onion, herbs and a little chilli. The same mixture can be baked as a loaf. Makes 8 muffins or 1 loaf Ingredients 250g plain flour ½ tsp salt 10g baking powder, approximately 2 tsp 50g sugar ¼ tsp chilli flakes or 2 pinches cayenne pepper … Read more
Aubergine, breadcrumbs and herbs form these meat-free balls. Lemon and optional black olives season the mixture before it is shaped and fried. Serves 2 Ingredients 1 aubergine 1 onion, red or white 1 large garlic clove 1 red chilli or a pinch of dried chilli 1 tbsp finely chopped black olives, optional 3 tbsp oil … Read more
Kidney beans and rinsed baked beans are heated in a paprika and tomato sauce. A small amount of yeast extract adds savoury flavour. Serves 4–6 Ingredients 1 × 400g tin red kidney beans 1 × 400g tin baked beans, or plain borlotti or cannellini beans 1 onion 1 large garlic clove 4 tbsp oil 3 … Read more
Black beans are combined with carrot, tomatoes, red wine and dark chocolate. The soup can be left chunky or blended after cooking. Serves 2 Ingredients 100g dried black beans 1 onion 1 garlic clove 1 small red chilli or a pinch of chilli flakes A shake of paprika A generous shake of ground cumin A … Read more
Ingredients 25g butter 4tbsp peanut butter 4tbsp honey 300g oats Method Melt; coat oats; spread. Bake: 180°C/15 minutes. Cool 15 minutes.
The filling is made from dried fruit and marmalade. Cinnamon is used in both the fruit mixture and the pastry. Makes about 6 generous pies Ingredients 200g flour, plus extra for rolling 100g butter, softened Up to 5 tbsp cold water for the pastry 2 tsp ground cinnamon in total 100g sultanas or mixed dried … Read more
A dry mixture of oats, milk powder and sultanas can be portioned in advance. Water is added when it is time to prepare a bowl. Makes approximately 30 portions Ingredients 1kg oats 400g dried skimmed milk 250g sultanas Optional sugar, cinnamon, vanilla or chopped chocolate Water: 3 measures for every 1 measure of dry mixture … Read more
Grated carrot, pineapple and sultanas are mixed into a yeasted dough for these breakfast buns. Pineapple juice provides part of the liquid. Makes 8 buns Ingredients 250g flour, plus a little extra for kneading 1 sachet fast-action dried yeast 30g sultanas 1 carrot Half the fruit from a 227g can of pineapple chunks Reserved pineapple … Read more