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Creamy Homemade Ricotta

Photo by James Ransom Prep time 1 hour 20 minutes Cook time 30 minutes Makes 2 cups Author Notes My friend Maggy, of Three Many Cooks, recently dubbed me the Queen of Ricotta. She’s definitely onto something. Since first blogging the recipe a year and a half ago, it has been made in kitchens from

Salt and pepper squid

Ingredients750g cleaned squid tubes and tentacles1 tbsp sea salt1 tbsp cracked black pepper1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder1 tsp dried chilli flakes100g cornflour or rice flourvegetable oil for deep-frying1 egg white, beaten1 red chilli, finely sliced3 green onions, finely sliced1 lemon, quarteredMethod1. Cut squid tubes in half lengthwise, and score inside in fine criss-crosses with a

Nigel Slater’s Fried Cauliflower

The Spruce Cauliflower has seen something of a revival in recent years and has become the darling of many a celebrity chef. The use of cauliflower as a low-carb food, a great alternative to potato or rice, and a key ingredient for vegetarians, has taken this cruciferous vegetable to superfood status. The fact that it

Baked feta with roasted garlic, chilli and olives

This gorgeous baked fetta dish is creamy and delicious.Ingredients:20 clove garlic, peeled1 cup (250ml) extra virgin olive oil1.4 kilogram greek feta, drained1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, chopped1 1/2 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves3/4 cup (135g) ligurian or other small black olives1 fresh long red chilli, seeded, sliced thinly1 tablespoon oregano leaves, extratoasted pita bread, to serve

Thai Chicken Pizza

Ingredients:* 1/2 tbsp natural peanut butter* 1/2 tbsp less sugar apricot jam (less sugar orange marmaladewould work too)* 1 tsp rice vinegar* 1 tsp less sodium soy sauce* 1/2 tsp ginger, chopped fine* 1/2 tsp garlic, chopped fine* 1/2 tsp sesame oilfor the pizza* 1 tortilla (i used food for life brown rice tortilla)* 3