Serves 4Ingredients 500g (1lb 2oz) Jersey Royals1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard1 clove garlic, finely chopped1 handful dill, finely chopped2 tsp sherry vinegar200ml (7fl oz) extra virgin olive oilSalt & freshly ground black pepperMethodSimmer the potatoes

Serves 4“Orecchiette, little ears, is the pasta of Puglia. The tomatoes for this recipe should be almost over-ripe. Ricotta is tossed in at the end, clinging to the hollows of the pasta beautifully.” Taken from River Café Two Easy by Rose Gray

, grated30g (1oz) sun-dried tomatoes in oil100ml (31/2oz) extra virgin olive oil400g (14oz) trenette pastaMethodWipe the basil leaves with a damp cloth and place in a mortar or food processor. Add the garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan, pecorino and sun

) pine nuts25 fresh basil leaves3–4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil400g (14oz) dried linguine pastaFreshly ground black pepper1. Grate the cheese and put to one side. Crush the garlic and a small pinch of salt (this makes it easier to squash the garlic) in a

of toppings. The simplest one is made with juicy tomatoes, but you could also try toppings such as mozzarella cheese, basil, ham or roasted vegetables.Ingredients1 small rustic loaf or 1 small baguette4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil for drizzling8 ripe plum

Eat Good Things Every Day by Carmel Somers (Atrium, £35) This book is set out as a handy eight-week healthy eating plan. At the start of each chapter you are told how to best prepare for quick and healthy meals in the week ahead. Recipes range from

We Love Food by Kirsty Manning-Wilcox and Peta Heine (Hardie Grant, £16.99) is full of recipes, tips, and practical information on how to grow your own vegetables and herbs, as well as getting children to understand that food is a process from soil

, strawberries and cream (with no added sugar, of course) is perfect for the boys, even if it is messy. To spice it up for ourselves, my wife and I may pour a splash of champagne on top.What are the best recipes for weaning a baby? Felix and Tintin love shepherd

What would be your perfect family dinner? Seafood, steak and chips followed by a lovely lemon tart.What are the best recipes for weaning a baby? Ours had all the usual baby rice and puréed fruit and vegetables followed by anything and everything we

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