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Recipes
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Indulge in British food! Seek out in-season fruits and vegetables, quality British meat and some of our country’s fabulous cheeses and dairy produce when you are out shopping and use these to create delicious meals at home. What about trying some of our most traditional dishes, such as Shepherd’s Pie or Apple Crumble, and giving them a modern twist?!
If you have children, consider involving them in the preparation of the meal – British Food Fortnight is a great opportunity to teach them a few cooking skills as well as an appreciation of the pleasures and health benefits of eating good food.
There are lots of recipe ideas for you to try. Follow the Recipe menu options to find the one that tempts you most!
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Spiced Chickpea Soup |
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Remember to always soak dried chickpeas overnight in plenty of cold water. Don't add salt when cooking the chickpeas or they will never soften. When they are tender, add plenty of seasoning, as they can be very bland.
Recipe ideas from the National Trust,
Ingredients
450g dried chickpeas, soaked overnight in plenty of water
2 onions, peeled and sliced
4 cloves garlic, peeled
1 tbsp sunflower oil
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper
Method
Drain the chickpeas, put in a large pan and cover with water.
Bring to the boil.
Boil vigorously for 10 minutes and then simmer until the chickpeas are tender.
Drain.
Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the onions and garlic for 3-4 minutes. |
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