<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Small Table]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is a publication especially for people who live in single-person households but still want to cook delicious, healthy meals from scratch for themselves. I am a PR Consultant working with food brands, but I originally trained as a chef. ]]></description><link>https://www.thesmalltable.net</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!51i5!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5cd8cf97-d409-4158-b61d-5509eda7d1a2_809x809.png</url><title>The Small Table</title><link>https://www.thesmalltable.net</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:50:42 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.thesmalltable.net/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[The Small Table]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[cathycurran3@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[cathycurran3@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[The Small Table]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[The Small Table]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[cathycurran3@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[cathycurran3@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[The Small Table]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[Roast Chicken Curry ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roast Chicken and other Stories]]></description><link>https://www.thesmalltable.net/p/roast-chicken-curry</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thesmalltable.net/p/roast-chicken-curry</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Small Table]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:41:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pCFH!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F540a276e-e38e-4103-a5c4-d22237fe2816_360x640.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So is there anything more ubiquitous or convenient than a roast chicken? I try to cook one often, as it is the base for so many meal options. First you have a really nice roast chicken dinner and then a sandwich or salad the next day, a curry, stew or pie for dinner with more leftover chicken meat, and then a chicken stock. It&#8217;s amazing what you can get out of one bird! Below is a recipe for a home-style chicken curry that I love to make with leftover roast chicken. I make enough for two and freeze the rest in portions. </p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pCFH!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F540a276e-e38e-4103-a5c4-d22237fe2816_360x640.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pCFH!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F540a276e-e38e-4103-a5c4-d22237fe2816_360x640.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pCFH!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F540a276e-e38e-4103-a5c4-d22237fe2816_360x640.jpeg 848w, 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class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image buttonBase-GK1x3M"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon-noB79L"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image buttonBase-GK1x3M"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2 icon-noB79L"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p></p><p><strong>Ingredients</strong></p><p>2 cups of leftover chicken</p><p>2 tbsp chopped tomatoes</p><p>1/2 cup coconut milk</p><p>1 tbsp Ballymaloe relish</p><p>1/2 cup of chicken stock</p><p>1/2 red pepper </p><p><strong>For the curry paste </strong></p><p>2 garlic cloves</p><p>handful of coriander stalks (keep leaves for serving)</p><p>1/2 red chilli (remove seeds if you don&#8217;t want it too spicy)</p><p>Knob of fresh ginger</p><p>1 tbsp sesame oil</p><p>1/2 lemongrass stalk</p><p>1/2 red onion</p><p><strong>Method</strong></p><p>First, make the curry paste; blitz all ingredients together in a mini processor. Heat the oil in a pan and add the curry paste. Stir around the pan until softened and then add the red pepper; cook for another few minutes, then add in the chicken and mix well so all the spice mix combines. Now add the stock and reduce for a few minutes; next add the coconut milk and tomatoes and reduce again for 4-5 minutes until thickened. Once it&#8217;s nicely reduced, add the Ballymaloe Relish and mix it in. </p><p>Serve with basmati rice and sprinkle with chopped coriander. </p><div class="native-video-embed" data-component-name="VideoPlaceholder" data-attrs="{&quot;mediaUploadId&quot;:&quot;a53517d6-e3fa-444d-bad5-83c924c9ab64&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:null}"></div><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Vietnamese Chicken Salad]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is a really delicious and easy midweek lunch or dinner, I make a big bowl enough for two days and it keeps really well in the fridge for a few days and in fact tastes even better after marinating]]></description><link>https://www.thesmalltable.net/p/my-vietnamese-chicken-salad</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thesmalltable.net/p/my-vietnamese-chicken-salad</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Small Table]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:41:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!51i5!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5cd8cf97-d409-4158-b61d-5509eda7d1a2_809x809.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><div class="native-video-embed" data-component-name="VideoPlaceholder" data-attrs="{&quot;mediaUploadId&quot;:&quot;b4053e0a-290d-4b15-a45e-db1773c44ec2&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:null}"></div><p><strong>Ingredients</strong></p><p>Salad:</p><ul><li><p><span>2 free-range chicken breasts</span></p></li><li><p><span>1/2 Chinese cabbage, finely sliced</span></p></li><li><p><span>1/2</span> <span>red onion, very finely sliced </span></p></li><li><p><span>1</span> <span>red pointed pepper, finely sliced into thin batons</span></p></li><li><p><span>2</span> <span>cucumbers, remove seeds, then finely sliced into half moons </span></p></li><li><p><span>1</span> <span>large carrot, peeled then julienned </span></p></li><li><p><span>1</span> <span>small red chilli, deseeded and chopped finely</span></p></li><li><p><span>1</span> <span>cup</span> <span>mint leaves</span>, <span>chopped ( extra handful for serving. </span></p></li><li><p><span>1</span> <span>cup (tightly packed)</span> <span>coriander, chopped (optional for the coriander haters!)</span></p></li></ul><p>Dressing:</p><ul><li><p><span>2</span> <span>tbsp</span> <span>lime juice</span></p></li><li><p><span>2</span> <span>tbsp</span> <span>rice vinegar</span></p></li><li><p><span>1/4</span> <span>cup</span> <span>fish sauce</span> <span>(sub light or all-purpose soy sauce)</span></p></li><li><p><span>2 tbsp toasted sesame oil</span></p></li><li><p><span>1</span> <span>tbsp</span> <span>white sugar</span></p></li><li><p><span>1</span> <span>large garlic clove, very finely minced</span></p></li><li><p><span>1</span> <span>tsp</span> <span>red chilli</span> <span>, deseeded</span>,<span> then very finely minced </span></p></li><li><p>2 tsp crunchy peanut butter</p></li><li><p>1 lemongrass stick, roughly chopped</p></li></ul><p>Garnish</p><ul><li><p><span>1/2</span> <span>cup</span> <span>peanuts, roasted, unsalted</span> <span>, finely chopped</span></p></li></ul><p>Method</p><p><strong>Instructions</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong><span>Dressing: </span></strong><span>Blitz all ingredients for the dressing in a mini food processor until smooth. </span></p></li><li><p><strong><span>Toss: </span></strong><span>Place all Salad ingredients in a very large bowl. Pour over the dressing and toss well.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span>Serve</span></strong><span> sprinkled with lots of peanuts and the extra mint. </span></p></li></ul>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuna Empanadas ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anyone who has been to Spain or a tapas restaurant will be familiar with these delicious little savoury pastries.]]></description><link>https://www.thesmalltable.net/p/tuna-empanadas</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thesmalltable.net/p/tuna-empanadas</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Small Table]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:48:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!HO1d!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8c065fd0-6617-4831-bca3-cb1411fb5cf9_480x640.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Anyone who has been to Spain or a tapas restaurant will be familiar with these delicious little savoury pastries. There are different types of empanadas, but the most common are made with Tuna (atun). I have used the white bonito tuna here, but regular supermarket tuna works just fine. They keep well for a few days in an airtight container, and you just need to crisp them up in an air fryer or oven. They also freeze really well.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!HO1d!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8c065fd0-6617-4831-bca3-cb1411fb5cf9_480x640.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!HO1d!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8c065fd0-6617-4831-bca3-cb1411fb5cf9_480x640.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!HO1d!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8c065fd0-6617-4831-bca3-cb1411fb5cf9_480x640.jpeg 848w, 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class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image buttonBase-GK1x3M"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon-noB79L"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image buttonBase-GK1x3M"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2 icon-noB79L"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>oIngredients</strong></p><p>1 pack of store-bought puff pastry </p><p>2bsp Olive Oil</p><p>2 tins of Tuna (White Bonito if you can get it)</p><p>1/2 tin of Chopped tomatoes</p><p>1 green and 1 red pepper, finely chopped</p><p>1 clove of garlic</p><p>2 shallots, finely chopped</p><p>Handful of flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped</p><p>1/2 cup of black olives, finely chopped</p><p>1 egg, beaten for the glaze</p><p>2 tsp white wine vinegar</p><p><strong>Method</strong></p><p>Preheat the oven to 180&#176;C fan, 200&#176;C conventional, 400&#176;F, Gas Mark 6.</p><p>Finely chop the onion, garlic and the peppers; heat the olive oil in a frying pan, add the chopped vegetables and saut&#233; for 8-9 mins until softened. Add the chopped tomatoes, cook for another few minutes, and then add the drained tuna and mix well. Season well with salt and pepper and then add the chopped black olives; reduce down a bit more before adding the vinegar and chopped parsley. Leave to cool completely before rolling out the pastry.</p><p>On a floured surface, roll out your puff pastry, cut out a rounds using a pastry cutter until you have about 16 circles about 4 inches in diameter. Now hold a circle of pastry in your palm and spoon a teaspoon of the tuna mixture, then fold over the pastry to cover it into a half-moon shape. Do this with all the remaining circles of pastry and place them on a baking tray lined with baking paper so they don&#8217;t stick. Now brush each empanada with beaten egg and bake in the oven for 20-25 mins until crisp and golden brown. </p><p>Enjoy!</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Midweek Nourish Bowl for One]]></title><description><![CDATA[So you know when you have those good intentions at the start of the week to eat something reasonably healthy but still want something filling and tasty.]]></description><link>https://www.thesmalltable.net/p/midweek-nourish-bowl-for-one</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thesmalltable.net/p/midweek-nourish-bowl-for-one</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Small Table]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:35:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!dM3U!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff61f943c-a734-476c-9b8f-a7b0bb554faf_360x640.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So you know when you have those good intentions at the start of the week to eat something reasonably healthy but still want something filling and tasty. This is where my Nourish Bowl comes in. Balanced and nutritious, with brown rice for extra fibre, salmon with a tasty miso glaze, homemade hummus, and green vegetables with peanut rayu!</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!dM3U!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff61f943c-a734-476c-9b8f-a7b0bb554faf_360x640.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!dM3U!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff61f943c-a734-476c-9b8f-a7b0bb554faf_360x640.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!dM3U!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff61f943c-a734-476c-9b8f-a7b0bb554faf_360x640.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!dM3U!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff61f943c-a734-476c-9b8f-a7b0bb554faf_360x640.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!dM3U!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff61f943c-a734-476c-9b8f-a7b0bb554faf_360x640.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!dM3U!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff61f943c-a734-476c-9b8f-a7b0bb554faf_360x640.jpeg" width="360" height="640" 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srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!dM3U!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff61f943c-a734-476c-9b8f-a7b0bb554faf_360x640.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!dM3U!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff61f943c-a734-476c-9b8f-a7b0bb554faf_360x640.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!dM3U!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff61f943c-a734-476c-9b8f-a7b0bb554faf_360x640.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!dM3U!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff61f943c-a734-476c-9b8f-a7b0bb554faf_360x640.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image buttonBase-GK1x3M"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon-noB79L"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image buttonBase-GK1x3M"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2 icon-noB79L"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p></p><p><strong>Ingredients</strong></p><p>1 - 2 Organic Salmon Fillets (most packs contain two pieces - it&#8217;s delicious cold the next day for lunch.</p><p>1tbsp Miso Paste</p><p>2 tsp honey</p><p>1 pouch of Microwave brown rice</p><p>A portion of green vegetables (I used broccoli)</p><p>1 tbsp Peanut Rayu</p><p><strong>Hummus</strong></p><p>1 tin of organic chickpeas </p><p>1 clove of garlic</p><p>1/2 lemon squeezed</p><p>1tbsp Tahini</p><p>2tbsp olive oil </p><p>a little ice-cold water</p><p></p><p><strong>Method</strong></p><p>It hardly needs a recipe, but in  any case, start by preparing the salmon. Mix the miso paste with honey and spoon it over the salmon. You can either roast the salmon on a tray in a conventional oven at 180 fan for 10 mins or in an air fryer as I do for about 6-8 minutes. I like to do salmon slightly under so it doesn&#8217;t get dry and overcooked. </p><p>For the Hummus, blitz the chickpeas, garlic, tahini and olive oil in a food processor until smooth; add the lemon juice and seasoning. If it needs a little thinning, add the ice-cold water and blitz again. It should be thick but light and fluffy. Note the hummus keeps really well in the fridge for about a week. </p><p>Cook the green veg until al dente and, while still warm, toss it in the peanut raita. Now all you have to do is assemble everything and enjoy! </p><p></p><p></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ultimate Bacon Sandwich]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serves one but just double everything for Two!]]></description><link>https://www.thesmalltable.net/p/the-ultimate-bacon-sandwich</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thesmalltable.net/p/the-ultimate-bacon-sandwich</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Small Table]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:49:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Wzyd!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F937b3ade-9f4f-4010-99b2-81c81658afc6_481x640.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So is there anything more enticing to get you out of bed on a weekend morning than the waft of bacon cooking? This is my ultimate bacon sandwich, and there are a few tips that really make a difference. Using really good sourdough bread, lightly toasted. Buy thinly sliced American-style bacon that gets really crispy in the pan. And finally, buy those sweet cherry tomatoes and cook them in a pan over high heat until they are softened and a little brown. This massively brings out their flavour.</p><p></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Wzyd!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F937b3ade-9f4f-4010-99b2-81c81658afc6_481x640.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Wzyd!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F937b3ade-9f4f-4010-99b2-81c81658afc6_481x640.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Wzyd!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F937b3ade-9f4f-4010-99b2-81c81658afc6_481x640.jpeg 848w, 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class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image buttonBase-GK1x3M"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon-noB79L"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image buttonBase-GK1x3M"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2 icon-noB79L"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>Ingredients</strong></p><p>2 Slices of good sourdough bread</p><p>2 tbsp of good mayo (I love Ballymaloe)</p><p>1 tbsp Dijon Mustard</p><p>1/2 pack of thinly sliced American-style bacon</p><p>Handful of fresh spinach</p><p>1 handful of sweet cherry tomatoes</p><p><strong>Method</strong></p><p>Get your frying pan really hot with a drop of olive oil in teh oan, when hot, add your bacon slices and cook on high until they are really crispy all over and a lovely burnished shade. Take off and drain on kitchen paper. Pop your bread on to toast; now add the tomatoes straight into the pan with the lovely bacon juices and fry off for 3-4 mins until softened and starting to brown. </p><p>To make your sandwich, spread each slice of toast generously with the mayo and spread the mustard over, place the spinach leaves down one side and the tomato and bacon on the other side, put the slices together and enjoy!</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Linguini with Prawns for One]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is a really delicious pasta dish when you want a hit of seafood in your pasta.]]></description><link>https://www.thesmalltable.net/p/linguini-with-prawns-for-one</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thesmalltable.net/p/linguini-with-prawns-for-one</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Small Table]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:28:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!51i5!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5cd8cf97-d409-4158-b61d-5509eda7d1a2_809x809.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is a really delicious pasta dish when you want a hit of seafood in your pasta. If you can try and get the prawns with the shells on then you can make a quick prawn stock which is the key to the flavour of this dish.</p><div class="native-video-embed" data-component-name="VideoPlaceholder" data-attrs="{&quot;mediaUploadId&quot;:&quot;6ad52bda-ec87-49ff-8f58-9f2529d289bb&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:null}"></div><p><strong>Ingredients</strong></p><p>100g Linguini </p><p>6 Gambas in their shells</p><p>1 large clove of garlic crushed</p><p>8 cherry tomatoes halved</p><p>1/2 tsp chilli flakes</p><p>4 anchovies chopped</p><p>2 tbsp olive oil</p><p>dash of white wine</p><p><strong>Prawn Stock</strong></p><p>Prawn shells</p><p>1/2 pint of water </p><p>2 tbsp Olive Oil</p><p>75mls white wine</p><p>1tbsp tomato puree</p><p><strong>Method</strong></p><p>Start by making the prawn stock, peel the shells of the raw prawn and put the prawn meat into a separate bowl. Heat the olive oil and add the shells and fry off for a few mins then add the tomato puree and cook off for a few mins. Then add the white wine and reduce to burn off the alcohol before adding the prawn shells. Reduce for about 8-10 minutes on high so its boiling and reducing. Strain out the prawn shells and set aside </p><p>Put your Linguini on to cook in plenty of boiling salted water. In a pan heat the olive oil before adding your garlic, anchovies and chilli flakes. Cook off for 1-2 minutes then add the tomatoes halved and cook off until they are softened and starting to get a little colour, now add the strained prawn stock and reduce for 6-8 minutes until half the volume and its starting to come together like a sauce. Now strain your pasta which should be al dente and add straight into the pan with the sauce, holding back half a ladle of pasta cooking water, toss the pasta and sauce together for a minute and heat until well mixed and the sauce is emulsified and sticking to the pasta. Serve in a bowl with a sprinkle of chopped parsley or basil and a nice drizzle of olive oil. </p><p></p><blockquote><p>PS If you are cheeky like me a little sprinkle of grated parmesan also is delicious, don&#8217;t tell the Italians - they will be horrified!!</p></blockquote><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Individual Seafood Gratins]]></title><description><![CDATA[These are really easy and light for a starter for two people or more or for a main course for one. Super simple to make and delicious served in individual scallop shells.]]></description><link>https://www.thesmalltable.net/p/individual-seafood-gratins</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thesmalltable.net/p/individual-seafood-gratins</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Small Table]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:29:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_scy!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F889250a2-a537-4e20-9356-1284ab25e27c_481x640.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So I serve these in the individual scallop shells as they look so pretty particularly if you are doing them as a starter for a dinner party as I have done. I have a box of them from buying M&amp;S Coquilles' St Jacques and putting the shells into the dishwasher after! so this is a recipe to fill two scallop shells but just increase quantities depending on the numbers.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_scy!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F889250a2-a537-4e20-9356-1284ab25e27c_481x640.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_scy!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F889250a2-a537-4e20-9356-1284ab25e27c_481x640.jpeg 424w, 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srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_scy!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F889250a2-a537-4e20-9356-1284ab25e27c_481x640.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_scy!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F889250a2-a537-4e20-9356-1284ab25e27c_481x640.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_scy!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F889250a2-a537-4e20-9356-1284ab25e27c_481x640.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_scy!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F889250a2-a537-4e20-9356-1284ab25e27c_481x640.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image buttonBase-GK1x3M"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon-noB79L"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image buttonBase-GK1x3M"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2 icon-noB79L"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>Ingredients</strong></p><ul><li><p>100g firm white fish &#8211; cod, hake or haddock, cut into small chunks</p></li><li><p>80g salmon, cut into small chunks</p></li><li><p>70g raw peeled prawns &#8211; roughly 6&#8211;8 medium prawns</p></li><li><p>250g seafood in total</p></li></ul><p><strong>Creamy sauce</strong></p><ul><li><p>15g butter</p></li><li><p>15g plain flour</p></li><li><p>150ml milk</p></li><li><p>50ml double cream</p></li><li><p>1 tbsp dry white wine</p></li><li><p>1 small shallot, very finely chopped</p></li><li><p>1 tsp Dijon mustard</p></li><li><p>1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley</p></li><li><p>Small squeeze of lemon juice</p></li><li><p>Salt and freshly ground black pepper</p></li></ul><p><strong>Gratin topping</strong></p><ul><li><p>25g fresh breadcrumbs</p></li><li><p>20g finely grated Gruyere</p></li><li><p>10g butter, melted</p></li><li><p>1 tbsp chopped parsley</p></li><li><p>A little lemon zest</p></li></ul><p><strong>Method</strong></p><p>Gently soften the shallot in a little of the butter, add the wine and allow it to reduce. Make your white sauce with the remaining butter, flour and milk, then stir in the cream, Dijon, parsley and a squeeze of lemon. Season well.</p><p>Divide the raw white fish, salmon and prawns between the two shells, spoon over enough sauce to generously coat everything, then scatter over your breadcrumb-Parmesan topping. I&#8217;m deliberately keeping everything raw so as not to overcook it and when cooked everything will be tender and delicious and fish needs so little cooking! </p><p>Bake at around <strong>200&#176;C fan / 220&#176;C conventional / 425&#176;F / Gas 7</strong> for approximately <strong>10&#8211;12 minutes</strong>, until bubbling and beautifully golden on top. If necessary, give them another minute or two under the grill for colour. Serve one each as a starter or two if for one as a main course with a nice side salad and some crusty bread!</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chicken Parmesan with Basil Sauce ]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is a really delicious and super simple midweek dinner that I have been cooking for years. The breadcrumb and parmesan topping keeps the chicken breasts super moist.]]></description><link>https://www.thesmalltable.net/p/chicken-parmesan-with-basil-sauce-612</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thesmalltable.net/p/chicken-parmesan-with-basil-sauce-612</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Small Table]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:08:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!51i5!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5cd8cf97-d409-4158-b61d-5509eda7d1a2_809x809.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It makes sense to make two chicken breasts and either freeze the other one whilst raw and covered in the brea<span>d</span>crumbs, so you only have to put it into the oven or air fryer. <span>It's also delicious sliced and eaten cold the next day. I do cheat a little in this recipe by using bottled pesto, but believe me, the sauce really works with it combined with the vinegar and cream; it's one shortcut that I am willing to take!</span></p><div class="native-video-embed" data-component-name="VideoPlaceholder" data-attrs="{&quot;mediaUploadId&quot;:&quot;eaa5e926-ea7d-48aa-90a5-218fb5310729&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:null}"></div><p><strong><span>Ingredients</span></strong></p><p><span>2 chicken breasts (you can freeze or keep the other to cook the next day)</span></p><p><span>1 cup of breadcrumbs</span></p><p><span>1 jar of green pesto sauce</span></p><p><span>1 handful of flat-leaf parsley, chopped</span></p><p><span>Some Dijon mustard for spreading on the chicken breasts</span></p><p><span>&#189; cup of parmesan cheese, finely grated</span></p><p><span>2 tbsp white wine vinegar</span></p><p><span>&#189; cup of cream</span></p><p><strong><span>Method</span></strong></p><p><span>Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 5, 375&#176;F (190 &#176;C).</span><strong><span> </span></strong><span>Take the chicken breasts and spread with the Dijon mustard just to thinly cover each breast; this basically acts like a glue for the breadcrumbs to stick, but also gives a lovely flavour. Now,w in a mixing bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, parmesan and parsley and season well with salt and pepper. Place the chicken on a greased baking tray and spoon the breadcrumb mixture over each chicken breast, covering the breast generously and all over so there are no gaps of chicken. Now place in the preheated oven and bake for about 25-30 mins until the chicken is fully cooked through. Keep warm.</span></p><p><span>For the sauce, mix the jar of pesto with the vinegar and cream and heat gently until combined and gently simmerin;, check the seasoning. To serve, slice the chicken into three slices and display on the plate; pour over the basil sauce. Serve with new potatoes or rice.</span></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Courgette and Chorizo Spaghetti]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is a delicious and really easy pasta dish of you have a glut of courgettes at this time of year, The Chorizo gives out a gorgeous smoked paprika oil when you cook it which is super delicious!]]></description><link>https://www.thesmalltable.net/p/courgette-and-chorizo-spaghetti</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thesmalltable.net/p/courgette-and-chorizo-spaghetti</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Small Table]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:58:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!51i5!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5cd8cf97-d409-4158-b61d-5509eda7d1a2_809x809.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="native-video-embed" data-component-name="VideoPlaceholder" data-attrs="{&quot;mediaUploadId&quot;:&quot;54a0e3d4-bd27-4efd-8280-6f8fdad9ea85&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:null}"></div><p>Serves 2</p><p><strong>Ingredients</strong></p><p>175g Spaghetti</p><p>1 Large courgette very thinly sliced</p><p>1 clove of garlic</p><p>80g of Chorizo finley chopped into shards</p><p>1 ladle of pasta water</p><p>2 tbsp of toasted pine nuts</p><p>1 tbsp thick Greek yogurt</p><p>2 tbsp olive oil</p><p>Freshly grated parmesan</p><p>Handful of fresh basil</p><p><strong>Method</strong></p><p>Put the Spaghetti on to cook in a large pan of boiling salted water. Start by finely slicing the courgette, then cut it down the middle longways and slice into half-moon shapes, ideally using a mandolin so they're very thin. Chop the chorizo into thin shards, and chop one clove of garlic. In a large pan, heat your olive oil, add the chorizo and stir around until it starts to crisp up and release the lovely paprika oil. </p><p>Add in the thinly sliced courgettes and stir over a medium heat until it softens into the chorizo mix; add the chopped garlic and cook for 2-3 mins. Now add the cooked spaghetti to the courgette mix and add a ladle of the pasta water; reduce for 2-3 mins and simmer until the mixture starts to emulsify into a sauce. Take the pan off the heat and add the Greek yoghurt before adding the chopped basil and mix well.</p><p>Divide the pasta between two bowls, sprinkle with the toasted pine nuts and parmesan and enjoy!</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Courgette, Mint and Ricotta Tart]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is a really light and delicious Summer tart that is really easy to make.]]></description><link>https://www.thesmalltable.net/p/courgette-mint-and-ricotta-tart</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thesmalltable.net/p/courgette-mint-and-ricotta-tart</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Small Table]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:42:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!51i5!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5cd8cf97-d409-4158-b61d-5509eda7d1a2_809x809.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><div class="native-video-embed" data-component-name="VideoPlaceholder" data-attrs="{&quot;mediaUploadId&quot;:&quot;270df774-cfa9-43df-a40b-3574ce76ce1d&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:null}"></div><p><strong>Ingredients</strong></p><ul><li><p>375g ready-rolled light puff pastry</p></li><li><p>250g (8oz) ricotta cheese</p></li><li><p>50g parmesan cheese, grated</p></li><li><p>1 large egg, beaten</p></li><li><p>3 courgettes, cut into thin rounds</p></li><li><p>2 tbsp pine nuts </p></li><li><p>handful of fresh mint, chopped</p></li><li><p>2 tbsp grated parmesan extra</p></li></ul><p><strong>Method</strong></p><ol><li><p><span>Remove the puff pastry from the fridge and leave to stand at room temperature for 10 minutes. Preheat the oven to gas 6, 200&#176;C, fan 180&#176;C and line a large baking tray with a piece of nonstick baking paper.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Unroll the pastry onto the baking tray. Score a 1cm (1&#8260;2in) border around the edge of the pastry with a sharp knife.</span></p></li><li><p><span>In a bowl, mix the </span>ricotta<span>, the grated parmesan and the egg. Add the chopped mint and season well. Spread the mixture over the pastry, avoiding the border.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Top the tart with the thin courgette slices and scatter over the extra cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle over the pine nuts and return the tart to the oven for 5 minutes, until golden brown.</span></p></li></ol>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tomato and Courgette Roulade]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we are in prime courgette season right now, this is a really light and delicious recipe that I adapted from a really old Australian Woman&#8217;s Weekly Barbecue book from about 30 years ago!]]></description><link>https://www.thesmalltable.net/p/tomato-and-courgette-roulade</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thesmalltable.net/p/tomato-and-courgette-roulade</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Small Table]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:36:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pdla!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F66fb86d5-d3cb-4798-9ea7-51310facd04b_640x481.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As we are in prime courgette season right now, this is a really light and delicious recipe that I adapted from a really old Australian Woman&#8217;s Weekly Barbecue book from about 30 years ago! Its delicious as a starter or a light lunch with some salad.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pdla!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F66fb86d5-d3cb-4798-9ea7-51310facd04b_640x481.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pdla!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F66fb86d5-d3cb-4798-9ea7-51310facd04b_640x481.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pdla!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F66fb86d5-d3cb-4798-9ea7-51310facd04b_640x481.jpeg 848w, 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class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image buttonBase-GK1x3M"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon-noB79L"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image buttonBase-GK1x3M"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2 icon-noB79L"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p></p><p><strong>Ingredients</strong></p><p>1 oz butter</p><p>1oz Flour </p><p>1/2 pint of milk</p><p>2 tbsp tomato puree</p><p>4 eggs separated </p><p>Salt and pepper</p><p><strong>Filling</strong></p><p>2 medium courgettes grated</p><p>1 oz of butter</p><p>1 tbsp Dijon mustard</p><p>2 tbsp sour cream</p><p>1 small onion chopped</p><p>2 tbsp of chopped dill</p><p><strong>Method</strong></p><p><strong>Preheat the oven to </strong><span>180&#176;C, 200&#176;C, 400&#176;F, Gas Mark 6.</span></p><p><span>Line a large baking sheet with baking paper. In a saucepan melt the butter and add the flour to make a roux, cook it for a minute until it goes a sandy colour. Add the milk slowly to make a bechamel sauce, season well with salt and pepper and leave to cool slightly. Then stir in the tomato puree and mix well, leave to cool. Meanwhile separate the eggs, mix the four egg yolks into the cooled bechamel mix and set aside. Beat the four egg whites in a large bowl until firm peaks form, fold these into the tomato sauce mix very gently so as not to loose the air in the mix. Spread the tomato roulade mixture on the prepared baking tray and spread out evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 mins until its puffed up nicely and is lightly browned, there may be a few cracks in the roulade as it rises which is fine. Leave to cool.</span></p><p><span>For the filling, melt the chopped onion in a large pan, soften for 2-3 mins before adding the courgettes, cook down on a medium heat until softened and then add the mustard and a good seasoning of salt and pepper. Add the sour cream and simmer gently for about 7-8 mins until it has reduced and thickened a bit and there is no water left from the courgettes, add the chopped dill. Leave the mixture to cool. </span></p><p><span>Once totally cold, lift the cooled roulade onto a sheet of baking paper, flip it over so the cooked side is facing down, very gently peel off the baking parchment. Spread the cold courgette mixture onto the roulade and spread evenly, then gently roll up the roulade like a Swiss roll and place on a long narrow plate. Put it into the fridge to firm up for a few hours and enjoy.</span></p><p>This freezes really well so just wrap in foil and put it in the freezer or you can wrap in individual portions. </p><p></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_6u_!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8813ca5f-89cf-43f8-93ea-3993c89e916d_481x640.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_6u_!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8813ca5f-89cf-43f8-93ea-3993c89e916d_481x640.jpeg 424w, 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fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2 icon-noB79L"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greek Moussaka with a Ricotta Topping]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who doesn&#8217;t love Moussaka?]]></description><link>https://www.thesmalltable.net/p/greek-moussaka-with-a-ricotta-topping</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thesmalltable.net/p/greek-moussaka-with-a-ricotta-topping</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Small Table]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:22:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!51i5!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5cd8cf97-d409-4158-b61d-5509eda7d1a2_809x809.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Who doesn&#8217;t love Moussaka? Lovely memories of having this famous Greek dish when on holiday there many times. What&#8217;s interesting is that in Greece they tend to include sliced, cooked potato on the base along with the aubergines; I think this makes it quite heavy, so I prefer to just include the roasted aubergines, which gives a lighter result. I&#8217;ve included this along with other larger serving dishes because it is a great one to freeze in individual portions and makes an ideal weekday dinner as you dream of white-sand beaches! </p><div class="native-video-embed" data-component-name="VideoPlaceholder" data-attrs="{&quot;mediaUploadId&quot;:&quot;634916f6-3360-4861-8cc4-b3554a39e22b&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:null}"></div><p><strong>Ingredients</strong></p><p>600g minced lamb</p><p>2 medium-sized aubergines</p><p>2 tablespoons olive oil</p><p>2 medium onions, peeled and chopped small</p><p>2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped</p><p>1 cup of fresh mint, chopped</p><p>1 tbsp ground cinnamon</p><p>2 rounded tablespoons tomato pur&#233;e</p><p>1 large glass of red wine</p><p>salt and freshly milled black pepper</p><p>For the topping:</p><p>9 oz (250 g) ricotta</p><p>10 fl oz (275 ml) whole milk</p><p>1 oz (25 g) plain flour</p><p>1 oz (25 g) butter</p><p>&#188; whole nutmeg, grated</p><p>1 bay leaf</p><p>1 large egg</p><p>2 level tbsp grated Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano)</p><p>salt and freshly milled black pepper</p><p><strong>Method</strong></p><p>Preheat the oven to 200&#176;C (180&#176;C fan) / 400&#176;F / Gas Mark 6.</p><p>Slice the aubergines into approximately <strong>4cm chunks</strong> and spread them out in a single layer on a baking tray. Drizzle with <strong>1 tablespoon of olive oil</strong>, season lightly, and toss until evenly coated. Roast for <strong>30 minutes</strong>, or until the aubergines are tender and lightly browned around the edges.</p><p>Meanwhile, heat the remaining olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook gently for around <strong>5 minutes</strong>, until softened. Increase the heat, add the minced lamb and cook for a few minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon until nicely browned.</p><p>In a small bowl, combine the chopped mint, parsley, cinnamon, tomato pur&#233;e and red wine. Pour the mixture into the pan with the lamb, season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for <strong>20 minutes</strong>, stirring occasionally to prevent it catching on the bottom of the pan.</p><p>Remove the aubergines from the oven and reduce the oven temperature to <strong>180&#176;C / 350&#176;F / Gas Mark 4</strong>.</p><p>To make the topping, place the milk, flour, butter, nutmeg and bay leaf in a saucepan. Whisk continuously over a medium heat until the sauce comes to a gentle simmer and thickens to a smooth, glossy consistency. Reduce the heat to low and cook for a further <strong>5 minutes</strong>. Remove and discard the bay leaf, season to taste, then leave the sauce to cool slightly before whisking in the ricotta and egg until smooth.</p><p>Place the roasted aubergines at the base of an oiled oven dish  and spoon over the lamb mixture, spreading it evenly. Pour the ricotta topping evenly over the surface and finish with a generous sprinkling of grated Parmesan.</p><p>Bake for <strong>50 minutes</strong>, until the topping is golden and bubbling. Leave to stand for <strong>10 minutes</strong> before serving with a crisp Greek salad.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thai Beef salad]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is a great way to make one steak go further and really stretches it into a healthier meal for one, particularly in Summer when you fancy something a little more fragrant and lighter!]]></description><link>https://www.thesmalltable.net/p/thai-beef-salad</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thesmalltable.net/p/thai-beef-salad</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Small Table]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:38:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!wvXi!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff550e449-9a56-4598-85ba-668ce14e8da0_341x606.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span>This is a great way to make one steak go further and really stretches it into a healthier meal for one, particularly in Summer when you fancy something a little more fragrant and lighter! Cook the steak rare, so sear on a hot pan for about 2-3 mins each side depending on the thickness. Then you must rest the meat for at least 10 minutes covered with foil before you slice. This allows the muscles in the meat to relax and results in a much more tender meat.</span></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!wvXi!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff550e449-9a56-4598-85ba-668ce14e8da0_341x606.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!wvXi!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff550e449-9a56-4598-85ba-668ce14e8da0_341x606.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!wvXi!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff550e449-9a56-4598-85ba-668ce14e8da0_341x606.jpeg 848w, 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fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2 icon-noB79L"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong><span>Ingredients</span></strong></p><p><span>1 Steak</span></p><p><span>1 small red onion, thinly sliced</span></p><p><span>&#189; red pepper cut into strips</span></p><p><span>&#188; cucumber, cut into strips</span></p><p><span>Some chopped salad leaves</span></p><p><span>125g fine egg noodles</span></p><p><strong><span>Dressing</span></strong></p><p><span>4 tbsp. soy sauce</span></p><p><span>1 tbsp. honey</span></p><p><span>2 tsp peanut butter</span></p><p><span>2 tbsp Fish Sauce</span></p><p><span>&#189; red chili deseeded and finely chopped</span></p><p><span>1 clove of garlic</span></p><p><span>Juice of a Lime</span></p><p><span>Handful of coriander with stalks</span></p><p><span>1 knob of fresh ginger</span></p><p><span>1tbsp of toasted sesame oil</span></p><p><span>Some coriander leaves to serve</span></p><p><strong><span>Method</span></strong></p><p><span>Cook the noodles according to instructions; once cooked, drain and refresh with cold water; set aside. To make the dressing, blitz all the ingredients together in a food processor until well combined; then taste and adjust the seasoning. Prepare all your raw vegetables and set aside. Get your frying pan hot with a tablespoon of oil in the pan and sear the steak for 2-3 mins and then cover with foil and rest for ten minutes. Once rested, slice the steak as thinly as you can with a sharp knife.</span></p><p><span>On a large plate, put the chopped salad leaves, and place a bundle of cooked egg noodles on top. Scatter the pepper, onion and cucumber on top of the noodles in a freestyle way.</span></p><p><span>Now do the same with the beef slices, finely pour over the dressing generously and serve immediately, sprinkled with some fresh coriander.</span></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lower Fat Chicken Caesar Salad ]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is a really delicious and tasty summer chicken salad when you want the flavour but a little less fat! I've used low fat yogurt with less mayo and you still get the delicious taste.]]></description><link>https://www.thesmalltable.net/p/lower-fat-chicken-caesar-salad</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thesmalltable.net/p/lower-fat-chicken-caesar-salad</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Small Table]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:37:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!51i5!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5cd8cf97-d409-4158-b61d-5509eda7d1a2_809x809.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Serves 1-2 people</p><p><strong>Ingredients</strong></p><p><em>Dressing</em></p><p>4 tbsp low-fat yoghurt</p><p>1tsp Dijon Mustard</p><p>4 Anchovies</p><p>1tbsp Mayonaise</p><p>2tbsp grated Parmesan cheese</p><p>1 egg yolk</p><p><em>Salad</em></p><p>2 cups of cooked chicken</p><p>1/2 Avocado cubed</p><p>1 cup of grapes/halved and deseeded</p><p>1 apple cubed</p><p>1/2 cup of walnuts or other nuts </p><p>Fresh mint or other herb</p><p>1 stick of celery, sliced (Optional)</p><p>Cos Lettuce to serve</p><p><strong>Method</strong></p><p>Blitz all the ingredients for the dressing and pour into a jug. In a large bowl, mix the cooked chicken and all the other salad ingredients. Put some cos lettuce leaves on a plate and spoon over the delicious salad, sprinkle with your favourite herb and serve. </p><div class="native-video-embed" data-component-name="VideoPlaceholder" data-attrs="{&quot;mediaUploadId&quot;:&quot;304f7b00-ed28-4547-a094-e274840bc252&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:null}"></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cathy’s Caribbean Crab topped Salmon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serves 1 - just double the quantities for two people!]]></description><link>https://www.thesmalltable.net/p/cathys-caribbean-crab-topped-salmon</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thesmalltable.net/p/cathys-caribbean-crab-topped-salmon</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Small Table]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:51:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!51i5!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5cd8cf97-d409-4158-b61d-5509eda7d1a2_809x809.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><div class="image-link image2" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZMDc!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F56759382-4c49-4f4a-a1b2-dada8332a3f2_160x133.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZMDc!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F56759382-4c49-4f4a-a1b2-dada8332a3f2_160x133.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZMDc!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F56759382-4c49-4f4a-a1b2-dada8332a3f2_160x133.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZMDc!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F56759382-4c49-4f4a-a1b2-dada8332a3f2_160x133.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZMDc!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F56759382-4c49-4f4a-a1b2-dada8332a3f2_160x133.jpeg" width="160" height="133" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/56759382-4c49-4f4a-a1b2-dada8332a3f2_160x133.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:133,&quot;width&quot;:160,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:7480,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://www.thesmalltable.net/i/209270735?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa99f3efc-b096-415c-b31f-3531ecc3cfac_160x160.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZMDc!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F56759382-4c49-4f4a-a1b2-dada8332a3f2_160x133.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZMDc!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F56759382-4c49-4f4a-a1b2-dada8332a3f2_160x133.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZMDc!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F56759382-4c49-4f4a-a1b2-dada8332a3f2_160x133.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZMDc!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F56759382-4c49-4f4a-a1b2-dada8332a3f2_160x133.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div></div></div></div></figure></div><p></p><p>This dish was inspired by a holiday in Barbados. We ate a similar dish, which was Mahi Mahi topped with a creamy crab coating; it was truly delicious. As this is baked in the oven, it makes sense to use a firm fish like turbot or halibut or salmon, as I have used, which is also a bit cheaper! It&#8217;s also yummy served on top of my mint puree and some potato salad, which is really summery! Use the leftover crab in a sandwich the next day!</p><p>Preheat oven to <span>Gas Mark 5, 375 F 190 C.</span></p><p><strong>Ingredients</strong></p><p>1 portion of fresh salmon</p><p>2 tbsp. fresh crab</p><p>1 tbsp. of mayonnaise</p><p>1 tbsp. fresh coriander chopped</p><p>1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard</p><p>2 tbsp. fresh breadcrumbs (ideally kept in your freezer)</p><p><strong>Pea and Mint Puree</strong></p><p>Bag of frozen peas</p><p>1 handful of fresh mint, roughly chopped</p><p>1/4 cup of cream</p><p>salt and pepper</p><p><strong>Method</strong></p><p>Mix the crab, breadcrumbs, mayo, chopped coriander and mustard together in a small bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper. Spread the crab mixture over the salmon and press down firmly so it forms a blanket on top of the fish. Now chill in the fridge for 15 mins to firm up before cooking.</p><p>In the meantime, make the pea puree by boiling your frozen peas for 2-3 minutes, straining, and leaving to cool. Then, in a blender, mix with the fresh mint, cream and a good seasoning until a lovely thick mixture. This will make more than you need, but it will keep in the fridge happily for a number of days.</p><p> </p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mussels Thai Style]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mussels are one of those dishes that people tend to only eat when they are out, and people rarely think of cooking them at home.]]></description><link>https://www.thesmalltable.net/p/mussels-thai-style</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thesmalltable.net/p/mussels-thai-style</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Small Table]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:05:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ew50!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F90222ea6-76bf-4d7e-92f2-302c11d804c9_427x640.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span>Mussels are one of those dishes that people tend to only eat when they are out, and people rarely think of cooking them at home. They are cheap as chips to buy compared to other shellfish and lend themselves well to lots of different flavours and sauces. The classic way to cook them is with white wine, garlic and parsley, but I really like this Thai version. As always, be vigilant when preparing mussels, as they are the scavengers of the sea, so you must scrub them. Ensure you buy them from a reputable fishmonger and discard any that are open. When you are cleaning them, make sure to take any beardy bits out from the side of the shell. All mussels should be tightly shut when raw and should all open when they are cooked; discard any mussels which do not fully open once cooked.</span></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ew50!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F90222ea6-76bf-4d7e-92f2-302c11d804c9_427x640.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ew50!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F90222ea6-76bf-4d7e-92f2-302c11d804c9_427x640.jpeg 424w, 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srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ew50!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F90222ea6-76bf-4d7e-92f2-302c11d804c9_427x640.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ew50!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F90222ea6-76bf-4d7e-92f2-302c11d804c9_427x640.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ew50!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F90222ea6-76bf-4d7e-92f2-302c11d804c9_427x640.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ew50!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F90222ea6-76bf-4d7e-92f2-302c11d804c9_427x640.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image buttonBase-GK1x3M"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon-noB79L"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image buttonBase-GK1x3M"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2 icon-noB79L"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Photo Credit: Jocasta Clarke</figcaption></figure></div><p></p><p><strong><span>Ingredients</span></strong></p><p><span>1 pound of fresh mussels</span></p><p><span>&#188; pint of reduced-fat coconut milk</span></p><p><span>1 large clove of garlic</span></p><p><span>1 tbsp of sugar</span></p><p><span>1 knob of fresh ginger</span></p><p><span>1 red chilli, deseeded</span></p><p><span>1 cup of fresh coriander</span></p><p><span>1 stick of lemongrass</span></p><p><span>A little oil</span></p><p><span>Skinny French fries to serve</span></p><p><strong><span>Method</span></strong></p><p><span>On a chopping board, finely chop the chilli, garlic, lemongrass and ginger. Heat some oil in a large saucepan, add these chopped ingredients and stir around in the oil for a few minutes, pour in the cleaned mussels and stir around to coat the mussels, lower the heat and add the coconut milk. Put a top on the saucepan and steam the mussels for about 5 minutes until all the mussels are cooked and have opened. Now, with a slotted spoon, take the mussels out of the pan and reduce the sauce a little, check the seasoning and add the spoon of sugar. When the sauce has thickened a little, add the mussels back in and then add the fresh chopped coriander; stir the mussels around to coat with the sauce. Serve immediately with some nice thin crispy chips or crusty bread to mop up the juices. </span></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Noelle Anne’s Bolognese]]></title><description><![CDATA[I couldn&#8217;t have a pasta section without including our family&#8217;s favourite recipe.]]></description><link>https://www.thesmalltable.net/p/noelle-annes-bolognese</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thesmalltable.net/p/noelle-annes-bolognese</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Small Table]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:47:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6ENj!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F94548851-9625-4491-a13b-f325a9c3d10a_2980x3388.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img processing" target="_blank" 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height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2 icon-noB79L"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><span>I couldn&#8217;t have a pasta section without including our family&#8217;s favourite recipe. We ate this every Saturday night for as long as I can remember, usually in front of</span><strong><span> Jim&#8217;ll Fix </span></strong><span>on </span><strong><span>BBC 1 or the Generation Game</span></strong><span> when we were very young! It is the most flavoursome and delicious Bolognese sauce I have ever had, as she uses a lot of tomatoes and a generous glug of red wine. I have used normal quantities for the full recipe, as you can freeze it in individual portions or use portions to make your own individual Lasagna. So you can freeze individual portions in little freezer bags, and dinner is nearly ready once you boil some pasta; it freezes really well. I also add milk for the last 20 minutes of cooking as this really enriches it and tenderises the meat!</span></p><p><strong><span>Ingredients</span></strong></p><p><span>1 &#189; pounds of round steak mince</span></p><p><span>3 tins of chopped tomatoes</span></p><p><span>3 small tins of tomato puree</span></p><p><span>3 cloves of garlic</span></p><p><span>2 finely chopped onions</span></p><p><span>2 large glasses of good red wine</span></p><p>1/4 pint of milk</p><p><span>A little oil</span></p><p><span>2 tsp sugar</span></p><p><strong><span>Method</span></strong></p><p><span>Firstly, heat the oil in a large saucepan with a lid. When it is spitting, add the onions and garlic and lower the heat slightly; cook for a few moments until softened. Now add the mince and cook until well broken up and browned all over; reduce the heat again and add the tomatoes, puree and red wine. Mix it well, bring to the boil and season well with salt and pepper, add the sugar, as this helps to bring out the tomato flavour. At this stage, clamp the lid on top and put it in the oven for about 45 mins. Take it out at this stage and give it a good stir, add in the milk and stir again, and place back in the oven for another 40 mins. Keep an eye on it and stir throughout the cooking. What you want is a really well-reduced sauce that is jammy and thick in texture. Serve with pasta or freeze in portions! Enjoy.</span></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spaghetti Carbonara]]></title><description><![CDATA[A perennial pasta favourite with most people, a little naughty with egg yolks, cheese and cream, but hey, everything in moderation as they say including moderation!]]></description><link>https://www.thesmalltable.net/p/spaghetti-carbonara</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thesmalltable.net/p/spaghetti-carbonara</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Small Table]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:19:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!51i5!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5cd8cf97-d409-4158-b61d-5509eda7d1a2_809x809.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><span>A perennial pasta favourite with most people, a little naughty with egg yolks, cheese and cream, but hey, everything in moderation as they say including moderation! I am not sure people realise how incredibly easy this is to make from scratch so there is really no excuse to use any packet. As always, do try and use the best quality pancetta or bacon and always free range or organic eggs as fresh as possible.</span></p><p><strong><span>Ingredients</span></strong></p><p><span>2 egg yolks</span></p><p><span>&#189; cup of cream (light if you can)</span></p><p><span>2 oz of chopped pancetta or chopped streaky rashers</span></p><p><span>&#189; cup of finely grated parmesan or a very mature cheddar</span></p><p><span>100g Spaghetti</span></p><p><span>Lots of black pepper</span></p><p><strong><span>Method</span></strong></p><p><span>In a bowl, mix the egg yolks and grated parmesan and set aside. Put your spaghetti on to cook. In a nonstick frying pan, heat the pancetta with no oil on a high heat until it is really crispy; at this stage add the cream and reduce for a few minutes. Give it a good grinding of black pepper and set aside. Once the pasta is cooked, drain, leaving 2 tbsp of pasta water back and add to the saucepan (off the heat now) with cream and bacon, then add the egg yolks and cheese straight onto the hot pasta as well and mix well. Add a really good grind of black pepper. It will be really saucy, and the heat will have the egg yolks cooked. Serve in a bowl immediately.</span></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chicken with Honey, Lemon and Garlic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serves 1-2 people]]></description><link>https://www.thesmalltable.net/p/chicken-with-honey-lemon-and-garlic</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thesmalltable.net/p/chicken-with-honey-lemon-and-garlic</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Small Table]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:03:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!r-Dc!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F93140c02-1033-4197-b4fc-1dcd6b7b5f9a_1833x1833.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!r-Dc!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F93140c02-1033-4197-b4fc-1dcd6b7b5f9a_1833x1833.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!r-Dc!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F93140c02-1033-4197-b4fc-1dcd6b7b5f9a_1833x1833.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!r-Dc!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F93140c02-1033-4197-b4fc-1dcd6b7b5f9a_1833x1833.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!r-Dc!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F93140c02-1033-4197-b4fc-1dcd6b7b5f9a_1833x1833.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!r-Dc!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F93140c02-1033-4197-b4fc-1dcd6b7b5f9a_1833x1833.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!r-Dc!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F93140c02-1033-4197-b4fc-1dcd6b7b5f9a_1833x1833.jpeg" width="1456" height="1456" 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srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!r-Dc!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F93140c02-1033-4197-b4fc-1dcd6b7b5f9a_1833x1833.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!r-Dc!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F93140c02-1033-4197-b4fc-1dcd6b7b5f9a_1833x1833.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!r-Dc!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F93140c02-1033-4197-b4fc-1dcd6b7b5f9a_1833x1833.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!r-Dc!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F93140c02-1033-4197-b4fc-1dcd6b7b5f9a_1833x1833.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image buttonBase-GK1x3M"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon-noB79L"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image buttonBase-GK1x3M"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2 icon-noB79L"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Photo Credit: Jocasta Clarke</figcaption></figure></div><p><span>This is a really nice tasty way to cook chicken thighs, which are cheap and easy to find. I am a big fan of using chicken thighs over breasts, especially in slow- or oven-cooked dishes. They keep their moisture much better than breasts and don&#8217;t dry out as much; they also have a really good chicken flavour. </span></p><p><strong><span>Ingredients</span></strong></p><p><span>6 chicken thighs skinned</span></p><p><span>1 oz of flour</span></p><p><span>2 lemons, zest and squeezed</span></p><p><span>6 cloves of garlic with skins left on</span></p><p><span>2 tbsp of honey</span></p><p><span>2 tbsp soy sauce</span></p><p><span>1 handful of fresh basil</span></p><p><span>Oil for frying</span></p><p><strong><span>Method</span></strong></p><p><span>Heat the oven to Gas Mark 5, 375 F 190 C. Dip the chicken thighs in the flour until completely coated. Heat some oil in a pan until hot, add the chicken and seal gently on each side just to get a bit of colour, they will cook in the oven properly, so this is just to brown them.. Set them aside; in a bowl mix the lemon juice, zest, soy sauce and honey until combined, pour this back into the same pan that you fried the chicken in; this will deglaze the pan and help to lift the meaty bits that have stuck to the pan. Simmer this sauce gently for a few minutes and then add the chicken back into the pan with the garlic cloves in their skins, season generously with salt and pepper and place the chicken in an ovenproof dish. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes until the chicken is browned and sticky. 10 minutes before the end of cooking ass the torn basil leaves and mix into the chicken. Serve the chicken with a crisp green salad and some crusty bread for mopping up.</span></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cinnamon and Coconut Granola]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ingredients]]></description><link>https://www.thesmalltable.net/p/cinnamon-and-coconut-granola</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thesmalltable.net/p/cinnamon-and-coconut-granola</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Small Table]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:49:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!o2cp!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Faeba7cc2-996d-4378-8b34-d68fb0811ffc_3213x5712.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" 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height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2 icon-noB79L"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><div class="native-video-embed" data-component-name="VideoPlaceholder" data-attrs="{&quot;mediaUploadId&quot;:&quot;882401b3-bfc3-43e0-b015-552d2ad868d9&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:null}"></div><p><strong>Ingredients</strong><br>4 cups of Organic Porridge Oats<br>1 Cup desiccated coconut<br>1tbsp Ground Cinnamon<br>2 tbsp honey or maple syrup<br>2 cups of flaked almonds<br>1 cup chopped walnuts<br>2tbsp coconut oil, melted<br><br>Melt the coconut oil until liquid in the microwave or in a pan; melt the honey down the same way so it is liquid, and you can stir easily into the mix. In a large bowl, mix all the granola ingredients together until well combined. Spread on a baking tray with some greaseproof paper on the base and bake for 15 mins in a hot oven, 190 fan oven, but keep an eye on it as it browns quickly. Halfway through, turn the granola over on the tray so it gets evenly golden brown.<br><br>Take out, cool and store in an airtight container.<br><br>Enjoy!! Let me know what you think!! &#128522;</p>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>