Chorizo, Pepper & Couscous Stuffed Marrow

Having bought several marrows as they were very reasonably priced on the market, I searched through my books and on the web for some tasty ideas.  This one caught my attention, especially as it used both couscous, which is lovely as a vegetable stuffing and spicy chorizo sausage.  You could add some bacon to the couscous stuffing and top [...]

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Chickpea Couscous Salad

This is one of my favourite ingredient combinations for couscous.  It makes a good accompaniment for meat at a main meal but it could equally well be served as a light vegetarian lunch.  It is best when dressed with the oils and lemon while warm to allow the flavours to develop and is lovely served slightly warm as well, [...]

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Spicy Chicken with Chickpea Couscous

Adapted from a recipe cut from our local newspaper, the Waltham Forest Guardian and a very quick and simple supper dish, once the oven is up to temperature. The original is a Waitrose recipe which I have since found on their site.
The original recipe suggested a vegetarian alternative, replacing the meat with butternut squash or [...]

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Pot Roasted Vegetables & Pearl Barley

Homely veggie food best served in a bowl with chunky crusty bread. A regular winter favourite.
This recipe comes from the pages of an old magazine but I am not sure which one, plus I have adapted it slightly. The original food writer was Amanda Grant.  (For more recipes by this writer enter her name as a Search [...]

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