Melissa Blease

Winter season supper parties don’t need to be stressful – especially if you stick to a classic Italian theme. Roll out an antipasti sharing board for starters, unleash a box of Gianduiotti for pud, uncork the Chianti Classico… and chill out!   Linguine with Prawn Butter Sauce (serves 4) Cook 400g dried linguine according to the instructions on the packet. Meanwhile, heat 2 tbsp butter in a large, non-stick frying pan and gently sauté 2 shallots (peeled and sliced) until just turning translucent,

Carving pumpkins in readiness for Halloween? Don’t let all that fabulous pumpkin flesh go to waste!  This mildly spicy, silky soup is guaranteed to keep the spooky season hunger ghouls at bay. Try to keep your pumpkin chunks neat as you carve, though; aim for evenly-sized chunks. Ingredients (serves 4)The deseeded flesh from 1 large pumpkin (usually 1.5-2k)1 tbsp garam masala2 tsp dried cumin1 tsp dried red chilli flakes3 tbsp olive oil1 large onion, peeled and chopped3cm nub of fresh […]

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Recipes with Melissa Blease: Peach and Burrata Salad  When the temperature soars and summer fruits are at their brilliant best, simplicity is the key to light lunch or suppertime starter success. Caramelised grilled peaches and rich, creamy Burrata cheese are a marriage made in heaven: a savoury take, if you like, on the classic peaches and cream pairing.  Is this the perfect, sophisticated-but-simple summer salad? We think so! Ingredients (serves 2) 2 large, ripe but firm peaches1 room temperat

Recipes with Melissa Blease: Salmon and Prawn Tacos with Pomegranate Salsa and Avocado Crema A fresh, lively flavour explosion with a Mexican summer fiesta vibe. Adding pomegranate seeds to a classic salsa adds a vibrant flavour bomb, while the Avocado Crema is a sophisticated (but simple!) alternative to guacamole. Ingredients (serves 4)260g salmon fillets, skinned and cut into 2cm cubes150g raw king prawns, deveined2 tsp smoked paprika1 tsp ground cumin1 small red chilli, finely sliced (deseed

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Everything Good About Bristol

Everything Good About Bristol

Everything Good About Bristol

Everything Good About Bristol

Everything Good About Bristol

Everything Good About Bristol

Everything Good About Bristol

Everything Good About Bristol

Everything Good About Bristol

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Recipes by Melissa Blease Baked Frittata (serves 4) Lightly grease a large, deep roasting tin and line with baking paper. Scatter around 300g boiled new potatoes (halved if large), 2 red peppers (deseeded and thinly-sliced), 100g chestnut mushrooms (sliced) and 50g fresh spinach (chopped) across the tray and top with 60g mature Cheddar cheese (or vegetarian alternative). Cover with clingfilm and refrigerate overnight. When you’re ready to eat, take the dish out of the fridge, remove the clingfil

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