Recipes & Inspiration

Leanne Chinnery
Chimichurri

Chimichurri

  Chimichurri is a native Argentinian loose, oil-based condiment used to accompany barbecued meats or churrasco (grilled beef). 40 ml red wine vinegar 30 g parsley finely chopped 3-4 cloves garlic finely chopped or minced 2 red chilies small, or 1 red chili, deseeded and finely chopped (about 1 tablespoon finely chopped chili) 125ml DIVINITY extra virgin olive oil 2 g dried oregano 6 g coarse salt level 1 g pepper to taste (about ½ teaspoon) INSTRUCTIONS Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes to release all of the flavours into the oil before using. Ideally, let it sit for more than 2 hours, if time allows. Chimichurri can be prepared earlier...

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MICHAEL CHINNERY
Bianca's Focaccia Recipe

Bianca's Focaccia Recipe

Ingredients 625ml (2.5 cups) of warm water2 teaspoons of honey or sugar7g (2.5 teaspoons) of dry active yeast625g (5 cups) of plain flour, sifted1 tablespoon of saltDivinity Extra Virgin Olive OilFennel SeedsRosemary   Method Fill a medium bowl with 2.5 cups of warm water (40 degrees, body temp) and dissolve 2 teaspoons of honey/sugar into he water. the sugar helps activate the yeast, giving it something to feed on. Whisk in 7g of yeast and then allow to stand for 10 minutes or until you start seeing the top of the mixture start to become creamy, frothy and bubbly. Meanwhile,...

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Leanne Chinnery
Bruschetta, tomatoes and basil drizzled with pomegranate balsamic vinegar.

Bruschetta, tomatoes and basil drizzled with pomegranate balsamic vinegar.

Sweet, seasonal tomatoes and basil are such a perfect pair, and make this simple bruschetta recipe sing Ingredients 2 handfuls mixed ripe tomatoes 1 small bunch fresh basil , leaves picked sea salt freshly ground black pepper Divinity extra virgin olive oil Divinity pomegranate balsamic vinegar reduction Method The bread is best sliced 1cm thick and toasted on a barbecue, but it can also be done in a griddle pan for ease at home. After that it should be lightly rubbed a couple of times with a cut clove of garlic, then drizzled with some our extra virgin olive oil...

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Leanne Chinnery
Chorizo, cherry tomatoes on gluten free pasta

Chorizo, cherry tomatoes on gluten free pasta

Nothing beats this for a quick and easy dinner.  The chorizo adds a little kick but if you like things a little hotter add some fresh or dried chilli.  As an alternative to the chorizo you can use bacon or salami but the the deep flavour of a good chorizo and the fattiness of the sausage melts into everything to create a wonderful sauce. Ingredients Divinity Extra Virgin Olive oil knob of butter Garlic, 3-4 cloves crushed 1x punnet of cherry tomatoes 1 -2 Chorizo, sliced ½ red onion, sliced thinly 1x courgette, chopped Parmesan Chopped Italian (or flat leaf)parsley...

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