Celebrate the best of British

Celebrate the best of British

Recipes

Indulge in British food! Seek out in-season fruits and vegetables, quality British meat and some of our country's fabulous cheeses and dairy produce when you are out shopping and use these to create delicious meals at home. What about trying some of our most traditional dishes, such as Shepherd's Pie or Apple Crumble, and giving them a modern twist?!

If you have children, consider involving them in the preparation of the meal - British Food Fortnight is a great opportunity to teach them a few cooking skills as well as an appreciation of the pleasures and health benefits of eating good food.

There are lots of recipe ideas for you to try. Follow the Recipe menu options to find the one that tempts you most!

 
Green pesto turkey salad with pine nuts and iceberg PDF Print E-mail
Green pesto turkey salad with pine nuts and iceberg

This looks and tastes stunning yet takes no time at all to prepare – perfect for an informal picnic lunch with friends.

Serves: 4
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time:None

Per serving: 690 kcals, 18g fat

Ingredients:

150ml mayonnaise
3 tbsp ready made green pesto
2 tsp fresh chives, chopped
2 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
4 spring onions, trimmed and thinly sliced
15g Parmesan cheese, finely grated
3 tbsp white wine vinegar
2 tbsp cold water
salt and freshly ground black pepper
350g cooked British turkey breast, roughly chopped
100g roasted red peppers from a jar, sliced
1 small iceberg lettuce, roughly chopped
10 cherry tomatoes, halved
25g pine nuts, toasted
French bread and lemon or lime to serve

Method:

  1. Place the mayonnaise in a jug with the pesto, chives, parsley, spring onions and half the Parmesan cheese. Whisk in the vinegar and water to make a loose

  2. dressing and season to taste.
  3. Toss together the chopped turkey, peppers, lettuce, tomatoes and pine nuts in a serving bowl. Drizzle with the dressing and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

  4. To serve, pile onto plates and serve with crusty French bread and a squeeze of lemon or lime juice.

© Phil Vickery