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Italian BBQ California Walnut ‘Mince’ Pizza SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 420 g strong white bread flour 7 g sachet dried fast action yeast 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil plus extra for drizzling 140 g pizza sauce 200 g grated mozzarella or vegan alternative 1 red pepper sliced 1 small red onion sliced 150 g California Walnuts 2 tbsp bbq sauce Fresh basil leaves to garnish METHOD Place the flour, yeast and 1 tsp salt into the bowl of a kitchen mixer fitted with a dough hook. Stir to combine and mix in the oil and 250ml warm water to make a dough. Knead for 10 minutes. Transfer to a large, oiled bowl, cover and prove for 1 hour or until doubled in size. Preheat the oven to 220oC, gas mark 7. Lightly knead the dough to knock out the air and divide into 2 balls. Roll out each ball to 26cm circle on a floured surface, spread with the pizza sauce leaving a 2cm border round the edges. Sprinkle with cheese followed by the pepper and onion. Bake for 12 minutes. Meanwhile, place the walnuts and bbq sauce in a food processor and blend to a mince-like consistency. Scatter over the pizzas and cook for a further 3-4 minutes. Scatter over fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of oil to serve. Chilli California Walnut Nachos SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 100 g California Walnuts plus extra to serve 300 g mushrooms 1 tbsp oil 2 cloves garlic crushed 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp chilli powder 400 g can chopped tomatoes 2 tbsp tomato puree 400 g can red kidney beans drained and rinsed 400 g can black beans drained and rinsed 2 tbsp chopped coriander 350 g tortilla chips 50 g Tex Mex flavoured grated vegan cheese 200 g guacamole 200 g tomato salsa METHOD Place the walnuts in a food processor and mix to give a coarse crumb. Repeat with the mushrooms and mix into the walnuts. Heat the oil in a large saucepan and fry the walnut mixture and garlic for 5 minutes. Add the spices and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato puree and both beans and cook gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season and stir in the coriander. For more delicious recipes visit: www.californiawalnuts.co.uk 18 | www.minervamagazines.co.uk
The meaning of flowers NOTES FROM THE GARDEN As we plan our gardens for the spring and summer, I thought it might be fun to reflect on what, traditionally, has been the meaning of flowers as seen by our forebears – and with Valentines on the way beware of what goes into that bouquet!! The red rose is, of course, the symbol of love and roses are a sure winner in the garden. As well as the more usual varieties there are some stunning older ones too so before you plant check all the options- your local nursery or garden centre will be happy to help. Jubilee Papa Meilland is a hybrid tea bush rose and a real stunner but there are many, many choices. Pink flowers symbolise perfect happiness and can also mean ‘Please believe me’ and pinks and purples planted together can look spectacular – from Gerberas to Carnations, Peonies to Poppies, get your sketchbook out and plan that border. Papaver ‘Pink Fizz’ is a true pink poppy – with frills! Yellow is the colour of jealousy, though if you plant a profusion of yellows the only jealousy may be of people envying your great taste! Sunflowers say summer – and certainly are a statement. Children love a ‘sunflower race’ to see whose plant grows the “THE EARTH LAUGHS IN FLOWERS.” RALPH WALDO EMERSON tallest and the dried heads feed the birds too. In the blue corner we have Stephanotis which symbolises happiness in marriage, and a desire to travel, how lovely, and it is a lovely plant too. And last but by know means least is Wisteria which apparently asks ‘Will you dance with me?’ Whatever you plant, enjoy choosing, enjoy planting and then enjoy the fruits, and flowers, of your labour. For more advice, visit Matt Bigg’s website: www.matthewbiggs.com Hardware | Switches & Sockets | Lighting corston.com • Woodburning and Multifuel Stoves • Gas Fires • Electric Fires • Bespoke Media Walls • Mantelpieces, surrounds and beams All expertly tted by our own Installation and Servicing Team Cheltenham Showroom 01242 680076 Unit 18-19 Knightsbridge Business Centre, Cheltenham GL51 9TA E: sales@fireplacegalleryfires.co.uk With 2 large showrooms to choose from and an experienced sales and installation team, can supply and create exactly what you are looking for. Gloucester Showroom 01452 290155 7A Northbrook Road, Gloucester GL4 3DP E: glos@fireplacegalleryfires.co.uk WWW.FIREPLACEGALLERYFIRES.CO.UK www.minervamagazines.co.uk | 19
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