• Serves 4 EASY 1 hr Remove the stems from 2 large aubergines and cut them lengthways into 8 slices of 1 – 2cm thickness each. Arrange the slices on paper towel and sprinkle generously with salt. Leave to rest for about 20 minutes, then wipe the slices clean with paper towel. Heat a large pan over medium-high heat, add 3 tbsp canola oil and fry the aubergine slices on both sides, turning only once, until nicely browned, 3 – 5 minutes. Using the same frying pan, add 2 tbsp canola oil and fry 4 skinless and boneless chicken breasts until…

    This is a starter/home-made yeast for sourdough bread and while it should suffice for making any bread, not just sourdough… you can also make pancakes, muffins, waffles and pizza dough with this. Sourdough refers to both bread and the starter used to make it. A sourdough starter begins with a combination of flour and liquid. The proportion, and type, of flour and liquid can vary dramatically – from a stiff starter made entirely with rye flour and water to a liquid batter of milk and cornflour, and everything in between. Friendly bacteria (lactobacilli), which is present in our natural environment,…