PACKED LUNCHES
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CZECH POTATO SALAD SERVES 4
200g diced potato 300g small diced mixed root veg — such as carrots, kohlrabi, celeriac, parsnip 100g peas (if using frozen, defrost in boiling water) 2 tbsp chopped gherkins 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley 1 small red onion very finely chopped 60ml mayonnaise (You can make this vegan by substituting for a vegan mayonnaise)
1 Cook the potatoes and roots in boiling salted water for 5-6 mins. 2 Drain and allow to cool. 3 Mix the gherkins, parsley, red onion and vegan mayo together in a large bowl. Add the cooled vegetables and mix well. 4 Add more mayo according to your personal preference — the veg should be well coated but not too runny. Recipe by Louise Palmer-Masterton, founder of multiple award-winning restaurants Stem & Glory (www.stemandglory.uk)
CHEESE STRAWS MAKES 20
100g salted cooking spread 100g Cheddar, grated 200g plain flour 1 tsp baking powder
2 Preheat the oven to 190°C/Gas Mark 5. Divide the dough into 2, then roll each piece into a rectangle 15cm x 30cm. Brush one with a little beaten egg white and place the Parma ham slices on top in a single even layer. Brush again with egg white and place the second rectangle on top, roll lightly to seal.
¼ tsp cayenne pepper 1 large egg separated 3 slices Parma ham 2 tbsp parmesan, finely grated
1 In a large bowl, beat the spread. Then beat in the cheese and add the flour, baking powder and cayenne pepper and mix. Add the egg yolk and 1 tablespoon of cold water and mix together to form a smooth dough, adding a little extra water if needed. Shape into a flat disc, wrap in cling film and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
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3 Cut into 20 x 15cm strips, twisting each strip a few times before placing on a baking sheet lined with baking parchment. Brush the strips with egg white, sprinkle over the parmesan and then bake in the oven for 15 minutes or until golden. 4 Leave to cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Recipe by Homepride (www.homeprideflour.co.uk)
