Thomasina Miers' 10 favourite recipes for isolation - MW

The collective challenge we face in the kitchen has shocked us all. The sudden shortage, the continuous meal plan, the ration of fresh ingredients and the elimination of all final scrap ...

There is no doubt that these are good habits to get, and this stage has the potential to make us all cook better. We can become more aware of food waste, realize that we do not need to eat meat as much as we think, have grown more creative with the ingredients we have available.

Here are the 10 recipes from my archive that I'm reviewing the most at the moment: hearty, nutritious family meals that give us the best we need in the most economical way may. If, like me, you suddenly find yourself at home with kids, some of these create a great entertainment for small hands and big appetite.

Perfect rice salad (main image)
Apples, carrots, nuts, raisins, herbs and rice of the same name, a dish that sesame is packed with both flavor and nutrition, make it a great lunch filler for whole family. If you don't have the wild rice that I suggested in the recipe, use whatever you have, such as basmati.

Homemade baked beans

Comfortable, absolutely delicious and cheap like French fries! My children were fascinated by the way to make baked beans from scratch and to see how different ingredients add different levels of flavor. Leave meat for the vegan version, and egg and sour cream for vegans.


Cheese macaroni with broccoli sprout with purple sprout

This macaroni cheese is a great way to make a little bit of cheese a long way and is topped with broccoli, providing the whole family with all the nutrients they need to stay happy and good.

Parsnip gratin (or any other root) with allioli apples
If you're finding hard-to-find eggs in stores, try this silky, delicious and incredibly delicious allioli, using apples to combine mayonnaise instead of regular eggs. Layer it on sliced coriander with hints of garlic and baked nuts for a magical, warm gratin.


Caramelized red onion, black pepper and blue cheese cake

The soft sweet wedge of red onion cooked in butter and balsamic vinegar appears in cakes with green cheese, thyme and black pepper.

Mexican chili
Rich, warm spices loved in Mexico add layers of delicious flavor to this delightful family dish. Sweet onions, tomatoes and beans make small amounts of meat go a long way to complementing your dish in terms of important protein.


Ricotta dumplings and squash with tomato sauce

Tomato sauce can be made in minutes with tins from the cupboard, keeping you focused on making dumplings. Experiment with different types of greens and engage young people.

Spinach and feta
The great flavors and textures played here - butter, crispy pastries filled with savory feta and sweet spinach - believe in the simplicity of the recipe. It makes a killer lunch or dinner with noticeable fuss.


Beef steak with brown butter and fried capers

A cheap but delicious dinner. Serve with rice or bread or with some sausages on the side.

Smoke grilled vegetables with goat cheese and baked nuts

These roasted roots are extremely adaptable - swapping vegetables in and out, try feta if you don't already have goat cheese, and while saba is hard to keep at the moment, I suggest reducing some vinegar. balsamic into a venue syrup.

MW