Nicola Millbank - Milly’s Real Food - 100+ easy and delicious recipes to comfort, restore and put a smile on your face

COPYRIGHT

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First published by HQ, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2017

Text © Nicola Millbank 2017

Nicola Millbank asserts the moral right to be identified as the author of this work

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Ebook Edition © MARCH 2017 ISBN: 9780008215057

Version: 2017-03-31

Design: HQ | Louise McGrory

Editor: HQ | Rachel Kenny

Production: Milly Cookbook Ltd.

Photography: Susanna Blåvarg

Food stylist: Sara Assum Hultberg with Nicola Millbank

Props stylist: Susanna Blåvarg with Nicola Millbank

Clothing and jewellery:

Missoma : Image 1, Title Page. Image 4, Introduction. Image 20, Mains. Images 17 and 18, Puddings and Sweet Treats. Image 1, Sides, Snacks and Sauces .

Whistles: Image 12, Brunch.

COS: Front Cover. Image 1, Stockholm Markets and Restaurants.

Cyberjammies: Image 8, Brunch .

Astley Clarke: Image 19, Puddings and Sweet Treats.

Make-up: Katie Nixon

Hair: Kieron Lavine

Recipe testing: Sara Assum Hultberg

Thank you also to Anthropology: Image 2, Fridge, Freezer and Cupboard Essentials

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DEDICATION

For my Grandad, Walter, who at the ripe old age of 101 taught me

that “a little bit of what you fancy does you good.”

CONTENTS:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Introduction

Fridge, Freezer and Cupboard Essentials

Brunch

Brunch

Juices and Smoothies

Milly Green Juice

Apple, Orange, Carrot and Ginger Juice

Pink Lemonade

Pineapple, Cucumber and Mint Juice

Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie

Banana, Date and Cinnamon Smoothie

Mixed Berry, Almond and Yoghurt Smoothie

Courgette, Asparagus and Feta Egg White Frittata

Greek Baked Eggs

Cashew, Cranberry and Coconut Granola

Cinnamon Hazelnut Milk

Light Banana Pancakes with Orange Drizzle

Berry and Granola Frozen Yoghurt Lollies

Mum’s Toasted Lemon Drizzle Agave Bread

Halloumi, Prosciutto and Smashed Avocado Sarnie with Mustard Maple Syrup Dip

Hot Smoked Salmon, Watercress and Dill Potato Cakes

SweetCorn Fritters, with Bacon and a Quick Tomato Chutney

Girls’ Brunch

Light Bites

Light Bites

Roasted Tomato and Pepper Soup with Kale and Pistachio Pesto

Spicy Asian Chicken Wings

Clams with Pancetta and Cider

Chicken, Leek and Ginger Potstickers

Rainbow Salad Rolls with Tangy Peanut Dip

Halloumi Fries with Soured Cream, Honey and Pomegranate

Pan-Fried Gnudi with a Creamy Gorgonzola Sauce

Cauliflower “Rice” Smoked Salmon Sushi Rolls

Paprika Hummus with Baked Wholewheat Crisps

Chilled Cucumber and Coconut Soup

Filo Pissaladière with Sweet Onions, Anchovies and Olives

Grilled Peach, Prosciutto and Gorgonzola Salad with Frosted Walnuts

Bang Bang Chicken Salad

Mushroom, Ricotta and Thyme Filo Quiche

Sticky Calamari with Ginger and Coriander

Beetroot Salmon Gravadlax with Pickled Cucumber

Chargrilled Prawns with Lemon and Chilli

Stilton, Pear and Caramelised Onion Tarts

Pork, Cranberry and Sage Sausage Rolls

Milly’s Munchies 3 Ways:

Panko Salmon and Cream Cheese Bites with Dill and Mustard Mayo

Molten Sausage Balls with Hot Sauce Mayo

Mozzarella Stuffed Arancini with Tomato Sauce

Canapés

Mains

Mains

Flourless Pizza — however you like it

Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Garlic, Chilli and Rocket

Pan-Fried Sea Bass Fillets with Burnt Butter and Caper Sauce

Harissa Lamb Meatballs with Bulgur Wheat, Mint and Yoghurt

Roast Chicken, Leek and Barley Risotto with the Best Gravy

One-Pot Spelt Spaghetti

Fried Chicken Thighs with Homemade Sweet Chilli Jam

The Ultimate Mac and Cheese

Mike’s Paella

Lemon and Prosciutto Fettuccini

Coq au Vin Pie

Jerk and Rioja Lamb Shanks with Rice and Peas

Asian Beef Lettuce Cups

Sicilian Mackerel with Capers, Pine Nuts and Sultanas

Aubergine Lasagne

Sweet and Sticky Pork Ribs

Salmon and Brown Rice Patties with Watercress and Lime Soured Cream

Moroccan Shepherd’s Pie

Slow-Cooked Oxtail Ragu with Parmesan Mash and Gremolata Oil

One-Pot Sticky Sausage and Three-Bean Cassoulet

Chicken Katsu Curry Burgers with Pickled Asian Slaw

Creamy Saffron and Prosecco Mussels

Honey Garlic Shredded Beef and Brown Rice Bowls

Couscous-Crusted Chicken with Chunky Puttanesca

Baked Cod with Prosciutto and Rustic Pea and Mint Mash

Prawn, Chorizo and Beetroot Barley Risotto

Pea and Pecorino Risotto with Pangrattato

Courgette and Parmesan Orzotto with Crispy Spinach Balls

Courgette and Chickpea Burgers with Whipped Feta and Pickled Cucumber

American-Style Banquet

Puddings and Sweet Treats

Puddings and Sweet Treats

Raspberry and Rose Jelly Cheesecake

Peach and Thyme Filo Tarte Tatin

Death by Chocolate and Peanut Butter Brownie Cake

Frozen Chocolate Banana Lollies

Lemon and Raspberry Vicky Sponge

Portuguese Almond Cake

Pimm’s, Cointreau and Raspberry Jellies

Rose-Shaped Apple Tarts with Walnut Crust

Biscotti, Honey-Baked Figs and Cheese

No-Fuss Chocolate Pizza

Amaretto Chocolate Truffles

Cinnamon and Chai Tea Poached Pears

Nan’s Lemon Mousse with Toasted Coconut

Mojito Frozen Yoghurt

Lavender and Honey Cupcakes

Oreo Cupcakes

Afternoon Tea

Sides, Snacks and Sauces

Sides, Snacks and Sauces

Kale and Pistachio Pesto

Dill and Walnut Pesto

Homemade Butter 3 Ways

Sundried Tomato and Parmesan Butter

Dill, Lemon and Parsley Butter

Cinnamon-Sugar and Orange Rind Butter

Tangy Peanut Dip

Sweet Chilli Jam

Radish and Red Onion Pickle

Rose Petal Rosemary and Garlic Potatoes

“Cherry Bakewell” Bites

Shredded Sprout and Pomegranate Salad

Honeyed Dijon Green Beans with Toasted Almonds

“Chocolate Brownie” Bites

Sriracha and Lime Baked Corn

Buffalo Roasted Chickpeas

Sweet Miso-Baked Aubergine

Shaved Apple and Fennel Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Chai Spice and Sea Salt Popcorn

Homemade Fruit Gums

Lemon, Lime and Thyme Curd

Homemade Chocolate Spread

Summer Picnic

Dog Biscuits Apple and Cheddar Bites

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