The cupboards are bare, so Nigel Slater has gone back to basics for a simple, but satisfying, dinner you can make from scratch. I fancy making them into soft cakes, seasoned with rosemary and garlic and frying them to a crisp on the hob. Chickpea cakes with spinach and lemongrassPhoto: Getty ImagesA thin, crisp crust is essential here, a contrast to the soft hummus-like texture of the cakes. Baked apples with sherry and marmaladeThere is something pleasing about basting food as it cooks, about spooning the cooking juices over it as your dinner bakes. Add the lemon juice, sugar, bay leaves and marmalade, then warm over a moderate heat until the sugar has dissolved.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 02, 2020 16:30 UTC