What are some easy seasonal recipes for a family meal?
Try the following Chicken and pasta salad 570ml/1 pint chicken stock 2 chicken breasts 100g/3½oz pasta bows cooked and cooled 100g/3½oz canned or frozen sweetcorn 18 small cherry tomatoes, cut in half 2 spring onions, sliced finely ½ baby gem lettuce, shredded For the dressing: 3 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp white wine vinegar ½ tsp dijon mustard (optional) ½ tsp sugar salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp chicken stock from the poaching liquid Method 1. Poach the chicken for about 10 minutes in the stock, then leave to cool completely. 2. Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon and cut into bite-sized pieces (this can be prepared the night before). 3. To make the dressing, whisk together all of the ingredients (or use a hand blender). 4. Combine all the ingredients for the salad and toss in the dressing. Spanish chicken casserole 3 tbsp olive oil 2 onions, sliced 8 skinless chicken thighs 1 tbsp plain flour, seasoned with a little salt and pepper 290ml/½ pint chicken stock grated zest
