FAST ED’S KITCHEN

ED HALMAGYI

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WARM SALAD OF CHORIZO AND SUMMER GREENS

Preparation time 10 mins

Cooking time 25 mins

Serves 8

8 chorizo sausages
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil2 red onions, thickly sliced
4 sticks celery, finely sliced
6 cloves garlic, crushed
2 dried bay leaves, crumbled
1 tsp fennel seeds
2 cups rosé wine
1 cup fire-roasted capsicums, sliced
400g can chickpeas, drained
1 bunch kale leaves, shredded
2 medium zucchini, chopped
Sea-salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper to season
½ bunch mint, leaves picked
½ bunch dill, sprigs picked
Lemon wedges and torn baguette, to serve

STEP 1 Use a small sharp knife to score sausages on one side. Fry in a large heavy-based saucepan over medium heat until browned. Set aside. Add oil, onion, celery, garlic, bay leaves and fennel seeds to saucepan and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour in wine and boil rapidly to reduce slightly.

STEP 2 Slice sausages thickly and return to saucepan with capsicum, chickpeas and kale. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring, then add zucchini. Once kale leaves have wilted, season generously, then sprinkle with herbs. Serve salad warm with lemon cheeks and baguette.

TRIPLE CHOCOLATE ‘TOWER OF POWER’ CAKE

Preparation time 25 mins

Cooking time 30 mins

Serves 12-16

400g self-raising flour
90g cocoa powder
400g caster sugar
700g unsalted butter, softened, plus extra, for greasing
4 free-range eggs, whisked
300ml sour cream
2 Tbsp extra