COLANDER BOWL COMBINATION RECIPES

Steps:

• 1. Add the peas to a cold pan. Put the small bunch of mint on top of the peas, then boil the kettle. Pour just enough boiling water over the peas and mint to cover them, then put the pan on a high heat with a lid on. Bring back to the boil and cook until the peas are just perfect and tender – this should only be a couple of minutes. Immediately drain in a colander, then place the peas and mint into a salad-type bowl. Sprinkle with a little sea salt and freshly ground black pepper and a good squeeze of lemon juice or a swig of good-quality red or white wine vinegar. Cover the peas and mint with the olive oil (it’s important to use the best you can get, as the better the quality, the better the dish) and mix around. Put to one side for half an hour, after which the flavours will really have started to develop.
  2. There are so many things you can serve these peas with: from grilled fish to bruschetta or crostini, roasted or grilled lamb cutlets or pork, or served next to a hearty roast chicken. It’s always exciting to see lovely green peas under golden green oil.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325ºF. Place frozen spinach in a colander and rinse with warm water, tossing, until thawed. Squeeze out excess water place on a double layer of paper towels. Use the paper towels to squeeze out more water. Repeat until the spinach has been squeezed dry. Set aside.Heat the 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more. Remove from heat. In a large bowl, whisk eggs until combined. Stir in cheeses, salt, and nutmeg. Add spinach, parsley, and cooled onion mixture. Stir until well-mixed. Unroll phyllo sheets and cover with a lightly damp dish towel. Brush oil onto the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place one sheet of phyllo on the bottom of the dish. Brush with oil. Repeat for a total of 6 sheets of phyllo. Add the spinach mixture, spreading evenly. Place 6 more layers of phyllo on top, brushing on oil between each layer. Oil the top layer. Fold any excess onto the top. Bake for 1 hour, or until the top is golden and looks crispy. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.