If you don't have a mini blender or liquidiser to make the rocket pesto, just finely chop the leaves using a large, sharp knife and stir in the Parmesan and olive oil until combined. Serves four. YOU ...

FOOD Fix: No matter how expensive or high-quality the pesto in the shops, it never beats the taste of the real thing. With pork chops it's yum. Also, once you've perfected the authentic version, a ...

1. Cook the gnocchi in a large pot of rapidly boiling water just until they float to the surface. Remove with a slotted spoon, drain well and keep warm. 2. Steam the spinach until it wilts, drain and ...

Sometimes you forget how nice the simple things are, like a jammy or a bowl of lentil soup made with a big fat ham hock. Well, for me, that’s the category that this leek and rocket pesto falls into.

Toasted sandwiches remain a favourite. This one, with homemade rocket pesto, is a real hit – and great with cooked pasta. Drizzle olive oil over leftover pesto and store it in the fridge. 1. Make the ...

Rocket is full of minerals and antioxidants so add on a mushroom and ricotta tart, goat’s cheese and honey bruschetta, in a pear salad or cashew pesto and prepare for lift off Rachel Allen's rocket, ...

To make the rocket pesto, combine the rocket, basil, garlic, half the pine nuts and 100ml olive oil in a blender, season then blend until smooth. Transfer to a container, stir in half the parmesan and ...

Four wonderful ways with the peppery salad leaf. Rocket - also known as rucola, roquette or arugula - has a distinctive peppery flavour, which is perfect for perking up green salads or adding to the ...