The chef making garden centre food cool
Always destined for a career as a chef, Nick Bailey is slowly adding layers of detail to his food thanks to a passion for foraging… and Bar & Kitchen’s ‘trending now’ advice
Bread
Choose ciabatta as your base – full of flavour and sturdy enough to stay crisp (not soggy). Halve it lengthways and place on a baking tray.
Tomato sauce
Mix up the tomato sauce, tuna, sweetcorn, spring onion and seasoning. Then spoon generously onto the bread.
Extras
Sprinkle with grated mozzarella and cheddar. Bake until the cheese is bubbling. Serve with a crisp cucumber and leafy salad.
Pork
Pick a quality boneless pork shoulder, where the fat brings the flavour. Cut it into chunks, brown all over and set aside.
Tomato sauce
Soften dried chillies with boiling water then blitz with the tomato sauce, herbs and spices. Add water and pork then cook until tender.
Garnishes
Ladle the pork broth into bowls. Finish with shredded white cabbage, diced onion, avocado, radishes, coriander and a zing of lime.
Aromatics
Soften onions until browned. Stir in garlic, curry paste, coconut milk powder and bouillon – cook until fragrant.
Tomato sauce
Stir in cooked chicken, chickpeas, water, yogurt and the tomato sauce. Simmer gently to fully infuse the flavours.
Rice
Go for wholegrain rice for the nutty taste and nutrients. Cook then stir in coriander and top with the curry and a swirl of yogurt.
Mushrooms
Sauté Hen of the Wood mushrooms until golden, then set aside. Gently fry onions and garlic until soft and translucent.
Tomato sauce
Deglaze the pan with red wine and reduce. Add herbs, dried plums, spices, vegetable bouillon and the tomato sauce.
Vegetables
Add chopped carrots, sweet potatoes, new potatoes and corn. Simmer until tender, add your mushrooms and dish up with fresh parsley.
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