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DEDICATION

For my Grandad, Walter, who at the ripe old age of 101 taught me

that “a little bit of what you fancy does you good.”

CONTENTS:

Cover

Title Page

Dedication

Introduction

Fridge, Freezer and Cupboard Essentials

Brunch

Juices and Smoothies

Milly Green Juice

Apple, Orange, Carrot and Ginger Juice

Pink Lemonade

Pineapple, Cucumber and Mint Juice

Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie

Banana, Date and Cinnamon Smoothie

Mixed Berry, Almond and Yoghurt Smoothie

Courgette, Asparagus and Feta Egg White Frittata

Greek Baked Eggs

Cashew, Cranberry and Coconut Granola

Cinnamon Hazelnut Milk

Light Banana Pancakes with Orange Drizzle

Berry and Granola Frozen Yoghurt Lollies

Mum’s Toasted Lemon Drizzle Agave Bread

Halloumi, Prosciutto and Smashed Avocado Sarnie with Mustard Maple Syrup Dip

Hot Smoked Salmon, Watercress and Dill Potato Cakes

SweetCorn Fritters, with Bacon and a Quick Tomato Chutney

Girls’ Brunch

Light Bites

Roasted Tomato and Pepper Soup with Kale and Pistachio Pesto

Spicy Asian Chicken Wings

Clams with Pancetta and Cider

Chicken, Leek and Ginger Potstickers

Rainbow Salad Rolls with Tangy Peanut Dip

Halloumi Fries with Soured Cream, Honey and Pomegranate

Pan-Fried Gnudi with a Creamy Gorgonzola Sauce

Cauliflower “Rice” Smoked Salmon Sushi Rolls

Paprika Hummus with Baked Wholewheat Crisps

Chilled Cucumber and Coconut Soup

Filo Pissaladière with Sweet Onions, Anchovies and Olives

Grilled Peach, Prosciutto and Gorgonzola Salad with Frosted Walnuts

Bang Bang Chicken Salad

Mushroom, Ricotta and Thyme Filo Quiche

Sticky Calamari with Ginger and Coriander

Beetroot Salmon Gravadlax with Pickled Cucumber

Chargrilled Prawns with Lemon and Chilli

Stilton, Pear and Caramelised Onion Tarts

Pork, Cranberry and Sage Sausage Rolls

Milly’s Munchies 3 Ways:

Panko Salmon and Cream Cheese Bites with Dill and Mustard Mayo

Molten Sausage Balls with Hot Sauce Mayo

Mozzarella Stuffed Arancini with Tomato Sauce

Canapés

Mains

Flourless Pizza — however you like it

Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Garlic, Chilli and Rocket

Pan-Fried Sea Bass Fillets with Burnt Butter and Caper Sauce

Harissa Lamb Meatballs with Bulgur Wheat, Mint and Yoghurt

Roast Chicken, Leek and Barley Risotto with the Best Gravy

One-Pot Spelt Spaghetti

Fried Chicken Thighs with Homemade Sweet Chilli Jam

The Ultimate Mac and Cheese

Mike’s Paella

Lemon and Prosciutto Fettuccini

Coq au Vin Pie

Jerk and Rioja Lamb Shanks with Rice and Peas

Asian Beef Lettuce Cups

Sicilian Mackerel with Capers, Pine Nuts and Sultanas

Aubergine Lasagne

Sweet and Sticky Pork Ribs

Salmon and Brown Rice Patties with Watercress and Lime Soured Cream

Moroccan Shepherd’s Pie

Slow-Cooked Oxtail Ragu with Parmesan Mash and Gremolata Oil

One-Pot Sticky Sausage and Three-Bean Cassoulet

Chicken Katsu Curry Burgers with Pickled Asian Slaw

Creamy Saffron and Prosecco Mussels

Honey Garlic Shredded Beef and Brown Rice Bowls

Couscous-Crusted Chicken with Chunky Puttanesca

Baked Cod with Prosciutto and Rustic Pea and Mint Mash

Prawn, Chorizo and Beetroot Barley Risotto

Pea and Pecorino Risotto with Pangrattato

Courgette and Parmesan Orzotto with Crispy Spinach Balls

Courgette and Chickpea Burgers with Whipped Feta and Pickled Cucumber

American-Style Banquet

Puddings and Sweet Treats

Raspberry and Rose Jelly Cheesecake

Peach and Thyme Filo Tarte Tatin

Death by Chocolate and Peanut Butter Brownie Cake

Frozen Chocolate Banana Lollies

Lemon and Raspberry Vicky Sponge

Portuguese Almond Cake

Pimm’s, Cointreau and Raspberry Jellies

Rose-Shaped Apple Tarts with Walnut Crust

Biscotti, Honey-Baked Figs and Cheese

No-Fuss Chocolate Pizza

Amaretto Chocolate Truffles

Cinnamon and Chai Tea Poached Pears

Nan’s Lemon Mousse with Toasted Coconut

Mojito Frozen Yoghurt

Lavender and Honey Cupcakes

Oreo Cupcakes

Afternoon Tea

Sides, Snacks and Sauces

Kale and Pistachio Pesto

Dill and Walnut Pesto

Homemade Butter 3 Ways

Sundried Tomato and Parmesan Butter

Dill, Lemon and Parsley Butter

Cinnamon-Sugar and Orange Rind Butter

Tangy Peanut Dip

Sweet Chilli Jam

Radish and Red Onion Pickle

Rose Petal Rosemary and Garlic Potatoes

“Cherry Bakewell” Bites

Shredded Sprout and Pomegranate Salad

Honeyed Dijon Green Beans with Toasted Almonds

“Chocolate Brownie” Bites

Sriracha and Lime Baked Corn

Buffalo Roasted Chickpeas

Sweet Miso-Baked Aubergine

Shaved Apple and Fennel Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Chai Spice and Sea Salt Popcorn

Homemade Fruit Gums

Lemon, Lime and Thyme Curd

Homemade Chocolate Spread

Summer Picnic

Dog Biscuits Apple and Cheddar Bites

My Instagram Faves @millycookbook

London Street Food and Markets

Stockholm Markets and Restaurants

Shooting the Book in Stockholm

List of Searchable Items

About the Publisher

INTRODUCTION

So, here we are.

If you’re after a no-nonsense approach to home cooking, with a sprinkle of delicious recipes, a dash of reality and a ladle of EAT CARBS AND BE HAPPY, then this is your kind of book.

But before we go any further, a little bit about me. I’m an actress by trade, but I’m also a devoted foodie. And by that I mean I spend most of my spare time thinking up new recipes, writing about food, and dreaming about what I’m going to eat next. I live in London with my fiancé Mike and my miniature Dachshund Darcey, and in summer 2015 I set up a website, Milly Cookbook, to document my life in food. I had no idea then that my passion project would become a second all-consuming full-time job!

I don’t do elimination diets. I do, however, eat just about everything, so don’t be surprised if you see chicken wings or sweet potato gnocchi in here. My mantra is quite simple: Eat everything in moderation. So in this book you’ll find recipes that embrace all ingredients and food groups from pancakes to paella, salads to sticky ribs.

Unless you’ve had your head in the sand, I’m sure you’ve heard of the “clean eating” trend that’s been sweeping the nation. If that’s your gig, then cool. As you were. But that’s not my thing. My primary issue with the term “clean eating” is that it insinuates that unless you follow a sugarfree, alcohol-free (God forbid), gluten-free lifestyle, you are eating dirty. Eating a bowl of courgetti instead of spaghetti is about as appealing to me as eating a sponge. I do not get a kick out of that. And don’t get me started with the raw-avocado-matchaquinoa brownies … just have a brownie and enjoy it!

The worst thing for me, perhaps, is the term “guilt-free”. In the early days, I toyed with this tagline, but it soon became very apparent that there was something fundamentally wrong with it and I asked myself the question, “Why do we need guilt-free alternatives?” This surely perpetuates the notion that we have something to feel guilty about. Why should we feel guilty for eating food that we enjoy? Why have we abandoned staples such as bread and pasta? “Enough of the self-persecuting, self-diagnosing and demonising food groups,” I thought. “It’s time to enjoy our food again.”

Not an easy ideal to stick to when you’re in my line of work, I’ll admit. I’m privy to the pressures that are put on women (and men for that matter) to fit the narrow definition of what the media think a woman (or man) should look like. Although I love what I do, I can become impatient and frustrated with the industry. It’s very fickle; judging people on their looks and not their talent. It could be very demoralising in the early days, but I quickly learnt that you have to grow a thick skin and just power through. It’s important to be yourself and not succumb to the pressures put on everyone to look a certain way. I really look up to the women who defy these rules; who’ve turned their backs and called people out on it. They’re the women who’ve made history.

Now, I know what some of you are thinking – an actress woke up one day, decided she wanted to do a book and so had an entire team of people writing it for her with her name slapped on the front, right? Wrong. Blood, sweat and tears have been poured into making this book, not only because I’m an utter control freak and wanted to be involved in every part of it, but because I was given the chance. My publisher took the rather brave step of handing over the creative reins, allowing me complete control over the photography, the food styling, the props – the whole look and feel of the book! And I think we’ve created something rather wonderful. I did a lot of research online before I stumbled upon a photographer – Susanna – whose work I loved, and I fired off an email with no expectations whatsoever. I was stunned when she emailed back to say she was available, and she wanted to work with me! Next I found a beautiful and talented food stylist – Sara – and a team of fabulous hair and makeup artists and, we then shot the book in Stockholm, Sweden, returning to my distant Scandinavian roots to take inspiration from the colour schemes, the laidback attitude, effortlessly cool interiors and food. All of the recipes are mine: I’ve created them, tested them, tweaked them and now I want to share them with you. I’ve learnt so much already and I hope this is just the beginning of my food journey.

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