THE country chic COUPLE

BURRATA WITH EXOTIC TOMATOES, BASIL AND ANCHOVIES

This is really easy to prepare, which means less time in the kitchen and more for romance! Serves 2 EASY 15 mins

WHAT YOU NEED

2 x burrata balls

300g exotic baby tomatoes halved

6 – 8 anchovy fillets few sprigs fresh basil salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

HOW TO DO IT

1 Place one ball of burrata on each plate.

2 Surround with halved tomatoes, anchovy fillets and sprigs of basil. Season to taste and serve immediately.

DUCK BREASTS IN CHERRY SAUCE WITH BUTTERED LENTILS

Serves 2 EASY 1 hr

WHAT YOU NEED CHERRY SAUCE

1 x 425g tin pitted black cherries

125ml (½ cup) red wine

1 tsp chicken stock powder

1 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp cornflour

1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves + extra , to garnish salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

2 tbsp butter

2 duck breasts (200 – 250g each)

TO SERVE

1 x 400g tin brown lentils

1 tbsp butter

6 baby fennel, halved lengthways

12 fine green beans handful halved and pitted fresh cherries, to garnish

HOW TO DO IT