 ON the farm we make our own bacon, ham and a big favourite – sausages. This recipe works best with pork bangers and takes its inspiration from Spain. 6 Sausage and bean casserole takes its inspiration from Spain Credit: Supplied It is the perfect hearty meal that is simple to serve up at home. 2 tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 stick celery, finely chopped 1 bay leaf 3 garlic cloves, chopped 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp fennel seeds 3 carrots, chopped into 1cm cubes 125ml white wine, or water 400g tin chopped tomatoes ½ tsp salt 2 sprigs fresh thyme 12 pork sausages 400g tin butter beans METHOD: Heat the oil in a saucepan. Add the onion, celery and bay leaf and cook gently for seven minutes. Add the garlic, paprika and fennel seeds and cook for one to two minutes before adding the carrots and cooking for a further five minutes, stirring so the spices don't burn. Pour in the wine or water, and use a wooden spoon to remove residue stuck to bottom. Add the tinne){kind=link}
WITH half the summer holidays still to go, you might be running out of inspiration for ways to keep the kids busy.
But help is at hand with these brilliantly simple recipes that could just inspire the next great British baker.
Every year, the charity Jamie’s Farm works with thousands of young people who are often in danger of being excluded from school or have poor attendance at classes.
On working farms, they are given the chance to make friends and learn new skills, as well as rolling up their sleeves in the kitchen.
Every young person who visits the farm also takes home the Jamie’s Farm cookbook.