Heirloom Tomato Salad

If I had to restrict myself to one food for the rest of my life, it would be tomatoes. And this recipe proves how delicious they can be.

Ingredients

• 100g of heirloom tomatoes
• 5 - 6 basil leaves, chopped
• 1 garlic clove
• balsamic vinegar (the fancier the better)
• garlic oil/basil oil/extra virgin olive oil
• salt and pepper

1. Chop up all of the tomatoes. I find it's best to have a range of colours, types and sizes.
2. In a bowl, mix together the tomatoes and add in a teaspoon of salt. This may seem like a lot but it brings out the moisture of the tomatoes and it will all be drained later. I like to use either sea salt or Himalayan pink salt. 
3. Skin and chop up the garlic clove and add to the bowl.
4. Add the basil leaves to the bowl.
5. Leave to stand for 10 minutes.
6. Drain the moisture from the tomatoes using a sieve.
7. Return to the bowl and add in desired amount of balsamic vinegar and preferred oil.
8. Season with salt and pepper. Serve.

Giant Couscous with Dill, Raddish and Pomegranate

I first made this dish with fennel, just to try is as I'd never had fennel before. Upon realising that fennel is the food of devils, I edited it slightly to make this beautiful creation, perfect for instagramming and eating on a warm summer's day.

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp pomegranate seeds
• 100g giant couscous
• 7-10 radishes, chopped
• 1-2 sticks of spring onion, chopped
• dill for garnish

1. Add the giant couscous to a pan with 200ml of water. Cook on medium heat till boiling, then simmer for 5 minutes.
2. Once cooked, drain the remaining water from the couscous using a sieve.
3. In a bowl, mix together the couscous, pomegranate, radishes and spring onion.
4. Garnish with dill then serve.