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Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Macaroni and cheese is such a simple, quick and tasty dish perfect for kids and the whole family. I add a kick of spice to mine 🙂 Serves 4-6 | Cooking Time: ~25 minutes Ingredients 500g Macaroni Pasta 50g Unsalted Butter 50g Plain Flour 500ml Whole Milk 1 teaspoon Salt 1 teaspoon Paprika (optional) 1 teaspoon Red Chilli Flakes (optional) 1 teaspoon Coarse Black Pepper (optional) 1 cup Grated Cheese & extra for topping (cheddar or similar) Breadcrumbs for topping…

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Chicken n Veg Pie Recipe

Chicken n Veg Pie Recipe

It’s Monday. After a busy weekend of looking after and feeding my sizeable family with sizeable appetites, I like to relax and catch up on some TV – something I rarely get to do over the weekend. YouTube gamers are an extremely familiar sight on my television during the weekend, oh the joys of being a mother of mainly boys! This morning I caught up on Friday’s episode of Eastenders (what the heck is up with Stuart!) and watched two…

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Bbq Chicken & Cheese Burger Bake

Bbq Chicken & Cheese Burger Bake

This is a recipe for a yummy bbq chicken and cheese burger bake. Serves 6 | Preparation Time: 5 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes Ingredients Required: 300g Chicken (boneless, breast/thigh) 9 burger buns/rolls (sliced) Cheese Slices Bbq Sauce Passata (Sieved Tomatoes) 1 teaspoon Salt 1 teaspoon Paprika 1/4 tspn Cayenne Pepper 1 Lemon 1 tablespoon Garlic and Ginger Paste 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Jalapenos (optional) Pickled Gherkins (optional) Grated Cheese (for topping) Method: Cut chicken into thin slices or small…

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Tuna, Spinach and Olive Frittata

Tuna, Spinach and Olive Frittata

A delicious, fluffy tuna, spinach and olive frittata. Serves 4-6 | Preparation Time: 5 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes Ingredients required: 6 Medium Free Range Eggs (lightly beaten) 40g Baby Spinach 1 small Onion 1 tablespoon Olive Oil 1 tin (160g) of Tuna Chunks (drained) 7 Pitted Green Olives (thinly sliced) 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1/2 teaspoon Coarse Black Pepper 1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Paste 1/2 cup Grated Cheddar Cheese Method: Chop the onion into small chunks…

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Aloo Gosht Recipe (Lamb and Potato Curry)

Aloo Gosht Recipe (Lamb and Potato Curry)

https://youtu.be/9fZGXCOzV5o Aloo Gosht (or lamb and potato curry) is a classic South Asian dish, with a delicious combination of textures and tastes from the succulent lamb pieces and soft potatoes. Serves 4 | Preparation Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 30-45 minutes Ingredients Required: 500g Lamb (mixed cut) 500g Potatoes (quartered) 2 Medium Onions 2 Medium Tomatoes (chopped) 10 Cherry Tomatoes 1/2 cup Passata (Sieved Tomatoes) 1/2 cup Plain Yoghurt 1 tablespoon Garlic & Ginger Paste 1/2 tablespoon Salt 1/2…

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Chicken Karahi Recipe

Chicken Karahi Recipe

https://youtu.be/uRL4KQVsAU4 Learn how to make chicken karahi, a gorgeous type of chicken curry.The ‘karahi’ in chicken karahi refers to the type of utensil used to cook the chicken. It is a large open bowl with handles, similar to a wok. Serves 4-6 | Preparation Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 30-40 minutes Ingredients Required 1 kg Whole Chicken (skin off, cut in pieces) 2 Medium Onions 2 Medium Tomatoes 1/2 Cup Passata 3 tablespoons Olive Oil (or similar) 1/2 Cup…

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Delicious Homemade Pizza

Delicious Homemade Pizza

https://youtu.be/Vm8Sx0w0Mr8 There’s nothing like fresh, homemade pizza! Really delicious and have it just how you like it. A fab way of getting children involved in the kitchen. Ingredients Required: 4 cups Plain Flour 50ml Olive Oil (Or Other Cooking Oil) 2 teaspoons Dried Active Yeast 1-2 teaspoons Sugar/Honey 1 1⁄2 teaspoon Salt 350 ml Lukewarm Water 100g Tomato Passata (Sieved Tomato) Pizza Toppings (Of Your Choice) 100g Cheese (Grated) Method: For the pizza base Mix the yeast, salt and sugar in a clear bowl and add the…

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Pilau Rice with Carrots and Raisins

Pilau Rice with Carrots and Raisins

https://youtu.be/r8Fr0fzABys Learn how to prepare this delicious pilau rice with a mixture of crunchy carrots, sweet raisins and aromatic spices. Serves 4 | Preparation Time: 45 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes Ingredients Required: 300g Basmati Rice 2 tablespoons Coconut/Olive Oil 1 tablespoons Honey 1 Medium Onion 1 Medium Carrot 1/2 Cup Raisins 1/2 teaspoon Cloves 1/2 teaspoon Whole Black Peppers 600ml Water (pre-boiled) Method: Add the rice to a large bowl and cover with cold water. Soak for 30 minutes…

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Mutter (Peas) Pilau Rice Recipe

Mutter (Peas) Pilau Rice Recipe

https://youtu.be/M7dEVSmwnms Mutter (peas) pilau rice is a delicious alternative to plain rice, and is so easy to prepare. Serves 6 | Preparation Time: 35 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes Ingredients Required: 500g Basmati Rice 2 Medium Onions (sliced) 1/2 cup Olive Oil (or similar) 150-200g Garden Peas 2 teaspoons Salt 1 tablespoon Cloves 1 tablespoon Whole Black Pepper 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder/Paste Method: Soak the rice in cold water for 30 minutes to remove the starch. Add the oil…

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Tandoori Roast Chicken Recipe

Tandoori Roast Chicken Recipe

https://youtu.be/12j0BDmEgko A quick and easy recipe for preparing delicious and succulent tandoori roast chicken. Serves 6 | Preparation Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating overnight) | Cooking Time: 1 hour Ingredients Required: 6 Chicken Legs (no skin) 3 tablespoons Tandoori Masala 1 cup Yoghurt (Natural/Greek or similar) 1 Lemon 1/2 cup Chopped Coriander (optional) 1 teaspoon Salt (optional) Oil for drizzling or frying Method: Cut slits into the chicken legs to allow the marinade and spices to get into the chicken….

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