Green Risotto (asparagus and pea)

This recipe just goes to show how simple risotto can be, it’s really nothing to be scared of! This can be so easily adapted so you can add pretty much any protein or veg that you like. Very satisfying to make- especially when sipping on a glass of wine- and can be very healthy (when…

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Chilli Meatballs (with tomato sauce)

I LOVE adding chilli to meatballs because it gives the whole dish a kick! And you can really add anything you fancy to these (and the sauce), it’s so simple. A filling, hearty dish! SERVES 4 (16 MEATBALLS)- PREP/COOKING TIME: 1 HOUR Ingredients (meatballs): 500g beef mince 2 small white onions, finely diced 2 garlic…

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Keema Mince

This is a perfectly warming, fragrantly spiced mince dish which is cheap and cheerful to make, and still has a authentic Asian taste! SERVES 4- PREP/COOKING TIME: 30 MINS Ingredients: 500g beef mince (lamb mince an also be used if you prefer) 1 large white onion, finely diced 1 heaped tablespoon of garlic and ginger…

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Spicy Lamb Köfte

When I was on holiday in Turkey last year, my evening meal each night alternated between fresh calamari and these kofte (proof of how delicious they are!). The meat mixture can be spiced and flavoured with whatever tickles your fancy, the lamb can be easily substituted with beef mince and STILL, these will taste incredible!…

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Pork Potstickers

THE HARDEST PART OF THIS DISH IS FOLDING THE WRAPPERS, BUT THEN AGAIN, WHO CARES WHAT THEY LOOK LIKE WHEN THEY TASTE DAMN GOOD! THESE POTSTICKERS PACK FLAVOUR AND CAN BE EASILY ADAPTED TO ANY FILLING VARIATIONS! Makes 30-40 pieces – cooking time- 1 hour INGREDIENTS (wrappers): 300g plain flour 200ml boiling water pinch of…

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Slow and Spicy Beef Rendang

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE TAKE MY WORD FOR IT, THIS RENDANG RECIPE PRODUCES ONE OF THE MOST AMAZING CURRIES YOU WILL EVER EAT! SERVES 5- COOKING TIME : 3 HOURS INGREDIENTS (paste): up to 15 dried red chillies (I use 15 plus 2 fresh red chillies because i like the heat but if you like a…

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Red Lentil Dhal

this is a really simple, but full-of-flavour lentil curry that can be packed out with any veg you can find! SERVES 5- COOKING TIME: 1 HOUR (COOKING AND PREP COMBINED) INGREDIENTS: 2 large onions, sliced thumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled and thinly sliced 4 cloves of garlic, finely sliced 1 green chilli, finely sliced 2tsp…

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Roasted Butternut Squash and Garlic Soup

SOUP IS THE PERFECT WINTER WARMER FOR THESE COLD DECEMBER MONTHS serves 4- cooking time: 1 hour ingredients: 1 medium-sized butternut squash, peeled, de-seeded and cut into cubes 1 bulb garlic (or more if you like, the more the garlicky the better!) 1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed cayenne chilli powder (this is such a…

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BBQ Pulled Pork

tHIS IS A BRILLIANT RECIPE FOR SHOVING IN THE SLOW COOKER AND NOT NEEDING TO fuss over- maximum reward for very little effort! Serves 6- Cooking time: at least 6 hours iNGREDIENTS: YOU WILL NEED A SLOW COOKER FOR THIS RECIPE! Pork shoulder joint (between 1.2-1.8kg) 2tsp paprika 2tsp cayenne pepper 2tsp garlic powder/granules (I…

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I like big BUTTS tagine (with herby lemon cous-cous)

This is a gorgeous vegetarian butternut squash and butter bean tagine, that is SO simple to make! Serves 4- Cooking Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 medium-sized butternut squash 1 tin chopped tomatoes 1 tin of butter beans 2 white onions 4 cloves of garlic 2tbsp Moroccan spice mix (I used a combination of…

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