RECIPES
Lots of delicious recipes to try…
We have loads of recipes and some great ideas for creating healthy and delicious meals, snacks and cakes. Browse by course or by diet or use the ‘search’ at the top of the page to find exactly what you fancy!
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Spiced Vegetable Tagine
Thanks to BBC Food for the recipe and the photograph Ingredients 1 sweet potato (about 300g/10½oz), peeled and cut into roughly 2cm/¾in chunks 1 aubergine, cut into roughly 2.5cm/1in chunks 2 courgettes, halved lengthways, sliced into 2cm/¾in half-moons 1 red pepper, stalk removed, seeds removed, cut into roughly 2.5cm/1in chunks 3 tbsp mild olive oil… Read…
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Clootie dumpling
Clootie Dumpling or Clootie Pudding is a traditional Scottish dish, often served on Burn’s night. Thanks to BBC Food for the recipe and the photograph. Ingredients 225g (8oz) plain flour, plus 25g (1oz) for sprinkling 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1 tsp mixed spice 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground ginger ¼ tsp sea… Read…
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Simnel Cake
Why not make Easter a bit special by making a Simnel Cake? I find fruit cakes quite forgiving – if you haven’t enough of one dried fruit, just substitute another. Beg, borrow or steal ingredients you don’t have! Thanks to BBC Food for the recipe and the photograph. Ingredients For the almond paste 250g/9oz caster… Read…
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Healthy chocolate hazelnut spread
Recipe and photo from Wellness Mama. Ingredients 300g hazelnuts 70g or to taste sugar or other preferred sweetener 30g cocoa powder 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 tsp vanilla 1/8 tsp salt Method Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Spread the hazelnuts on a baking sheet and roast for 12 to 15 minutes, until fragrant. Carefully put the… Read…
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Mole Chilli
Based on a recipe from My Recipes. Do try this – the addition of chocolate is amazing! Ingredients 500g minced beef 1 medium chopped onion 1 garlic clove, minced 1 (400g) can chopped tomatoes, undrained 250ml water 2 teaspoons chilli powder (or to your liking) 25g dark chocolate, coarsely chopped (or use the loose chocolate… Read…
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Rustic Mayan truffles
Thanks to Nourished Kitchen for the recipe and photo. Homemade chocolates – who can resist? I have made these many times. These are for people who don’t like their chocolates too sweet, but feel free to add in some dried cranberries or chopped prunes/dates for sweetness. Ingredients 280g chocolate with high cocoa content, chopped coarsely zest… Read…
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Kerryanne’s Tuna Pasta Bake
Based on a Jamie Oliver recipe Ingredients 1 onion 2 cloves of garlic olive oil 1 pinch of dried chilli flakes 3 x 400 g tins of chopped tomatoes 1 bunch of fresh basil , (or use 1 teaspoon dried oregano instead) sea salt freshly ground black pepper 500 g dried pasta 2 x 160… Read…
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Salmon Chowder
Based on and picture taken from a recipe on Crumbblog.com Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp butter 4 strips bacon, chopped 2 small onions, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 2 tbsp flour 600ml chicken stock 2 (160g) cans boneless skinless salmon, drained 1 large potato, roughly diced 200ml double cream 200ml milk 1… Read…
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Tinned Mackerel Fishcakes
Based on and picture taken from a recipe on Krumpli.co.uk Ingredients 300g Potato 50g Butter Salt 150g Tinned Mackerel 50g Capers 15g Fresh Parsley Salt and pepper 1 Tsp Ground Fennel Seed 4 Tbsp Plain Flour 1 Egg 50g Breadcrumbs 2 Tbsp Cooking Oil Method Peel the potato and chop into 2cm cubes. Boil in… Read…
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Cauliflower Cheese Soup
Based on and picture taken from a recipe from Easy Cheesy Vegetarian Ingredients 1/2 tbsp oil 1 medium onion, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 medium head cauliflower, cut into chunks 1 medium potato, diced fairly small 750 ml vegetable stock (or chicken stock) 1/4 tsp dried parsley Black pepper 100 g cheddar cheese, grated Homemade… Read…
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Cauliflower Rice with Aubergine Ragoût
Based on a recipe from Olive Magazine Ingredients onion 1, diced 2 tablespoons olive oil aubergine 1, diced chopped tomatoes 400g tin cumin 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp harissa paste 1 tbsp coriander 1/2 bunch, finely chopped cauliflower 1, broken into florets ground cumin ½ tsp ground coriander ½ tsp Method 1. Fry the onion… Read…
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Roasted Beetroot
Recipe and photograph from BBC Good Food Ingredients 6 beetroots, unpeeled 3 medium unpeeled red onions 4 unpeeled whole garlic cloves 4 tbsp olive oil For the glaze 50ml/2fl oz vegetable stock 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 sprig of thyme, leaves picked and chopped (or ½ teaspoon dried) salt and freshly ground black pepper Method… Read…
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Beetroot Hummus
Recipe and photograph from Olive Magazine Ingredients 150g cooked beetroots 400g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 clove garlic 3 tbsp tahini 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra to serve 1½, lemons, juiced flatbreads and crackers to serve Method 1) Drain the cooked beetroot really well and put in a food processor or blender… Read…
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BBQ chicken wings
Yes, I know these would be nice on the BBQ but they can be oven baked and so are suitable for this time of year too! This is based on a recipe from Hungry Healthy Happy and the picture is also theirs. Ingredients chicken wings • 2 crushed garlic cloves • ½ small grated onion… Read…
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Italian meatloaf
A recipe for using cheaper cuts of meat. Ingredients • 750g minced beef • 175g pork sausage meat (or skin some sausages) • 2 eggs, beaten • 1 medium onion, finely chopped • 1 clove garlic, crushed • 2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs • 50g strong Cheddar, grated or 4 tablespoons hard Italian cheese (e.g.… Read…
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Kidneys Turbigo
A delicious mixture of kidneys and sausages in a sherry and tomato sauce. Ingredients 8 lamb kidneys 60 g butter 8 chipolata sausages 12 small pickling or pearl onions or shallots (or just use 1 medium onion, chopped) 125 g button mushrooms, sliced 1 tablespoon plain flour 2 tablespoons dry sherry (medium works well too)… Read…
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Roasted Potatoes with Apples and Sausage
Thanks to BBC Good Food for this recipe Ingredients 650g small potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks (about 2 cm.) 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 4 links fully-cooked sausage, sliced 2 apples, peeled, cored and cut into 3cm chunks 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup… Read…
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Apple Pancakes
This recipe for your little ones (and you!) is from Healthy Little Foodies Ingredients 40g 1/4 cup Raisins 2 Apples, finely chopped (roughly 0.5cm cubed) 1 tsp Cinnamon 2 tsp Coconut Oil – can substitute with butter 120g Plain Flour 2 tsp Baking Powder 3/4 cup Milk 1 Egg Method Place the raisins in a small… Read…