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Seriously Hot Chilli Sauce
Chilli sauce can't get much hotter than this without losing flavour. Proceed with caution (and milk)!
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Quick and Light Classic Potato Salad
Full of flavour to complement any BBQ. Without that odd tang of the supermarket stuff.
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French Onion Soup
Sweet caramalised onions are the star of this classic soup. It's not quick or odorless to cook, but is worth it.
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Salmon and Couscous Filo Parcels
The filo parcel and couscous base create a perfect steamer for the salmon, and you can eat all of it! A quick but special midweek meal.
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Hasselback Garlic and Rosemary Potatoes
Slowly roasted hasselback potatoes, finished with a Garlic and Rosemary infused oil.
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Hazelnut and Almond Granola
Gently toasted, with just the right amount of sweetness. I couldn't find a granola recipe that looked good so I came up with this (rather moreish) one.
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Chorizo and Rosemary Sautéed Potatoes
Basic ingredients, bold flavours. This side dish is a great accompaniment for any strong flavoured main.
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Butter Bean, Cherry Tomato and Parsley Salad
Surprisingly creamy and very fresh, this salad is full of protein and fibre but low in saturated fat!
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Mushroom Ravioli with Pancetta and Parmesan Sauce
Homemade pasta ravioli filled with three types of mushroom and garlic. Served with a creamy parmesan and pancetta sauce.
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Double Lemon Lemon Sole
Lemon Sole pan fried with Butter, Lemon and Garlic. Slightly unimaginative but great for a mid-week dish.
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Green Beans with Oyster Sauce, Garlic and Chilli
Transform green beans with this Chinese style side dish. Toasted garlic and gentle chilli heat liven up this simple veg.
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Masala Chai - Mixed Spice Indian Tea
Miles apart from the imitation chai served in most coffee shops!
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Red Onion Chutney
A good introduction to chutney making, a bad introduction to propanethiol-S-oxide. Makes a great gift and complements many foods.
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Pancetta and Courgette Spaghetti Carbonara
As much as I love spaghetti carbonara, the lack of vegetables always makes it seem too heavy. Add a green element by including courgette when frying the pancetta.
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Chicken, Chorizo and King Prawn Paella
Techniques vary, ingredients vary, but the taste is always superb. Saffron is a must, and isn't overly expensive as a little goes a long way.
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Strawberry Daiquiri
By request (to avoid complete loss of manliness), here is a simple Strawberry Daiquiri recipe.
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Harissa Paste
Serve alongside BBQ'd meats, or use a marinade. Eat just with pitta and tzatziki for a punchy appetiser.
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Turkish Rice Pilaf
Turkish rice pilaf, known as şehriyeli pilav is not just an incredible accompaniment, but stands up on its own as a dish.
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Chocolate Fondants
It's all about the indulgence with this diet busting recipe. Great for a dinner party as they can be made in advance, and as long as you've done a practice run before, they should come out perfect every time.
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Gnocchi with Pancetta dressed in Garlic, Red Chill and Basil Butter
Don't buy long life Gnocchi, the texture and taste is far better making it at home. Not to mention cheaper!
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Olive Oil Crushed New Potatoes and Peas
New potatoes can be dull. Throw in a few cheap ingredients and liven them up with these fresh, summery additions.
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Green Pesto
The difference between shop-bought and home-made pesto is incredible. If you were to make only one sauce from scratch, it should be this.
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Soy Chicken with Sesame Salad
An asian inspired salad. If you haven't tried a sesame dressing like this before, give it a go!
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Broccoli and Stilton Soup
This soup will convert even the stubbornest smooth soup haters (e.g. me). A lovely rich texture and an illusion of health make this soup irresistible.
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Guacamole
Ignore the fat content, avocado is super food! Guacamole is easy to make and is a great accompaniment to any fajita or chilli.
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Thai Red Curry with Chicken and King Prawns
Sweet, Sour, Savoury and Salty. Get this balance right and you'll have the best Thai Curry. Warm and comforting, it doesn't take as much effort as the ingredient list may suggest!
