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Bailey's and Mascarpone Cake

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 05:42:44 +0100

Separate the yolks from the whites into a large mixing bowl.
Whisk the whites in a jug until stiff.
Tip the mascarpone, sugar and oil into the mixing bowl with the yolks. Mix well.
Pour in the Bailey's and mix.
Sift in the flour, baking powder and salt.
Carefully fold in the egg whites, trying…

Curried Chickpea and Broccoli Soup

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 10:59:51 +0100

Fry the onion and paste in a deep saucepan for a few minutes.
Add the chickpeas, hot stock and water. Bring to the boil and leave to simmer for about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 180 degrees C. Wrap the naan in foil and bake for about 15 minutes.
Stir…

Cranberry Pesto Pastry Swirls

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 10:26:47 +0100

To make the pesto, blend the nuts, basil, garlic and oil. Add the parmesan and pulse to mix.
Roll out the pastry into a long oblong shape.
Spread the mascarpone, then scatter over the tomatoes and cranberries evenly.
Carefully spread the pesto over the top, then roll up the pastry from the long…

Healthy Beef, Broccoli and Brown Rice Stir-Fry

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 09:45:39 +0100

Toss the beef in half of the sesame seeds.
Add the rice to a pan of water. Bring to the boil, then cover and leave to simmer for 20-25 minutes.
Stir the stock with the soy sauce, ginger, garlic and cornflour.
Fry the beef in sesame oil for a few minutes. Take out…

Mini Paprika Chicken Pie

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:56:08 +0100

1) Bring the potato cubes to the boil in a pan of salted water. Leave to simmer for 15-20 minutes til cooked.
2) Toss the chicken in half of the paprika and set aside.
3) Fry the onion, followed by the chicken to brown.
4) Add the chickpeas and rest…

Speedy Sticky Lemon Chicken

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:36:17 +0100

1) Stir the lemon juice, soy sauce and honey into the stock and set aside.
2) Put the cornflour in a small bowl and roll the chicken around in it to coat.
3) Fry the chicken in a hot wok for a few minutes, followed by all of the veg.

Sugar and Butter Free Apple Cake

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:23:22 +0100

Cover the mixed fruit with water in a pan and boil gently until all the water is absorbed. Drain and cool.
If you're making the applesauce, dice the apples (leave skin on), and place in a pan with the cinnamon. Add water to cover the apples halfway. Bring to the boil,…

Butter and Flour Free Chocolate Cake

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:11:45 +0100

1) Mash or blend the chickpeas as much as possible.
2) Beat in the eggs til smooth.
3) Mix in the sugar and baking powder.
4) Pour in the melted chocolate and mix well.
5) Transfer to a 8-inch cake tin and bake at 175 degrees C for about 40…

Ratatouille Potato Crumble

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 11:21:35 +0100

1) Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C. 2) Lightly boil the sweet potato for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a baking tray and stick in the oven.3) Meanwhile, fry the onion and garlic, followed by the aubergine, courgette, pepper and tomatoes. Add the puree, stock and herbs, then part-cover…

Lime Coconut Cake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:36:20 +0100

Grate the creamed coconut into a large mixing bowl.
Sift in the flour and baking powder, then mix in the sugar.
Add the eggs, butter and milk. Mix until you get a soft, smooth mixture. Gently stir in the zest.
Pour into a cake tin and bake at 190 degrees C for about…

Steak and Sweet Potato Pie

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:52:17 +0100

If you're using pre-made pastry, skip straight to step 3. Take the pastry out the fridge 10 minutes before rolling out.

1) Rub the flour, salt and butter in a large bowl until it goes to a breadcrumb mixture.
2) Pour in the egg yolk, and mix until…

Lemon Veggie Topped Haddock

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 09:58:59 +0100

1) Preheat the oven to 190 degrees C.
2) In a small bowl, mix the yoghurt, lemon juice, garlic and ginger.
3) Finely chop the mushrooms and onion and add to the yoghurt mix.
4) Put the haddock fillets into an ovenproof dish and season, then spoon the mixture over…

Easy Broccoli and Cauliflower Gratin

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:52:09 +0100

1) Boil the florets in slightly salted water until cooked. Drain and set aside.
2) Mix the cream cheese, parsley and ground almonds. Gently stir in the florets. Pour the mixture into a pie dish.
3) In another bowl, mix the crumbs, grated cheese and mixed herbs. Scatter evenly over…

Cod Potato Bites

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 04:06:12 +0100

This actually creates more filling than you can fit into the potato halves but you can always just leave out half the potato flesh after scooping out, for another day.

Boil the potatoes til just cooked, but not too soft. Drain and cool.
Meanwhile, poach or grill the cod fillet til…

No Bake Strawberry Citrus Cheesecake

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 06:01:04 +0100

Put the biscuits in a sealable foodbag or inside a clean folded tea towel. Use a rolling pin to crush them to crumbs.
Dice the butter and rub into the crumbs - it should clump nicely together. Push this into the base of your tin, using the back of a spoon…

Stuffed Aubergine Moussaka

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:10:04 +0100

Scoop out the aubergine flesh and dice. Put a bit of salt and lemon juice over the two empty halves, turn upside down and set aside.
Fry the onion and mince to brown, then add in the diced aubergine, tomatoes, puree and lentils to cook through.
Divide the mixture into the two aubergine…

Baked Potato Moussaka

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:02:29 +0100

This recipe might have 8 long-looking steps but you'll find that it's actually very simple to make!

Cut the potato in half, lengthways. Prick all over and microwave at full power for about 10 minutes until cooked through.
Meanwhile, heat the milk and butter gently til it starts to simmer. Take…

Lentil, Tomato and Egg Salad

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:44:47 +0100

1) Bring the eggs to boil. Leave to simmer for 7-10 minutes. Drain and cool.
2) Arrange the rest of the veg on the plate.
3) Slice the egg and place on top of the salad, drizzling some balsamic vinegar over the top if you like.
4) Sprinkle over sunflower…

Mild Squash and Salmon Curry

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 12:29:08 +0100

Fry the onion, courgette and chickpeas for a few minutes in a deep pan.
Add the squash, followed by the lemongrass, fennel, paprika, cumin and garlic. Mix well.
Pour in the coconut milk, stock and fish sauce. Bring to the boil, then leave to simmer for about 15 minutes.
Stir in the salmon…

Butternut Block Cake

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:48:26 +0100

Gently boil the squash cubes for about 15-20 minutes. Drain well, mash and leave to cool completely.
In a large bowl, mix the butter, sugar and baking powder. Beat in the eggs.
Add the squash, then mix in the almonds.
Pour into a loaf tin and bake at 180 degrees C for about…