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[15 Nov 2011 | No Comment | ]
Healthy Beef Burgers

Ingredients

  •     500g Extra Lean Mince
  •     2 Garlic Cloves, crushed
  •     1 onion, finely chopped
  •     1 egg white
  •     1 tsp Thyme
  •     1 tsp mustard
  •     1 tbsp parsley
  •     1 tsp chilli powder
  •     1 tsp black pepper
  •     Fresh tomato and lettuce to garnish

 

Method 

  1. Using a fork, shred and ground the mince and place into a bowl
  2. Place an egg white into a small bowl and add to it eh garlic, onion, mustard and herbs (adjust the amount of chilli powder to increase the spice) 
  3. Once everything has...Read the full story »

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[15 Nov 2011 | No Comment | ]
Carrot & Coriander Soup

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 700g carrots, sliced
  • 850ml vegetable stock
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh coriander sprigs to garnish
  Method
  1.  Heat oil in large saucepan add onions and sauté gently for five minutes or until softened.  2. Add ground coriander and cook for one minute, stirring.
  2. Add carrots, stock and black pepper. Bring to boil, then reduce heat, cover and...Read the full story »

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[24 Oct 2011 | No Comment | ]
Tomato Pasta Sauce

Serves: 2        

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp oil.  1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 1 tin chopped tomatoes.  2tsp tomato puree
  • Pinch of dried herbs, pepper to taste
  • 210g uncooked pasta. Grated parmesan (optional)

 

 Method 

  1. Heat oil in saucepan or frying pan.  Cook the onion on a medium heat until soft.  *Add garlic and cook a further minute
  2. Add tin of chopped tomatoes, tomato puree and mixed herbs
  3. Simmer gently for 15 mins until the sauce is thick and rich
  4. Add pepper to taste
  5. Cook pasta according to packet instructions...Read the full story »

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[24 Oct 2011 | No Comment | ]
Vegetable Patties

Ingredients

  • 6 small potatoes
  •  1 red pepper
  •  1 green pepper
  •  1 red onion
  •  1 courgette
  •  1 garlic clove
  •  6 mushrooms
  •  1 egg
  •  Breadcrumbs from 6 slices of bread
  •  1 teaspoon of tomato puree
  •  Dash or Worchester sauce
  •  Parsley and pepper to season
  Method
  1. Boil the potatoes in a pan and mash with a little water
  2.  Finely chop the pepper, onion and mushrooms.  Crush in with the mixture the garlic, add the mash and grate in the courgette
  3.  Mix all the prepared ingredients in a bowl, add the egg white and form into small balls.  From the...Read the full story »

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[24 Oct 2011 | No Comment | ]
Lemon Chicken

 Ingredients:  Serves 4 

  • 4 chicken fillets
  • 1 lemon plus its juice
  • 2 small onions
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • low-salt chicken stock cube
  • 6 mushrooms
  • 2 tbsp parsley
  • black pepper
  Method
  1. Dice the chicken into little cubes. Place oil into the frying pan and gently fry the chicken until it is golden brown. Place chicken on a plate.
  2. Chop up the mushrooms and onions placing them in the pan with oil and add the chicken stock cube. Simmer over a low heat.
  3. Squeeze the lemon juice into the pan adding parsley and a...Read the full story »

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[15 Oct 2011 | No Comment | ]
Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients

  • 500g (1 lb) Chicken, cubed
  • 100ml Greek Style Yogurt
  • 1 Onion, chopped
  • ½ Lemon
  • 3 tsp Curry Paste
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Purée
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Sauce 
  • 1 tbsp Tandoori Spice Blend
  • 2 tbsp Garam Masala 
  • 1 tbsp Paprika 
  • 1 Red Pepper 
  • 1 Green Pepper 
  • 1 Red Chilli, deseeded and finely sliced (optional) 
  • Spring Onions & Fresh Coriander to Garnish

 

Method

  1. In A bowl mix together the tandoori powder, chilli, lemon juice and yogurt.
  2. Add the cubed chicken breasts, mix and cover with cling film then refrigerate for at least 2 hours
  3. Place the...Read the full story »