Serves 2 1 tbsp butter 1 tsp olive oil 1/2 white onion, chopped 175g risotto rice 65ml white wine 1/2 tsp turmeric 600ml chicken stock 25g parmesan Melt the butter and oil together in a large saucepan. Gently fry the onion until soft and then tip in the rice. Stir to coat and cook for…
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Quick and easy lunch: Spicy chicken pitta
Serves 2 2 chicken breasts 2 tbsp piri piri sauce ( I used Nandos medium as I was making for someone less spice tolerant but you will probably like to try their hot or extra hot) 2 wholemeal pittas 150g coleslaw Preheat the grill. Cut the chicken breast into chunks and combine well with the…
Turkish eggs
A breakfast for champs… Serves 2 1/2 red chilli, deseeded and sliced 1 tbsp butter 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 150g Greek yogurt 1/2 lemon, juiced 1 tbsp cider vinegar 2 eggs Sumac and dried coriander Melt the butter in a pan with the chilli on a very low heat. Meanwhile, mix the garlic, yogurt and…
Mexican veggie brekkie
For a healthy start to the day, try this Mexican-inspired bean and veggie dish. Serves 2 2 spring onion, sliced 1 large tomato, diced Small pack of coriander, chopped 1 lime, juiced 400g can kidney beans in chilli sauce 50g frozen spinach 2 eggs 1 avocado To make the salsa, put the spring onion, tomato,…
Cheats’ paella recipe using Creative Cook Paella Paste
I had some left over chorizo and half a pot of Creative Cook Mediterranean Paella Paste so I thought I’d try out a cheat recipe inspired from Good Food’s April issue. It’s missing a few typical paella ingredients but it’s super simple and super tasty. The paste has a smoky flavour with paprika, garlic & saffron….
Chilli, tomato and bacon soup
It feels so good to chill out with a nice bowl of soup when everything else feels manic right now. Serves 4 2tbsp rapeseed oil 1 red onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 red chilli, deseeded and chopped 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp dried coriander 1tbsp tomato puree 4 slices of bacon, chopped…
Teriyaki meatballs noodle bowl
March can’t decide what season it’s in right now. One minute it’s freezing, the next it’s BBQ weather. Meanwhile, I’m indoors with a bit of a sore throat as I finally seem to have caught the winter bug. This easy lunch was great comfort food and filled me up right until dinner time. Serves 2…
Spicy mackerel pate
If you’re planning a dinner party and wantt something ‘classy’ and light to begin with, this is a quick and easy starter to share. Serves 4 130g smoked mackerel 2tbsp horseradish 180g cream cheese 1 lemon, zested and juiced Half a packet of dill, roughly chopped Remove any skin from the mackerel. Break the rest of…
Scotch bonnet spiced rice with aubergine
Serves 2 200g rice 200g chopped tomatoes 1/2 red pepper, roughly chopped 1/2 white onion 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1 Scotch bonnet, cut in half and deseeded 1tbsp vegetable oil 1 bay leaf Pinch of thyme 1/2tsp of cayenne pepper, paprika and cumin 1tbsp tomato puree 1tbsp coconut oil 1 large aubergine or 4…
Creamy curried leek and potato soup
Feel like the cold weather is getting to you? Soup is the answer! Serves 4 1tbsp vegatable oil 1 large leek. sliced 4 shallots, sliced 1 baking potato, peeled and cubed 1tbsp medium/hot curry power 1/2tsp cayenne pepper 1.2L veg stock 150ml creme fraiche Seasoning Heat the oil in a large saucepan and cook the…
Easy lunch: Medallion chilli noodles
It’s lunchtime on a weekend and you’re looking to use up those last few remaining slices of bacon. Instead of a bacon buttie or some pasta and sauce, here’s an easy alternative which will help you use up some of your cupboard or kitchen left overs. Serves two 350g bacon medallions, diced 1 red chilli, deseeded…
Creamy red pepper and chilli pasta sauce
Serves 1 1 red pepper, cut in half and remove seeds 50g-75g spaghetti 1dsp chilli oil 1tsp chopped garlic 1 small red onion, finely chopped Half a red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped 150ml milk 1tbsp flour Seasoning Cook the red pepper halves under the grill until skin slightly charred. Meanwhile, cook the pasta to the packet…
The Chilli Pad 