INGREDIENTS: 4 chicken breasts 150g ball of mozzarella 1/2 jar sun-dried tomatoes 30g fresh basil leaves Salt Black pepper Dried oregano Cocktail sticks INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Pre-heat your oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6 2. Dice the mozzarella and sun-dried tomatoes into small pieces and tear the basil leaves 3. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper…
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Pimm’s Ice Lollies
INGREDIENTS : 250g strawberries, halved 10 mint leaves 40ml Pimm’s 100ml lemonade 50g caster sugar 6 cucumber slices, quartered Orange segments Ice lolly moulds PREPARATION : 1. Blend the strawberries and mint together, then strain into a jug/bowl to remove the solid bits. 2. Mix the strawberry mixture with lemonade, Pimm’s and sugar. 3. Place the…
Sesame Prawn Toast
INGREDIENTS For the sweet and sour sauce: 160ml pineapple juice 80 ml rice wine vinegar 75g brown sugar 3 tablespoons ketchup 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon cornflour mixed with 1 tablespoon water For the toast: 300g cooked prawns 50g spring onions 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger 1 egg white 1 tablespoon cornflour Salt and…
Under 500 Calories Prawn Curry
INGREDIENTS: 3 shallots, chopped 3 garlic cloves 2 bird’s-eye chillies, chopped and de-seeded 25g fresh root ginger, chopped 4 kaffir lime leaves 1 tbsp dried lemongrass 2 tsps fresh coriander, chopped 1 tbsp fish sauce Juice of 1 lime 350g king prawns 200ml coconut milk Salt and pepper, to taste. Coriander, chili and spring onion,…
Lamb Kofta Flatbread
INGREDIENTS : For the lamb koftas: 400g lamb mince 1/2 red onion, diced 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 lemon’s zest 2 tablespoon mint, chopped finely 2 tablespoon parsley, chopped finely For the tzatziki: 100ml yoghurt 50g cucumber slices, quartered Salt & pepper 1/2 lemon’s juice Handful of mint, finely chopped For the salad:…
Marshmallow Crispy Doughnuts
INGREDIENTS : 30g butter (plus a bit more for greasing) 200g mini marshmallows 120g Rice Krispies Toppings (optional but recommended): Milk, dark, and white chocolate Assorted sprinkles Pink food colouring A few tablespoons of cooking oil (to help thin out the chocolate) PREPARATION: 1. Melt butter over a low heat then add the marshmallows. Cook until…
Teesside Chicken Parmo
INGREDIENTS 1 onion 1 bay leaf 3 cloves 600ml milk 10 peppercorns 60g flour 60g butter Salt & pepper, to taste 1 teaspoon nutmeg 4 chicken breasts 2 egg, beaten 100g breadcrumbs Grated cheddar cheese Vegetable oil for frying PREPARATION 1. Cut the ends off of the onion and peel. Pierce the bay leaf onto…
Honey Mustard Shrimp on the Bar-B
Ingredients : 1 small lime, juiced 1 shot of quality tequila 1 tsp each of dried basil, parsley and oregano 4 clove garlic, minced 2 Tbsp dijon mustard 1 tsp dry mustard 1/2 c honey 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp lemon pepper 1/2 c olive oil, extra virgin 2 lb uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled…
Lemon Butter Baked Cod
Ingredients 2 lb cod fillet (any white fish) 1/4 c butter or margarine 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1/4 c all purpose flour dash(es) paprika SALT & PEPPER TO TASTE DIRECTIONS : fillets into serving sizes. Melt butter in sauce pan or micro-wave. Add lemon juice to melted butter. 2 In another dish, mix together flour,…
One-Pot Broccoli Pasta
INGREDIENTS : 150g penne 150g broccoli (cut small) 70g sundried tomatoes 2 cloves garlic, crushed Juice of 1/2 lemon 2 tablespoons pesto 100g feta (plus more to serve) Handful of fresh basil leaves PREPARATIONS: 1. Boil pasta in salted water for 6 minutes 2. Add broccoli to the pot and cook for 3 additional…
Mini Steak And Ale Pies
INGREDIENTS: 2 rump steaks 1 egg, beaten 100g flour 50g chopped onions (half an onion) 4 shallots, quartered 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tablespoon thyme 1 tablespoon rosemary 2 tablespoons tomato puree 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 350ml beef stock 250ml ale 2 sheets puff pastry PREPARATION : 1. Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F. 2. Cut…
Stilton & Pear Quesadilla
INGREDIENTS : 150g mozzarella, diced 1 pear, peeled, cored and grated 100g stilton 4 tablespoons tomato chutney 50g spinach 2 tortillas PREPARATION : 1. Cook the spinach in a small amount of boiling water until slightly wilted. 2. Strain cooked spinach, chop finely and pat dry with kitchen towel. 3. Combine the mozzarella, grated pear, stilton, tomato…