Jerk inspired chicken 

INGREDIENTS : For the marinade 1 tbsp ground allspice 1 tbsp ground black pepper 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp ground nutmeg 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, picked from woody stem 1 bunch spring onions, finely chopped 2 scotch bonnet chillies, finely chopped 2 tbsp dark brown sugar 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp white wine vinegar…

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Stir Fried Beef with Flat Rice Noodles

INGREDIENTS : 400g fresh banh pho (ho fun) noodles (if using dry, rehydrate the noodles first) 200g sirloin steak (or rump), cut into 5mm thick slices 120g mange tout 1 clove garlic, sliced 1/2 onion, coarsely chopped 4 tbs oyster sauce 4 tbs soy sauce pinch of pepper splash of water 80g bean sprouts METHOD…

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Mango lassi ice-cram 

INGREDIENTS: 2 ripened mangoes 250ml yogurt 500ml water 4 tbs condensed milk RECIPE : Peel and cut mangoes into pieces and blend together with yoghurt, water and condensed milk. After blending the ingredients together, freeze for at least 2 hours.

Sweet & sour Squid  

INGREDIENTS:  250g squid, cleaned and sliced into 7mm rings 1/2 onion, cut into bite-sized chunks 50g celery, sliced 1 cm thick 300g tomatoes, chopped into bite-sized chunks Half courgette, cut into bite-sized chunks 200g fresh or tinned pineapple, cut into bite-sized chunks 100ml pineapple juice from can or orange juice 2 tbs fish sauce 1…

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Ginger & Almond Shortbread

INGREDIENTS: 100g butter 50g caster sugar 75g plain flour 75g ground almond 1 tbsp ground ginger 1 stem ginger METHOD: Heat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5. Beat the butter and the sugar together until smooth. Stir in the flour, ground almond, ginger and stem ginger to get a smooth paste.  Pinch off and roll into…

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Pasta with Pork Meatballs

INGREDIENTS : half packet of linguine 250g minced pork 2 cloves garlic, sliced 1 onion, diced 2 tomatoes, roughly chopped a few basil leaves splash of white wine METHOD: Season minced pork with salt and pepper, one garlic and half onion. Using your hands, mix well and roll into bite-sized balls. Set aside. In a…

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Coconut Prawns With Orange Chilli Dip

INGREDIENTS: 4 tablespoons marmalade 6 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce Salt Pepper 1 pack prawns 100g plain flour 100g desiccated coconut 100g panko breadcrumbs 2 eggs, beaten  Coconut oil INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Combine the marmalade, sweet chili sauce, salt and pepper in a small bowl and mix to make the dip. 2. Roll prawns in flour, then…

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Sun-Dried Tomato Stuffed Chicken

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…

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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…

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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,…

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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:…

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