Southwestern Black Bean Cakes with Guacamole
Directions: Place torn bread in food processor bowl or blender container. Cover and process or blend until bread resembles coarse crumbs. Transfer crumbs to a large bowl and… Read More »
Smoked Mackerel, Orange & Couscous Salad
Directions: Pour 250ml boiling water over couscous, cover and leave 10 mins, then fluff up with a fork. Meanwhile, make the dressing. Mix orange juice, vinegar, sugar and… Read More »
Slow-roast Chicken with Homemade Gravy
Directions: Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3 and put the chicken in a roasting tin. Put the butter into a small bowl and add the herbs and plenty… Read More »
Shrimp & Rice Noodle Salad
DIRECTIONS: 1. Whisk the sauce ingredients together until blended. 2. Toss the rice noodles (also called vermicelli), lettuce, carrots, garlic, and onions together in a large serving bowl…. Read More »
Tuna Salad
DIRECTIONS: 1. In a glass or plastic bowl, mix with a fork the tuna, apple, celery, Vegenaise, parsley, and lemon juice. Avoid over-stirring; you don’t want it mushy. Season… Read More »
Sesame Peanut Noodle Salad
DIRECTIONS: 1. Fill a medium soup pot or Dutch oven with water and bring to a boil over high heat. 2. Boil the pasta according to package directions, omitting salt,… Read More »
Roasted Broccoli with Asiago
Directions: Preheat oven to 450°F. Cut each crown of broccoli lengthwise into 4 wedges. Place broccoli in large bowl and toss with olive oil, crushed red pepper and… Read More »
Rice & Bean Wraps
DIRECTIONS: 1. Prepare rice according to package directions. While it cooks, sauté garlic in oil 2 minutes. Add beans. Cook on low until hot. Mix beans with rice. Fill… Read More »
Raspberry Swirl Brownie Bites
DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. 3. In a large bowl, combine brownie mix, pudding mix, eggs, water, and oil. Beat well…. Read More »
Pork, Sage & Chestnut Stuffing Parcels
Directions: Put all the ingredients except the bacon and sage leaves in a bowl. Season well then mix together with your hands and form into 8 balls. Squash… Read More »
Ploughman Sandwich
DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. Combine 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar, 1 tsp dried dill, 1 tsp spicy brown mustard, and 1 tsp… Read More »
Perfect Pinwheels
DIRECTIONS: Combine beans, seasoning, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, red pepper, and carrots in a food processor; puree. Add salt and pepper to taste. Spread evenly over wraps; layer with… Read More »
Pear n’ Nut Muffins
Directions: Place the baking rack in the upper third of the oven and heat the oven to 400 degrees. Prepare muffin pans with nonstick vegetable spray. Peel, core… Read More »
Pear & Blue Cheese Flatbread
Directions: Place oven rack in the lowest position; preheat to 450°F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat…. Read More »
Honey & Apple Samie
DIRECTIONS: In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add honey, vanilla extract and cinnamon; mix well. Spread 2 tablespoons cream cheese mixture on each of 4… Read More »
Pan-seared Salmon on Baby Arugula Salad
DIRECTIONS: 1. Place the salmon fillets in a shallow bowl. Toss well with lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Let rest for 15 minutes. 2. Cook the salmon, skin-side… Read More »
Oven Baked Sweet Potato “Fries”
Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Wash the sweet potatoes well and pat dry. Cut the sweet potato in half lengthwise. Place cut side down, cut each… Read More »
One-pot Chicken with Braised Vegetables
Directions: Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. Season the chicken inside and out with salt and pepper. Heat the butter in a casserole dish until sizzling, then take… Read More »
Olive oil-baked Potatoes
Directions: Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Scrub the baking potatoes, then pat dry. Slice lengthways into three. Drizzle olive oil over a large baking sheet. Place the… Read More »
Mixed Dried Fruits & Nuts
DIRECTIONS: Combine the fruit and nuts in a bowl. Pack in a plastic or cello bag. Close with a twisty or a rubber band. Makes one 2-ounce serving…. Read More »
Mexican Bean Salad
Directions: Lower the eggs into boiling water and boil for 6½ mins, then put into a bowl of cold water to cool. Slice the avocados and place in… Read More »
Mediterranean Tuna on a Roll
DIRECTIONS: 1. Combine onions with olive oil, 1 Tbsp red-wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; marinate 5 minutes. 2. Mix in tuna, including the oil. Season with… Read More »
Mediterranean Chicken Salad
DIRECTIONS: 1. Combine oil, vinegar, tarragon, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk to blend. 2. In a medium bowl, toss chicken with ¼ cup dressing…. Read More »
Maple Mustard Kale with Turkey Bacon
Directions: Heat a 12 inch sauté pan over medium heat. Add olive oil, onions and turkey bacon and sauté until browned, about 8 minutes. Meanwhile, remove the tough… Read More »
Leg of Lamb cooked with Potatoes
Directions: Heat the oven to 230C/fan 210C/gas 8. Start by making deep incisions all over the meaty side of the leg of lamb using a small knife. Whizz… Read More »
Quinoa Salad
DIRECTIONS: 1. In a small saucepan bring water and salt to a boil. 2. Stir in quinoa, cover and lower the heat to simmer. Cook for 15 minutes. 3. Put quinoa… Read More »
Happy Face Pita
DIRECTIONS: 1. Evenly spread each of 4 pocketless pitas with hummus. 2. Form a cat face, with cucumber slices for eyes and cherry tomato halves for eyeballs; a gherkin for… Read More »