Thursday 24 August 2023

BEAN SALAD

Hi, and welcome. This recipe is a simple bean salad. INGREDIENTS Tin Red Kidney Beans (400g drained 240g) Tin Sweetcorn (340g drained 285g) 1 small red onion chopped or 2 Spring Onions Parsley or Basil, chopped. Lemon Juice, Olive Oil and salt. METHOD Put all ingredients into a bowl and mix thoroughly. Add Lemon Juice, Olive oil and salt. SERVE

Tuesday 22 August 2023

POTATO DAUPHINOIS

Hi, and welcome. This recipe is delicious served with veggie sausages, Quorn chicken filetts or a simple green salad. INGREDIENTS 450g Potatoes (1 lb) 1/2 Pint milk 3 oz double cream 4oz grated cheese METHOD PREHEAT OVEN 200C or Mark 6 Slice potatoes thinly (2mm thick) Layer half thee potatoes in dish. Pour cream and milk (half) dot with butter. Add another layer of potatoes. Pour over remaining cream and milk. Top with grated cheese. Cover with foil, bake for 30 minute. Remove foil. cook another 30 minutes. ENJOY

Friday 11 August 2023

AVOCADO & HALUMI ON TOAST

This recipe is lunch or dinner.serves 1 or 2. INGREDIENTS 1 Avocado 1 Tomato 2 slices of bread Halumi, sliced Half a lime Chilli Powder or fresh chilli salt METHOD Place sliced Halumi in hot pan (no fat). Cook until golden on both sides. Toast bread, 2 slices. Peel and chop Avocado Slice Tomato Butter toast, place Halumi slices on top. Add Avocado, tomato slices, lime and salt. Sprinkle chilli powder to taste, or chilli. ENJOY

Thursday 3 August 2023

CHICK PEA AND SPINACH CURRY

Hi and welcome. This recipe is cheap, nutritious and delicious. INGREDIENTS 2 Tins of Chick Peas 400g (drained 240g) 1 TIN chopped tomatoes (400g) 1 onion chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed or chopped 1 chilli 1 tsp Turmeric 1 tsp garam masala 240g pack ofspinach leaves 1 tsp salt 1 tablespoon vegetable oil METHOD Heat the oil in a large saucepan, add onion, fry gently forabout 3 minutes, add garlic and fry for one minute, add turmeric and garam masala stir for about one minute. Add chick Peas and heat gently, add chopped tomatoes and salt. Bring to boil and simmer gently for 5 minutes. Stir in Spinach and cover. Turn off heat and leave for 3 minutes for spinach to wilt. Stir and serve. SERVE WITH PLAIN RICE OR NAAN BREAD.