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Welcome to my website of recipes!

On this website I will tell you about all things food!

First recipe is Chicken pasta bake. It is so popular and a perfect dinner. It serves 4.

• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• ¼ tsp paprika - my secret ingredient!
• 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
• 6 tbsps cream cheese
• 4 skinless chicken breasts, sliced into cubes - for a veggie version you could always use mushrooms.
• 300g penne or any other pasta that you like
• 100g mature cheddar grated
• 50g grated mozzarella
• ½ small bunch of fresh parsley and basil finely chopped for garnish

step 1

Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a pan over a medium heat and fry the onion gently for 10-12 mins. Add the garlic and paprika and cook for 1 min. Tip in the tomatoes and sugar and season to taste. Simmer uncovered for 20 mins or until thickened, then stir through the cream cheese.

Step 2

Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a non-stick frying pan. Season the chicken and fry for 5-7 mins or until the chicken is cooked through.

step 3

Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Cook the penne following pack instructions. Drain and toss with the remaining oil. Tip the pasta into a medium sized ovenproof dish. Stir in the chicken and pour over the sauce. Top with the cheddar, mozzarella and parsley.

Bake for 20 mins or until golden brown and bubbling.Enjoy!




Sizzling halloumi fajitas:A flavourful twist on classic halloumi!

The next dinner is so nice in the summer. It serves 4 and it is so quick and easy to make
• 2 x 225g blocks light halloumi
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 red onion halved and sliced
• 2 mixed peppers sliced
• 3 globe tomatoes, roasted
• 2 garlic cloves crushed
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 lime juiced
• 8 small or 4 large tortilla wraps (use corn or flour)
• 1 avocado stoned, peeled and sliced small handful of coriander leaves
• chilli sauce or soured cream, to serve (optional)

Method!

Step 1

Split each halloumi block through the middle lengthways (they should have a natural seam). Cut each half into four strips. Heat half the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat, and fry the halloumi strips for a few minutes on each side until golden. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

step 2

Heat the remaining oil in the pan over a high heat, and fry the onion and peppers for 5 mins until just soft and starting to char. Add the garlic, paprika and coriander with some seasoning and cook for 1 min more. Pour in the lime juice and fried halloumi, and stir very gently so the halloumi doesn’t break up. Will keep at room temperature for a few hours. Reheat over a low heat with a little water.

step 3

Warm the wraps in a low oven wrapped in foil. Alternatively, warm two at a time for 10 seconds in the microwave (not wrapped in foil), or by holding them directly over a gas flame with a pair of tongs (this will give you flavourful charred edges).

step 4

Pile the halloumi filling into the warm wraps, with a few slices of avocado each, some coriander leaves, and spoonfuls of chilli sauce or soured cream, if you like.

Enjoy!




Here is a quick video on how to make an easy spaghetti bolognese!

Drinks!

Drinks to go with your mains!

This peach and raspberry mocktail is so delicious as a summer drink when with friends! It is so easy to make and is a crowd pleaser!
• sparkling water or still water
• ice to taste
• For the peach and raspberry syrup
• 3 peaches cut into small pieces
• 4 tablespoon raspberry syrup
• 2 cups still water
• 2-3 mint leaves

Method!

Add the peaches, still water, honey and mint to a large pan and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer for 15 minutes. With the back of a spoon press the peaches against the side of the pan to release the fruit juices. Set aside for 30 minutes, or until cooled. Place a fine mesh sieve over a bowl and pour through the peach syrup. Discard the peach (or enjoy with another recipe). To serve, pour about ⅓ cup of the peach syrup into your glasses and then top with sparkling water (or still if you prefer). Add ice, and garnish with mint. Enjoy!


A perfect pudding - gooey brownies!

These are something that everyone will make everyone come back for more!


• 360g cadbury milk chocolate, broken into pieces
• 225g butter, cubed, plus extra for greasing
• 225g light muscovado sugar
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 75g self-raising flour
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 75g chocolate chips