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Category: MAINS

CREAMY PAPRIKA PRAWNS

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • November 18, 2024
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  This one-pot creamy paprika prawn recipe features succulent prawns cooked in a rich, garlicky sauce,  that’s bursting with flavour. Serve over rice or pasta, or pair with crusty bread … Continue Reading →

SHAWARMA MEATLOAF WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • November 11, 2024
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  This Shawarma meatloaf from Yotem Ottolenghi is a departure from the normal meatloaf you are accustomed to .  A whole load of  aromatic Shawarma spices and herbs such as … Continue Reading →

CHICKEN FRICASSEE

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • October 28, 2024
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Fricassée comes from the French words frire (to fry) and casser (to break into pieces). Sometimes, chicken fricassée is called poulet á la crème, a similar creamy chicken dish. Both … Continue Reading →

VEGETARIAN SHEPHERDS PIE

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • October 21, 2024
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This simple, hearty, vegetarian shepherd’s pie is packed full of healthy vegetables and lentils.  to make it a hearty vegetarian dinner. INGREDEINTS 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 red onions, finely … Continue Reading →

SAUSAGE MEATBALLS with CARAMELISED PEPPERS

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • October 18, 2024
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  This recipe is packed with flavour and using sausage meat instead of mincemeat means extra flavour, and you can use whatever sausages you like. INGREDIENTS Serves 4 2 tablespoons … Continue Reading →

EASY, CHEESY, ELEGANT MUSHROOM LASAGNE

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • October 7, 2024
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  It starts perfectly with creamy, nutty béchamel, simply seasoned, golden brown mushrooms, and lots of cheese. We love this. Its ready in about 2 hours, and  you’ll have an … Continue Reading →

GUINNESS LAMB SHANKS

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • September 23, 2024
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  Cook the lamb shanks until they’re just falling apart and they develop the most amazing flavours. Whatever you do, do not skip the mint oil or spring onions– it’s … Continue Reading →

CURRY And MUSTARD CAULIFLOWER CHEESE

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • September 23, 2024
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This rather different cauliflower cheese is this version by Yotam Ottolenghi.  It’s full of flavour: cheesy, creamy, spicy, and crunchy. You really must try it INGREDIENTS 1 large cauliflower, divided … Continue Reading →

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