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SPICY SQUID STEW WITH GARLIC CROUTONS

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • March 7, 2022
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  This mouth-watering squid and potato stew is local to Sète in the south of France and is based on a Rick Stein recipe. It is a hearty seafood stew … Continue Reading →

PIZZA CHICKEN

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • February 27, 2022
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A delicious Italian-inspired dinner idea, Slimming World pizza-topped chicken combines a succulent chicken breast with the taste of cheesy pizza INGREDIENTS 4 small chicken breasts flattened 300g Passata 2 tablespoons … Continue Reading →

POLLO ALLA CACCIATORA

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • February 26, 2022
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Chicken cacciatore:  This is chicken cooked “the hunter’s way” – which grants a certain amount of culinary licence, although Italians might not agree. A rib-sticking meal that takes minimal preparation … Continue Reading →

POTATO AND CHEDDAR PIE

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • February 25, 2022
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This pie is a thing of beauty. Layering the cheese means you get molten pockets, which gives a strong taste set against the platform of the potatoes and onions. Do … Continue Reading →

MEAT AND POTATO PIE

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • February 18, 2022
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Tuck into a hearty pie with a rich steak and potato filling and crumbly shortcrust pastry – it makes a crowd-pleasing dinner every time? or even Sunday lunch   INGREDIENTS … Continue Reading →

POTATO OMELETTE

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • February 14, 2022
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  If you are an egg lover and want to try something new, then Mashed Potato Omelette can be the right choice for you. This scrumptious recipe is prepared with … Continue Reading →

MEDALLIONS OF PORK WITH PRUNES AND COGNAC

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • February 14, 2022
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This saucy pork and sweet prunes hits the spot. A warming dish spiked with brandy and sweet prunes that satisfies cold-weather cravings….and enjoyed by all INGREDIENTS  Serves 4 700g pork … Continue Reading →

HAM AND SPLIT PEA SOUP

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • February 5, 2022
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With the slightly sweet, somewhat salty, and subtly smoky flavor of the ham, this hearty soup is the ideal winter soup — a great one for lunches, or as a … Continue Reading →

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