00Cauliflower Cheese BakeI love dishes that can be used as a main dish or stretched out to feed more as a side dish and this Cauliflower cheese bake is one of many that can do just that. Loved by young and old alike for its gooey goodness.
Why not give this a try and let us know how you get on in the comments below. We love to hear your feedback. E x00Pressure cooked Cauliflower CheeseCauliflower cheese is a classic dish that can be served as an accompaniment to a gammon steak, a roast dinner or as a main course if desired.
I've used the Ninja Foodi to Pressure cook the whole Cauliflower before covering with a creamy cheese sauce and finishing off in the Airfryer, but this can be done on the hob too.
Why not give this a try and let us know how you get on in the comments below.
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It's speedy, fresh, and full of nutrients. I'm sure you and your family will enjoy this recipe as much as mine did.
Whilst I've done this in the Ninja Foodi, it's just as easy to do on the stove or in the Slow cooker.
I used fresh beetroot that I had previously pressure cooked - you can find the instructions for this on the website.
It's easy to adapt this recipe to suit your own tastes.
Why not give this a try and let us know how you get on in the comments below.
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Prep work is important, as it saves time in the long run, saves waste and helps you plan meals more efficiently. Especially when you buy a load of reduced veggies or have a glut of some things that, on their own don't make a meal, but if prepped and stored correctly can be as important as the main ingredients of a meal.
Vegetables are the backbone of our meals and are easy to prep and store, or freeze for another day.
Beetroot is one of those that I love to prep in advance.
I can then add it to soup, salad or various other dishes.
I pressure cooked mine in the Ninja Foodi, but you could cook it in the Slow cooker or on the hob instead.
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E x 00Cheesy Leek and Broccoli BakeThis can be a stand alone dish served as a main meal or a side dish to a roast or steak dinner. Its creamy, cheesy comfort food that can be adapted to suit you and your families tastes by using different cheeses. a mild cheddar for a mellow taste or a strong punchy one for a more robust flavour. You can add a little cream for a richer taste or a few chilli flakes for a little heat. You can use fresh or frozen broccoli. The choice is yours. I've used a Ninja foodi to steam then bake, but you can use the hob and grill / oven if you prefer. Why not give this a try and let us know how you get on in the comments below. We love to hear your feedback E x00Caramelised Red Onion and Feta Tart.Dinner this evening is a speedy, full of flavour tart with a little taste of the Mediterranean. I tend to find pastry is always in the reduced section of the supermarket, so it can be made into a very cheap dinner in no time, by adding just a few ingredients- some we always have in, plus a wee bit of cheese- in this case Feta- from a salad dish we had the day before. Why not add some chopped olives for that true Mediterranean taste? As with lots of our recipes, this one is easy to adapt to you and your families tastes by swapping out the Feta for cheddar or the red onions for white etc. I'm having with couscous and a spinach salad so didn't add to the tart itself, but feel free to add in some spinach or parsley if you prefer. Why not give this a try and let us know how you get on in the comments below. We love to hear your feedback. E x
00Onion Bahji’s Onion bahjis are an Indian fritter that's a standard side dish for a family curry night. Add a mint dip and you have the perfect pairing. They can be eaten hot or cold, so are a great TV snack when watching the footy, can be added to a picnic or a lunchbox. They can be as spicy or as savoury as you prefer, so play around with the spice blend till you get the taste you like. This goes for the onions too, as I used 1 red (for sweetness) and 1 brown. The rice flour gives them added crispiness but don't worry if you don't have it -just use more gram flour. Why not give these a try and let us know how you get on in the comments below. We love to hear your feedback. E x
00Honey & Ginger glazed Chantenay CarrotsChantenay carrots are extremely versatile and while they're delicious lightly boiled and served with butter and seasoning, there's no need to stop there!
They can be eaten just as they are and are particularly popular with children because of their sweet crunchiness and small size. They can be served halved or whole as crudités with other vegetables and a dip.
They can also be boiled,steamed,roasted,grilled,stir fried,microwaved etc. I've chosen to roast them in the Halogen oven but this can be done in a conventional oven too. Whichever way you choose to cook them they are a great addition to a Sunday Roast, a picnic or even to replace potatoes in your usual dinner. I served mine on a bed of Spinach and topped with maple glazed Spare Ribs which was delicious and just shows how versatile the little gems are. Why not give this recipe a try and let us know how you got on in the comments below. We love to hear your feedback x
00Loaded Hassleback potatoesThe Hassleback Potatoes were invented by a Swedish Chef at Restaurant Hasselbacken in Stockholm, and we have been enjoying them ever since. This particular style of potato is so versatile and easy to do- sliced into thin wedges but left joined at the bottom like a concertina, baked until the layers fan out into rounds of crispiness and served as is, or embellished with toppings of your choice. I had a pack of continental meat and some cheese and voila my humble potato was transformed into a feast of mediterranean flavours. This dish started out as a side but quickly became the main meal as I didnt want to spoil it by adding unnecessary extras and I found it so filling too. Its so easy to adapt this recipe to you and your families tastes by substituting the Salami or Chorizo for cooked ham and bacon or the Goats cheese for Cheddar. You could even let the kids add their own toppings before baking. Why not give this a try and let us know how you get on in the comments below. We love to hear your feedback x
