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The only true Bolognese; many have tried to contend, all have failed

  • 1 large onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 tin of tomatoes
  • 1 tube of tomato puree
  • 500g of Mince
  • 1 cup of Red wine (actually make that 2 - one to drink while cooking)
  • 500g of Linguine
  • 1tsp oil
  • 1 knob of butter (no, go on, a bit more than that... it's delicious!)
  • 3 bay leaves (if you're feeling fancy)
3.7/5 (115 Votes)

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Preparing the tomato sauce: Peel and chop the onions finely

3.9/5 (117 Votes)

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For the dough Sift flour and salt

  • Dough:
  • 400 g (0.9 lb) flour
  • 1 tsp vinegar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 – 1½ cup lukewarm water
  • FILLING:
  • 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) summer squash, grated
  • salt
  • 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) cottage cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 50 g (1.7 oz) butter, melted
  • 2 eggs
  • Topping:
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup sour cream
3.6/5 (120 Votes)

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A healthy alternative for the vegetarian community, Soya products are hot favourites

  • 250gm Soya nuggets (Washed and soaked)
  • 1 pc Big Potato (diced to medium pieces)
  • 1 pc Tomato (big)
  • 2 or 3 Green Chillies (dependent on required hotness)
  • 1 tablespoons of Ginger Paste
  • 3-4 tablespoons of Oil : Sunflower oil
  • Spices:
  • Red Chilli: 1 whole
  • Cummin Whole(Jeera): 1/4 teaspoon
  • Cinnamon (Darchini): 1/4 of a stick
  • Cardamom (Elaichi): 3 small one
  • Clove (Labongo/laung): 3
  • Garam Masala: ½ teaspoon
  • Cumin powder (Jeera): 1/2 table-spoon
  • Turmeric powder (Halud/Haldi): 1 tea-spoon
  • Water
  • Salt to Taste
3.5/5 (138 Votes)

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Cook to impress with this Italian classic!

  • 1 onion
  • Chillies- 2-3 (optional)
  • Can of chopped tomatoes
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • Spaghetti (about 2 -3 handfuls)
  • Quorn mince (350g)
  • Chilli powder- 1 teaspoon (optional)
  • Salt- 1 teaspoon
  • Turmeric- 1/2 teaspoon
  • Cumin seeds- sprinkling (optional)
  • Oil- 1-2 tablespoons
  • Peas- (optional)
3.4/5 (131 Votes)

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Mix the flours and yeast with a pinch of salt in a food processor fitted with a dough blade

  • 100g each strong white and strong wholewheat flour
  • 1 tsp or 7g sachet easy-blend dried yeast
  • 125ml warm water
  • For the topping
  • 200g can chopped tomatoes, juice drained
  • handful cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 large courgette, thinly sliced using a peeler
  • 25g mozzarella, torn into pieces
  • 1 tsp capers in brine, drained
  • 8 green olives, roughly chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley, to serve
4.1/5 (79 Votes)

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Gammon has the tendency to be very salty - this recipe from Indian chef Romy Gill solves that problem! Visit www

  • - Unsmoked gammon joint
  • - 1 litre apple juice
  • - 3tsp light honey
  • - 1 white onion, sliced
  • - 3 bay leaves
  • - 6 whole cloves
  • - 8 peppercorns
  • - 1 inch cinnamon stick
  • - 1 heaped tsp garam masala
3.3/5 (139 Votes)

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Delicious vegan main dish, tastes great with a green salad!

  • For the main dish:
  • 8-10 carrots, scrubbed
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil
  • 1 carton chickpeas, drained
  • 4 tsp of gomasio*
  • For the pesto:
  • 1 clove of garlic, diced
  • juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 handfuls of basil, plus a few leaves for garnish
  • A handful of parsley
  • 1-2 tbsp hemp seeds
3.4/5 (131 Votes)

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The Best Stir Fry in the World - made by my Mum!

  • One pack of any stir fry veg
  • 4 Chicken Breasts - sliced into thin strips - marinated
  • Marinade:
  • Soy sauce 1 tablespoon
  • Honey - 2 tablespoons
  • Five Spice Powder - 1/2 Teaspoon
  • 1 clove garlic - crushed
  • 1 piece of grated ginger - about 2 cms long - peeled
  • To cook:
  • Soy Sauce
  • Five Spice Powder
  • Toasted Sesame Oil
  • Stir Fry Oil
  • Cooked, cooled fine egg noodles
3.4/5 (173 Votes)

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1. Put vegetable oil into a wok, add the red curry paste, cook over a low heat until the aroma develops

  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 tbsp red curry paste
  • 350g minced chicken
  • 200g Bamboo Shoots
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 cup basil leaves
  • 2 chopped red peppers
3/5 (160 Votes)

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Lay the bacon, mushrooms and tomatoes on a foil-lined tray

  • 4 rashers good-quality lean unsmoked back bacon
  • 4 brown-cap portabello mushrooms
  • 12-16 cherry tomatoes on the vine, room temperature
  • 6 tsp olive oil
  • 2 slices bread cut on the diagonal
  • 2 good-quality free-range pork sausages, minimum 86% pork
  • 2 free-range, omega-3 rich eggs, room temperature
  • few drops cider vinegar
  • 1 cup Baked beans
  • 1 large potato
  • Cake tin
  • small mason jar
  • Potato ricer or garlic press
5/5 (2 Votes)

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A quick and easy dinner

  • 150g dried pasta
  • 200g mushrooms
  • 4 rashers of smoked bacon
  • ½ onion
  • 100g soft cheese
  • 20g grated smoked cheddar
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
  • 1 tsp cracked black pepper
3/5 (164 Votes)

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