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5 minute chocolate fondant mug cake!
![5 minute chocolate fondant mug cake!](/media/cake-in-a-mug-jpeg_crop.jpg/tsp/5-minute-chocolate-fondant-mug-cake.jpg)
By kellyscarlett
A quick pud ready in five mins with a gooey chocolate centre
- 4 tablespoons self raising flour
- 2 table spoons sugar
- 1 table spoon melted butter or veg oil
- cocoa powder (how ever chocolaty you want it i use 2 teaspoons)
- 1 lindt chocolate ball,or any chocolate you enjoy
- 1 large egg
Chicken & thyme risotto
![Chicken & thyme risotto](/media/rice_crop.jpg/tsp/chicken-thyme-risotto.jpg)
By michabedford, chezgaycountrykitchen
A simple, filling dish thats easier than just boiling rice!
- 200g Arborio rice
- 750ml chicken stock
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 chicken breasts diced
- small handful of lemon thyme,leaves picked
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 8 mushrooms, finely sliced
- juice of half lemon
- 200g cream cheese
- seasoning
- Parmesan shavings to taste
Creamy salmon and veggie pasta
![Creamy salmon and veggie pasta](/media/winning-recipe-3_crop.png/tsp/creamy-salmon-and-veggie-pasta.png)
By michabedford, chezgaycountrykitchen
Easy, tasty and quick
- 200g pasta
- 125g salmon diced
- 1/4 courgette diced
- 8 baby corns cut into chunks
- 8 baby asparagus cut into chunks
- 125ml double cream
- 2 tbsp dill
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- seasoning
- cheddar (optional)
A quick side dish with broad beans & spring onions
By gingeybites, Gingey Bites
Last week the wonderful folk at Woodlands Organic Farm sent me an organic veg box to try and I was thrilled to see ...
Quick Brown Butter and Creme Fraiche Cake with Cocoa Nibs
![Quick Brown Butter and Creme Fraiche Cake with Cocoa Nibs](http://selmastable.files.wordpress.com/2014/07/img_8600.jpg)
By selmastable, Selma's Table
At this time of year we are all so busy making the most of the summery weather and produce that baking can take a b
The best sarnie in the world...ever!
![The best sarnie in the world...ever!](/media/2013-10-16-19-27-30_crop.jpg/tsp/the-best-sarnie-in-the-world-ever.jpg)
By michabedford, chezgaycountrykitchen
Quick, easy, tasty and cheap
- 2 Ciabatta bread rolls
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 balls of mozzarella
- 2 slices smoked bacon
- 6 mushrooms
- 1 red onion
- 1/2 red pepper
- Green pesto,enough for spreading
- 2 handfuls of rocket
- Mayo,enough for spreading
- Oil for cooking
Hearty meatball bake
![Hearty meatball bake](/media/2013-10-12-15-22-58_crop.jpg/tsp/hearty-meatball-bake.jpg)
By michabedford, chezgaycountrykitchen
Quick and easy to throw together and sit down on a cold night
- 12 beef meatballs
- 1 red pepper diced
- 1 courgette diced
- 1 red chilli deseeded, chopped fine
- 2 cloves garlic chopped fine
- 1 red onion diced
- 6-10 mushrooms quartered
- 1 tin 400g chopped tomatoes
- 100g tomato puree
- 1/2 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp thyme
- 1 tbsp sage
- 1/2 tbsp dried cumin
- 2 slices bread for breadcrumbs
- Chinese 5 spice to coat meatballs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 150g grated cheese
- salt & pepper to season
Shortbread Snazzles
![Shortbread Snazzles](/media/shortbread-3_crop.jpg/tsp/shortbread-snazzles.jpg)
By JJelley, Red Droplet
Quick, crisp shortbread. Perfect for dunking and tea parties!
- Quick and crisp shortbread. Perfect for dunking and tea parties!
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- 250g / 10oz plain flour
- 250g / 10oz butter (softened)
- 125g / 5oz icing sugar
- 125g / 5oz cornflour
Moroccan marinated chicken with spiced sweet potato puree
![Moroccan marinated chicken with spiced sweet potato puree](/media/2013-11-06-16-22-00_crop.jpg/tsp/moroccan-marinated-chicken-with-spiced-sweet-potato-puree.jpg)
By michabedford, chezgaycountrykitchen
A quick and easy autumn warmer
- CHICKEN MARINADE
- 4 chicken pieces (thighs and legs)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- seasoning
- SWEET POTATO PUREE
- 1 sweet potato cubed
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp all spice
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- sprinkle of ground pepper
Tomato Salsa
![Tomato Salsa](/media/20130505-p1030950_crop.jpg/tsp/tomato-salsa.jpg)
By vaishsengupta, Of Cloves and Capers
A wonderful dip made in minutes
- Tomatoes finely chopped - 3 or 1 tin
- Onion - 1 finely chopped
- Olive oil- 1 tsp
- Coriander powder- 1/2 tsp
- Pepper- 1/4 tsp
- Garlic paste- 1/2 tsp or 1/2 tsp slices
- Chilli powder- 1/4 tsp
- Salt- to taste
Leek and Sweet Potato Soup
![Leek and Sweet Potato Soup](/media/my-recipes-pics-001_crop.jpg/tsp/leek-and-sweet-potato-soup.jpg)
By angelajw8
A variation of the old fave Leek and Potato soup, this uses sweet potato and chilli
- 1 large leek
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 sweet potato
- stock cubes to make 1 litre of stock
- chilli powder to taste
- seasoning, herbs
- grated hard cheese to garnish
Coconut vegetable curry
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By smuz90
Very easy and quick curry to serve on brown rice
- 200g frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 leek
- 100g cauliflower
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 tsp curry paste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- soy sauce
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- 2 tsp Garlic Granules
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- 1 tsp Thyme
- 2 tsp Parsley
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Easy chicken & mushroom pie
- 2 large onions
- 450g chicken breast
- 200g mushrooms
- 1 desert spoon tomato pure (optional)
- 1 desert spoon garlic pure (optional)
- 1 egg
- 2 tins of soup - chicken, mushroom or 1 of each
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Spiced Lamb Casserole
- 300g Diced Lamb
- 1 tsp Flour
- 1 tsp Ground Coriander
- 1 tsp Ground Cumin
- 2 Onions, diced
- 1 Large Carrot, diced
- 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 2 Cloves of garlic, crushed
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Quick and Easy Guacamole
- 1 avocado
- 5 small vine tomatoes
- 1-2 tablespoons coriander leaves
- 1-2 teaspoons lime juice
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Hungarian Mushroom Soup
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups chopped onions
- 1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 2 teaspoons dried dill weed
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ground black pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup sour cream
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Mushroom Pasta
- 150g dried pasta
- 295g tin of Campbells low fat condensed mushroom soup
- 200g mushrooms
- ½ onion
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp brandy
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Mackerel Fried Rice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Massaman Thai curry paste
- 3 eggs, beaten
- Pinch of caster sugar
- 2 measures of cooked rice (basmati or longgrain)
- Small bunch spring onions, chopped
- 1/2 tin garden peas
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 2 tins of mackerel fillets in brine, drained
- A few slices of cucumber, halved
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Tomato Parmesan Chicken
- 4 pieces chicken joints (skin removed)
- 1 Tin tomato soup
- 2 tablespoon tomato puree
- 1 handful chopped herbs (basil, thyme, oregano and parsley)
- 2 clove garlic (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 1 cup white wine
- 100g sliced mushrooms
- 1 small courgette (diced)
- 2 tablespoon parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon flour
- Salt and pepper
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Falafels
- 2 tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 400g can chickpeas, washed and drained
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- handful parsley, (or 1 tsp dried mixed herbs)
- 1 egg, beaten
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Magic Snowball Sparkles
- 2 egg whites
- ¼ tsp cream of tartar
- 2 tsp Golden Syrup
- 60g caster sugar
- 60g white chocolate roughly chopped into small pieces
- – plus an extra (approx) 90g white chocolate to decorate - optional
- Edible sugar craft decorations or edible silver glitter - available at cake craft stores / online – or now in many supermarkets.
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