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Bake A Summer Traybake
Until the moment the fish goes into the pan, this is a vegetarian dish, so if you're cooking for veggies as well, scoop some of the cauliflower and chickpeas into a separate small pan so you can roast them alongside the fish version. ■ Serves 4 ■ Pre
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Kitchen Spice
This is an easy taco recipe for a midweek meal. I've used salmon as it's a great source of omega-3 heart fatty acids, but you can switch it up for any firm white fish. My top tip would be to make extra of the spice seasoning so you can use it in othe
BBC Easycook3 min read
Going Solo
■ Serves 1 ■ Prep 10 mins ■ Cook 5 mins ½-1 red chilli, shredded (deseeded, if you like) 1 shallot, peeled and quartered 250ml chicken stock 1 tbsp rice or cider vinegar ½ tbsp soy sauce 3 bunches of spring onions, sliced 2-3 cooked chicken slices ¼
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Welcome!
The sun is out, the sky is blue, there's not a cloud to spoil the view (copyright Buddy Holly)… well, let's hope that's the case! You never can tell with the good old British summertime. But, let's not be gloomy: in this very special bumper issue of
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2 Summer Tarts
■ Serves 4 Prep ■ 15 mins plus chilling ■ Cook 50 mins 375g sheet ready-rolled puff pastry 3 courgettes, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, sliced olive oil, for drizzling 4 tbsp mascarpone 50g parmesan or vegetarian alternative, grated 1 Heat the oven t
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Easy Does It
There's nothing worse than inviting friends over, then feeling too stressed to enjoy the occasion yourself. So, this menu is designed to be hassle-free, with as much made in advance as possible. If you want to graze on some nibbles before the meal, w
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15-minute Meals
Get ahead for the next day with these fun jars of breakfast oats that are quick to throw together and taste delicious topped with fresh berries. ■ Makes 2 ■ Prep 15 mins plus overnight chilling ■ No cook 80g porridge oats 4 tbsp natural yogurt 2 tsp
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Less Waste more taste
Who fancies spicy chicken and salad on Sunday? Keep some of the chicken back and we've a great idea for the leftovers too. ■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 30 mins ■ Cook 1 hr 40 mins 1 whole chicken (about 1.5kg) 4 baking potatoes 1 tsp cumin seeds pinch of chilli
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Step-by-step ice Cream Pie
Leave both the ice creams in the fridge for 10 minutes before using them so they're easier to spoon into the pie. ■ Serves 8 ■ Prep 50 mins plus resting and at least 3 hrs freezing ■ Cook 5 mins butter, for the tin 500ml chocolate ice cream 200g Malt
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Great Grills
The classic beef burger is a must-have at any barbecue. Pack a small piece of blue cheese in the centre to make it a little more special, and serve with your favourite accompaniments. ■ Makes 4 ■ Prep 10 mins plus chilling ■ Cook 15 mins 400g beef mi
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Fire Up The BBQ
Cooking flatbreads on the barbecue gives them a smoky flavour. Serve with dips, salad, meat or halloumi. ■ Makes 6 flatbreads ■ Prep 25 mins ■ Cook 15 mins 300g self-raising flour, plus extra for dusting 300g Greek-style yogurt ½ cucumber, deseeded a
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Super Savers
22 low -cost meals ■ Serves 2 ■ Prep 10 ■ Cook 25 mins 300g new potatoes, quartered 2 tbsp olive oil 40g chorizo, cut into strips 1 red chilli, finely chopped ½ small bunch of parsley, chopped 2 eggs, poached 1 Boil the potatoes until tender, then dr
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Mega Bowls
Cut out & keep ■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 10 mins ■ Cook 10 mins 350g farfalle 200g light soft cheese squeeze of lemon juice 145g gravadlax, torn into pieces, or smoked salmon trimmings bunch of chives, snipped 1 Cook the pasta following pack instructions, th
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A Week Of gluten-free suppers
■ Serves 3 ■ Prep 20 mins plus chilling ■ Cook 25 mins uncooked 140g sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped 140g floury potatoes (such as King Edward), chopped 100g frozen peas, defrosted 100g shredded ham hock handful of mint leaves, chopped 1 lemon, ze
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Spread the Love…
* Each recipe makes enough for two servings Put 100g grated cheddar in a bowl with ½ celery stick, finely diced, 4 finely chopped spring onions, 1 finely grated carrot and 1 tbsp chopped chives. Mix in 2 tbsp mayonnaise and season well. Mash 75g crum
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3 Campfire Treats
■ Alternately thread 5 large marshmallows and 4 hulled strawberries each onto four metal skewers. Carefully hold over a campfire (or gas stove), turning slowly until the marshmallows are toasted. Stir a pinch of salt into ½ x 397g can Nestlé Carnatio
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10 Ways With Prawns Shrimply THE BEST
Melt a knob of butter in a pan and cook 4 chopped spring onions, 200g sweetcorn and 1 large potato, peeled and chopped, for a few minutes. Add 750ml vegetable stock and simmer until the potato is tender. Add 150g small cooked prawns, shelled, and 4 t
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Chocolate-dipped Strawberries
Children love making these – and eating them. If your children are very young, melt the chocolate yourself so all they have to do is dip and decorate. ■Serves 4 ■Prep 20 mins ■Cook 4 mins 100g dark chocolate, roughly chopped 400g strawberries 30g whi
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Breakfast Of Champions
My favoured filler is the dependable trio of egg, ham and cheese. Elevation comes from using the very best ingredients you can. ■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 15 mins plus at least 1 hr chilling ■ Cook 25 mins 20g butter for the pan, plus 4 knobs of butter (1 for
BBC Easycook1 min readDiet & Nutrition
Gadget Genius
There are two types of juicer: masticating and centrifugal. ■ Masticating juicers ‘chew’ the fruit and vegetables into a pulp without using a blade, then push it through filters to extract the juice. They are usually slower than machines with blades,
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Cherry A-more!
Chocolate and cherries are perfect partners. These cute cakes are a lovely afternoon treat or way to end a meal, and you can bake the sponge up to two days ahead. ■ Serves 6 ■ Prep 30 mins plus cooling ■ Cook 12 mins 25g butter, melted and cooled, pl
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Fuss-free Flavours
This simple puff pastry tart is nice enough to make when friends come over, but easy enough that you could make it for a quick weeknight dinner. Just unroll your puff pastry, top with a mixture of quickly cooked frozen peas, eggs and crème fraîche, s
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Lovely Layers
Freeze any leftovers to reduce waste ■Serves 6 ■Prep 30 mins plus cooling ■Cook 1 hr 3 large aubergines, trimmed and thinly sliced lengthways 4 tbsp olive oil 250g mozzarella, drained and coarsely grated 50g parmesan or vegetarian alternative, finely
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15-minute Meals
■ Servr 2 ■ Prep 5 mins ■ Cook 5 mins 50g baby spinach, chopped 100g frozen peas 4 tbsp fresh pesto (vegetarian, if needed) 3 tbsp crème fraîche 300g gnocchi pea shoots or rocket, to serve (optional) 1 Put the spinach and peas in a non-stick pan with
BBC Easycook5 min read
Simply Red
■ Serves 6-8 ■ Prep 25 mins plus cooling ■ Cook 1 hr 4 egg whites 250g caster sugar 1 tsp white wine vinegar 1 tsp cornflour 1 tsp vanilla extract FOR THE TOPPING 500g strawberries, hulled and halved 200g redcurrants, stalks removed, or raspberries 3
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Fab & freezable
This is one of my favourite curries. The coconut peanut sauce is so delicious and it's the perfect balance of sweet and savoury. If you're a peanut lover, this one's for you! ■ Serves 4 650g skinless and boneless chicken thighs 350g frozen mixed slic
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On A Roll
■ Put 750g peeled, cored Bramley apples, 300g blueberries, 2 tbsp cornflour, 150g soft brown sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon into a pan. Cook over a medium heat for 10 mins or until the blueberries have released some juices and are starting to thicken. Tip
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10 all-weather BANGERS!
Mix 2 tbsp ketchup with 2 tbsp American mustard and 8 tbsp light muscovado sugar to make a sauce. Barbecue 12 sausages for about 15 mins or until crispy, but not quite cooked through. Brush with the sticky sauce and cook for another 5 mins, basting r
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Pic-a-nic & mix
■ Makes 6 small rolls ■ Prep 10 mins plus chilling ■ No cook 3 tbsp mayonnaise 1 tbsp mango chutney ¼ tsp mild curry powder squeeze of lemon or lime juice 150g cooked prawns 6 small sub rolls 1 small Little Gem lettuce, leaves picked chunk of cucumbe
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