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Mussels in Tomato and Chilli Sauce

Mussels in Tomato and Chilli Sauce

When it comes to shellfish, mussels are definitely up there with my favourites. They’re quick and easy to cook and they have that beautiful strong seafood

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Tagged with: cherry tomato, chilli, garlic, lemon, mussels, olive oil, parsley, shallot, sugar, tomato paste, Under 30 Minutes, under 500 calories, white wine

Mediterranean Fish Stew

Mediterranean Fish Stew

Fish stews are awesome winter meals to make, but considering we're deep into the summer, I thought I'd add a bit of sunshine to the dish. In terms of the

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Tagged with: cayenne pepper, chickpeas, chilli, fish stock, garlic, haddock, lemon, olive oil, onion, parsley, pepper, potato, salmon, smoked cod, tomato, tomato puree, under 40 minutes, white wine

Vegetarian Chilli Non Carne

Vegetarian Chilli Non Carne

I love chilli, but when I stopped eating meat I really struggled with making a flavour-filled, succulent chilli. However with this recipe I think I finally

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Tagged with: basil, butter beans, chilli powder, chopped tomatoes, cumin, flour, garlic, kidney beans, onion, over 60 minutes, paprika, pepper, quorn mince, red wine, sugar, vegetable stock

Egg Fried Quinoa

Egg Fried Quinoa

Egg fried rice is one of my favourite quick meals to knock up but since I've been playing around with different ways to use quinoa, this recipe has

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Tagged with: baby corn, cilantro, egg, garlic, ginger, mushroom, Quinoa, sesame oil, shallot, soy sauce, under 40 minutes, under 500 calories

Sweet & Spicy Barbecue Sauce

Sweet & Spicy Barbecue Sauce

Sweet and spicy homemade BBQ sauce that can be used as a delicious marinade or simply to dip into!

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Filed under: Side Dishes

Tagged with: cayenne pepper, chinese five spice, cider vinegar, clear honey, dark rum, garlic, light brown sugar, mustard powder, oregano, paprika, tomato ketchup, Under 20 Minutes, under 500 calories, worcestershire sauce

Surf & Surf with Dauphinoise Potatoes

Surf & Surf with Dauphinoise Potatoes

Both Laura and I love tuna steak . It's really simple to cook and has so much flavour that you don't need to do much to it for it to taste great. To add a

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Tagged with: double cream, garlic, olive oil, potato, shallot, shrimp, Tuna, under 40 minutes, under 750 calories

Organic Caprese Pasta Salad

Organic Caprese Pasta Salad

There's nothing like a fresh Italian salad on a hot summer's day. This caprese salad with fresh penne pasta is light, fresh and perfect as a lunchtime

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Filed under: Quick Snacks

Tagged with: balsamic vinegar, basil, cherry tomato, mozzarella, olive oil, Pasta, pepper, under 10 minutes, under 750 calories

Conchiglie Shrimp Pasta

Conchiglie Shrimp Pasta

Conchiglie has to be one of my favourite forms of pasta. You can pick it up at most supermarkets and it comes in lots of different sizes - the bigger the

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Tagged with: cherry tomato, creme fraiche, garlic, mushroom, parsley, Pasta, rapeseed oil, shrimp, Under 20 Minutes, under 750 calories

Coconut Shrimp Curry

Coconut Shrimp Curry

This meal was a staple part of my diet when Laura and I were travelling across Thailand. This means that for me, it's not only a great tasty meal but it's

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Tagged with: cashew nuts, cayenne pepper, cilantro, coconut milk, fine beans, garlic, ginger, kaffir lime leaves, lime, okra, pepper, potato, rapeseed oil, saffron, shrimp, spring onion, tomato, under 40 minutes, under 750 calories

Huevos Rancheros - Mexican Breakfast

Huevos Rancheros - Mexican Breakfast

Huevos rancheros is an awesome Mexican breakfast meal that's packed full of energy to kick your day off. There's lots of ways to do cook huevos rancheros

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Filed under: Breakfast

Tagged with: chopped tomatoes, egg, garlic, kidney beans, onion, paprika, pepper, pinto beans, rapeseed oil, tomato, under 250 calories, Under 30 Minutes