Tag Archives: Dinner

Chickpea, Zoodle and Pine Nut Pesto Salad

Having a sort-out one afternoon, I decided to use up various bits and bobs I had and turn them into our evening meal.   I had recently seen a delicious recipe on The Juicy Health Company using chickpeas which prompted … Continue reading

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Chicken and Orange Curry

I don’t use a slow cooker very often but once in a while I get an urge for my favourite Chicken and Orange Curry which really suits this method of cooking. I have no idea where the recipe comes from … Continue reading

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Italian Turkey Meatballs with Marinara Sauce

This is a very convenient recipe to half make-up in advance and then it only takes a minute or two to put it together in a slow-cooker on the day you want to eat it. I made my meatballs the … Continue reading

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King Prawn Curry

I am a great admirer of Dale Pinnock and have tried many of his recipes.   In his first major cookbook, The Medicinal Chef, he presents his unique approach to cooking and health and this recipe is his Immune-boosting King Prawn … Continue reading

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Ethiopian Chicken and Lentil Stew

Another recipe I have recently made using my slow-cooker is this Ethiopian Chicken and Lentil Stew. A very hearty and medium-spicy stew which would probably serve at least six people, but  I like to have left-overs to pop in my … Continue reading

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Basil and Walnut Pesto with Courgetti Noodles

I don’t know how many times I say that a recipe drops into my inbox when I have just the right ingredients in my fridge/cupboard needing to be used up.  That’s what happened recently when I had a huge basil … Continue reading

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Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chilli

Although I am not a vegetarian and I love my Chocolate Chilli, it is always nice to try a new recipe and this hearty vegetarian chilli is really delicious , easy to make and is an ideal lunch or supper … Continue reading

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Middle Eastern Meatballs with Yoghurt and Tahini Sauce

I came across this recipe on the blog Cooking Up The Pantry (Ros in Western Australia) where she said “I can remember joking as a child that my Mum had one hundred and one ways of cooking mince but this … Continue reading

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Orange Chicken with Almond Pilaf

Orange, chicken, almonds and vegetables really do make a delicious mix of flavours, especially with a few sprigs of thyme thrown in. I had some chicken thighs needed to be used up so used these instead of breasts.  I also … Continue reading

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Carrot and Courgette Noodle Thai Stir Fry

I love stir-fries and I love Thai flavours so the combination of both makes for a superb dish which is both very quick, and very simple to prepare. As I had two cooked chicken breasts in the fridge, I decided … Continue reading

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