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Rhubarb & pear crumble

Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. For the topping, tip all the ingredients together and rub with your fingers until you have a rough pastry, then set aside in the fridge. Peel the pears and chop into large chunks, then chop the rhubarb into finger-length batons. Tip into a large ovenproof dish and toss with the sugar and orange zest and juice. Crumble over the topping and bake for 40 mins until golden and bubbling at the sides. Leave to cool for 5 mins before spooning into bowls and serving with custard or ice cream.

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Fluffy almond pancakes with blueberry ripple yogurt

Put the blueberries in a small pan with 1 tbsp water and simmer over a low heat for 5-8 mins until the berries burst. Increase the heat a little and cook for another 3-4 mins until it’s a jam-like consistency, then transfer to a bowl and leave to cool.

Stir the flour and baking powder together in a large bowl with a big pinch of salt, then whisk in the vanilla and almond milk until it forms a smooth, thick batter.

Heat a little of the oil in a non-stick pan and spoon ½ a ladleful of the pancake mix into the pan. Fry for 4 mins until the edges are set, then flip and fry for another 2-3 mins until both sides are golden. Repeat with a little more oil and batter, until all the pancakes are cooked and you have 12 small-medium sized pancakes. Keep warm in a low oven while you cook the remaining batter, if you like.

Briefly fold half of the blueberry compote through the yogurt to give it a ripple effect. Layer the pancakes with the remaining compote, then add a generous dollop of yogurt to serve.

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Carrot cake overnight oats

Mix the grated carrot, mixed spice and cinnamon with the oats, 150ml water and a pinch of salt, then cover and chill in the fridge overnight. The next day, stir in the honey and sultanas then top with Greek yogurt.

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Chicken Pie

Ingredients: 1 cup boiled chicken (shredded) 1 cup cabbage (shreded)

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Sourdough pancakes

Tip all the ingredients, except the butter, oil and maple syrup, into a bowl with a large pinch of salt, and whisk well until you have a thick, smooth batter. Whisk in the melted butter. Heat a splash of oil and a small knob of butter in a non-stick frying pan until sizzling. Pour or ladle the batter into the pan, making 7-8cm pancakes, with plenty of space between them (you should fit three pancakes in at a time). The batter should sizzle a little as it hits the pan, but not aggressively – adjust the heat if you need to. Cook until bubbles start to form on the surface, then flip and cook the other side – they should take roughly 2 mins on each side. Eat straight away or keep warm in a low oven while you cook another batch. Serve with maple syrup.

Creamy yogurt porridge with apple & raisin compote

Creamy yogurt porridge with apple & raisin compote

For the apple topping: Poach apples in a covered pan with raisins and orange juice for 8-10 mins until the apple is tender. Mash a little of the apple to thicken the juice. Can be made ahead and chilled for up to 1 week. Serve warm or cold on the porridge with sunflower seeds. For the porridge: Tip 400ml water into a small non-stick pan and stir in porridge oats. Cook over a low heat until bubbling and thickened. (To make in a microwave, use a deep container to prevent spillage as the mixture will rise up as it cooks, and cook for 3 mins on High.) Stir in yogurt – or swirl in half and top with the rest.

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Chocolate porridge

Blend half the oats and the dates in a food processor until you have a thick paste, adding a splash of milk to help the blades go round if necessary. Scrape the mixture into a saucepan and add the rest of the oats, 500ml milk, the cacao and a pinch of salt. Stir well and set over a low-medium heat.  Stir the porridge every now and then for the next 5-10 mins, until it’s thick and creamy – add a splash more milk if you prefer a looser consistency. Serve with a dollop of yogurt and a drizzle of maple syrup, if you like.

Main Course Recipes

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Paneer Tikka Masala Recipe

Cut the paneer into chunks. Mix 50g (1 3/4oz) yogurt with 1/2 tbsp oil, 1 tsp each of the garlic and ginger purées, and 2 tsp curry powder. Add the paneer and turn to coat. Leave to marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or overnight in the fridge. In a food processor, blitz the onion, chili and cashews to a paste.

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Chicken Gold Cutlets Recipe

In a bowl, add chicken mince, soya sauce, salt, white chili powder, ginger, garlic, onion, green chili, corn flour, egg (1 piece) and mix it well. Your mixture is ready. In a pan, add eggs (2 pieces) with salt and beat it. Now,

Desserts Recipes

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Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 1 pound crabmeat 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 1/2

Bread Halwa Recipe

Bread Halwa Recipe

Ingredients 1/2 liter milk 250 gm dry milk 6 bread slices 1/2 cup white sugar 4 tbsp oil

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