Ingredients 1 large ripe banana 500 ml almond milk 1 teaspoon almond essence , optional 4 ripe passion fruit Method Peel the banana and place in a blender with the almond milk and almond essence (if using). Halve the passion fruit, then scrape most of the pulp into the blender and blitz to combine. Serve … More Almond, banana & passion fruit smoothie
Ingredients 100g unsalted butter, softened 100g golden caster sugar 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 tsp vanilla extract 280g plain flour, plus extra for dusting 250g royal icing sugar red, blue, green, yellow, orange and black gel food colouring caramel flavouring (for brown colour) gold edible glitter (optional) Method Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Line a baking sheet … More Planet cookies
Ingredient 700ml chicken stock 1 lemongrass stalk, bruised and cut into large pieces 5 thick slices galangal 3 coriander roots or 6 stems, bruised, plus leaves to garnish 3 lime leaves , torn 6 large prawns , shelled 3 tbsp Thai fish sauce 6 small green chillies, chopped 4 tbsp lime juice Method Bring the stock to a boil … More Tom yum soup with prawns
Ingredients SALAD 1 soft round lettuce 1 little gem lettuce 1 small radicchio (or an extra little gem) a few sprigs of soft mixed fresh herbs, such as basil, flat-leaf parsley, mint LEMON DRESSING 1 lemon 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Method To make the dressing, halve the lemon, then squeeze the juice into … More Green salad with lemon dressing
Ingredients 1 x 400 g tin of chickpeas 1 small clove of garlic 1 tablespoon tahini 1 lemon extra virgin olive oil Method Drain and tip the chickpeas into a food processor. Peel and add the garlic, then add the tahini, a good squeeze of lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of oil. Season with a … More Simple houmous
This is a great quick meal at any time of the day. Ingredients 2 large free-range eggs olive oil 10 g Cheddar cheese Method Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl, season with a pinch of sea salt and black pepper, then beat well with a fork until fully combined. Place a small non-stick frying … More Simple cheese omelette
Forget that ready meal, this storecupboard meal makes a speedy after work supper. Ingredients 1 tbsp sunflower oil 2 skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips zest and juice 1 lemon 1 tbsp caster sugar 2 tbsp grated fresh root ginger 2 tsp cornflour 125g pack or 2 sheets medium dried egg noodle 200g frozen pea and bean mix … More Lemon chicken with spring veg noodles
Ingredients 1 sweet potato, (about 200g), peeled and chopped into small chunks drizzle of flavourless oil, such as vegetable or sunflower 1 large avocado, peel and stone removed, roughly chopped (about 150g prepared weight) 100g ground almonds 100g fine polenta 80ml maple syrup 3 large eggs 1 ½ tsp baking powder 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 100ml semi-skimmed milk 50g feta, crumbled, optional 2 tbsp … More Sweet potato, avocado & feta muffins
Ingredients For the base 150g ginger biscuits 25g sultanas 25g mixed peel 50g butter ½ tsp cinnamon For the cheesecake filling 280g pack cream cheese 25g caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract ½ tsp cinnamon 100g mascarpone 2 eggs, lightly beaten For the decoration 150g icing sugar ½ orange,zest and juice Method Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Butter 6 x … More Hot cross bun cheesecakes
Enjoy the sushi at home. Ingredients 300g sushi rice 2 tbsp rice or white wine vinegar 1 tsp caster sugar 1 large avocado juice ½ lemon 4 sheets nori seaweed 4 large slices smoked salmon 1 bunch chives sweet soy sauce,(kecap manis), to serve Method Put the rice in a small pan with 600ml water. Bring to the … More Smoked salmon & avocado sushi
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