Category: Burgers

CHEEKY CHARGRILLED CARIBBEAN CHICKEN AND MANGO BURGERS

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Nowadays it is not difficult to enjoy a nice barbecue without loading up on the calories/slimmingworld Syns.  These are really moist, super tasty and surprisingly light.  It is one that I saw made by Levi roots on John and Lisa’s Weekends cookery programme a couple of weeks ago.  They went down a treat.  Great on…… Continue reading CHEEKY CHARGRILLED CARIBBEAN CHICKEN AND MANGO BURGERS

Mighty Moroccan Mega Lamb Burgers

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This is my take on one of Tom Kerridge’s recipes from his diet series.  They are light, gluten free if you need them to be, lower in fat and calories with the clever use of extra vegetables and lean meat but no compromise on flavour.  Great way of sneeking in a bit of extra veg…… Continue reading Mighty Moroccan Mega Lamb Burgers

FINGER LICKING KRAZY KICKING KOREAN CHICKEN WRAPS

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Trust me on this one you will never look at a chicken nugget in the same way again. These chicken bites are bursting with flavour and crunch and the spicy Korean sauce packs a real punch that slaps you round the face and leaves a lovely tingle on your tongue. The idea was born out…… Continue reading FINGER LICKING KRAZY KICKING KOREAN CHICKEN WRAPS

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  PERKY, PUNCHY, PORK AND PINEAPPLE PATTIES (Try saying that one fast) Yummy lower fat, crunchy pork burgers with a deliciously sweet and tangy sauce. An added little sweet surprise of fresh pineapple running through the middle makes them a truly mouthwatering delight.  You will just want to dive into the sauce.  Just one piece…… Continue reading

STEAMY AND SPICY THAI STYLE SALMON FISH CAKES

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These are sure to get your pulse racing and make you sweat.  Makes a great light lunch.  Delicious hot or cold and even better the next day. INGREDIENTS 2 skinless and boneless salmon fillets 3 spring onions 1 clove of garlic 1 tbsp fresh galangal or ginger 1 stick of lemongrass 1 red chilli seeds…… Continue reading STEAMY AND SPICY THAI STYLE SALMON FISH CAKES

Mouthwatering Merry Meatballs (Tapas)

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Served as part of a Spanish tapas meal with Patatas Bravas and Morcilla (black pudding) on Ciabatta. INGREDIENTS For the meatballs 300g pork mince and 300 g steak mince 4 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tbsp ground coriander 1 tbsp ground cumin 1 tsp sweet paprika ½ tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground cardamom small bunch coriander, finely chopped 1 lemon, zest only 60g fresh wholemeal…… Continue reading Mouthwatering Merry Meatballs (Tapas)

Terribly tempting Thai style turkey and courgette burgers

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We have all had those days when just nothing but a burger will satisfy our craving for a good old burger. Whether it be in a bun with all the trimmings or served with a nice salad and spicy relish these burgers tick all the boxes whilst being a lot leaner and tastier than takeaway…… Continue reading Terribly tempting Thai style turkey and courgette burgers