Category: Side Dishes

Funky and Flavorsome Squishy Squash and Black Bean Cajun Wraps

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Great little lunch served with a big salad or nibbles when you have friends around.  My nod to a Joe Wicks a recipe I saw on Sunday Brunch last week.  I’ve changed it to Cajun and made it less calories but they are just as tasty .  Really easy as well. https://www.channel4.com/programmes/sunday-brunch/articles/all/bbq-butternut-squash-quesadilla/6446 Servings 2 (that’s…… Continue reading Funky and Flavorsome Squishy Squash and Black Bean Cajun Wraps

MESSY MISO MANGO CRAZY CHICKEN WRAPS

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Oh my talk about a flavour bomb, these are just yummy.  It is my take on a recipe I saw on a great site, link below. https://www.cottercrunch.com/miso-mango-chicken-salad-cabbage-wraps They make a great light lunch, appetiser, canapés or just a dip for crudités.  I think these will end up in my top 10 for dieters and none…… Continue reading MESSY MISO MANGO CRAZY CHICKEN WRAPS

MARVELLOUSLY MOREISH AND MUCKY CHEESY STUFFED MUSHROOMS

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I used to cook a version of this many years ago for a starter, but in those days they were made with double cream and probably some butter and a lot more cheese.  This is a lighter version with the use of syn free quark and spray oil and the cheese counts towards your Healthy…… Continue reading MARVELLOUSLY MOREISH AND MUCKY CHEESY STUFFED MUSHROOMS

Yummilicious Yellow Split Pea Curry

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This is my adaptation of Jamie Oliver’s tarka daal.  I’ve added spinach, garam masala and mango chutney or sweetener which are optional but I like that slightly sweet note.  Healthy and light.  Low Syn for Slimmingworld or can be free with a few adjustments. Serves 4 1 Slimmingworld Syn per portion INGREDIENTS 200 g yellow…… Continue reading Yummilicious Yellow Split Pea Curry

Curiously Confusing Jamaican Chickpea Curry with Perky Paneer Cheese and Silky Spinach

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This is one hell of a confused dish. A fusion of nationalities perfectly blended together, sometimes some of the best dishes come out of mistakes and adaptation. Can be served as the main meal with breads or rice or as a side dish to accompany your favourite curry. This Gluten-free vegetarian/vegan dish (if you remove…… Continue reading Curiously Confusing Jamaican Chickpea Curry with Perky Paneer Cheese and Silky Spinach

SASSY SPRING ROLLS WITH PRAWNS AND CRISPY VEGETABLES

Posted in Alternatives, Chinese & Cantonese, Fish, Seafood, Side Dishes, Snacks & Quick Suppers, Thai, Uncategorized, VeggieLeave a comment

Many years ago, 1996 to be exact, I did a short Chinese Cookery Course and learnt how to cook these.  The recipe has developed over the years and largely depends on whatever ingredients I have in the fridge or basically how fat I’m feeling at the time. Ha ha. I know there are many versions…… Continue reading SASSY SPRING ROLLS WITH PRAWNS AND CRISPY VEGETABLES

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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

Magnificent Morcilla y Cebollas en Ciabatta (Spanish black pudding on ciabatta with caramelised onions)

Posted in Alternatives, Beef & Minced Beef, Gluten Free, Meat, Pork, Side Dishes, Snacks & Quick Suppers, UncategorizedLeave a comment

  Served as a part of a tapas meal Spicy Meatballs and Patatas Bravas Sue, my sister-in-law raved about this dish when she came back from the Costa del Sol. The next time we went we ordered what we thought was the same but the look on her face was heartbreaking when she said it…… Continue reading Magnificent Morcilla y Cebollas en Ciabatta (Spanish black pudding on ciabatta with caramelised onions)

Punchy Potato, Spinach & Chickpea Curry/Side Dish

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I had this dish at a charity Bhangra night for my physio’s charity.  I liked it so much I made a donation to the charity to get the recipe.  The first time I made it I think I overdid it with the chilli and it nearly blew my head off so I cooled it down…… Continue reading Punchy Potato, Spinach & Chickpea Curry/Side Dish

Yummy, Scrummy Sweet Potato, Onion and Coriander Bhajis

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Bhajis adapt themselves to many different vegetables.  These ones are baked to put a healthier twist but if you are entertaining the would be great deep fried.  The only problem I felt with the baked ones is although they went brown they didn’t crisp up so next time I might squeeze out some of the…… Continue reading Yummy, Scrummy Sweet Potato, Onion and Coriander Bhajis