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Honey glazed carrots – quick version.

Honey glazed carrots – quick version.

Carrots are common but often underrated vegetables. Recently there was a lot of hype around aubergines or kale. But lets not disregard a humble carrot. It is classed as one of superfoods. The richest in carotenes of all of plant foods! They offer protection from cancers and cardiovascular disease plus help keep eyes and lungs healthy. They are also rich in fibre, antioxidant vitamins C and E, calcium and potassium. Combine carrots with honey, which is another superfood and you…

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Blackcurrant cheesecake – no bake!

Blackcurrant cheesecake – no bake!

There are only couple of months in a year when blackcurrants are in season July and August. Unfortunately most of these little berries are harvested to be processed into squash and juices. So if you have a chance to get some fresh blackcurrants please do. They are truly amazing. With distinctive flavour and noticeable sharpness can stand up to sugar and retain their own character. That’s why they make such a great ingredient for preserves. Also blackcurrants are really good…

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Super quick banana cake – no bake!

Super quick banana cake – no bake!

Have you ever wondered what to do with those over ripe bananas? When their skin turns black and flesh is very sweet but starting to get mushy? Well, in my kitchen I turn them into a banana cake. You need a bit of a background story to explain why I made this dessert. Last week Becky and I decided that we need to replace our old fridge. It served us well but it was about to give ghost. We ordered…

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Spaghetti, rockets and sundried tomatoes pasta bake

Spaghetti, rockets and sundried tomatoes pasta bake

I must admit that I don’t find spaghetti as the most exciting pasta shape. When it comes to long pasta I personally prefer linguine, bucatini or reginette. However there is one dish where spaghetti fits perfectly in my kitchen. Combined with eggs and parmesan with added flavours of rocket leaves, sundried tomatoes and pancetta works beautifully. So if you have a spare pack of spaghetti you are not sure hot to utilise give this one a go. It makes ideal…

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Spanish style chicken and chorizo

Spanish style chicken and chorizo

There is no doubt that chicken is now a staple protein in our diet. Poultry accounts for nearly half of meat bought in the UK. In 2013 chicken has officially overtaken beef in US as most popular meat being consumed. Yet chicken can be seen as a bit inferior to other types of protein or maybe even boring. Fear no more, this recipe brings the humble poultry to the spotlight. Arguably the most flavoursome part of the chicken is thighs…

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