I’ve been watching a lot of Gavin & Stacey at the moment. Firstly because it’s absolutely one of the best British comedies to have ever been made. Second of all, because it reminds me of home. I’ve been called a ‘Pam’ more than once. America is great (not to be confused with make great again)…
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Maddy Forde-Roberts on the the unsung kitchen hero
Learning to cook for yourself while at uni is absolutely an important skill: problem is, fitting food prep and budgeting around a busy schedule is easier said than done. Let’s be honest, nobody wants to have to spend forever hovering over a stove, especially after a full day of lectures. Enter the student’s secret weapon:…
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Chris Matthews’ recipe for Seared Tuna with lemon, sesame, and coriander
What will you eat today? The same as yesterday? And the day before, and the day before that? How about something that sounds fancy but is actually rather simple? I present to you seared tuna steak with hints of lemon, sesame, and coriander. “Ooh”, I hear you whisper. Well yes, ooh indeed. Cheap fresh or…
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Beth Papworth’s Veggie Bolognese Recipe
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 carrot, neatly chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 500g Quorn mince 1 tin of tomatoes 1 jar of pre-made tomato sauce Dash of Worcester sauce 1 vegetable stock cube 1tbsp tomato puree Dash of red wine 75g grated parmesan 400g spaghetti 50g chopped mushrooms Recipe: 1….
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Recipe: Yummy honey flapjacks
These delicious flapjack bars are perfect on-the-go and are filled with healthy fruits and fibre. The honey acts to reduce the refined sugar content, and gives a delicious taste and golden colour. Ingredients: 150g unsalted butter 150g Demerara sugar 150g honey 200g porridge oats Plus dried fruit or nuts of your choice. You can make…
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How to make your own Mexican feast
Marty Ruczynska tells us how to make your own Mexican feast Chicken Fajita Quesadillas – sautéed onions, red and green peppers, perfectly seasoned chicken breast, melted cheese, between two tortillas. Simply yummy. (recipe adapted from JoCooks). Time: 35 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients • 2 tbsp olive oil • 2 tbsp fajita mix • 3 chicken…
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Wimbledon recipe: strawberries and cream cake
Ingredients for this recipe: Cheesecake Mix 200g cream cheese 25g caster sugar 1 large egg Cake Mix 175g butter 250g caster sugar 4 large eggs 200g self raising flour 50g ground almonds 75g natural yoghurt Vanilla extract Flaked almonds 250g strawberries This cake combines a delicious sponge with some cheesecake mixture to create a…
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World cafe: recipes from around the globe
Saltfish Cod Fritters Saltfish fritters are one of those standout dishes that one immediately associates with sunshine, sea, and all things Caribbean. These are delicious served as a side dish alongside other traditional Caribbean foods, such as plantain and ackee. Ingredients – 300g saltfish cod – 300g self-raising flour – 250ml cold water – Three…
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Just dessert: the classic Eton Mess
All right, so we all have a rough idea of what it is, but actual definitions of Eton Mess tend to be quite hazy. The classic version, of course, consists of chopped and slightly squashed strawberries, and crisp crushed meringues, gently folded together with whipped double cream. Yet some accounts of the history of this…
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