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## Polish Lightly Salted Cucumbers (Ogórki Małosolne)
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/polish-ogorki-malosolne/
- **Date:** 2026-08-30
- **Tags:** Polish cuisine, Ogórki małosolne, Half-sour pickles, Fermented food, Lacto-fermentation, Pickled cucumbers, Summer recipe, Easy preserves, Probiotic, Healthy snack, BBQ side dish, Vegan recipe, Gluten-free
### Content
## Ingredients
- 1 kg fresh, small firm pickling cucumbers
- 1.5 liters of water
- 1.5 tbs of non-iodized salt
### Pickling Spice Bundle
- a few sprigs of dill spears/umbels
- a piece of horseradish root, sliced into strips
- a head of garlic
- a few bay leaves
> There is no strict right or wrong quantity for the pickling spices in this recipe. Feel free to adjust the aromatics to your taste – using more garlic and horseradish will yield a sharper, more pungent crunch, whilst keeping them light gives a gentler, more delicate dill flavour.
## Method
Wash the cucumbers and leave them in a bowl of cold water for half an hour.
Boil 1.5 litres of water and dissolve the salt in it. Leave it to cool down – for half-sour pickles, it is best to use lukewarm water (this speeds up the process), but never boiling water, as the cucumbers will lose their crunch.
Cut a piece of horseradish and chop it into sticks.
Halve the head of garlic.
Place half of the dill, horseradish, and garlic at the bottom of a large jar or stoneware crock.
Trim the ends of the cucumbers and pack them tightly in a vertical position. Wedge the remaining herbs and spices on top and into any gaps.
Pour the prepared salted water over everything so that all the cucumbers are completely submerged. If they float to the top, you can weigh them down with a small plate or fermentation weights.
Cover the jar loosely (do not seal the jar completely, as gases need to escape) and set it aside in a shaded spot at room temperature.
**Day One**
After the first 24 hours, you will notice that the fermentation process has started. Do not do anything with your cucumbers and leave them for the next day.
**Day Two**
After 48 hours, the cucumbers will be lightly brined and crisp. You can take some out and taste them. If you love this mild flavour, transfer the jar to the fridge now to slow down fermentation and lock in the crunch. For a punchier, tangier taste, leave them at room temperature for one more day.
**Day Three**
After 3 days at room temperature, your cucumbers will have developed that classic, punchy half-sour flavour. Move them to the fridge now to stop them from turning into fully sour pickles (*ogórki kiszone*). They are now ready to enjoy as a side dish or as a delicious snack.
## Tips
**The Ratio:**
* Use 1 tablespoon per 1 litre of water (for 1.5 litres, use 1.5 tablespoons / ~30 g).
**Why Salt Type Matters:**
Traditional Polish pickling relies on **non-iodised**, **additive-free salt** (sól kamienna niejodowana). Added iodine can inhibit the natural lactic acid bacteria (Lactobacillus) responsible for fermentation, while free-flowing anti-caking agents can make the brine cloudy and turn the cucumbers soft rather than crisp.
**What to Avoid in the UK:**
* **Standard table salt** (e.g. Saxa, supermarket free-flowing salt): While UK table salt is generally non-iodised, it almost always contains anti-caking agents (E535 / sodium hexacyanoferrate).
* **Low-sodium salts** (e.g. LoSalt): These contain potassium chloride and will not preserve the cucumbers properly
**Best Salts to Use:**
* **Pure Sea Salt** or **Kosher Salt** (e.g. Maldon, Cornish Sea Salt, or supermarket own-brand pure sea salt): Check the ingredients on the back – it should list 100% salt with no anti-caking additives.
* **Polish Rock Salt** (Sól kamienna do przetworów): Often found in the world food aisle of Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, or Sainsbury's (brands like Kłodawa or O'Sole in 1 kg paper bags).
**Probiotic Boost:**
Unlike vinegar-based pickles, traditional małosolne undergo natural lactic acid fermentation. By day 2 or 3, they are teeming with live, gut-friendly bacteria (Lactobacillus) that support healthy digestion.
**Preserved Micronutrients:**
Because the cucumbers are brined without boiling, they retain high levels of **Vitamin C** and **Vitamin K** from the fresh cucumbers and flowering dill spears.
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## Polish Strawberry Pasta
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/polish-strawberry-pasta/
- **Date:** 2026-07-19
- **Tags:** strawberry pasta, pasta, strawberries, fusilli, salt, greek yoghurt, cottage cheese, honey, mint
### Content
## Ingredients
- 400g fusilli pasta
- A pinch of salt
- 500g fresh strawberries
- 120g Greek yoghurt
- 120g cottage cheese
- 2–3 tbsp honey
- A few mint leaves
## Method
Bring a large pan of lightly salted water to the boil and cook the pasta according to the packet instructions. Drain thoroughly, then rinse briefly under cold water to cool.
Meanwhile, wash the strawberries and remove the hulls. Reserve a few pretty pieces to use later for decoration.
Take a portion of the strawberries and blend them until smooth, then simply mash the rest with a fork to keep some lovely texture. (Note: If you prefer a completely silky sauce, feel free to blend the entire batch).
Gently fold the strawberries, cottage cheese, and yoghurt together, mixing well with a spoon. Stir in a little honey, tasting as you go, until it reaches your preferred sweetness.
Divide the cooled pasta into serving bowls and spoon the creamy strawberry sauce generously over the top.
Finish each bowl with a scatter of the reserved strawberry pieces and a few fresh mint leaves.
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## Spinach and Tomatoes Omelette
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/spinach-and-tomatoes-omelette/
- **Date:** 2026-06-20
- **Tags:** eggs, spinach, tomatoes, butter, salt, black pepper
### Content
## Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- a handful of fresh spinach
- 5-6 mini tomatoes
- 1 tsp of butter
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of black pepper
## Method
Cut the tomatoes in half.
Wash and dry the spinach. If the leaves are very large, chop them finely.
Crack the eggs into a bowl, season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Beat them with a fork until combined.
Heat the butter in a frying pan.
Add the tomatoes and cook for about a minute, until slightly softened.
Add the spinach and cook until wilted, for around 30 seconds.
Pour the egg mixture into the pan with the vegetables.
Reduce the heat to low/medium.
Cover the pan with a lid for about 3–4 minutes. This will ensure the omelette is fluffy, and the top is perfectly set without the risk of flipping.
Once the top is set, fold the omelette in half and slide it onto a plate.
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## Summer Halloumi Salad with Lemon & Herbs dressing
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/summer-halloumi-salad/
- **Date:** 2026-05-26
- **Tags:** Halloumi, Halloumi cheese, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, Kalamata olives, olives, basil, parsley, olive oil, honey, lemon, oregano, chilli, garlic, salt, black pepper
### Content
## Ingredients
- 200g Halloumi cheese
- ½ long cucumber
- 200g mini tomatoes
- 1 red onion
- 60g Kalamata olives
- a handful of basil leaves
- a few sprigs of fresh parsley
### For Dressing
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp honey
- ½ lemon for juice
- ½ tsp of dried oregano
- ½ tsp of chilli flakes
- ½ tsp of dried garlic
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of black pepper
## Method
Wash the cucumber and cut it into pieces.
Wash the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half.
Peel the onion and slice it thinly.
Chop the fresh parsley.
Drain the olives.
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil and honey.
Squeeze in the juice of half a lemon.
Add the seasonings – dried oregano, chilli flakes, garlic, salt and black pepper. Mix well and set aside.
Cut the halloumi into bite-sized cubes. Heat a pan and lightly brush it with olive oil.
Fry the halloumi for a few minutes on each side until golden brown, then remove from the heat.
In a mixing bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, olives, onion, basil leaves and parsley.
Add the halloumi cheese.
Give the dressing a final whisk, pour it into the bowl and toss everything together.
Your salad is ready to serve.
> This salad pairs perfectly with crusty bread or pitta bread, and also works well as a side for meat dishes or barbecues.
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## Creamy Garlic & Parmesan Spinach Chicken
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/creamy-garlic-parmesan-spinach-chicken/
- **Date:** 2026-05-10
- **Tags:** chicken, chicken breast, garlic, parmesan, butter, spinach, salt, black pepper, double cream
### Content
## Ingredients
- 3 chicken breast, 750g
- 3 garlic cloves
- 40g Parmesan cheese
- 40g butter
- 200g fresh spinach
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of black pepper
- 250ml double cream
## Method
**Prepare the chicken:** Pat the chicken breasts dry with kitchen paper, then cut them into bite-sized chunks.
**Prep the aromatics:** Peel and finely mince the garlic. Grate the Parmesan and divide it into two equal portions.
**Wilt the spinach:** Melt half of the butter in a large pan over a medium heat. Add the spinach and sauté until just wilted. Remove the spinach from the pan and set aside.
**Brown the chicken:** Melt the remaining butter in the same pan. Add the chicken chunks and fry for 5–6 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
**Season:** Stir in the minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss well for a minute until the garlic is fragrant and the chicken is evenly coated.
**Simmer:** Pour in the double cream. Turn the heat down, cover the pan, and simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure the sauce doesn't catch.
**Combine:** Fold in half of the Parmesan and the cooked spinach. Continue to cook for a further 5 minutes to allow the flavours to meld and the sauce to thicken.
**Serve:** Serve immediately, garnishing with the remaining Parmesan. This dish pairs perfectly with fluffy rice, buttery mashed potatoes, or pasta.
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## Chicken Kebab Salad with Red Cabbage
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/chicken-kebab-salad/
- **Date:** 2026-04-18
- **Tags:** chicken, chicken breasts, sweetcorn, red pepper, red onion, tomatoes, coriander, yoghurt, mayonnaise, ketchup
### Content
## Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, 500g
- ½ red cabbage, 450g
- 150g sweetcorn, small tin
- ½ red pepper
- ½ red onion
- 10 cocktail tomatoes
- A handful of fresh coriander
- Oil for greasing
### Seasonings
- ½ tsp of salt
- ½ tsp of black pepper
- ½ tsp of ground paprika
- ½ tsp of cumin
- ½ tsp of ground coriander
- ½ tsp of turmeric
- ½ tsp of cinnamon
- ½ tsp of dried garlic
### Dressing
- 2 tbsp natural yoghurt
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
## Method
In a bowl, combine all the dressing ingredients (natural yoghurt, mayonnaise, tomato ketchup) and mix until well blended.
In a separate small bowl, mix together all the seasoning ingredients (salt, black pepper, ground paprika, cumin, ground coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, dried garlic).
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the chicken for 5–6 minutes, until browned and fully cooked.
Just before finishing frying, start adding your seasonings mix and coat the chicken thoroughly.
Remove from the pan and allow it to cool down.
Open the tin of sweetcorn and drain well.
Core and finely shred the red cabbage.
Peel and chop the onion.
Wash, deseed, and chop the red pepper.
Wash the tomatoes and cut them into quarters.
Finely chop the fresh coriander.
In a large bowl, combine all the vegetables, add the chicken and pour over the dressing.
Give it one final whisk and your salad is ready.
Keep refrigerated until served.
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- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/cookies-policy/
- **Date:** 2026-04-12
- **Tags:** policy, terms
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## Tuna Devilled Eggs
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/tuna-devilled-eggs/
- **Date:** 2026-03-29
- **Tags:** eggs, tuna, salt, black pepper, dill
### Content
## Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 1 tin of Tuna in brine
- 2-3 tbsp mayonnaise
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of black pepper
- A few sprigs of fresh dill
## Method
Place the eggs in a pan of cold water.
Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 8 minutes.
The eggs will not be completely hard-boiled so that the yolks are not dry.
Immediately transfer the eggs to a bowl of cold water. This stops the cooking process and keeps the texture perfect.
Once cooled, peel the eggs and slice them in half lengthwise. Gently scoop the yolks into a medium bowl.
> Cooking the yolks this way will make the filling creamy, and it will combine better with the tuna, giving it a better consistency.
Add the drained tuna, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper to the yolks.
Mash everything together with a fork until smooth.
Spoon or pipe the mixture back into the egg white halves.
I left a few tuna flakes to decorate the eggs.
Chop some dill and garnish with it as well.
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## Mini Doughnuts with Quark Cheese (Twaróg)
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/mini-donuts-with-quark-cheese/
- **Date:** 2026-03-15
- **Tags:** Doughnuts, Quark Cheese, Twaróg, Twaróg półtłusty, flour, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, vodka, oil, icing sugar
### Content
## Ingredients
- 250g Quark Cheese (Twaróg - assuming semi-skimmed/półtłusty)
- 250g Self-rising flour
- 3 tbsp White granulated sugar, approx. 38g
- 2 Eggs, medium-large
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 1 tbsp Vodka
- 0.5l Oil, for frying
- 2 tbsp Icing sugar, for dusting
> Vodka can be replaced for Vinegar.
## Method
Heat the oil in a deep pan to 160°C.
In a bowl, mix together the eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and vodka using a hand whisk.
Add the quark cheese and continue whisking.
Add the flour sifted with the baking powder and, using a spoon, mix until all the ingredients are fully combined and a fairly sticky dough forms.
Once the oil reaches 160°C, begin frying.
Using an ice-cream scoop, form small balls of dough and carefully lower them into the hot oil.
Fry in batches for about 2–3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.
> Adding alcohol prevents the doughnuts from absorbing oil during frying, so they stay crispy and not greasy.
I managed to make 35 doughnuts, but the quantity and frying time depend on the size of the portions.
After frying, place the doughnuts on kitchen paper and let them drain and cool down.
Once cooled, dust with icing sugar.
Enjoy!
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## Caesar Salad with Smoked Salmon and Egg
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/caesar-salad-with-smoked-salmon-and-egg/
- **Date:** 2026-02-15
- **Tags:** Salad, Caesar Salad, Smoked Salmon, Romaine lettuce, lettuce, Parmesan, black pepper, Eggs
### Content
## Ingredients
- 150–200 g hot smoked salmon
- 1 large romaine lettuce
- 8 mini tomatoes
- 2 eggs
- 20g-30g Parmesan cheese
- a pinch of black pepper
- a pinch of fresh parleys
- lemon
- [Caesar Salad Dressing](/caesar-salad-dressing/)
## Method
> Start by making [Caesar Salad Dressing](/caesar-salad-dressing/) according to the recipe. Make half of the recipe for 2 portions.
Add the eggs to a pan and cover with cold water.
Bring the water to the boil and then simmer over a medium heat for 6½ minutes.
Remove the eggs and transfer them to cold water to cool.
Peel gently, and the yolk should be semi-runny.
Wash and halve the tomatoes.
Wash, dry and tear the lettuce into pieces and cut the salmon into chunks.
Chop some parsley and shave some Parmesan cheese.
Cut the eggs into quarters.
Grate some lemon zest.
Assemble the salad.
Divide the lettuce between two plates and evenly add the tomatoes and salmon.
Top with the eggs and season with black pepper.
Sprinkle with the chopped parsley and Parmesan and drizzle with the Caesar dressing.
Add a bit of lemon zest at the end.
Enjoy!
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## Traditional British Jacket Potatoes
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/traditional-british-jacket-potatoes/
- **Date:** 2026-01-11
- **Tags:** potatoes, salt, butter, cheddar, cheese, chives, baked beans
### Content
## Ingredients
- 4 potatoes
- salt for seasoning
## For serving
- 100g of butter
- 80g grated cheddar cheese
- a few sprigs of chives
- 200g baked beans
### You will also need
- Tin foil
## Method
Preheat the oven to 200°C and prepare your ingredients.
Cut pieces of tin foil large enough to wrap each potato individually.
Wash the potatoes thoroughly and prick them all over with a fork.
Place each potato on a piece of tin foil. Season with a pinch of salt and then seal tightly.
Place the wrapped potatoes on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 45–50 minutes.
After this time, remove the foil and return the potatoes to the oven for a further 15 minutes to allow the skin to crisp.
> Larger potatoes will need more time. For potatoes around 250g, the total baking time is approximately 1 hour. To check for doneness, insert a wooden skewer–if it slides in easily, the potato is cooked. If not, bake for a little longer.
While the potatoes are baking, prepare your preferred toppings.
Grate the cheddar cheese, open the tin of baked beans, and reheat just before serving. Finely chop the chives.
Once baked, remove the potatoes from the oven. Score the tops and open by gently pressing the sides to fluff the insides.
From a block of butter, cut approximately 100g and divide into four even chunks.
Place a chunk of butter into the opening of each potato, then sprinkle generously with cheese.
Top with the warmed baked beans and garnish with chopped chives.
Your perfect, traditional British baked potato is ready.
## Tips
I use Maris Piper potatoes – they’re ideal for baking thanks to their light, fluffy texture. I typically choose ones that weigh around 250g each.
When it comes to serving, feel free to choose a variety of toppings and customise them to your taste.
Here are a few topping ideas that are always a hit in my home:
- Cheddar cheese
- Baked beans
- Tuna mayonnaise
- Coleslaw
- Leftover chilli con carne
- Crème fraîche with bacon
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## Italian Style Open-Faced Sandwich
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/italian-style-open-faced-sandwich/
- **Date:** 2026-01-03
- **Tags:** open-faced, sandwich, baguettes, tomatoes, salami, mozzarella, italian herbs, butter, garlic, salt, pepper, basil, parmesan
### Content
## Ingredients
- 3 sandwich baguettes
- 2 large tomatoes
- 100g Italian salami
- 2 mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp of Dry Italian herbs
### For Garlic Butter
- 2-3 tbsp soft spread butter
- 1 garlic clove
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of black pepper
### For Garnish
- a few sprigs of fresh basil leaves
- 20g of Parmesan
## Method
Preheat the oven to between 180–190°C. Prepare a baking tray and line it with baking parchment.
**Let's start by making the garlic butter.**
Mince the garlic and mix it with the butter. Season with salt and pepper, then set aside.
**For the garnish:**
Grate the Parmesan cheese and set aside.
Meanwhile, chop some fresh basil.
**Let's make our sandwiches.**
Wash the tomatoes and slice them thinly.
Drain the mozzarella and cut it into thin slices.
Slice the baguettes lengthwise.
Spread a thin layer of garlic butter on each baguette.
Arrange alternating slices of tomato, salami, and mozzarella on top.
Sprinkle with Italian herbs.
Repeat the same process with the remaining baguettes and ingredients.
> I managed to make six of them from these ingredients.
Place them onto the baking tray.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the baguettes are crispy and the mozzarella has melted.
Once baked, sprinkle each baguette with a portion of grated Parmesan and the chopped basil.
Serve and enjoy!
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## Baked Camembert
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/baked-camembert/
- **Date:** 2025-12-25
- **Tags:** French, baguette, Camembert, Cheese, garlic, cherry tomatoes, dried herbs, rosemary, olive oil
### Content
## Ingredients
- 1 Large French baguette, 270g
- 1 French Camembert cheese, 250g
- 1 garlic clove
- 150g cherry tomatoes
- 1 tsp mixed dried herbs
- 1 sprig of fresh Rosemary, optional
- 2-3 tbsp olive oil for drizzling
## Method
Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan).
Prepare a baking tray or baking dish, preferably round, so that the dish looks nice.
> I used a pizza tray and lined it with baking paper to prevent the cheese from leaking out while baking.
Slice the baguette.
Wash and halve the tomatoes. Peel the garlic and slice it thinly.
Place the Camembert cheese in the centre of the baking tray and make cuts in it to create circular sectors.
Insert the garlic slices into these cuts.
Arrange the halved tomatoes around the cheese, and place the sliced baguette around them.
Sprinkle everything with herbs and add a sprig of rosemary on top of the cheese. Lightly drizzle everything with olive oil.
Bake for 10–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve immediately!
## Tips
You can add a small pinch of black pepper to add a hint of heat.
After baking, drizzle a little honey over the cheese to add sweetness.
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## Shortbread Christmas Biscuits
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/shortbread-christmas-biscuits/
- **Date:** 2025-12-08
- **Tags:** biscuits, flour, butter, sugar
### Content
## Ingredients
- 225 g plain flour, plus extra for dusting
- 175 g butter, at room temperature
- 75 g white granulated sugar
## Method
Combine the ingredients and knead them into a dough. If the dough is too sticky, add a small amount of flour.
> Kneading is the process of working dough by pressing, folding, and stretching it to develop gluten, which gives the pastry its structure and elasticity.
Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in cling film, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Lightly flour your work surface, then knead the chilled dough again, adding a bit more flour if needed to prevent sticking.
Roll out the dough with a rolling pin.
Cut out shapes using your chosen biscuit cutters.
> I was able to make about 50 biscuits, but the amount will vary depending on the size of your cutter.
Line a baking tray with parchment paper and place the biscuits on it.
Bake for about 10 minutes on the middle shelf in the oven.
Let them cool completely, then decorate however you like.
Store in an airtight container.
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## Oriental Spiced Chicken Drumsticks with Rice
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/oriental-spiced-chicken-drumsticks/
- **Date:** 2025-11-29
- **Tags:** chicken, chicken drumsticks, broccoli, onion, red onion, rice, basmati rice, honey, soy sauce, oil, ginger, garlic, garlic cloves
### Content
## Ingredients
- 1kg chicken drumsticks
- 1 broccoli
- 2 red onions
- 300 basmati rice
- a pinch of salt
### For marinade
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp oil
- 2 cm of fresh ginger
- 2 garlic cloves
### For garnish
- a few sprigs of green onion
## Method
Preheat the oven to 200°C.
Wash the broccoli and cut it into florets.
Peel the red onion and slice it into wedges.
In a small bowl, mix the oil, honey, and soy sauce.
Peel and grate a piece of ginger, then peel and mince the garlic. Add both to the marinade and stir to combine.
Place the chicken drumsticks in a large bowl, pour the marinade over them and coat evenly.
Prepare a roasting tray, add the chicken, pour over any remaining marinade, and roast for 25 minutes, turning the drumsticks halfway through.
After 25 minutes, add the broccoli and onion to the tray and roast for another 25–30 minutes, turning everything halfway, until the chicken is cooked through and everything is golden.
Meanwhile, rinse the rice thoroughly and cook it in lightly salted water according to the package instructions, then drain.
Divide the rice into bowls or plates, then add the chicken drumsticks and vegetables.
Spoon the sauce from the roasting tray over the top.
Slice some sprigs of green onions and scatter them over the dish.
Enjoy!
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## Beef Burrito
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/beef-burrito/
- **Date:** 2025-11-16
- **Tags:** burrito, beef, beef mince, basmati rice, salt, olive oil, onion, red bell pepper, bell pepper, tomato paste, kidney beans, red kidney beans, taco seasonings, tortilla wraps
### Content
## Ingredients
- 200g basmati rice
- a pinch of salt
- 2tbsp of olive oil
- 750g beef mince
- 1 small red onion
- ½ red bell pepper
- 2tbsp tomato paste
- 150ml water
- 1 can red kidney beans
- 4-5 tsp [taco seasonings](/homemade-taco-seasonings/)
- 8 tortilla wraps
> For serving, you may choose your preferred toppings, such as iceberg lettuce, grated cheese, guacamole, or Picco de gallo.
## Method
Cook the rice in lightly salted water following the instructions on the package. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the [taco seasonings according to our recipe](/homemade-taco-seasonings/).
Prepare the [guacamole](/guacamole/) and [pico de gallo](/pico-de-gallo/).
Grate the cheese.
Shred the lettuce.
Drain and rinse the red kidney beans; set aside.
Peel and finely chop the onion.
Wash, deseed, and chop the pepper into small pieces.
Heat a little olive oil in a large pan.
Add the minced meat and fry for a few minutes, stirring frequently, until browned all over.
Add the chopped onion and pepper, cooking until softened.
Stir in the taco seasoning, tomato paste, and water.
Mix well, then reduce the heat.
Cover and simmer gently for about 10 minutes.
Add the kidney beans to the pan and stir through.
Add the cooked rice, mixing until evenly combined and heated through.
The burrito filling is now ready.
Heat each tortilla briefly in a dry pan on both sides until soft and pliable. You can also do this while you prepare the filling.
**Assemble the burritos.**
Place a portion of the meat and rice filling onto a tortilla.
Add your favourite toppings (cheese, lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo, etc.).
Fold and roll the tortilla into a burrito shape.
Serve warm and enjoy!
---
## Pina Colada-inspired Smoothie
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/pina-colada-inspired-smoothie/
- **Date:** 2025-10-30
- **Tags:** coconut milk, banana, pineapple, milk, maple syrup, honey, lemon, desiccated coconut
### Content
## Ingredients
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 2 ripe bananas
- 200g ripe and ready-to-eat pineapple
- 100ml milk
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- ½ of a lemon, for juice
- a pinch of desiccated coconut
> 200 g of pineapple is approximately half of a fresh pineapple.
## Method
Peel and slice the bananas.
Cut off the top and bottom of the pineapple.
Stand it upright and slice off the skin from top to bottom.
Remove any remaining “eyes” with a small knife.
Cut the pineapple in half or into quarters, remove the hard core, and cut it into chunks.
In a blender jug, combine the coconut milk, regular milk, banana slices, pineapple chunks, maple syrup, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
For an enhanced flavour, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Pour into glasses, sprinkle with desiccated coconut, and serve chilled.
## Tips
> Instead of maple syrup, you can use honey.
---
## Mexican-inspired Chicken Skillet
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/mexican-inspired-chicken-skillet/
- **Date:** 2025-10-26
- **Tags:** chicken, olive oil, peppers, red onion, onion, sweetcorn, kidney beans, chopped tomatoes, tomatoes, tomato paste, cheddar cheese, cheese, taco seasoning, lime, coriander
### Content
## Ingredients
- 500g chicken mince
- 1-2tbsp olive oil
- 2 small sweet peppers
- 1 red onion
- 1 small can of sweetcorn, 150g
- 1 can of red kidney beans, 400g
- 200g chopped tomatoes
- 1 tbsp of tomato paste
- 100ml of water
- 100g mild cheddar cheese
- 4-5 tsp of [taco seasoning](/homemade-taco-seasonings/)
- 1 lime
- a handful of fresh coriander leaves
### For serving
- Tortilla chips
- [Guacamole](/guacamole/)
## Method
> Prepare the [taco seasoning according to our recipe](/homemade-taco-seasonings/).
Grate the cheese and set it aside.
Open the cans of sweetcorn and kidney beans, then drain them.
Peel and finely chop the onion.
Wash, deseed, and dice the peppers into small pieces.
Chop the fresh coriander.
Heat the olive oil in a large pan and add the chicken mince.
Cook for about 4–5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the chicken is fully cooked.
Add the onion, peppers, sweetcorn, and kidney beans. If needed, add a little more olive oil.
Continue to cook, stirring often, for about 4 minutes, until the vegetables soften.
Add the chopped tomatoes, taco seasoning, 1 tablespoon of tomato paste, and 100 ml of water.
Bring the mixture to the boil, then reduce to medium-low heat and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Squeeze the lime juice over the pan, then add the grated cheese.
Cover and cook for a few more minutes until the cheese has melted.
Remove from the heat, sprinkle with the chopped coriander, and serve with tortilla chips and [guacamole](/guacamole/).
---
## Choco-Date Energy Smoothie
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/choco-date-energy-smoothie/
- **Date:** 2025-10-19
- **Tags:** natural yoghurs, yoghurt, milk, banana, cacao powder, pitted dates, dates, ground cinnamon, cinnamon
### Content
## Ingredients
- 500ml natural yoghurt
- 200ml of milk
- 1 banana
- 1 tbsp cacao powder
- 8–10 soft pitted dates
- 1/3 tsp ground cinnamon
> Leave some cocoa powder for dusting at the end. Ground cinnamon is optional but adds great extra flavour.
## Method
Peel the banana and cut it into chunks.
Place the yoghurt, milk, banana, cacao powder, dates, and cinnamon into a jug.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
Pour into glasses.
Dust with a pinch of cocoa powder.
Refrigerate before serving.
---
## Coconut and Raspberry Smoothie
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/coconut-and-raspberry-smoothie/
- **Date:** 2025-10-19
- **Tags:** natural yoghurt, yoghurt, coconut milk, raspberries, honey, desiccated coconut
### Content
## Ingredients
- 500 g natural yoghurt
- 200 ml reduced-fat Coconut milk
- 150 g frozen raspberries
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp desiccated coconut
> You can use fresh raspberries if available. Remember to leave a few for decoration.
## Method
In a blender, combine the yoghurt, coconut milk, frozen raspberries, and honey.
Blend until smooth.
Pour into glasses, sprinkle with desiccated coconut, and finish with two raspberries on top.
---
## Green Smoothie with Spinach
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/green-smoothie-with-spinach/
- **Date:** 2025-10-19
- **Tags:** spinach, spinach leaves, banana, apple, orange, orange juice
### Content
## Ingredients
- 80g spinach leaves
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 apple
- 400ml orange juice
## Method
Pour the orange juice into a jug.
Peel the banana and slice it. Next, peel and deseed the apple, cutting it into small pieces.
Add the spinach, apple, and banana to the jug. Blend everything with an electric blender until smooth.
Pour the mixture into glasses, and your refreshing smoothie is ready to serve! Keep refrigerated until served.
---
## Berry Banana Smoothie With Oats
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/berry-banana-smoothie-with-oats/
- **Date:** 2025-10-12
- **Tags:** natural yoghurt, raspberries, blueberries, banana, porridge oats, ground cinnamon
### Content
## Ingredients
- 500ml natural yoghurt
- 100g raspberries, fresh or frozen
- 100g blueberries, fresh or frozen
- 1 medium ripe banana
- 40g porridge oats
- 2 tbsp of honey
- 1/3 tsp of ground cinnamon
### To decorate
- a few raspberries
- a few blueberries
- a few slices of banana
- a pinch of oats
## Method
Peel the banana and cut it into chunks.
Place the yoghurt, raspberries, blueberries, banana, oats, honey, and cinnamon in a jug.
> If using frozen berries, let them thaw for about 5 minutes to ease blending.
Blend until the mixture is creamy and smooth, ensuring the oats are fully incorporated.
If you prefer a sweeter taste, add a little more honey.
Pour into glasses.
I divided it into four glasses, each with a 200ml capacity.
Top with fruit and oats.
Keep refrigerated until served.
Enjoy.
---
## Pico de gallo
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/pico-de-gallo/
- **Date:** 2025-09-29
- **Tags:** tomatoes, onion, coriander, jalapenos, olive oil, lime, salt, black pepper
### Content
## Ingredients
- 4 tomatoes
- 1 small white onion
- a handful of coriander leaves
- 2 tbsp of pickled green slices of jalapeños
- 1 tbsp of olive oil
- ½ lime
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of black pepper
## Method
Wash and dry the tomatoes, then cut them into small cubes with a sharp knife.
Peel the onion and dice it finely.
Chop the coriander and jalapeños.
Place everything in a bowl and mix well.
Add the olive oil and a squeeze of fresh lime juice from half a lime.
Season with salt and pepper.
Mix all together, taste, and adjust the seasonings if needed.
Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Serve chilled, ideally with tortilla chips on the side.
---
## Chickpea Salad
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/chickpea-salad/
- **Date:** 2025-09-21
- **Tags:** chickpeas, cucumber, red bell pepper, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, onion, olives, parsley, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, lemon juice, salt, black pepper
### Content
## Ingredients
- 800g of chickpeas, 2 cans
- ½ British cucumber
- ½ red bell pepper
- 150g of cherry tomatoes
- 1 small red onion
- 60g of black pitted olives
- a handful of fresh parsley
### For a dressing
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp of Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- salt for taste
- black pepper for taste
## Method
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and mustard.
Mince the garlic and add it to the bowl.
Squeeze in 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
Season with salt and pepper, then set aside.
Drain the chickpeas and place them in a large bowl.
Wash the cucumber and cut it into small cubes, keeping the skin on.
Wash, deseed, and dice the red bell pepper.
Wash the tomatoes and cut them into quarters.
Peel and chop the onion.
Slice the olives into small pieces.
Finely chop the fresh parsley.
Add all the prepared vegetables to the bowl with the chickpeas.
Pour the dressing over the salad.
Toss everything together until well combined, and your salad is ready to serve.
This fresh chickpea salad is perfect as a light lunch or as a side dish.
---
## Raspberry and Chocolate Muffins
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/raspberry-and-chocolate-muffins/
- **Date:** 2025-09-08
- **Tags:** muffins, raspberry, chocolate chips, greek yoghurt, sugar, butter, vanilla extract, baking powder, icing sugar
### Content
## Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 200g Greek yoghurt
- 200g white granulated sugar
- 200g baking spread or butter
- 300g self-raising flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 350g frozen raspberries
- 100g dark chocolate chips
### For dusting
- icing sugar
## Method
Preheat the oven to 175°C with a fan.
Prepare the muffin tray and cupcake cases.
Melt the butter and set it aside to cool.
Place the eggs into the mixing bowl and, using a hand whisk, beat them for a while.
Add the sugar and beat together for about 5 minutes until the sugar is dissolved.
Add the Greek yoghurt, melted butter, and vanilla extract, and beat together until well combined.
Sift the flour with the baking powder and add to the mixture gradually, stirring between each addition.
Finally, add the frozen raspberries and chocolate chips, and gently but quickly stir them into the dough.
Use a spoon to fill the bun cases with dough.
Put them into the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
> From the recipe, you shall be able to get 18 muffins. Depending on the size of the oven and muffin cases, you may need to split the baking into portions.
Take the muffins out of the oven and let them cool down naturally.
Dust with icing sugar.
---
## Seafood Paella with Salmon and White Fish
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/seafood-paella-with-salmon-and-white-fish/
- **Date:** 2025-08-25
- **Tags:** white fish, fish, salmon, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, white onion, garlic, olive oil, peas, saffron, chilli powder, ground paprika, lemon, paella rice, vegetable stock, salt, black pepper, parsley
### Content
## Ingredients
- 200g white fish fillet, boneless & skinless
- 200g salmon fillet, boneless & skinless
- 150g cherry tomatoes
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 white onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp of olive oil
- 50g frozen peas
- 1 tsp saffron
- ½ tsp chilli powder
- 2 tsp ground paprika
- ½ lemon, for juice
- 150g paella rice
- 500 ml vegetable stock
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of black pepper
### For Garnish
- a handful of fresh parsley
- ½ lemon
## Method
Cut both fish into pieces.
> If your fish has skin, remove it first.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
Finely chop the red pepper, peel and chop the onion, and mince the garlic.
Heat the olive oil in a wide, shallow pan (such as a large skillet), then begin frying the onion.
After a minute or two, add the garlic and fry for a further 4 minutes, until soft and fragrant.
Add the tomatoes, red pepper, frozen peas, saffron, chilli powder, and ground paprika.
Squeeze a portion of juice from half a lemon.
You will need some more juice later, as well as the other half.
Fry over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for about 6-8 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and have softened.
Add the fish to the pan, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
Spread the rice evenly as well.
Shake the pan to further distribute the rice, and fry for a while.
Pour the stock in slowly.
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for about 25 minutes, or until the rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
> Covering the pan is optional.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, if needed.
In the meantime, slice half of the lemon and chop the parsley.
Once your paella is cooked, leave it to rest for a few minutes, covered, then squeeze the rest of the juice from the first half of the lemon you used before.
Sprinkle your dish with parsley and decorate it with lemon slices.
Your meal is ready to be served.
---
## Thai Style Chicken
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/thai-style-chicken/
- **Date:** 2025-08-17
- **Tags:** chicken breast, salt, black pepper, oil, red onion, onion, red bell pepper, bell pepper, white cabbage, cabbage leaves, cabbage, spring onion, garlic, red chilli, dried ginger, oyster sauce, fish sauce, dark soy sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, sugar, lime juice, lime
### Content
## Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast, 470g
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of black pepper
- 2 tbsp of oil
- 1 red onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- a few white cabbage leaves
- 3 spring onion
- 2-3 garlic cloves
- 1 red chilli, medium spice
- a pinch of dried ginger
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp of lime juice
### For serving
- Basmati rice, cooked
### Garnish
- some white cabbage, shredded
- a sprig of spring onion, chopped
## Method
Start by mixing the oyster sauce, fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and dried ginger in a bowl. Set this sauce mixture aside.
Clean and cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces, and season them with salt and black pepper. Allow the chicken to marinate briefly.
Prepare the vegetables: peel and chop the onion into large chunks, cut the red pepper into pieces, chop the spring onions, and slice the chilli. Chop the cabbage leaves into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic.
Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Add the red onion and fry for 1-2 minutes. Then, add the sliced chilli and stir-fry briefly. Add the minced garlic and continue frying until fragrant.
Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook, stirring frequently, until they are fully cooked through.
Next, add the red pepper, cabbage, and spring onions, stir-frying for another 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
Give the sauce a quick whisk and pour it into the pan.
Mix everything thoroughly and cook for a short while longer. Your Thai chicken is now ready to serve.
### Serving suggestion
Serve the dish warm with rice.
Sprinkle some chopped spring onions over the top for garnish.
Add some shredded white cabbage on the side for a crunchy contrast.
---
## Egg Mayo with Gherkins Sandwich Filling
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/egg-mayo-with-gherkins-sandwich-filling/
- **Date:** 2025-08-03
- **Tags:** eggs, gherkins, celery stick, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, spring onion, salt, black pepper
### Content
## Ingredients
- 5 eggs
- 3 large gherkins
- 1 celery stick
- 1 tsp of Dijon mustard
- 4-5 tbsp of mayonnaise
- a few sprigs of spring onion
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of black pepper
## Method
Put the eggs into a small pan with cold water.
Cover the pan and bring it to a boil.
Remove the lid and turn the heat down so the surface barely shivers.
Cook for 8-10 minutes.
Drain and cool the eggs under running cold water (or in a large bowl of cold water).
Peel the eggs and dice them.
Chop the gherkins and celery sticks into small pieces and put them into a bowl together with the eggs.
Add the mustard and mayonnaise.
Using a spoon, mix all together.
Add a pinch of salt and black pepper and mix through.
Chop the green part of the spring onion and sprinkle it over the salad.
Enjoy with fresh bread or a baguette.
---
## Cocoa & Toffee Cheesecake
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/cocoa-toffee-cheesecake/
- **Date:** 2025-07-27
- **Tags:** soft cheese, toffee sauce, granulated sugar, sugar, cocoa powder, cocoa, vanilla extract, digestive biscuits, butter
### Content
## Ingredients
### For the filling
- 450g of soft cheese
- 3 tbsp of toffee sauce
- 120g of granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 20g of cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
### For the base
- 150g of digestive biscuits
- 80g of butter
## Method
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Prepare the tray and line it with baking parchment, overlapping slightly on the sides.
> I used a square tray with dimensions 21x21cm.
**Let's prepare the base.**
Melt the butter in the microwave.
Crush the biscuits and combine with the melted butter.
Put the mixture into the tray and level it.
**Let's make the filling.**
Place the soft cheese into a mixing bowl and beat using a hand mixer for a minute on medium-high speed.
Add the sugar gradually, still mixing until dissolved, for about 2 minutes.
Add the eggs, one by one, and vanilla extract.
Blend until smooth and fluffy for another 2-3 minutes.
Add the toffee sauce and cocoa powder and whisk together for another 2 minutes.
The mixture should have the consistency of cream.
Place the cheese mixture on top of the biscuit base in the tin.
Bake for 45 minutes at 180°C.
Open the oven door slightly 3 minutes before the end of baking and bake like that till the end.
> This will allow it to finish baking, reduce steam and prevent the cheesecake from sinking. Alternatively, turn off the oven 3 minutes before the end of the baking time.
After the cooking time has elapsed, open the oven door fully. Leave the cheesecake in the oven for about 5 minutes so that it does not sink further.
Remove the cheesecake from the baking tray and let it cool completely.
Put it in the fridge and chill for about 2 hours. Decorate with the toffee sauce.
---
## No-Bake Nut-Free Chocolate Oat Balls
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/no-bake-nut-free-chocolate-oat-balls/
- **Date:** 2025-07-20
- **Tags:** porridge oats, whole milk, cacao powder, sugar, butter, milk chocolate chips, desiccated coconut
### Content
## Ingredients
- 500g porridge oats
- 150ml whole milk
- 4 tsp cacao powder, 40g
- 100g sugar
- 150g butter
- 100g milk chocolate chips
- 60g desiccated coconut
## Method
Place the desiccated coconut in a small bowl and set aside.
In a pan, combine the butter, milk, sugar, cocoa powder, and chocolate chips.
Heat gently, stirring until everything is melted and forms a smooth mixture.
Put the porridge oats in a large mixing bowl.
Pour the chocolate mixture over the porridge oats and stir with a spatula until the oats are evenly coated.
Using your hands, pick up and shape a portion of the mixture into golf ball-sized balls.
> Wet your hands slightly to prevent the mixture from sticking and to make shaping the balls easier.
Roll each ball in the desiccated coconut to coat thoroughly.
> I managed to make 35, but the quantity will vary depending on the size of the balls you shape.
Once formed and coated, place the balls in the refrigerator for 1–2 hours to set.
> They taste best at room temperature, but keep them stored in the fridge until ready to serve.
---
## Asian-Style Cucumber Salad
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/asian-style-cucumber-salad/
- **Date:** 2025-07-14
- **Tags:** cucumber, soy sauce, sesame oil, chilli flakes, garlic cloves, garlic, sesame seeds, salt, ginger, spring onion
### Content
## Ingredients
- 1 long cucumber
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of ground ginger
- a few sprigs of spring onion, green parts
## Method
In a dry pan, toast the sesame seeds to enhance their flavour.
Wash the cucumber and cut it into thin slices.
Peel and mince the garlic.
Place the cucumber in a bowl, add a pinch of salt and garlic, and mix.
Pour in the soy sauce, sesame oil, a pinch of ginger, a pinch of chilli flakes, and sesame seeds.
Cut the green part of the spring onion and add it to the bowl.
Mix all together once again.
Your simple yet delicious salad is ready!
---
## Pork Chops in Onion Sauce
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/pork-chops-in-onion-sauce/
- **Date:** 2025-07-06
- **Tags:** pork loin, onion, garlic, stock cube, mustard, ground paprika, salt, black pepper, bay leaves, allspice berries, allspice, flour
### Content
## Ingredients
- 1 kg pork loin steaks, 8 slices
- 5 onions
- 3 garlic cloves
- oil, for greasing
- 1 vegetable stock cube
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1 tsp ground paprika
- salt, for taste
- black pepper, for taste
- 3 bay leaves
- a few allspice berries
- 1 tbsp plain flour
## Method
Dissolve the vegetable stock cube in 500 ml of hot water, mix well, and set aside.
Peel the onions, cut them in half, then slice them thinly.
Peel and finely chop the garlic cloves.
Prepare a frying pan – a grill pan works well – and lightly grease it with oil.
Fry each slice of meat on both sides until nicely browned.
In a separate, slightly deeper pan, heat some oil.
Add the sliced onion and sauté.
As it cooks, stir in the chopped garlic and continue frying until the onion begins to brown.
> You can do these steps at the same time, but if that’s not possible, cook all the meat first, then sauté the onion.
Transfer the fried meat into the pan with the onion and garlic and cook over a low heat.
Once all the meat is added, season with salt, black pepper, paprika, allspice, bay leaves, and mustard.
Pour in the prepared stock and bring the mixture to a boil.
Cover with a lid and simmer over a medium heat for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
After the time has passed, in a small bowl, mix the flour with about 100 ml of cold water, whisking until smooth and lump-free.
Slowly pour the mixture into the pan, stirring constantly to ensure even distribution.
Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed.
Let it simmer for a few minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste and gently thicken the sauce.
Your Pork Chops in Onion Sauce are ready.
Serve with potatoes and your favourite vegetables or gherkins on the side.
For garnish, chop some fresh parsley on top.
---
## Braised Young Cabbage with Dill
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/braised-yound-cabbage-with-dill/
- **Date:** 2025-06-29
- **Tags:** Sweetheart Cabbage, Cabbage, Dill, salt, black pepper, butter, water, flour, white vinegar, vinegar
### Content
## Ingredients
- 1 Sweetheart Cabbage
- 20g Fresh Dill
- 1 tsp of salt
- 1 tsp of black pepper
- 2 tbsp butter
- water
- 1 tsp plain flour
- 1 tsp of white vinegar (optional)
## Method
Shred the cabbage.
Chop the fresh dill.
In a medium-sized pan, heat the butter over a medium heat.
Add the shredded cabbage and sauté, stirring often, until it becomes glossy and softened.
Add about half a glass of water to the cabbage.
Stir in the chopped dill, salt, and black pepper.
Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes on a medium heat, stirring frequently.
Add a bit more water as needed to prevent burning.
In a glass, mix the flour with about half a glass of cold water to make a smooth slurry.
Pour the flour and water mixture into the pan with the cabbage, stirring constantly.
Cook for a while to get rid of the raw flour taste and slightly thicken the sauce.
Taste and adjust the seasonings.
Add vinegar. This is optional, but it adds a unique touch of bitterness.
Serve warm as a side or pair with boiled potatoes, sausage, or bread.
A great addition to light summer meals!
---
## Yoghurt Mousse Pudding
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/yoghurt-mousse-pudding/
- **Date:** 2025-06-14
- **Tags:** Hartley's Jelly, jelly, yoghurt, natural yoghurt, raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, mint, icing sugar
### Content
## Ingredients
- 2 sachets of Hartley's Jelly, 2x11,5g, 23g
- 500 ml natural yoghurt
- 400 ml water
### For decorating
- Fresh raspberries
- Fresh strawberries, sliced
- Frozen blueberries, lightly mashed
- Mint leaves
- icing sugar, for dusting
## Method
Let's start with making our Jelly.
Boil **half of the water** and dissolve the jelly powder in it.
Add **the other half** of cold water to help it cool faster.
Leave the jelly mixture at room temperature to cool down, but watch out **not to let it set**.
Once the jelly has cooled, use an electric mixer to begin mixing.
Gradually add in the natural **yoghurt** while mixing.
Continue mixing for about 10 minutes until the mixture becomes light and foamy.
> The more aerated, the more delicate the dessert will be.
Prepare serving dishes, around 100 ml capacity each, or any size you prefer.
Pour your mixture into the dishes.
> I ended up with 14 servings, but the final number may vary depending on the size of your dishes.
Pour the foamy mixture evenly into each one.
Chill the dishes in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until fully set.
Take them out of the fridge and decorate with fresh **raspberries**, **strawberries** or **blueberries** as you like.
Add a **final** touch with a few mint leaves.
Just before serving, **lightly** dust with icing sugar.
For an even lighter touch, savour your fluffy dessert plain – it's a delicious way to keep the calories exceptionally low.
Enjoy your refreshing, fruity, and foamy pudding – perfect for a light dessert or summer treat!
---
## Thai Style Curry Rice Noodles
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/thai-style-curry-rice-noodles/
- **Date:** 2025-06-01
- **Tags:** rice noodles, coconut milk, ginger, garlic cloves, olive oil, tomato paste, curry powder, chilli flakes, soy sauce, honey, black pepper, lime, cornflour
### Content
## Ingredients
- 250g rice noodles
- 400g of canned coconut milk
- 1 cm of fresh ginger
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp of olive oil
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 tbsp curry powder
- a pinch of chilli flakes
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp of honey
- a pinch of black pepper
- ½ lime for juice
- 1 tsp of cornflour
### For garnish
- a handful of fresh coriander
- extra pinch of chilli flakes
- lime wedge
## Method
Peel and grate the ginger.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
Heat a splash of olive oil over a medium heat in a pan. Add the ginger and garlic. Sauté until golden brown and fragrant.
Add the coconut milk, tomato paste, curry powder, chilli flakes, soy sauce, honey, black pepper, and a squeeze of lime juice.
Add the cornflour to the sauce and mix using a hand whisk until smooth.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then simmer for about 5 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
While the sauce simmers, prepare the rice noodles according to the instructions on the packet.
Add the cooked, well-drained rice noodles to the sauce. Toss gently to ensure they’re evenly coated.
At first, the whole may appear too liquid, but the noodles will quickly absorb the sauce.
Chop fresh coriander.
Sprinkle with chopped coriander and a pinch of chilli flakes.
Garnish with a piece of lime wedge for an extra zesty touch.
Serve and enjoy.
---
## Roasted Sausage & Veg Traybake
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/roasted-sausag-and-veg-traybake/
- **Date:** 2025-05-25
- **Tags:** chipolatas, pork sausages, sausages, baby potatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, closed-cup mushrooms, plum tomatoes, garlic, oil, salt, black pepper, dried mixed herbs, rosemary, parsley
### Content
## Ingredients
- 12 pork sausages, chipolatas, 375g
- 500g baby potatoes
- 2 red bell peppers
- 1 red onion
- 150g closed-cup mushrooms
- 150g plum tomatoes
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp of oil
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of black pepper
- a pinch of dried mixed herbs
- a few sprigs of fresh rosemary
- a few sprigs of fresh parsley
> **Chipolata sausages** – small, thin, and short sausages made from coarsely ground pork, seasoned with pepper and herbs such as sage, thyme, and paprika.
## Method
Preheat your oven to 180°C and prepare a large baking tray.
Wash all the vegetables thoroughly.
Cut medium-sized potatoes in half; leave very small ones whole.
Peel and cut the red onion into wedges.
Deseed and chop the red bell peppers into large chunks.
Halve or quarter the closed-cup mushrooms.
Peel and roughly chop the garlic cloves.
Leave the tomatoes whole.
Place all the prepared vegetables in a large bowl.
Drizzle with olive oil and season generously with salt, pepper, and mixed herbs.
Toss everything together until evenly coated, then spread it in a single layer on the baking tray.
Roast in the oven for 35 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even cooking.
After 35 minutes, remove the tray from the oven.
Nestle the sausages among the roasted vegetables.
Scatter fresh rosemary and parsley over the tray.
Return it to the oven and bake for a further 25–30 minutes, turning the sausages halfway through, until they are fully cooked and beautifully browned.
> Cooking times may vary depending on the type and size of sausages. Mine took around 25–30 minutes at 180°C. If you are using thicker sausages or a different variety, consider adding them to the tray a bit earlier or adjusting the final bake time.
Enjoy.
---
## Mexican Style Corn Slaw
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/mexican-style-corn-slaw/
- **Date:** 2025-05-11
- **Tags:** Mexican, sweetcorn, red cabbage, red onion, red pepper, coriander, black cumin seeds, mayonnaise, dijon mustart, honey, lime juice, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, ground cumin, chilli flakes
### Content
## Ingredients
- 1 can of sweetcorn, 285g drained
- ¼ red cabbage
- ½ red onion
- ½ red pepper
- a handful of fresh coriander
- a pinch of black cumin seeds
### For Dressing
- 4 tbsp of mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey
- ½ lime for juice
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of black pepper
- a pinch of smoked paprika
- a pinch of ground cumin
- a pinch of chilli flakes
## Method
Start by washing and cleaning all the vegetables thoroughly.
Open the tin of sweetcorn and drain the liquid.
Take a sharp knife and thinly shred the red cabbage.
Peel and dice the onion.
Chop the red pepper.
Finally, chop up a handful of fresh coriander.
> It’s worth bearing in mind that when you shred red cabbage, it's recommended to wear gloves to avoid staining your hands.
To make the dressing, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey and lime juice.
Add the seasonings: salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, cumin and chilli flakes.
Mix all together and set aside.
Put all the vegetables into a bowl and mix them with a spoon.
Once mixed, pour the dressing over the top.
Toss everything together, then sprinkle with the black cumin seeds.
Chill for at least 1 hour and stir before serving.
Enjoy!
---
## Mediterranean Style Cod
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/mediterranean-style-cod/
- **Date:** 2025-05-04
- **Tags:** cod, cod fillet, garlic, garlic cloves, cherry tomatoes, olives, parsley, chopped tomatoes, salt, oregano, white wine, Sauvignon Blanc, capers, black pepper, olive oil
### Content
## Ingredients
- 400g Cod fillet (skinless, boneless)
- 2 garlic cloves
- 300g cherry tomatoes
- 70 g pitted kalamata olives
- a handful of fresh parsley
- 200g chopped tomatoes (canned)
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of dried oregano
- 100 ml dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc)
- 2 tsp capers in brine
- a pinch of black pepper
- olive oil, for greasing
> You can replace Cod with any other fish as you like.
## Method
Peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves. This will help them infuse the oil nicely.
Wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them into quarters. Cutting them evenly will ensure they cook at the same rate.
Halve the pitted kalamata olives. This makes them easier to eat and distributes their flavour throughout the sauce.
Chop the fresh parsley finely. Set aside a little extra for garnishing at the end if you like.
Heat a drizzle of olive oil (about a tablespoon) in a wide, shallow pan over a medium heat. You want just enough to coat the bottom of the pan.
Add the sliced garlic and fry gently for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, taking care not to let it brown, which can make it bitter.
Add the quartered cherry tomatoes to the pan and cook for 3–4 minutes until they begin to soften and release some of their juices.
Stir in the canned chopped tomatoes and continue cooking for another 2–3 minutes, allowing the flavours to meld.
Add a pinch of salt and a pinch of dried oregano. Remember you can always add more seasoning to taste later.
Pour in the dry white wine and let it simmer gently for 2–3 minutes until the alcohol has mostly evaporated. You should notice the aroma change.
Stir in the drained capers. Their salty, briny flavour will add a lovely zing to the sauce.
Cover the pan with a lid and let the sauce cook gently for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom.
Gently place the cod fillets into the simmering sauce, ensuring they are mostly submerged. Season the fish directly with a pinch of black pepper.
Add the halved olives around the fish, nestling them into the sauce.
Cover the pan again and cook on a low heat for approximately 10 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. The exact cooking time will depend on the thickness of your cod fillets.
Halfway through the cooking time, carefully spoon some of the flavourful sauce over the top of the fish. Avoid stirring the sauce too much to keep the delicate fillets intact.
Once the cod is cooked through and tender, sprinkle generously with the freshly chopped parsley.
Serve immediately while it's nice and hot, with any side dish of your choice, such as crusty bread, rice, or new potatoes to soak up the lovely sauce.
---
## Simple Curry Fried Rice
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/simple-curry-fried-rice/
- **Date:** 2025-04-27
- **Tags:** basmati rice, rice, butter, onion, bell pepper, peas, curry, curry powder, soy saucve, black pepper, spring onion
### Content
## Ingredients
- 250g basmati rice
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 garlic cloves
- 150g frozen peas
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 2 tbsp dark soy sauce [alternative](/tips/#what-i-can-use-instead-of-soy-sauce "What I can use instead of Soy sauce?")
- a pinch of black pepper
- a few sprigs of spring onion
## Method
First off, cook the basmati rice in lightly salted water, following the instructions on the packet.
Once cooked, drain it thoroughly and make sure it's completely cool.
> For the best outcome, it's worth using rice that was cooked the previous day – it really does fry up a treat and keeps its texture nicely.
Now, peel and finely chop the onion.
Next, take the red pepper, remove its core and seeds, and dice it.
Then, peel and mince the garlic cloves.
Get a large frying pan or wok and melt the butter over a medium heat.
Tip in the chopped onion and diced pepper and sauté them for a few minutes until they start to soften.
Add the minced garlic and cook until you can smell its lovely aroma.
Stir in the frozen peas and cook everything together for about 4 to 5 minutes, giving it a stir every now and then, until the vegetables are tender.
Sprinkle in the curry powder and mix it in well, letting those spices release their flavour.
Add the cooled rice to the pan, along with a splash of dark soy sauce and a pinch of black pepper.
Stir everything together really well so it's all combined and heated through.
Have a taste and see if it needs a bit more curry powder or dark soy sauce – add according to what you fancy.
Finally, snip a few sprigs of spring onion for a lovely garnish.
Your simple curry fried rice is ready to tuck into!
Pop a portion onto a plate and sprinkle with the chopped spring onions for a bit of freshness and crunch.
> You could also add some protein, like a scrambled egg or some grilled chicken, to make it a more substantial meal.
---
## Simple Radish and Cucumber Salad with Egg
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/simple-radish-and-cucumber-salad-with-egg/
- **Date:** 2025-04-13
- **Tags:** eggs, radish, cucumber, dill, chives, mayonnaise, salt, black pepper
### Content
## Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 8 radishes
- 1/2 long cucumber
- a few twigs of dill
- a few twigs of chives
- 3-4 tbsp of mayonnaise
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of black pepper
## Method
Boil the eggs for 8-10 minutes until hard-boiled. Plunge them straight into ice-cold water to cool them down quickly, which also helps with peeling. Peel the cooled eggs, cut them in half lengthways, and set aside.
Wash, trim, and chop the radishes into small, neat cubes.
Wash the cucumber, peel it if you wish, and dice it into similar-sized cubes.
Finely chop the fresh dill and chives.
Set aside a small amount of the chopped herbs, plus a few slices of radish and cucumber, for the final decoration.
In a mixing bowl, place the diced radish and cucumber along with chopped dill and chives.
Add the mayonnaise to the bowl, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to your liking.
Stir everything together gently but thoroughly until the vegetables and herbs are evenly coated in the dressing.
Give it a quick taste and add more seasoning if you think it needs it.
Spoon the salad mixture onto your serving dish or platter, spreading it out slightly.
Arrange the hard-boiled egg halves attractively on top of the salad base.
Decorate the dish using slices of radish and cucumber, and finish by scattering the reserved chopped herbs over the top.
A final pinch of black pepper can also look good.
Serve your simple radish, cucumber, and egg salad straight away.
Enjoy!
---
## White Chocolate Mini Tarts
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/white-chocolate-mini-tarts/
- **Date:** 2025-04-06
- **Tags:** flour, baking spread, sugar, double cream, white chocolate, sprinkles, milk chocolate
### Content
## Ingredients
- 225g plain flour
- 175g baking spread
- 75g white granulated sugar
- 200ml double cream
- 100g white chocolate
### For Decorating
- a handful of sprinkles
- 20g white chocolate
- 20g milk chocolate
> Hundreds & Thousands and Chocolate Strands used for this recipe
### Additionally
Some butter for greasing tin tarts
## Method
Mix the flour, sugar, and butter in a large bowl.
Knead with your hands until the mixture forms a dough. Work quickly so the butter does not heat up too much and the dough does not become sticky.
Wrap the dough in cling film and chill in the fridge for at least 60 minutes.
In the meantime, lightly grease the mini tart tins with butter (I use tart tins 9cm in diameter).
This will make it easier for the dough to come out of the moulds after baking.
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
Take the dough out of the fridge and divide it in half.
Place each half on a lightly floured surface and gently roll it out with a rolling pin to a thickness of about 5mm.
> If the dough is too sticky, add some flour and knead together.
To prevent the dough from sticking to the rolling pin, sprinkle the rolling pin with flour.
Use the mini tart tins to cut out circles of dough.
To make the tart shells, press the cut dough into the mini tart tins, either with your fingers or with another mini tart tin.
Prick the bottom with a fork.
Place in the oven and bake for 15-18 minutes.
Remove the tarts from the oven and let them cool slightly. Gently invert the tins to remove the tarts.
While the tarts are cooling, make the white chocolate filling.
Chop or crack the white chocolate into small pieces.
Pour the double cream into a small saucepan and bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and add the white chocolate. Using a whisk, mix until the mixture is smooth and all the chocolate pieces have melted.
Set aside to cool a bit. Do not put the filling into the tarts as they will soak and melt.
Evenly distribute the chocolate filling into each tart and put them in the refrigerator to set.
> I used white and milk chocolate to decorate.
Melt the white and milk chocolates, separately, in a water bath and transfer each of them into a piping bag.
In circular motions, gently squeeze the chocolate onto the tarts.
Before the chocolate hardens, sprinkle with sprinkles.
Refrigerate before serving.
---
## Greek Style Meatballs with Dip and Salad
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/greek-style-meatballs-with-dip-and-salad/
- **Date:** 2025-03-31
- **Tags:** lamb mince, beef mince, red onion, garlic, parsley, mint, breadcrumbs, eggs, salt, pepper, black pepper, oregano, flour, Greek Style Yogurt, lemon, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, pitta bread, olive oil
### Content
## Ingredients
- 500g lamb mince
- 200g beef mince
- ½ red onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- a few sprigs of fresh parsley
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- 50g breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp of plain flour
- oil for greasing
### Dip sauce
- 300g Greek Style yogurt
- ½ lemon, for juice
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of black pepper
- a few sprigs of parsley
- a few fresh mint leaves
### Side Salad
- 200 g cherry tomatoes
- ½ long cucumber
- ½ red onion
- salt, for taste
- black pepper, for taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- a pinch of fresh parsley
- a pinch of fresh mint leaves
### Additionally
- Pitta bread, for serving
### For Garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Chopped fresh mint
## Method
**Let's start by making dip sauce.**
Chop fresh parsley and mint leaves finely.
In a small bowl, combine Greek-style yogurt, chopped parsley, and mint.
Season with salt and pepper, then squeeze in the juice of half a lemon.
Mix well and set aside.
**Now, let's make a salad.**
Wash the tomatoes and cucumber.
Cut the tomatoes in half and the cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
Thinly slice half of the red onion.
Season with salt and pepper.
Drizzle with olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Chop some fresh parsley and mint, then add them to the salad.
Toss everything together and set aside.
**It's time for meatballs.**
Peel and chop half a red onion and mince garlic cloves.
Finely chop mint and parsley leaves.
In a large bowl, combine beef and lamb mince with red onion, garlic, mint, and parsley.
Add the breadcrumbs, crack in the egg, and season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
Mix everything thoroughly with your hands until well combined.
Shape the meat mixture into small balls, about the size of golf balls or smaller, using your hands. Lightly flour each one.
Heat oil in a large frying pan.
Add the meatballs to the pan and cook for about 10 to 12 minutes over medium-high heat, turning them occasionally until they are evenly browned on all sides.
Make sure to turn each meatball to ensure they are well-cooked throughout.
While meatballs are cooking, toast the pita bread and cut it into pieces.
Place a portion of the dip on a plate, and add a few meatballs and salad on the side. Finish with a few pieces of pitta bread.
Sprinkle with chopped parsley and mint.
Enjoy.
---
## Chorizo Pasta in Creamy Tomato Sauce
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/chorizo-pasta-in-creamy-tomato-sauce/
- **Date:** 2025-03-23
- **Tags:** Chorizo, onion, garlic, parmesan, olive oil, tomatoes, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, double cream, parsley
### Content
## Ingredients
- 1 small spicy Spanish Chorizo, 200g
- 1 red onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 30g parmesan cheese
- 300g penne pasta
- 1 tbsp of olive oil
- 400g chopped tomatoes, 1 tin
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of black pepper
- a pinch of smoked paprika
- 150ml fresh double cream [what is?](/tips/#what-is-double-cream "What is Double Cream?")
- a handful of fresh parsley
## Method
Cut the chorizo into small pieces.
Peel and finely chop the onion.
Take the garlic cloves and mince them finely.
Shave the Parmesan cheese.
Fill a large pot with water and add a generous pinch of sea salt.
Bring the water to a boil, and then add the pasta.
Cook the pasta according to the instructions provided on the package, aiming for *al dente*.
Once the pasta is cooked, drain it carefully, reserving a small cup of pasta water.
While the pasta is cooking, let's carry on with the chorizo and tomato sauce.
Heat olive oil in a pan and fry the chorizo for around 3 to 4 minutes until browned all over, releasing its oils, stirring frequently.
Add the chopped onion, mix all together, and fry until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
Add the garlic and fry together for a minute to become fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Stir in the chopped tomatoes and season with a pinch of sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, and smoked paprika.
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reduces slightly.
Pour in the double cream and mix.
Cook for a further 4 to 5 minutes until the sauce becomes creamy and thickens, adding a splash of the reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
Add the pasta and mix until all the pasta is coated with the sauce and warmed through.
Chop some fresh parsley and sprinkle it on top.
When serving a portion, sprinkle with shaved Parmesan and enjoy!
---
## Beetroot and Chickpeas Salad
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/beetroot-and-chickpeas-salad/
- **Date:** 2025-03-16
- **Tags:** beetroot, chickpeas, plum tomatoes, gherkins, dill, parsley, honey, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper
### Content
## Ingredients
- 2 medium beetroot, 250g
- 1 tin chickpeas in water, 200g
- 200g plum tomatoes
- 100g gherkins
- 1 red onion
- 15g fresh dill
- 15g fresh parsley
### For dressing
- 30g honey
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- ½ lemon for juice
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of black pepper
## Method
Thoroughly wash the beetroots, ensuring any excess soil is removed. Place them in a large pan and cover completely with cold water. Bring to a rolling boil.
Simmer the beetroots for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until tender, depending on their size.
Test for doneness by carefully piercing them with a fork or a small, sharp knife. If it slides through easily to the centre, they are cooked.
Drain the cooked beetroots and allow them to cool slightly before peeling them while still warm. Set aside to cool completely.
> Alternatively, use ready-cooked beetroots, ensuring they are plain and not pickled in vinegar.
Once the beetroots are fully cooled, cut them into medium-sized, even pieces.
Open the tin of chickpeas, drain thoroughly, and rinse under cold water. Transfer the chickpeas to a large mixing bowl.
Halve the tomatoes, removing any hard cores if present.
Slice the gherkins into thin rounds.
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly.
Add the prepared beetroots, chickpeas, tomatoes, gherkins, and red onion to the mixing bowl. Gently combine all the ingredients using a spoon.
Finely chop the fresh dill and parsley, then add them to the salad bowl. Gently mix to distribute the herbs.
Now, prepare the dressing.
In a small bowl, combine the honey and olive oil.
Squeeze the juice from the lemon and add it to the honey and oil mixture.
Season the dressing with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Whisk all the dressing ingredients together thoroughly using a spoon or a small whisk. Pour the dressing evenly over the salad and gently toss to coat.
Your beetroot and chickpea salad is now ready to serve.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator until ready to serve for optimal freshness.
---
## Chocolate Muffins
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/chocolate-muffins/
- **Date:** 2025-03-09
- **Tags:** muffins, chocolate, eggs, light brown sugar, milk, flour, self-raising flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, chocolate chips
### Content
## Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 200g light brown sugar
- 200g soft butter
- 100ml milk
- 180g self-raising flour [jak zrobić?](/pl/porady/#jak-zrobić-mąkę-samorosnącą-self-raising "Jak zrobić mąkę samorosnącą (self-raising)?")
- 1tsp of baking powder
- 30g cocoa powder
- 100g chocolate chips
## Method
Prepare all the ingredients and leave them at room temperature for a while before use.
Preheat the oven to 180°C with the fan.
Prepare the muffin tray and fill it with cupcake cases.
Crack the eggs and place them into the mixing bowl.
Using a hand mixer, beat for two minutes until light and fluffy.
Gradually add the sugar and continue mixing until the sugar dissolves.
Add the butter and mix until all the ingredients are well combined.
Pour in the milk and whisk further for a minute.
Sift the flour with the baking powder and the cocoa powder, then add to the egg mixture.
Continue mixing until all the ingredients are combined well.
Add the chocolate chips and mix gently with a spatula.
Using a spoon, fill the bun cases with the dough.
Put them into the oven and bake for 25 minutes.
Once nicely baked, take them out of the oven and let them cool down at room temperature.
---
## Angel Wings (Faworki)
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/angel-wings-faworki/
- **Date:** 2025-02-27
- **Tags:** faworki, angel wings, fat thursday, egg yolks, flour, icing sugar, sour cream, butter, vanilla extract, alcohol
### Content
## Ingredients
- 4 egg yolks
- 400g plain flour
- 1 tbsp icing sugar
- a pinch of salt
- 150g sour cream [what is?](/tips/#what-is-sour-cream "What is Sour Cream?")
- 1 tbsp of butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 10ml of alcohol, vodka or rum
### For frying
- 500ml vegetable oil
### For dusting
- ½ cup of icing sugar
## Method
Crack the eggs and carefully separate the egg whites from the yolks.
> You can use the egg whites for our [Pavlova Cake](/pavlova-cake/) or [Mini Citrus Pavlova](/mini-citrus-pavlova/).
In a large bowl, mix the flour, icing sugar, and a pinch of salt. Add the egg yolks, sour cream, butter, vanilla extract, and alcohol (preferably vodka or rum).
Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Cover the dough with a cloth or plastic wrap and let it rest for 10 minutes at room temperature.
On a lightly floured surface, flatten the dough with a rolling pin. Fold the dough in half and repeat this process several times to aerate the dough, similar to puff pastry, but without adding any extra butter between the layers.
Split the dough into two portions to make rolling it out easier.
Roll out the dough very thinly (about 1-2mm thick).
Cut into strips – approximately 2x8 cm.
Make a small slit in the centre of each strip and pull one end through to create a twist.
Repeat the process for the second part of the dough.
Heat the oil in a deep pan to 175°C.
Fry in batches until golden and crispy, turning them over halfway through.
The thinner the pastry, the shorter the frying time will be. Typically, you fry them for between 30 to 60 seconds on each side.
Once nice and crispy, transfer them onto paper towels to remove the excess fat, then back onto a clean plate.
Once cooled, sprinkle generously with icing sugar.
Enjoy your crispy, delicate angel wings!
---
## Spaghetti in Alfredo Sauce
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/spaghetti-in-alfredo-sauce/
- **Date:** 2025-02-23
- **Tags:** pasta, spaghetti, parmesan, butter, double cream, milk, salt, black pepper, Italian herbs, parsley
### Content
## Ingredients
- 2 garlic cloves
- 100g Parmesan cheese
- 300g of spaghetti pasta
- 40g of butter
- 300ml double cream [what is?](/tips/#what-is-double-cream "What is Double Cream?")
- 100 ml whole milk
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of black pepper
- a pinch of mixed dried Italian herbs
- a handful of fresh parsley
## Method
Peel and mince the garlic cloves.
Grate the Parmesan.
> Put most of it into a separate bowl, leaving a portion aside for a garnish on your finished dish.
Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil.
Add the spaghetti pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain.
While the pasta is cooking.
In a wide, shallow pan over medium heat, melt the butter.
Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, approximately 1 minute.
Pour in the double cream and whole milk, stirring to combine.
Season with a pinch of salt, black pepper, and mixed dried Italian herbs.
Add most of the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
In the meantime, chop the fresh parsley.
Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce, tossing to ensure the pasta is evenly coated.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and the remaining grated Parmesan.
Enjoy your homemade creamy Alfredo pasta!
It tastes delicious when paired with a crispy toasted baguette.
---
## Quick Tomato and Herbs Soup
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/quick-tomato-and-herbs-soup/
- **Date:** 2025-02-16
- **Tags:** soup, onion, garlic, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, wine tomatoes, red bell pepper, salt, black pepper, ground paprika, basil, dill, passata, vegetable stock cube, stock cube
### Content
## Ingredients
- 1 onion
- 1 spoon of butter
- 2 garlic cloves
- 200g cherry tomatoes
- 200g wine tomatoes
- ½ red bell pepper
- salt, for taste
- black pepper, for taste
- 2 tsp ground paprika
- a handful of fresh basil
- a handful of fresh dill
- 600g of boiling water
- 200g of passata
- 1 vegetable stock cube
## Method
Finely chop the onion and crush the garlic.
Finely chop the cherry and vine tomatoes.
Core the red bell peppers and cut them into pieces.
Finely chop the fresh basil and dill.
Heat the butter in a saucepan and add the onion. Cook for a while, stirring.
Then add the garlic and cook until fragrant, stirring.
Add the tomatoes and red pepper, and simmer for a few minutes, stirring from time to time.
Season with salt, pepper, and ground paprika. Add the basil and dill.
Pour boiling water into the pan.
Add the passata and a crumbled vegetable stock cube.
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
Remove from the heat and let it stand for a few minutes.
Using a hand blender, blend the soup to a fine, smooth texture, or as you desire.
Serve hot with crusty croutons or toasted bread.
To add a bit of flavour and make it more visually appealing, decorate with dill.
---
## Cajun Rice with Chicken and Spinach
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/cajun-rice-with-chicken-and-spinach/
- **Date:** 2025-02-08
- **Tags:** basmati rice, rice, oil, red onion, onion, bell pepper, chicken breasts, spinach, baby leaves spinach, cajun seasoning, salt, black pepper, coriander
### Content
## Ingredients
- 200g basmati rice
- 2-3 tbsp of vegetable oil
- 1 red onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 chicken breasts, 400g
- 200g baby leaves spinach
- a few tbsp of water
- 2 tsp cajun seasoning
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of black pepper
- a handful of fresh coriander leaves
## Method
Start by preparing all of your ingredients.
Clean and cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Wash and cut the bell pepper into sticks.
Peel and slice the red onion.
Cook the rice in lightly salted water according to the instructions on the package. Drain and set aside.
In a deep pan, heat some oil and fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, for about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the chicken from the pan into a bowl and set aside for later.
Reuse the same deep pan to add some more oil and fry the red onion and pepper for a few minutes (2-3), stirring frequently.
Then, add the spinach along with a few tablespoons of water.
Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring until the spinach wilts.
Add the Cajun seasoning, a pinch of salt, and pepper.
Finally, mix in the fried chicken and combine everything.
Add the rice to the pan and warm everything through, mixing well.
Chop some fresh coriander and sprinkle it over your dish.
Serve and enjoy!
---
## Breaded Chicken Breasts with Sesame Crunch
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/breaded-chicken-breasts-with-sesame-crunch/
- **Date:** 2025-02-01
- **Tags:** chicken breast, eggs, breadcrumbs, sesame seeds, butter, salt, black pepper, dried garlic, parsley
### Content
## Ingredients
- 3 chicken breast
- 2 eggs
- 80g of breadcrumbs
- 50g of sesame seeds
- oil, for frying
- 1 tbsp of butter, for frying
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of black pepper
- a pinch of dried garlic
### For garnish
- a pinch of fresh chopped parsley
## Method
Wash chicken breasts, drain and halve each lengthwise.
Place the meat on the chopping board and cover with cling film.
Beat gently with a meat tenderiser, only to even out the thickness of the meat.
Remove the cling film and season with salt, pepper and dried garlic on both sides.
In a small bowl, using a fork, beat the eggs.
In another bowl, mix breadcrumbs with sesame seeds.
Dip chicken into the egg mixture and then into the bowl with breadcrumbs and sesame.
Coat with crumbs nicely on all sides.
In a pan, heat the oil and 1 tbsp of butter over medium-high heat. Add a pinch of salt to the oil to avoid an oil splash.
> The addition of butter will give a slightly buttery flavour to the chicken.
Fry chicken on both sides until golden brown over medium-high heat (around 3-4 minutes on each side).
> If they turn brown too quickly, reduce the heat; if they fry too slowly, increase.
Place on a plate and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve hot alongside chips, mashed potatoes, baked new potatoes, cooked cabbage, coleslaw, or your favourite vegetables.
---
## Lamb Koftas
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/lamb-koftas/
- **Date:** 2025-01-25
- **Tags:** lamb, ground lamb, red onion, onion, coriander, garlic, ground paprika, ground cumin, chilli flakes, ground cinnamon, salt, black pepper
### Content
## Ingredients
- 500g ground lamb
- ½ red onion
- a handful of fresh coriander, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp ground paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp chilli flakes
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp oil
## Method
Preheat the oven to 200°C with the fan on.
Prepare the baking tray by lining it with aluminium foil to make cleaning easier later.
Peel and grate half a red onion. Chop the fresh coriander and mince the garlic.
Place the lamb mince into a bowl. Add the grated onion, chopped coriander, minced garlic, and seasonings (ground paprika, cumin, chilli flakes, cinnamon, salt, and pepper).
Massage the mixture until it is well combined and the seasonings are evenly distributed.
Divide the mixture into six portions and shape them into ovals on skewer sticks.
Brush each kofta with a bit of oil. Place the prepared koftas on a baking tray and transfer them to the oven. Bake for 10 minutes, then flip them over, brush the other side with oil, and continue baking for another 10 minutes.
After the designated cooking time, take your koftas out of the oven.
---
## Egg Fried Rice
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/egg-fired-rice/
- **Date:** 2025-01-18
- **Tags:** rice, basmati rice, salt, onion, garlic, bell pepper, eggs, oil, white pepper, ground pepper, chinese 5 spice, soy sauce, sesame oil, sprint onion
### Content
## Ingredients
- 250g basmati rice
- a pinch of salt
- 1 small onion
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 red bell pepper
- 3 eggs
- 2-3 tbsp vegetable oil, for greasing
- 100g frozen peas
- ⅓ tsp white pepper
- ⅓ tsp ground ginger
- ⅓ tsp Chinese 5-spice seasoning
- 2-3 tbsp dark soy sauce [alternative](/tips/#what-i-can-use-instead-of-soy-sauce "What I can use instead of Soy sauce?")
- 2-3 tbsp sesame oil
- a few sprigs of spring onion
> If you have any leftover cooked rice, you can use it to make Egg Fried Rice. You will need approximately 750g of cooked rice for this recipe.
## Method
Cook the rice with a pinch of salt according to the instructions on the package. Drain and set aside to cool and dry.
Peel and chop the onion finely, then mince the garlic.
Dice a vibrant red pepper to add colour and flavour to your dish!
Break the eggs into a bowl and mix them with a fork until the yolk and white are fully combined.
In a deep pan or wok, heat some oil and add the onion.
Fry for a minute or two, then add the garlic and fry until it becomes fragrant.
Add the red pepper and frozen peas.
Continue to stir-fry until the pepper softens and the peas are cooked, which should take about 4 minutes.
Move the vegetables to one side of the pan to make room for the eggs.
If necessary, add a little oil.
Pour in the eggs and cook for about one to two minutes, stirring until they are set.
Mix the eggs with the vegetables.
Add the rice, white pepper, ground ginger, and Chinese 5-spice seasoning. Mix everything together so the spices are spread thoroughly, then add the soy sauce and sesame oil.
Fry everything for a while until the rice is heated through.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Cut the spring onion into thin slices and add it to your rice.
Your Egg Fried Rice is ready to serve!
---
## Caesar Salad
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/caesar-salad/
- **Date:** 2025-01-10
- **Tags:** Salad, Caesar Salad, Romaine lettuce, lettuce, Parmesan, cheese, black pepper, Croutons
### Content
## Ingredients
- 1 Romaine lettuce
- 30g of Parmesan cheese
- a pinch of black pepper
- Caesar Salad Dressing
- Homemade Croutons
## Method
Start by preparing [Homemade Croutons using our recipe](/homemade-croutons/), then make the [Caesar Salad Dressing following our recipe](/caesar-salad-dressing/).
Wash and tear or chop the lettuce into bite-size pieces.
Shave the Parmesan cheese.
In a large bowl, mix together the romaine lettuce and croutons.
Place a portion of the lettuce and croutons into a serving dish.
Drizzle with Caesar Salad Dressing to your liking.
Top with a portion of freshly shaved Parmesan cheese.
Season with black pepper.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
---
## Caesar Salad Dressing
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/caesar-salad-dressing/
- **Date:** 2025-01-10
- **Tags:** dressing, Caesar Salad, Parmesan, cheese, Dijon, mustard, garlic, olive oil, mayonnaise
### Content
## Ingredients
- 1 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce or balsamic vinegar
- ½ lemon
- 1 garlic clove
- 60ml of olive oil
- 100g mayonnaise
## Method
Peel and mince the garlic.
Squeeze the lemon for juice.
Grate the Parmesan cheese.
In a bowl, whisk together the grated Parmesan, mustard, Worcestershire sauce (or balsamic vinegar), lemon juice, and minced garlic clove.
Slowly whisk in the olive oil until the sauce is emulsified.
Stir in the mayonnaise until well combined.
Your Caesar Salad Dressing is ready!
## Tips
This Caesar Salad Dressing is a perfect addition to our recipe for [Caesar Salad](/caesar-salad/), along with [Homemade Croutons](/homemade-croutons/).
---
## Homemade Croutons
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/homemade-croutons/
- **Date:** 2025-01-10
- **Tags:** baguette, homemade, croutons, olive oil, Parmesan, cheese
### Content
## Ingredients
- 1 sandwich baguette
- 1 tbsp of olive oil
- 1 tbsp of freshly grated Parmesan cheese
## Method
Preheat the oven to 180°C and prepare a baking tray.
Grate the Parmesan cheese.
Cut the baguette lengthwise and then into slices.
Transfer the slices onto the baking tray, drizzle them with olive oil, and sprinkle with Parmesan.
Toss everything together and place it in the preheated oven.
Bake for 5 minutes.
Your homemade croutons will be ready!
## Tips
Instead of a sandwich baguette, you can use any roll or bread you have.
These croutons are a perfect addition to our [Caesar Salad recipe](/caesar-salad/).
---
## Nut-Free Homemade Hot Chocolate
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/nut-free-homemade-hot-chocolate/
- **Date:** 2024-12-26
- **Tags:** milk, brown sugar, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, marshmallows, squirty cream
### Content
## Ingredients
- 400ml milk
- 2 tbsp light brown sugar [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-brown-sugar "How to make brown sugar?")
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 40g chocolate chips
### For Topping
- a handful of mini marshmallows, per drink
- squirty cream
## Method
In a small saucepan, boil the milk with the sugar, cocoa powder, and chocolate chips.
Stir until all the ingredients are combined and the mixture starts ballooning upwards, then remove from the heat.
Pour the hot chocolate mixture evenly into two glasses, leaving about 2 cm of space from the top.
Before serving, cool to a comfortable temperature. If you need more sugar, add it.
Serve with a topping of squirty cream and decorate with mini marshmallows.
> Use dark chocolate chips to ensure it is nut-free.
Enjoy!
---
## Christmas Marble Bundt Cake
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/christmas-marble-bundt-cake/
- **Date:** 2024-12-15
- **Tags:** babka, bundt cake, eggs, soured cream, sugar, oil, vanilla extract, flour, baking powdr, milk, cocoa powder, butter, breadcrumbs, chocolate, cranberries, reosemary
### Content
## Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 100g soured cream
- 200g white granulated sugar
- 200ml vegetable oil
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
- 220g self-raising flour [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-self-raising-flour "How to make self-raising flour?")
- 1 tsp of baking powder
- 2 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp of butter, for greasing
- 3 tbsp of breadcrumbs
### For topping
- 100g cooking Chocolate
### For decorating
- sugared fresh cranberries
- A few sprigs of fresh rosemary
## Method
Preheat the oven to 170°C (fan-assisted).
Prepare a bundt cake tin by spreading butter inside it, including the chimney. Then sprinkle it with fine breadcrumbs; this will make it easier to remove the cake after baking.
> For this recipe, I used a cake tin with a chimney approximately 2L in capacity (23.4D x 27W x 11.5H).
Crack the eggs in a large mixing bowl. Use an electric whisk to mix for a while, then add the soured cream and continue mixing to combine.
Add the sugar and mix until it dissolves. Then, add the vanilla extract and oil and mix all the ingredients.
Sift the flour with the baking powder and add it to the mixture. Mix until well combined.
Divide the mixture into two parts, more or less equally.
Leave one part light, and add the cocoa powder and two tablespoons of milk to the other. Mix until well combined.
Using a spoon, alternately place the light and cocoa batter into the bundt cake tin.
Once both colours are used up, swirl the colours together with a wooden stick.
Bake for 50-55 minutes at 170°C, or until a skewer inserted into the cake comes clean.
After baking, allow the cake to cool completely before removing it from the tin.
Melt the chocolate and pour it over the cake. Decorate as desired.
---
## Polish Łazanki
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/polish-lazanki/
- **Date:** 2024-12-07
- **Tags:** łazanki, sauerkraut, bay leaves, allspice berries, quadretti, pasta, mushrooms, Silesian sausage, salt, black pepper, marjoram, caraway seed, parsley
### Content
## Ingredients
- 400g of sauerkraut
- 3 bay leaves
- 5 allspice berries, whole
- 200g square-shaped pasta quadretti
- 1 onion
- 200g closed-cup mushroom
- 250g Silesian sausage
- oil, for greasing
> When Choosing the Right pasta, point yourself to the square-shaped pasta quadretti in large flakes form, flat, in a size of approx 1.25cm (0.5 inches). You can use rectangles, triangles, whichever is easier to get, or even shells pasta, if you struggle to get the right one.
### Seasonings
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of black pepper
- a pinch of dried marjoram
- a pinch of caraway seed
### For Garnish
- fresh parsley
## Method
Chop the sauerkraut, put it into the pan, and cover it with water.
Add the bay leaves and allspice berries.
Bring to a boil, then cook until the cabbage is soft, which should take about 25 minutes.
> If you prefer a milder, less sour flavour, rinse the cabbage under running water before cooking it.
Cook the pasta in lightly salted water according to the package instructions.
Drain the pasta and set it aside for later use.
Peel and chop the onion, clean and cut the mushrooms into small pieces, and slice the sausage into small pieces.
Heat the oil in a large skillet.
Add the onion and mushrooms and fry for a while, around 5-6 minutes.
Add the sausage and fry for a further 10-15 minutes until everything is nicely browned, stirring frequently.
Add the seasonings (salt, black pepper, marjoram, and caraway seeds) and mix it all together.
Add the drained cabbage and fry for 4-5 minutes, stirring very often.
Finally, add the cooked pasta and mix it all together.
Cook for a while to heat everything through.
Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed.
To add a final touch, I like to chop some fresh parsley and sprinkle it over.
Your dish is ready to serve.
---
## Marble Loaf Cake
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/marble-loaf-cake/
- **Date:** 2024-12-01
- **Tags:** marble cake, Marmorkuchen, eggs, milk, sugar, vegetable oil, self-raising flour, baking powder, cocoa, icing sugar
### Content
## Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 100ml whole fresh milk
- 200g white granulated sugar
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
- 200ml vegetable oil
- 220g self-raising flour [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-self-raising-flour "How to make self-raising flour?")
- 1 tsp of baking powder
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp of whole milk
### Additionally
- icing sugar for dusting
## Method
Preheat the oven to 170°C (fan).
Prepare a baking tin (a loaf tin) and line it with baking parchment.
> The recommended tin size is 15.7 x 28.3 x 6.2 cm.
In a large mixing bowl, crack the eggs. Use an electric whisk to mix briefly, then pour in the milk and continue mixing to combine.
Add the sugar and mix until it dissolves. Next, add the vanilla extract and oil, and mix all the ingredients together.
Sift the flour and baking powder, then add them to the mixture. Mix until well combined.
Divide the mixture into two parts, roughly equal.
Leave one part plain.
Mix the cocoa powder with two tablespoons of milk, then add this to the other part of the mixture and mix until smooth.
Using a spoon, alternate spooning the plain and cocoa batters into the baking tin.
Once both mixtures are used up, swirl the two colours together using a wooden skewer or straw.
Bake for 50–55 minutes at 170°C or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean.
After baking, allow the cake to cool.
Dust with icing sugar and enjoy!
---
## Taco-Style Beef Mince Mini Wraps
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/taco-style-beef-mince-mini-wraps/
- **Date:** 2024-11-24
- **Tags:** beef mince, oil, tomato paste, tortilla wraps, avocado, red onion, tomato, iceberg lettuce, cheddar cheese, lime, coriander, taco seasonings
### Content
## Ingredients
- 500g beef mince
- 1 tbsp of oil
- ¼ cup of water
- 1 tbsp of tomato paste
- 2 tbsp of [our homemade taco seasonings](/homemade-taco-seasonings/)
- 10 mini tortilla wraps
- 1 avocado
- 1 red onion
- 1 tomato
- ¼ iceberg lettuce
- 60g cheddar cheese
- 1 lime
- a handful of fresh coriander
## Method
**Prepare the Ingredients**
Cut the lime into four equal parts.
Finely chop the tomato and red onion.
Grate the cheddar cheese.
Peel, deseed, and mash the avocado. Season the avocado with a pinch of salt and lime juice from 1/4 of the lime.
Shred the lettuce and chop the coriander. Set aside.
**Cook the Mince**
Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
Add the beef mince and fry, stirring frequently, until browned all over (4-5 minutes).
Sprinkle in the taco seasoning, stirring well to coat the mince evenly.
Add tomato paste and 1/4 cup of water, mixing thoroughly. Let it simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mince is tender and fragrant. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.
**Toast the Wraps**
Heat a flat frying pan or griddle over medium heat.
Toast each mini wrap for 30-40 seconds on each side, or until slightly crispy and warm. Stack them in a clean kitchen towel to keep warm.
**Assemble the Mini Wraps**
Lay each mini wrap flat and add a portion of the cooked mince.
Sprinkle grated cheese over the warm mince to allow it to melt slightly.
Add shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, and red onion.
Top with a spoonful of the mashed avocado and a sprinkle of chopped coriander.
Squeeze a wedge of lime over the filling for a fresh, zesty kick.
**Serve Immediately**
Fold or roll the mini wraps as desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
---
## Homemade Taco Seasonings
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/homemade-taco-seasonings/
- **Date:** 2024-11-24
- **Tags:** smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, garlic, granulated onion, salt, pepper, chilli powder, chilli flakes, taco seasonings
### Content
## Ingredients
- 2 tbsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried garlic
- 1 tsp dried granulated onion
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground pepper
- 1 tsp chilli powder, for taste
- 1 tsp crushed chilli flakes, for taste
## Method
Add all the spices into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Use a spoon or whisk to mix thoroughly, ensuring the spices are evenly distributed and no clumps remain.
Taste a small pinch of the blend and adjust to your preference, adding extra chilli for heat or salt for balance.
Transfer the seasoning into an airtight container or jar. Label with the date for easy reference.
Store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Shake the jar lightly before each use to redistribute the spices.
## Tips
For an extra smoky flavour, lightly toast the cumin seeds before grinding them into powder. This step is optional but adds depth.
---
## Egg, mushroom, and spinach skillet
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/egg-mushroom-and-spinach-skillet/
- **Date:** 2024-11-14
- **Tags:** closed-cup mushroom, spinach, garlic, parsley, olive oil, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, butter, eggs
### Content
## Ingredients
- 300g closed-cup mushroom
- 200g raw spinach
- 1 garlic clove
- a few twigs of fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of black pepper
- a pinch of smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp of butter
- 2 tbsp of water
- 4 eggs
## Method
Wash the spinach and pat it dry.
Clean the mushrooms and slice them.
Mince the garlic and chop the parsley.
Heat olive oil in a pan, then add the mushrooms and fry until browned, about 8 minutes.
In the meantime, add the minced garlic and season with a pinch of salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Stir and fry for a minute.
Remove from the pan into a bowl and set aside.
In the same pan used for the mushrooms, place the fresh spinach with 2 tablespoons of water and fry until wilted, for about 2 to 4 minutes.
Add the mushrooms to the spinach and mix until evenly distributed.
Make four wells in the mushroom and spinach mixture.
Add a little butter to each well and crack the eggs into them.
Season with salt and pepper, then cook, covered, over low heat until the egg whites are set and the yolks are creamy or cooked to your preference, about 5-6 minutes.
Serve immediately from the pan and enjoy with fresh bread.
For an extra touch, sprinkle chopped parsley over your breakfast.
---
## Parkin Cake
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/parkin-cake/
- **Date:** 2024-11-06
- **Tags:** butter, milk, eggs, treacle, golden syrup, brown sugar, oats, self-raising flour, ginger
### Content
## Ingredients
- 200g of butter
- 4 tbsp milk
- 1 egg
- 100g treacle
- 200g golden syrup [what is?](/tips/#what-is-golden-syrup "What is Golden Syrup?")
- 100g light brown sugar
- 100g oats
- 250g self-raising flour [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-self-raising-flour "How to make self-raising flour?")
- 1 tbsp ground ginger
## Method
Preheat the oven to 170°C.
Prepare a baking tray (34 x 24 cm) and line it with baking parchment.
In a small bowl, combine the milk and egg using a fork. Set aside.
In a small pan, heat the butter, golden syrup, treacle, and brown sugar until combined and the sugar has dissolved. Then, remove from the heat.
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, oats, and ginger.
Add the treacle mixture to the bowl and mix using a spatula.
Then, add the egg and milk mixture and mix until well combined.
Pour into the baking tray and bake for 50 minutes.
Leave to cool completely, then slice into small pieces.
## Tips
It is best to bake the cake a few days before you plan to use it so that it can absorb the right amount of moisture. To moisten dry Parkin cake more quickly, wrap it in greaseproof paper.
Parkin is quite firm after baking, but after resting, it becomes moist and even sticky.
---
## Polish-style pan-fried Sausage and Cabbage
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/polish-style-pan-fried-sausage-and-cabbage/
- **Date:** 2024-10-26
- **Tags:** Polish sausage, Silesian sausage, Sweetheart cabbage, Cabbage, White Onion, Onion, Butter, Salt, Black Pepper, Thyme, Caraway Seed, Ground Paprika, Tomato purée, White Vinegar, Vinegar, Oil, Parsley
### Content
## Ingredients
- 3 Polish Silesian sausage, approx. 300g
- 1 sweetheart cabbage, approx. 500g
- 1 small carrot
- 1 white onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp butter
- approx. 300ml of water
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of black pepper
- a pinch of thyme
- a pinch of caraway seed
- 1 tsp of ground paprika
- 1 -2 tbsp tomato purée
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 tbsp oil
- a handful of fresh parsley
## Method
Cut the sausage lengthwise, slice it, and set aside.
Cut the cabbage in half, remove the core, and chop.
Peel the carrots, cut them lengthwise, then into thin slices.
Peel the onion and chop it finely.
Peel and mince the garlic.
In a deep frying pan, sauté the cabbage, onion, and carrot in butter for about 3-4 minutes.
Add 100ml of water gradually to prevent burning, and cook over medium heat.
Stir occasionally until the cabbage and carrots soften, then add the spices (salt, black pepper, thyme, caraway seed, and ground paprika), minced garlic, and tomato purée.
Add 1 tsp of vinegar.
Keep stirring.
Pour in another 100ml of water and simmer, covered.
In the meantime, in a separate small pan, heat the oil and fry the sausage, stirring frequently until it is golden brown all over, around 8 minutes.
Add the sausage to the cabbage and mix it all together.
Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed.
Add the final portion of water (100ml).
Continue cooking, covered, on low-medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring from time to time.
Once cooked, place a portion on a plate and chop some fresh parsley to garnish on top.
Serve with crusty bread or mashed potatoes for a fine meal.
---
## Oven Baked Pork Belly
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/oven-baked-pork-belly/
- **Date:** 2024-10-16
- **Tags:** pork belly, garlic, bay leaves, salt, ground paprika, marjoram, black pepper
### Content
## Ingredients
- 1.20 kg raw Pork belly, approx.
- 2 garlic cloves
- 3 dried bay leaves
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground paprika
- 1 tsp marjoram
- 1 tsp black pepper
## Method
Clean the meat by drying it with a paper towel.
Peel and chop the garlic.
In a small bowl, mix the spices (salt, ground paprika, marjoram, and black pepper).
Add the chopped garlic and mix together.
Rub the meat thoroughly with these spices.
Place bay leaves on top of the pork belly and put the meat in a baking (roasting) bag.
Place the meat on a tray and then into the fridge. Leave it for a few hours, or overnight, to marinate.
Take the meat out of the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for at least half an hour before placing it into the oven.
Preheat your oven to 200°C with a fan.
Place the baking tray with your meat into the oven and bake for an hour at 200°C.
> Baking in a bag ensures that the meat will not be dry.
After an hour, carefully remove the meat from the oven.
Wait a moment so as not to get burned by the steam in the bag, then open the bag carefully and place the meat directly onto a baking tray.
Reduce the temperature to 180°C. Place your meat back into the oven and continue baking for a further 20 minutes so that it browns nicely on top.
To make sure that your pork belly is nicely baked through, check with a food thermometer for the internal temperature. It should be between 68°C and 71°C. If the temperature is not reached, leave it in the oven for a bit longer.
Take the meat out of the oven and let it cool down in the tray.
Once cooled, transfer it onto a chopping board and cut slices as desired.
Enjoy as an addition to your main meal.
---
## Just Perfect Vegetable Paella
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/just-perfect-vegetable-paella/
- **Date:** 2024-10-10
- **Tags:** tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, garlic, olive oil, peas, saffron, cayenne pepper, ground paprika, lemon, paella rice, vegetable stock, salt, pepper, parsley
### Content
## Ingredients
- 200g cherry tomatoes
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 red onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp of olive oil
- 100g frozen peas
- 1 tsp saffron
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tsp ground paprika
- 1 lemon, for juice
- 350g paella rice
- 1 vegetable stock
- a pinch salt
- a pinch of black pepper
- a handful of fresh parsley
> For vegetable stock you can use 2 vegetable stock cubes dissolved in 1l of hot water.
## Method
Cut the tomatoes in half.
Finely chop the red pepper, peel and chop the onion, and mince the garlic.
Heat olive oil in a wide, shallow pan (a large skillet), then start frying the onion.
After a while, add the garlic and fry until soft and fragrant, about 4 minutes.
Add the tomatoes, red pepper, frozen peas, saffron, cayenne pepper, and ground paprika. Squeeze some juice from half a lemon (leave some for squeezing later), and keep the other half for later.
Fry over medium-high heat, stirring until the vegetables soften, for 6-8 minutes.
Add the rice, mix everything together, then pour in the stock.
Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for approximately 25 minutes, or until the rice softens, stirring occasionally.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
In the meantime, slice the other half of the lemon and chop the parsley.
Once your paella is cooked, leave it to rest for a few minutes, covered, then squeeze the rest of the juice from the first half of the lemon you used before. Sprinkle your dish with parsley and decorate it with lemon slices.
---
## Raspberry and Chocolate Tart
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/raspberry-and-chocolate-tart/
- **Date:** 2024-10-06
- **Tags:** tart, flour, butter, sugar, eggs, jam, raspberry jam, cinnamon, ground cinnamon, double cream, chocolate, milk chocolate, raspberries, mint
### Content
## Ingredients
- 200g plain flour
> You will need some more for dusting.
- 100g unsalted butter
> You will need some more for greasing the tin
- 50g white granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 150g raspberry jam
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 200ml fresh double cream [what is?](/tips/#what-is-double-cream "What is Double Cream?")
- 200g milk cooking chocolate
- 1 tsp butter, 20g
### For decorating
- 20g of chopped milk chocolate
- a handful of fresh raspberries
- a few fresh mint leaves
> When choosing Milk Chocolate, make sure is advised as nut-free.
## Method
Combine the flour, sugar, butter, and egg in a large bowl.
Quickly knead the mixture by hand until it forms a dough.
Wrap the dough in cling film and refrigerate for at least 60 minutes.
Meanwhile, lightly grease the tart tin with butter to ensure the dough releases easily after baking.
> In this recipe, I used a tart tin with a removable base and a diameter of 22cm.
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Remove the dough from the fridge.
On a lightly floured surface, sprinkle a little flour and knead it together, then roll it out to fit the tin size.
> To prevent sticking, dust the rolling pin with flour.
Place the dough in the tart tin.
Shape it if necessary, trim the excess with a knife.
Pierce the bottom with a fork.
Place in the oven and bake for 15 minutes, until golden and crisp.
Meanwhile, make the filling.
Mix the jam with cinnamon.
Chop the chocolate into medium-sized pieces on a chopping board.
Pour the double cream into a small pot, add the butter and chopped chocolate.
Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the ingredients combine to form a uniform mass.
Leave the chocolate mixture to cool slightly, but not fully, as you need to pour it into your tart base.
When the base is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool down.
Spread the base with jam.
Pour the chocolate mixture on top.
Put it in the fridge for a few hours (3 hours preferred) so the mixture can set.
Decorate as you desire, or follow my suggestion.
Chop the chocolate block into small-sized pieces and spread them on your tart.
Add a handful of fresh raspberries on top and finish with a few mint leaves.
Enjoy.
---
## Polish Style Apple Pancakes
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/polish-style-apple-pancakes/
- **Date:** 2024-09-29
- **Tags:** pancakes, apples, eggs, milk, self-raising flour, flour, sugar, baking powder, rapeseed oil, icing sugar
### Content
## Ingredients
- 2 apples
- 2 eggs
- 250ml milk, lukewarm
- 250g self-raising flour [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-self-raising-flour "How to make self-raising flour?")
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- rapeseed oil, for greasing
- icing sugar, for dusting
## Method
Peel the apples, remove the seeds, and grate them on a box grater. Set aside.
Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl, add the lukewarm milk, and beat with a hand mixer.
Add the flour, sugar, and baking powder, and mix until the ingredients are well combined.
Stir in the grated apples with a spoon.
In a large skillet, heat some rapeseed oil and reduce the heat to medium.
Spoon or ladle portions of the apple pancake mixture into the skillet and fry until puffed up and golden, about 2 minutes on each side.
> The pancakes will absorb the oil, so you may need to add more between batches.
Remove the pancakes from the pan and place them temporarily on a piece of paper towel to absorb any excess oil, then transfer them to a plate.
Sprinkle with icing sugar, and they are ready to serve.
> The number of pancakes will depend on the size of the portions. I used a small ladle and made 12 pancakes.
## Tips
**Lukewarm milk** refers to milk that is slightly warm but not hot. It should feel warm to the touch, about the temperature of your skin, usually around 36–40°C. This temperature is often used in recipes to help ingredients like yeast or eggs blend more easily without causing them to cook or react too quickly.
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## Cheddar and Mayonnaise Sandwich Filling
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/cheddar-and-mayonnaise-sandwich-filling/
- **Date:** 2024-09-22
- **Tags:** cheddar, red onion, onion, mayonnaise, salt, black pepper
### Content
## Ingredients
- 200g mild coloured cheddar
- 1 red onion
- 5-6 tbsp mayonnaise
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of black pepper
## Method
Peel the onion and chop it finely.
Grate the cheddar using the large holes of a box grater.
Place all the ingredients in a bowl, add the mayonnaise, and mix everything together.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
> Feel free to adjust the amount of mayonnaise to achieve your preferred consistency.
Serve on top of sliced bread or a baguette.
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## Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/easy-chocolate-chip-cookies/
- **Date:** 2024-09-15
- **Tags:** flour, butter, golden syrup, chocolate chips
### Content
## Ingredients
- 320g plain flour
- 100g soft-spread butter
- 100g golden syrup [what is?](/tips/#what-is-golden-syrup "What is Golden Syrup?")
- 80g chocolate chips
### For Icing
- 50g icing sugar
- a few drops of lemon juice
- 1tsp water
> Icing is optional.
## Method
Preheat the oven to 180°C and line the tray with baking paper.
Place the flour, golden syrup, and butter into a mixing bowl.
Using your hands, mix together until all ingredients are combined.
Add the chocolate chips and mix.
Form balls and flatten them, placing them directly onto the baking tray.
Bake for 12 minutes per tray until nicely golden.
**Making Icing**
For the final touch, combine icing sugar with a few drops of lemon juice and 1 tsp of water.
Stir until it reaches the consistency of cream.
Put your icing into a piping bag and decorate your cookies.
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## Turkey Patties with Cucumber Dip
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/turkey-patties-with-cucumber-dip/
- **Date:** 2024-09-08
- **Tags:** turkey mince, courgette, mushrooms, eggs, breadcrumbs, salt, black pepper, ground paprika, chilli powder, thyme, oregano, rosemary, garlic, cucumber, Greek yoghurt
### Content
## Ingredients
- 500g lean turkey mince
- 1 small courgette, 130g
- 5 mushrooms, 130g
- 1 egg
- 50g fine breadcrumbs
- rapeseed oil, for frying
### Seasonings
- salt
- black pepper
- ground paprika
- chilli powder
- thyme
- dried oregano
- dried rosemary
- dried garlic
### For Dip
- ⅓ of long cucumber
- 3 tbsp of Greek yoghurt
- a pinch of fresh dill
- salt, for taste
- black pepper, for taste
- dried garlic, for taste
## Method
Wash and grate the mushrooms using a large-hole grater.
Heat a small pan with a little oil.
Add the mushrooms, season with a pinch of salt, and fry them, stirring occasionally, for about 8-10 minutes until the moisture evaporates. Set aside and allow them to cool.
Wash the courgette and grate it using a large-hole grater.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the turkey mince with a generous pinch of each of the following seasonings: salt, black pepper, ground paprika, chilli powder, thyme, dried oregano, dried rosemary, and dried garlic. Add the egg, grated courgette, and fried mushrooms.
Stir the mixture with a spoon until it becomes smooth and the seasonings are evenly distributed.
Using a spoon, scoop out a portion of the meat mixture and form it into a ball slightly larger than an egg.
> I was able to form 10 portions with the given ingredients.
> Wet your hands occasionally to prevent the mixture from sticking to them.
Pour breadcrumbs onto a flat plate and roll each portion of the meat mixture in the breadcrumbs, ensuring all sides are coated.
Flatten the patties slightly with your hand.
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Place a few patties in the pan and fry for about 5 minutes on each side, until they are fully cooked through.
> To check if the patties are cooked, cut one in half and ensure the centre is no longer raw pink.
These patties are delicious when served with potatoes and cucumber salad or dip.
### Quick Cucumber Dip Recipe
Grate the cucumber using a box grater.
Finely chop the dill and add it to the grated cucumber.
Add Greek yoghurt, then season with salt, black pepper, and garlic to taste. Mix everything together, and your dip is ready to serve.
Enjoy!
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## Broccoli and Mushroom Potato Casserole
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/broccoli-and-mushroom-potato-casserole/
- **Date:** 2024-09-01
- **Tags:** potatoes, broccoli, onion, garlic, cheddar, parmesan, mushrooms, olive oil, salt, black pepper, thyme, double cream, butter, parsley
### Content
## Ingredients
- 1kg potatoes
- 150g broccoli
- 1 red onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 150g cheddar cheese
- 30g parmesan cheese
- 150g closed cup mushrooms
- olive oil, for greasing
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 200ml double cream[what is?](/tips/#what-is-double-cream "What is Double Cream?")
- 1 tsp butter
- a pinch of fresh parsley, for garnish
> Potatoes weigh before peeling. I used British baby potatoes.
## Method
Peel, wash and cut the potatoes into slices about half a centimetre thick.
Place the potato slices into a pan, cover with water, and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes until half-cooked. Drain and set aside.
Trim the broccoli into florets and bring a pan of water to a boil with a pinch of salt. Add the broccoli to the boiling water and cook for 3-4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Peel the red onion and slice it as you prefer.
Take the garlic cloves and grate them or press them through a garlic press.
Grate the cheddar cheese and shave the parmesan.
Wash and slice the closed-cup mushrooms.
Heat a little olive oil in a pan and fry the mushrooms until browned.
Add the onions and garlic, and fry until translucent and fragrant.
Season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
Pour in the double cream and add the parmesan shavings.
Stirring continuously, cook until the cheese is melted and the sauce thickens, then set aside.
Preheat the oven to 200°C.
Prepare an ovenproof dish and grease the bottom and the inside edges with a little butter.
> I used an oval dish with a length of 28cm and a width of 19cm.
Lay the potato slices in the bottom of the dish and add the broccoli on top.
Pour over the mushroom sauce.
Finish by covering it with the grated cheddar cheese.
Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.
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## Simple Baby Potato Salad
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/simple-baby-potato-salad/
- **Date:** 2024-08-26
- **Tags:** potatoes, gherkins, dill, parsley, onion, sweetcorn, mayonnaise, olive oil, English mustard, honey, lemon juice, salt, black pepper
### Content
## Ingredients
- 1kg baby potatoes
- 4 gherkins
- a handful of fresh dill
- a handful of fresh parsley
- ½ red onion
- 60g canned sweetcorn
### For Dressing
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp English mustard
- 1 tsp honey
- ½ lemon for juice
- salt, for taste
- black pepper, for taste
## Method
Start by giving the baby potatoes a good rinse, then chop them into halves or quarters, depending on their size.
Bring a large pan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook them until they are tender but not falling apart, about 10-15 minutes.
Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly by transferring them to a large mixing bowl, which will be used to combine all the ingredients.
While the potatoes are cooling, finely chop the gherkins, dill, and parsley. Peel and finely chop half of the red onion.
Once the potatoes have cooled down a bit, add the chopped gherkins, dill, parsley, and red onion to the mixing bowl.
Drain the canned sweetcorn and add it to the bowl as well.
To prepare the dressing, combine the mayonnaise, olive oil, mustard, honey, and the juice of half a lemon (about 2 tablespoons) in a small bowl.
> Use a small sieve while squeezing the lemon to catch any seeds, ensuring a smooth dressing.
Season the dressing with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Pour the dressing over the potatoes and gently toss all the ingredients together until the potatoes are evenly coated.
Ensure each potato is well-coated with the creamy dressing for maximum flavour.
Transfer your potato salad into a serving dish, and decorate with some red onion and parsley on top. This simple garnish adds a burst of colour and a hint of fresh flavour, making your salad as beautiful as it is delicious.
This delightful potato salad can be served as a side with your favourite main dish or enjoyed on its own for a light and satisfying meal.
## Tips
Turn your salad into a complete meal by adding some crispy bacon. Take a few strips of bacon and chop them into small pieces. Fry the bacon in a pan over medium heat until it becomes nice and crispy. Once cooked, drain the bacon pieces on a paper towel to remove any excess grease. Add the crispy bacon to the mixing bowl with the rest of the ingredients and gently mix everything together.
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## Simple Three-Seeded Cookies
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/simple-three-seeded-cookies/
- **Date:** 2024-08-18
- **Tags:** self-raising flour, flour, baking powder, oats, butter, dark brown sugar, sugar, eggs, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds
### Content
## Ingredients
- 150g self-raising flour [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-self-raising-flour "How to make self-raising flour?")
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 60g rolled oats
- 100g butter, melted
- 100g dark brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 30g sunflower seeds
- 30g pumpkin seeds
- 30g flax seeds
## Method
Preheat the oven to 180°C and line baking trays with baking paper.
Place all the dry ingredients into a mixing bowl and mix thoroughly.
Add the melted butter to the dry ingredients, then pour in the egg.
Using a spoon, mix until all the ingredients are well combined.
Scoop the dough and, using your hands, form it into balls the size of a golf ball, then flatten them to create cookies.
Place the cookies on the baking sheet, ensuring there are gaps between each one.
Bake for 12 minutes (per tray) at 180°C until risen and nicely golden, then cool completely on a wire rack.
Cooled cookies stored in an airtight container will stay fresh for up to 5 days.
## Tips
The dough should have a wet consistency and may be a little sticky, so you can wet your hands with water to make it easier to form the balls.
Be careful when purchasing seeds to ensure they are from a nut-free factory.
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## Spaghetti Puttanesca
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/spaghetti-puttanesca/
- **Date:** 2024-08-09
- **Tags:** Parmesan, Parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, Anchovies, olives, salt, pepper, chilli flakes, oregano, tomatoes, capers, pasta, spaghetti pasta, basil
### Content
## Ingredients
- 30g of Parmesan cheese
- 1 white onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 6 Anchovies fillets
- 100g pitted kalamata olives
- 2 tbsp of olive oil
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of black pepper
- a pinch of chilli flakes
- a pinch of dried oregano
- 400g chopped tomatoes, 1 tin
- 2 tsp of capers
- 300g spaghetti pasta
- a handful of fresh basil leaves
## Method
Shave the Parmesan cheese.
Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.
Chop the anchovies and halve the olives.
In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing for a few minutes until softened and fragrant.
Season with salt, pepper, chilli flakes, and dried oregano.
Pour in the chopped tomatoes and stir in the capers, anchovies, and olives.
Mix everything together, bring to a boil, then cover with a lid, reduce the heat, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
Drain the pasta, reserving about 1/4 cup of the pasta water in case it’s needed later.
Chop the fresh basil leaves, adding most to the sauce and reserving some for garnish.
Add the pasta to the sauce along with the reserved pasta water.
Toss everything together, then sprinkle with the remaining chopped fresh basil.
Sprinkle with the shaved Parmesan cheese.
Serve and enjoy.
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## Just Perfect Baileys Iced Coffee
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/just-perfect-baileys-iced-coffee/
- **Date:** 2024-07-31
- **Tags:** vanilla ice cream, water, instan coffee, Baileys Irish Cream, squirty cream
### Content
## Ingredients
- 3 scoops of vanilla ice cream
- 150 ml of hot water
- 2tsp of instant coffee granules
- 50ml Baileys Irish Cream
- a portion of squirty cream
## Method
In a cup, dissolve the instant coffee granules in hot water.
Stir well until the coffee granules are completely dissolved.
Allow the coffee to cool to room temperature, or place it in the refrigerator to chill faster.
In a jug, combine vanilla ice cream, the cooled coffee, and Baileys Irish Cream.
Using a blender, blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Pour the blended mixture into a glass.
Top with a generous portion of squirty cream.
For an extra touch, sprinkle some cinnamon dust or cocoa powder.
Sit back, drink, and relax!
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## Polish Leczo - Vegetable Stew with Sausage
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/polish-lecz-vegetable-stew-with-sausage/
- **Date:** 2024-07-25
- **Tags:** sausage, polish sausage, bell pepper, courgette, tomatoes, garlic, tomato purée, ground paprika, smoked paprika, paprika, salt, pepper, oregano, parsley
### Content
## Ingredients
- 350g Sausage
- 2 medium white onions
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 courgette, approx. 300g
- 4 medium tomatoes
- 3 garlic cloves
- oil, for greasing
- 3 tbsp tomato purée
- 150ml of water
> Recommended Polish sausage is Toruńska.
### Seasonings
- 2 tsp ground paprika
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp hot paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 2 tsp dried oregano
### Garnish
- a few sprigs of fresh parsley
## Method
Cut the sausage lengthwise, then slice it into pieces.
Wash the peppers, courgettes, and tomatoes.
Peel the onion and slice it into thin wedges.
Cut the courgette into equal pieces and the pepper into strips.
Chop the tomatoes, with or without the skin.
> To remove the skin, score the surface of the tomato in several places, then immerse it in freshly boiled water for 30 seconds. Remove the tomato, peel from the scored areas, then chop.
Grate or crush the garlic.
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan or wok, then add the sausage.
Cook the sausage over medium-high heat until browned, about 4-5 minutes.
Next, add the onion and garlic, and cook until soft and fragrant.
Stir in the spices and fry for a few seconds.
Then, add the peppers and cook for 5 minutes.
Add the tomato purée, courgette, and tomatoes, then mix everything.
Pour in the required amount of water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes with the lid on, stirring occasionally.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Chop some fresh parsley, and sprinkle it on top. Serve hot.
Serve with fresh bread for a delightful experience.
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## Beans and Sausage Polish Stew
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/beans-and-sausage-polish-stew/
- **Date:** 2024-07-14
- **Tags:** butter beans, beans, onion, garlic, bacon, Polish sausage, sausage, vegetable oil, tomato purée, salt, bay leaves, allspice berries, black pepper, ground paprika, smoked paprika, hot paprika, marjoram, thyme, caraway seeds
### Content
## Ingredients
- 400g dried butter beans
- 1,5l of water, for cooking
- 2 small white onions
- 2 garlic cloves
- 125g smoked streaky bacon
- 600g Polish sausage
- 2 tbsp of vegetable oil
- 5 tbsp tomato purée
> In Poland, the recommended bean variety is "Fasola Jaś," paired with the sausage type known as "Tyrolska."
### Seasonings
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 bay leaves
- 5 allspice berries
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp ground paprika
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp hot paprika
- 1 tsp dried marjoram
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- a pinch of caraway seeds
## Method
To prepare the beans and sausage stew, soak the beans in water for at least 12 hours beforehand (the day before cooking).
Prepare a large dish (or the same pot you will use for cooking), place the beans inside, and add enough water to just cover them. The beans will swell and absorb the water.
> Ensure there is sufficient water; you can add more if you pour too little at any time.
After soaking, drain the water and rinse the beans thoroughly under running water.
Place the beans in a large pot, add the required amount of water, bring to a boil, then lower the heat. Cover with a lid and simmer until the beans are tender, approximately 1 hour. Throughout cooking, season with salt, bay leaves, and allspice berries as needed.
Meanwhile, finely chop the onion after peeling it. Mince the garlic cloves. Dice the bacon into small pieces. Slice the sausage lengthwise and then into bite-sized pieces.
After 50 minutes of cooking the beans, grease a large frying pan with oil and add the sausage, bacon, onion, and garlic. Fry until golden brown all over, approximately 10 minutes.
Add the remaining seasonings (black pepper, ground paprika, smoked paprika, hot paprika, marjoram, thyme, and caraway seeds) to the pan, then stir in the tomato purée until well combined.
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Add the cooked sausage and bacon mix to the pot with the beans and continue cooking for about 30 minutes.
Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary.
Spoon into bowls and optionally garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
## Tips
If the stew is too thin, thicken it by mixing 1 level tablespoon of flour with 100 ml of water. Add this mixture to the beans before the end of cooking and simmer for a few minutes to remove any raw flour taste.
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## Crisp Summer Garden Salad
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/crisp-summer-garden-salad/
- **Date:** 2024-07-03
- **Tags:** tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, onion, salt, black pepper, dill, parsley, sour cream, lemon juice
### Content
## Ingredients
- 300g plum tomatoes
- ⅓ cucumber
- ½ red onion
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of black pepper
- a handful of fresh dill
- a handful of fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
## Method
**Prepare the Vegetables**
Begin by washing the plum tomatoes thoroughly under cold running water. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel. Carefully dice the tomatoes into small, bite-sized pieces, ensuring a uniform size for even mixing.
Next, take the cucumber and rinse it well.
> For a smooth texture, consider peeling the cucumber, though this step is optional if you prefer the added crunch of the skin.
Slice the cucumber lengthwise into halves or quarters, then chop it into small cubes depending on its thickness.
Peel off the outer skin and trim the ends for the red onion. Dice the onion finely, ensuring the pieces are small enough to blend seamlessly with the other vegetables.
**Chop the Herbs**
Rinse the fresh dill and parsley under cool water to remove any dirt or debris. Shake off the excess water and gently pat dry with a towel.
On a clean cutting board, finely chop the dill and parsley. Aim for a fine mince to evenly distribute their flavours throughout the salad.
**Combine Ingredients**
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, chopped cucumber, and finely diced red onion. Add the chopped dill and parsley, stirring gently to integrate the herbs into the vegetable mixture.
**Add Dressing**
To the bowl, add 2 tablespoons of sour cream and 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Mix well to ensure the sour cream coats all the vegetables evenly.
Season with a pinch of salt and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to suit your preference.
**Serve and Store**
This salad is best enjoyed fresh to appreciate its crisp textures and vibrant flavours. Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or a light starter.
If you have leftovers, transfer them to an airtight container and refrigerate. The salad can be stored for up to 24 hours but may lose some of its crunch and brightness over time. Before serving the next day, give it a quick stir and check the seasoning.
Enjoy your delicious, fresh tomato and cucumber salad!
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## Just Perfect Cabbage Salad
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/just-perfect-cabbage-salad/
- **Date:** 2024-06-19
- **Tags:** cabbage, carrot, red bell pepper, radish, dill, parsley, lemon, honey, olive oil, salt, black pepper
### Content
## Ingredients
- ½ British white cabbage, 400g
- 1 carrot, 70g
- ½ red bell pepper, 100g
- 7 radish, 100g
- 10g fresh dill
- 10g fresh parsley
### For dressing
- ½ lemon for juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of black pepper
## Method
Cut the cabbage, remove the core, and grate it using a box grater.
Wash, peel, and grate the carrot, then grate half of the pepper as well.
Wash the radishes, then cut them into thin half-moons.
Finely chop the fresh, parsley and dill.
Place all the vegetables in a mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the dressing, then pour them over the vegetables.
Mix everything together.
Check the taste and add more spices if needed.
Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Store in the refrigerator until serving.
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## Apple Mini Tarts
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/apple-mini-tarts/
- **Date:** 2024-06-12
- **Tags:** flour, butter, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, tarts
### Content
## Ingredients
### For the dough
- 225g plain flour
- 175g of butter
- 75g white granulated sugar
### For the filling
- 6 red apples
- 1 tbsp light brown sugar [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-brown-sugar "How to make brown sugar?")
- 1 tsp butter
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- a few spoons of water
### Additionally
- some butter for greasing tin tarts
- icing sugar for dusting
## Method
Combine the flour, sugar, and butter in a large bowl.
Quickly knead the mixture by hand until it forms a dough.
Wrap the dough in cling film and refrigerate for at least 60 minutes.
Meanwhile, lightly grease the mini tart tins with butter to ensure the dough releases easily from the moulds after baking.
**Let's make the filling.**
Peel, core, and dice the apples into small cubes.
In a pan, sauté the apples with sugar, butter, and cinnamon.
Add 2–3 tablespoons of water and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes until the apples soften.
Set aside.
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Remove the dough from the fridge and divide it in half.
On a lightly floured surface, roll each half to a thickness of about 5 mm.
If the dough is too sticky, add a little flour and knead it together. To prevent sticking, you can sprinkle flour on the rolling pin.
Use mini tart tins to cut circles from the dough.
To create tart shells, press the cut dough into mini tart tins using either your fingers or another mini tart tin.
I made a total of 12 tart shells.
Evenly fill each tart with the apple filling and bake for 20-25 minutes.
Take the tarts out of the oven and allow them to cool for a short while. Then, carefully invert the tins to release the tarts.
Allow them to cool thoroughly.
Finish by dusting with icing sugar before serving.
Enjoy warm apple mini tarts with a scoop of ice cream for a delightful treat.
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## Tomato and Basil Chicken
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/tomato-basil-chicken/
- **Date:** 2024-05-29
- **Tags:** chicken breasts, tomato purée, garlic, oregano, salt, black pepper, butter, basil, olive oil, cornflour
### Content
## Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts, approx. 420g
- 4 tbsp tomato purée
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- salt for taste
- black pepper for taste
- 1 tsp of butter
- 30 g fresh basil and some more for garnish
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 200ml water
### You may also need
- 1 tsp cornflour
## Method
Cut the chicken into bite-sized cubes, peel and grate the garlic cloves, and chop the basil leaves.
In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil and add the chicken.
Fry for 5-6 minutes or until cooked through.
Add the garlic and seasonings (oregano, salt, and pepper). Mix well and fry for another minute or two until fragrant.
Stir in 4 tablespoons of tomato purée and 200ml of water. Mix well and bring to a boil, then simmer over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes.
Finally, add the chopped basil and 1 teaspoon of butter, and cook for another minute or two.
> If the sauce is too thin, add 1 teaspoon of cornflour and mix well while simmering. If the sauce is already at the desired consistency, you can skip this step.
Serve hot with rice, or mix with cooked pasta before serving.
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## Lemon Cake
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/lemon-cake/
- **Date:** 2024-05-15
- **Tags:** self-rising flour, butter, sugar, eggs, baking powder, lemon, lemon juice, icing sugar
### Content
## Ingredients
- 200g self-rising flour
- 200g butter
- 200g sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp of baking powder
- 3 medium lemons (zest and juice)
### For Icing
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 tbsp water
- 150g icing sugar
## Method
Preheat the oven to 180°C with the fan on.
Prepare the tray by lining it with baking paper.
Place the eggs into the mixing bowl and beat with a hand mixer for 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
Gradually add the sugar and continue mixing until it dissolves.
Grate lemon for zest, cut it in half, and squeeze the juice.
Add the lemon juice and zest to the batter and mix.
Add the butter and mix until all the ingredients are well combined.
Sift the flour and baking powder together, then add to the mixture.
Whisk for another minute or two, but do not over-mix.
Transfer the dough onto the baking tray and spread it evenly.
Bake for about 30 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Once the cake has cooled down, it's time to prepare the icing.
Combine icing sugar with lemon juice and a few teaspoons of water.
Stir until the mixture reaches the consistency of cream, then pour it over the cake.
Decorate with grated lemon zest and a few slices of lemon.
Slice and serve.
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## Crispy Cookies with Jam
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/crispy-cookies-with-jam/
- **Date:** 2024-05-09
- **Tags:** Kvarg, fromage frais, butter, flour, vanilla extract, baking powder, jam, icing sugar
### Content
## Ingredients
- 150g of vanilla Kvarg
- 200g butter
- 300g flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- thick jam (120g)
- icing sugar, for dusting
> You can substitute vanilla Kvarg with vanilla fromage frais or thick vanilla yoghurt.
## Method
Preheat the oven to 180C and prepare the tray lined with baking paper.
Place the Kvarg, flour, baking powder, butter, and vanilla extract into a mixing bowl. Knead with your hands until the mixture is combined and forms a dough. It will be slightly sticky.
> You can add more flour to prevent the dough from sticking to your hands.
Divide the dough into two parts.
Put each part on a lightly floured surface and gently roll it out to a thickness of 5mm.
Sprinkle with a little flour as needed to prevent the dough from sticking to the rolling pin.
Cut out your cookies using a round cookie cutter or a small glass with a diameter of approximately 7cm.
Spoon a small amount of jam in the centre of the dough circle. Fold the dough in half to form a crescent shape, gently pressing the edges together to seal, similar to making dumplings.
Place them on a baking tray and bake for 14-15 minutes until risen and nicely golden.
Don't worry if the jam comes out of the cookies during baking.
Take the cookies out of the oven and let them cool completely. Finish by dusting them with icing sugar on top.
**Enjoy!**
---
## Traditional Polish Meat Patties
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/traditional-polish-meat-patties/
- **Date:** 2024-05-01
- **Tags:** meatballs, mielone, pork mince, onion, eggs, milk, breadcrumbs, salt, black pepper, dried garlic, garlic, paprika, majoram, parsley
### Content
## Ingredients
- 800g pork mince
- 1 onion
- 1 egg
- ½ cup of milk
- 100 g of breadcrumbs
- oil for greasing
### Seasonings
- 1 tsp of salt
- ½ tsp of black pepper
- 1 tsp of dried garlic
- 1 tsp of ground paprika
- 1 tsp of dried marjoram
### Garnish
- a pinch of freshly chopped parsley
## Method
In a small bowl, mix 4 tablespoons of breadcrumbs with some milk until moist. Let it sit for a few minutes so the breadcrumbs soak up the milk and plump up.
Set aside the remaining breadcrumbs to coat the patties later.
Peel the onion and dice it finely.
Heat a tablespoon of oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and fry for about 5 minutes or until softened and golden brown. Season with a pinch of salt for flavour.
Remove from the heat and set aside.
Place the meat in a large mixing bowl. Add the egg, all the seasonings (salt, black pepper, dried garlic, ground paprika, and dried marjoram), fried onion, and the breadcrumbs soaked earlier with milk.
Using a wooden spoon, mix all ingredients until well incorporated, forming a uniform mass.
Use a spoon to scoop out a portion of the meat mixture and shape it into a ball slightly larger than an egg.
> This recipe yields approximately 14 to 16 portions, depending on your desired patty size.
Place the rest of the breadcrumbs in a deep plate or larger bowl. Roll each meatball in the breadcrumbs to coat it completely on all sides.
Gently flatten each coated meatball patty and place it on a chopping board.
Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
Place the coated and flattened meat patties in a frying pan. Fry over medium heat for about 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
> The time of cooking also depends on how thick the patties are.
You may need to add more oil to the pan during frying, as the patties will absorb some of it.
To check for doneness, cut one patty in half. The centre should no longer be pink but a uniform, slightly grey colour. Alternatively, you can insert a fork in the centre and gently squeeze; there should be no clear or pink juices running out.
Fry the remaining patties using the same method.
Enjoy served with potatoes and vegetable salad.
For an elegant presentation, chop some fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the meat patties just before serving.
## Tips
Meat patties can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator. When ready to enjoy, simply heat a frying pan and fry the patties for 2-3 minutes per side to reheat.
As an alternative to breadcrumbs in the meat mixture, you can use a slice of sourdough bread or a bun soaked in milk.
---
## Chocolate Raspberry Layer Cake
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/chocolate-raspberry-layer-cake/
- **Date:** 2024-04-24
- **Tags:** eggs , sugar , cacao powder , self-raising flour , baking powder , salt , double cream , mascarpone, milk chocolate chips , icing sugar , fresh raspberries, dark chocolate
### Content
## Ingredients
### For the base
- 3 eggs
- 100g white granulated sugar
- 10g cacao powder
- 100g self-raising flour [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-self-raising-flour "How to make self-raising flour?")
- 1 tsp baking powder
- pinch of salt
### For the Chocolate cream
- 500ml double cream
- 120g mascarpone cheese
- 100g milk chocolate chips
- 50g icing sugar
- 10g cocoa powder
### Between cream layers
- 300g fresh raspberries
### For the white topping
- 500ml double cream
- 80g mascarpone cheese
- 40g icing sugar
### For decorating
- 50g dark chocolate
## Method
Preheat the oven to 170C.
Prepare a baking tray lined with baking paper (with plenty of excess on the sides).
Separate the whites from the yolks into two bowls.
Place the whites into the mixing bowl.
Add a pinch of salt to the egg whites and beat with a hand mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form.
Add gradually sugar, spoon by spoon, and whisk until dissolved.
Add yolks, one at a time, and continue mixing until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
Sift the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder together, then add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture.
Gently fold with a hand whisk.
> Do not use a hand mixer or whisk excessively at this time.
Gently transfer the dough onto the tin and even out.
Bake for 15 minutes.
Set it aside and let it cool down completely.
Keep it in a tin.
**Let's make the chocolate cream**
Place the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl set over a pot with simmering water. Stir regularly until melted.
Take it off the heat and let it sit for a while.
Beat the mascarpone with icing sugar and cocoa powder using a hand mixer.
Gradually whisk in the melted chocolate until well combined.
In another larger bowl, whisk the double cream with a hand mixer on high speed.
Whip the cream until it thickens, then gradually fold in the mascarpone mixture until just combined.
> Do not over-mix. The cream must be fluffy not too stiff.
Spread the cream over the cake base.
Arrange raspberries on top, dipping halfway.
To make the topping, pour the double cream and measured icing sugar into a mixing bowl. Whisk until thickened.
Fold in the mascarpone cheese until just combined, creating a light, fluffy, and spreadable creamy consistency.
Spread the cream over the cake.
To finish, chop the chocolate on a chopping board and scatter evenly over the cake.
Refrigerate for a few hours, or ideally overnight.
Enjoy!
---
## No-Bake Rice Krispies Bars with Oats
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/no-bake_rice_krispies_bars_with_oats/
- **Date:** 2024-04-17
- **Tags:** Rice Krispies, porridge, raisins, coconut oil, brown sugar, golden syrup, honey, cinnamon
### Content
## Ingredients
- 120g Rice Krispies cereals
- 80g porridge oats
- 50g raisins
- 80g coconut oil (measured in solid form)
- 40g light brown sugar
- 60g golden syrup [what is?](/tips/#what-is-golden-syrup "What is Golden Syrup?")
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
> If you don't have golden syrup, you can use runny honey as a substitute.
## Method
Start by melting together coconut oil, brown sugar, and golden syrup in a small saucepan.
For an added burst of flavour, add cinnamon and mix until thoroughly combined.
Get a large mixing bowl and put Rice Krispies cereals, porridge oats and raising together.
Mix well dry ingredients then add your liquid mixture and mix using a spatula.
Use baking paper to line the base of a baking tray.
> A 21 cm square baking tin with a removable bottom is ideal for this recipe, though any baking tray will work.
Pour the Rice Krispie treats mixture into the prepared baking tin.
Press firmly with a potato masher to create an even layer.
Chill in the fridge for 2 hours.
Once chilled, lift the bars from the tin using the removable bottom and put the block onto a chopping board.
Cut into bars of your desired size and enjoy!
---
## Apple Crumble
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/apple-crumble/
- **Date:** 2024-04-10
- **Tags:** apples, butter, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, flour
### Content
## Ingredients
### For filling
- 5 large Bramley apples, approximately 1kg
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp dark brown sugar
- 2 tbsp white granulated sugar
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
### For the crumble
- 60g white granulated sugar
- 60g butter, cooled
- 120g plain flour
### Additionally
- butter for greasing the dish
- icing sugar for dusting
## Method
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius with the fan on.
**Let’s make the crumble.**
Combine the sugar, butter and flour in a medium bowl.
Rub the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Work quickly so that the butter doesn’t melt.
Put it into the fridge while you do the next steps.
**Let's make filling.**
Peel, halve, core, and cut apples into bite-sized pieces.
Place them in a frying pan, add the sugar, cinnamon, and butter.
Cook, stirring frequently, until softened for about 7-10 minutes.
Taste and adjust sweetness with additional sugar, as desired.
Prepare an ovenproof dish by greasing the bottom and sides with a little butter.
> I used an 11" (30.2x18.9x6.8cm) oval ceramic baking dish.
Transfer the apples to the dish in an even layer, then top with the crumbled dough and spread evenly.
Bake for 25 minutes or until the crumble is golden brown and crispy.
Dust it with icing sugar and serve, while hot, in bowls with custard.
> You can microwave to reheat before serving.
---
## Mexican Style Skewers with Rice
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/mexican-style-skewers-with-rice/
- **Date:** 2024-04-03
- **Tags:** chicken breast, onion, pepper, olive oil, garlic, lime, salt, paprika, chilli, oregano, brown sugar, coriander, basmati rice, sweetcorn, chilli, avocado
### Content
## Ingredients
### For skewers
- 600g chicken breast
- 1 red onion
- 1 red pepper
- 1 yellow pepper
### For marinade
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- ½ lime, for juice
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground paprika
- ½ tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- a few sprigs of fresh coriander
### For serving
- 240g basmati rice
- a pinch of salt
- 100g canned sweetcorn
### For garnish
- 1 red chilli pepper
- 2 medium avocados
- 2 limes
- fresh coriander, a few springs
> Additionally you will need wooden skewer sticks.
## Method
**Let’s start by making the marinade.**
Start by chopping a few springs of fresh coriander. Peel and grate the garlic cloves.
In a small bowl, combine salt, black pepper, ground cumin, smoked paprika, ground paprika, chilli powder, dried oregano, and brown sugar.
Pour olive oil, then add chopped coriander, garlic, and squeezed lime juice.
Mix all well to combine all ingredients.
**Time for chicken.**
Clean and cut the chicken breasts into cubes. Place them in a bowl with the marinade and mix well. Allow to marinate for about 10 minutes.
**In the meantime…**
Wash and chop the peppers and onion into pieces.
For an even crispier result, preheat the oven to 200°C on the grill setting with the fan (if available). Alternatively, preheat with just the fan function.
> The grill and fan setting works by circulating air, which cooks the skewers evenly as they grill.
Prepare a baking tray and line it with aluminium foil.
> You can use any deep baking tray or a typical roasting tray. The skewers should rest on the edges without sticking to the bottom of the tray.
> Lining it with aluminium foil is optional, but it will make cleaning the tray easier afterwards.
Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto 8 skewers, alternating them with the onion and peppers for even distribution.
Bake for 25 minutes turning them halfway through.
**While the skewers bake, bring the water to a boil for the rice.**
Cook the rice according to the package instructions, adding a pinch of salt.
Stir in the sweetcorn towards the end of cooking to warm it through.
Once cooked, drain the rice.
Slice a red chilli pepper (optional, for those who like spice). Chop the coriander and cut the lime into wedges.
Halve the avocados, remove the pits, and thinly slice each half. Drizzle with lime juice. Serve one-half per person.
After the chicken skewers are baked and nicely golden, take the tray out of the oven.
Spoon a portion of rice onto a plate. Top it with 2 skewers. Squeeze a lime wedge over the rice. Garnish with chopped coriander and a few chilli slices. Place a thinly sliced avocado half on the side. **Serve and enjoy!**
---
## Baked Lemon Cheesecake
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/baked-lemon-cheesecake/
- **Date:** 2024-03-27
- **Tags:** flour, butter, sugar, eggs, soft cream cheese, sour cream, double cream, lemon, icing sugar, candied orange peel, candied lemon peel, lemon juice
### Content
## Ingredients
### Base
- 240g of plain flour
- 160g of unsalted butter
- 80g of white granulated sugar
- 2 egg yolks
### Filling
- 1 kg soft cream cheese
- 250g of white granulated sugar
- 6 eggs
- 300ml sour cream [what is?](/tips/#what-is-sour-cream "What is Sour Cream?")
- 300ml fresh double cream [what is?](/tips/#what-is-double-cream "What is Double Cream?")
- 50g of plain flour
- ½ lemon zest and juice
> As a replacement for soft cream cheese you can use Philadelphia cheese.
### Topping
- 150g of icing sugar [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-icing-sugar "How to make icing sugar?")
- 50g of candied orange and lemon peel
- a few drops of lemon juice
- 4 tbsp of water
## Method
### Base
Place base ingredients, flour, butter, sugar and egg yolks in a bowl and knead the dough.
Knead until the dough forms a uniform mass.
Make a ball of dough, wrap it in foil, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 180C.
Prepare a baking tray (34 x 24 cm) and line it with baking parchment.
Take the dough out of the fridge, unwrap it, and roll it out straight away.
Transfer the rolled dough to a baking tray.
> To ensure the dough cooks evenly, use a fork to prick holes in it.
Bake the dough for 10-12 minutes.
While the base bakes, prepare the cheesecake filling.
### Filling
Combine the cream cheese and sugar in a large mixing bowl using a whisk.
Once the sugar dissolves, start adding the eggs, one at a time, whisking constantly.
Strain the juice from half a lemon and add it to the mixture to avoid any seeds.
Grate some lemon zest for the mixture and add it for extra flavour.
Stir in the double cream, followed by the sour cream.
For a final touch, incorporate the flour and mix well.
Take the base out of the oven and lower the temperature to 170C.
Leave the base to cool down for 10 minutes before proceeding.
Pour the cheesecake filling over the baked base.
Bake in the oven for 50-55 minutes.
Once baked, turn off the oven and prop the door slightly open. Leave the cheesecake inside for 30 minutes before removing it.
Take the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool down completely.
### Topping
In a bowl, whisk together the icing sugar with a few drops of lemon juice and enough water (about 4 tablespoons) to create a smooth and thick consistency.
Once the cheesecake is cool, spread the icing over the top and decorate with candied peel.
Enjoy your delicious cheesecake!
> For a festive touch, arrange a few whole Easter eggs on top of the cheesecake for an Easter twist!
---
## Polish Meatloaf with Egg
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/polish-meatloaf-with-egg/
- **Date:** 2024-03-20
- **Tags:** pork mince, onion, butter, eggs, garlic, salt, black pepper, ground paprika, parsley, thyme
### Content
## Ingredients
- 1kg of pork mince
- 1 onion
- 1 tsp of butter
- 6 eggs
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp of salt
- 1 tsp of black pepper
- 1 tsp of ground paprika
- a handful of fresh parsley
- a few twigs of fresh thyme (optionally 1 tsp of dried thyme)
## Method
Start with hard-boiling 5 of 6 large or medium size eggs.
Fill a pot with tap water. Gently place the eggs in the water. Bring the water to a boil. Then, let the eggs cook for a further 10 minutes.
Drain the water and let the eggs cool naturally before peeling them.
Peel the eggs and set aside.
Finely chop the onion. Heat butter in a pan and fry the onion until golden brown.
Crush the garlic, chop the parsley, separate the thyme leaves from the stems and chop the leaves.
Preheat the oven to 180C.
Line the tray with baking paper.
> Preferred tray size is 15.7 x 28.3 x 6.2 cm.
Place the meat in a large mixing bowl and add 1 raw egg, salt, pepper, crushed garlic, chopped thyme, and parsley.
Add the fried onion and mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
Place half of the meat mixture on a baking tray and arrange the eggs in the middle.
> To fit your tray and achieve a visual yolk effect when slicing the finished meatloaf, you can cut off the ends of the eggs.
Cover with the other half of the meat and sprinkle with ground paprika on top.
Cover the top with aluminium foil and bake for 50 minutes.
After removing the aluminium foil, bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until nicely browned.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before slicing
Slice and consume hot and cold, based on your preferences.
Store any leftovers in the refrigerator and consume them within three days.
---
## Pork Loin
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/pork-loin/
- **Date:** 2024-03-13
- **Tags:** pork loin, garlic, bay leaves, ground paprika, marjoram, salt, black pepper
### Content
## Ingredients
- 1 kg of pork loin
- 2 garlic cloves
- a few bay leaves
- 1 tsp of ground paprika
- 2 tsp of dried marjoram
- 1 tsp of salt
- ½ tsp of black pepper
> You will also need a baking bag.
## Method
> This recipe benefits from marinating for at least 24 hours before baking, but you can marinate for a shorter time if needed.
Pat the pork loin dry with paper towels.
Peel and grate the garlic. In a bowl, combine it with the ground paprika, marjoram, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Rub the pork loin with the spice mixture.
Once the pork is nicely coated all over, place it in a dish. Top it with a few bay leaves and cover the dish with foil.
Transfer the dish to the refrigerator and marinate for 24 hours. This allows the meat to absorb all the flavours and become tender.
Take the meat out of the fridge and let it stand at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cooking.
Preheat oven to 180C.
Transfer the meat to a baking bag and seal it tightly.
Place the baking bag with the pork loin in the oven and bake for approximately 1 hour.
> Baking in a bag locks in moisture, ensuring the pork emerges moist and tender.
> This cooking time is ideal for a 1kg pork loin. For larger portions, the cooking time will need to be extended.
Once the pork is cooked through, let it rest for a few minutes before opening the baking bag.
> To ensure the pork is cooked through, insert a meat thermometer into the centre of the thickest part and wait for 20 seconds to get an accurate reading. The safe internal temperature for pork is approximately 70°C.
Following a brief rest, carefully remove the baking bag and transfer the meat to a cutting board.
Proceed to slice the meat and serve it hot with your preferred sides, alongside a sauce of your choice.
---
## Mini Citrus Pavlova
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/mini-citrus-pavlova/
- **Date:** 2024-03-06
- **Tags:** pavlova, egg whites, salt, sugar, potato flour, lemon, double cream, Philadelphia, icing sugar, orange, clementines
### Content
## Ingredients
### For meringue
- 4 egg whites
- a pinch of salt
- 200g caster sugar
- 1 tbsp potato flour
- ½ lemon, for juice
### For filling
- 300ml of fresh double cream [what is?](/tips/#what-is-double-cream "What is Double Cream?")
- 2 tbsp of Philadelphia cheese
- 2 tbsp of icing sugar [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-icing-sugar "How to make icing sugar?")
- ½ orange, for juice
### For decoration
- ½ orange, for zest
- 5 Clementines (easy peelers)
## Method
Preheat the oven to 150°C (fan-assisted).
Line a large roasting tray with baking paper and set aside.
Place the egg whites in a large, clean, and dry mixing bowl.
Add the pinch of salt and start mixing.
Once the whites start foaming, begin adding sugar, a spoon at a time, constantly mixing.
Add the last portion of sugar. Squeeze half the lemon and pour the juice into the egg-white mixture. Then, mix at full speed.
Stop when the foam (meringue) is stiff, thick, and glossy, and the sugar is completely dissolved. When you turn the bowl upside down, the meringue should stay in place.
Sift the potato flour and add it to the meringue. Gently fold in the potato flour using a spatula until well combined.
Scoop the mixture into 12 even portions onto the prepared baking tray.
Using the back of the spoon, shape the edges and create shallow depressions in the centre to form nests for filling later.
Once the meringues are shaped on the baking paper, place them in the preheated oven and reduce the temperature to 100°C.
Bake for 40 minutes.
After this time, reduce the heat to 70°C and continue baking for a further 20 minutes.
Carefully remove the baked meringues from the oven and transfer them to the serving dish.
Meringue should be lightly coloured and crispy with cracks outside and the fluffy foam inside.
**Making the filling**
Pour the double cream into the mixing bowl and add icing sugar.
Mix using a hand mixer at high speed until the cream gets thicker.
Combine the Philadelphia cheese, then add the juice from half an orange. Mix well.
> Be careful not to over-mix. The cream must be fluffy but not too stiff.
Peel the clementines and grate the zest of half an orange.
Put the creamy mixture into a piping bag and use it to fill all the meringues evenly.
Arrange the pieces of fruit and scatter the zest on top.
Refrigerate until served.
---
## No Bake Nut-Free Muesli Bars
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/no-bake-nut-free-muesli-bars/
- **Date:** 2024-02-29
- **Tags:** brown sugar, golden syrup, coconut oil, cinnamon ground, porridge oats, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, desiccated coconut, chocolate chips, cranberries
### Content
## Ingredients
- 40g dark brown sugar [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-brown-sugar "How to make brown sugar?")
- 60g golden syrup [what is?](/tips/#what-is-golden-syrup "What is Golden Syrup?")
- 80g coconut oil, measured in solid form
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 150g porridge oats
- 20g pumpkin seeds
- 20g sunflower seeds
- 20g desiccated coconut
- 40g chocolate chips
- 40g dried cranberries
## Method
Begin by melting together coconut oil, brown sugar, and golden syrup in a small saucepan.
For a touch of extra flavour, add cinnamon ground and stir until everything is thoroughly combined.
Allow the mixture to cool slightly before proceeding, as this will prevent the chocolate chips from melting.
Once cool, grab a large mixing bowl and combine all the dry ingredients with the cooled mixture.
Use baking paper to line the base of a baking tray.
> A 21 cm square baking tin with a removable bottom is ideal for this recipe, though any baking tray will work.
Transfer the muesli bar mixture to the prepared tin and firmly press it down with a spoon or spatula to create an even layer.
Pop it in the fridge to chill for 2 hours.
Once chilled, lift the bars from the tin using the removable bottom (if available) or carefully slide them out onto a chopping board.
Cut into bars of your desired size and enjoy your delicious and healthy treat!
Enjoy these bars within 7 days when stored in the refrigerator.
---
## Just Perfect Oven-Baked Chicken
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/just-perfect-oven-baked-chicken/
- **Date:** 2024-02-22
- **Tags:** chicken, garlic, rosemary, parsley, honey, salt, pepper, paprika, turmeric, lemon, butter
### Content
## Ingredients
- approx. 1.5kg medium size chicken
- 2 garlic cloves
- fresh rosemary, two sprigs
- fresh parsley, a few twigs
- 2 tbsp of runny honey
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp ground paprika
- 1 tsp turmeric
- ½ lemon
- 1 tbsp butter
> If fresh rosemary and parsley are hard to find, you can easily substitute them with dried herbs.
For this recipe, you'll also need an oven-baking bag to trap steam and create a moist cooking environment.
## Method
Preheat your oven to 180°C.
**First up, let's whip up a delicious marinade that will infuse your chicken with juicy goodness.**
Start by zesting and mincing your garlic. Then, strip the leaves from one sprig of rosemary and chop them finely with fresh parsley.
Combine honey, salt, pepper, paprika, and turmeric in a small bowl.
Stir in the grated garlic and chopped herbs to the mixture.
Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into the mixture, stirring well to combine all ingredients.
**Your marinade is all set to tenderise and flavour your chicken.**
> Beyond adding sweetness, the honey in the marinade acts like a magic wand, tenderising the chicken from within while coaxing a golden, crispy caramelisation on the outside.
Give the chicken a flavour massage with the marinade, ensuring every nook and cranny gets a taste of deliciousness.
Tuck a fresh sprig of rosemary and a pat of butter (about 1 tablespoon) into the chicken's cavity.
Pop the chicken into the bag and secure it tightly.
For even cooking and optimal results, position the baking bag with the chicken on the centre rack of your preheated oven. Bake for 1 hour.
Once the chicken is fully cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of a minimum of 74°C, carefully remove it from the oven.
Carefully pierce the bag to release steam, then wait a small while.
Carefully open the bag, allowing any remaining steam to escape. Transfer the chicken back to the baking tray.
Return the chicken to the oven and broil for 5-10 minutes, or until the skin is golden brown and crispy. Watch closely to avoid burning.
Slice and serve the chicken hot, alongside your favourite side dish for a complete and satisfying meal.
Enjoy!
---
## Just Perfect Smoked Salmon Sandwich Filling
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/just-perfect-smoked-salmon-sandwich-filling/
- **Date:** 2024-02-15
- **Tags:** smoked salmon, salmon, mayonnaise, celery sticks, celery, chives, salt, pepper
### Content
## Ingredients
- 200g smoked salmon, 6 slices
- 4 tbsp mayonnaise
- 40g celery sticks, 1 stick
- 40g green olive
- a handful of chives
- a pinch salt
- a pinch of black pepper
## Method
Gather all ingredients.
Finely chop the salmon on a chopping board.
Cut the celery sticks, olives, and chives into small pieces.
> Leave some chives for decoration.
Combine the salmon and veggies in a bowl.
Add the mayonnaise and mix gently.
Taste and season to your liking with salt and pepper.
Spread this delicious salmon filling onto fresh bread and indulge!
For a final touch, sprinkle with chopped chives and serve.
Keep refrigerated for up to 3 days.
---
## Baked Cheesecake
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/baked-cheesecake/
- **Date:** 2024-02-08
- **Tags:** soft cream cheese, Philadelphia, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, icing sugar, raspberries, blueberries
### Content
## Ingredients
- 1kg soft cream cheese
- 300g white granulated sugar
- 6 eggs
- 1tsp of vanilla extract
> Soft cream cheese can be easily replaced with Philadelphia cheese or other brand-name soft cheeses.
### Additionally
- icing sugar, for dusting [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-icing-sugar "How to make icing sugar?")
- raspberries, for decorating
- blueberries, for decorating
## Method
Preheat the oven to 170C.
Line the round cake tin (with a diameter of 25cm) with baking parchment.
> For best results, ensure the soft cheese and eggs are at room temperature. Take them out of the fridge for at least 30 minutes before starting this recipe.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the soft cheese with a hand mixer until smooth.
Add vanilla extract and sugar, and mix the ingredients with the hand mixer until it becomes smooth and creamy.
For even incorporation, add the eggs one at a time, beating continuously after each addition.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and bake for 45 minutes.
After baking, turn off the oven, prop the door open slightly and leave the cheesecake inside for 15-20 minutes before removing.
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely before refrigerating for at least 2 hours.
Before removing the cheesecake from the tray, run a knife around the edges to loosen it. This will make it easier to lift out.
Before serving, generously dust the cheesecake with icing sugar.
For a beautiful presentation, cut a medium-sized slice of cheesecake and arrange it on a serving plate. Top with raspberries and blueberries.
---
## Polish Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Gołąbki)
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/polish-stuffed-cabbage-rolls/
- **Date:** 2024-02-01
- **Tags:** cabbage, pork mince, basmati rice, rice, salt, black pepper, garlic, dill, passata, stock cube, vegetable stock cube, sugar, gołąbki
### Content
## Ingredients
- 700g pork mince
- 1 cabbage
- 100g basmati rice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried garlic
- a handful of fresh dill
> I used flathead cabbage.
### Tomato Sauce
- 500 ml of passata
- 1 vegetable stock cube
- 500 ml of boiling water
- 1 tsp sugar
- salt, for taste
- black pepper, for taste
## Method
Cook rice following the instructions on the package, drain and allow it to cool down completely before using it.
Using a sharp small knife cut out and discard the core of the cabbage.
> This will make it easier for the leaves to come out.
Place the cabbage in a large enough pan to cover it fully. Pour boiling water into the pan to cover the cabbage. Add a pinch of salt, cover with a lid, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for approximately 15 minutes, or until the cabbage becomes tender and pliable.
> If your cabbage is too big to fit comfortably in the pan, turn it occasionally with tongs or a spatula to ensure even cooking.
Combine the minced meat, rice, and spices (salt, pepper, and garlic) in a large bowl. Mix all ingredients until thoroughly combined.
Once the cabbage is cooked, remove it from the pot and drain it well. You can either let it cool naturally or run it under cold water to speed up the process.
Once drained, pick a leaf and lay it flat on a chopping board.
Using a sharp knife, carefully cut off the central vein of the leaf, if desired.
> This step is optional, but it can make the leaves easier to roll and less tough.
Place a portion of the meat and rice mixture in the centre of the leaf.
Fold the sides of the leaf inwards towards the filling.
Roll the leaf upwards tightly from the bottom to form a compact roll.
Repeat this process until all the meat mixture is used up.
> I was able to make 10 gołąbki, but the yield will vary depending on the size of the cabbage leaves and your desired portion size.
Prepare a large pan (ideally the same one you used to cook the cabbage). If you have any leftover cabbage leaves, line the bottom of the dish with them to prevent sticking. Carefully arrange your gołąbki in layers.
Chop some fresh dill and add to the pan (optional).
Mix hot water with a vegetable stock cube in a saucepan or pot. Stir until the cube dissolves completely.
Add passata, a pinch of salt, pepper, and sugar to the pot.
Stir all the ingredients together until well combined.
> Try and adjust the amount of salt, pepper, and sugar to your taste.
Pour the sauce over the cabbage rolls, ensuring they are evenly coated. Cover the pan tightly with a lid.
Bring the sauce to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, immediately reduce heat to low and simmer for about 45 minutes.
Place 2 gołąbki on a serving plate or shallow bowl.
Spoon some sauce from the pan over the gołąbki, allowing it to pool around them.
Finish with a flourish of fresh dill before serving.
---
## Rainbow Slaw
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/rainbow-slaw/
- **Date:** 2024-01-24
- **Tags:** cabbage, red cabbage, white cabbage, apple, carrot, radish, parsley, pumpkin seeds, cumin seeds, lemon juice, mustard, mayonnaise, salt, black pepper, coleslaw
### Content
## Ingredients
- ¼ red cabbage, approx. 250g
- ¼ white cabbage, approx. 300g
- 1 red apple
- 1 carrot
- 4 radish
- a handful of fresh Parsley
- 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
- 1 tbsp black cumin seeds
### For Dressing
- ½ lemon for juice
- 1 tsp mustard
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
### Additionally
- a pinch salt, for taste
- a pinch of black pepper, for taste
## Method
Start by washing and cleaning all vegetables thoroughly (red and white cabbage, apple, carrot, radishes and parsley).
Take a sharp knife and thinly shred both red and white cabbage.
Peel and deseed the apple, and then cut it into thin sticks.
Slice the radish thinly and use a box grater to grate the carrot.
Finally, chop up some fresh parsley.
> It's important to keep in mind that when you shred red cabbage, it's recommended to wear gloves to avoid staining your hands.
To make dressing combine mayonnaise, mustard and lemon juice squeezed from half a lemon.
Put all the vegetables into a bowl and mix them using a spoon.
Once mixed, add pumpkin and cumin seeds and pour the dressing over the top.
Gently mix everything.
You can add salt and pepper to enhance the taste of your salad.
Chill for at least 1 hour and stir before serving.
Refrigerate until served.
---
## White Chocolate Muffins
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/white-chocolate-muffins/
- **Date:** 2024-01-17
- **Tags:** muffins, sugar, eggs, butter, flour, milk, cupcakes, white chocolate
### Content
## Ingredients
- 3 eggs, at room temperature
- 300g caster sugar
- 300g soft butter, at room temperature
- 300g self-raising flour [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-self-raising-flour "How to make self-raising flour?")
- 1tsp of baking powder
- 200ml of milk
- 1tsp vanilla extract
- 100g white chocolate chips
### For decoration
- 100g white chocolate, melted
- 30g white chocolate chips
## Method
Preheat the oven to 180C with a fan.
Prepare the muffin tray and cupcake cases.
Place the eggs in the mixing bowl and mix with a hand mixer for 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
Gradually add sugar and continue mixing until sugar dissolves.
Add butter and mix until all ingredients are well combined.
Sift the flour with baking powder and add to the mixture.
Pour milk and vanilla extract. Whisk further for a minute or two.
Fold white chocolate chips into the batter with a spoon.
Fill the bun cases with dough using the same spoon.
Bake for 25 minutes, or until the buns have risen and have a hint of colour on top.
Take them out of the oven and cool them down completely.
### Decoration
To decorate, crush the chocolate into a ceramic bowl and melt it in a microwave or hot water bath.
Put the melted chocolate into a piping bag and decorate it however you like!
Just before the chocolate hardens, give those muffins a few white chocolate sprinkles – they'll stick perfectly!
Enjoy!
---
## Avocado & Egg Sandwich Salad
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/avocado-and-egg-sandwich-salad/
- **Date:** 2024-01-10
- **Tags:** avocado, eggs, tomato, onion, parsley, lemon, salt, black pepper
### Content
## Ingredients
- 1 large avocado, ready-to-eat
- 1 egg
- 1 tomato
- ½ red onion
- a handful of fresh parsley
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of black pepper
### Suggestion for serving
- 2 slices of bread
- 2 tbsp soft cheese
- a pinch of black cumin seeds
## Method
Bring all the ingredients over to the tabletop.
Start by chopping a tomato and half of a peeled red onion into small cubes.
To prepare the avocado, cut it in half lengthwise and twist the halves apart. Discard the pit, then gently scoop out the flesh with a spoon.
Bring a pot of water to a boil, then gently lower an egg into it. Hard boil for 10 minutes, then transfer the egg to an ice bath to cool it down. Once cool, peel and cut the egg in half lengthwise.
Place all ingredients into a bowl.
Gently mash all the ingredients with a fork, starting with avocado and egg and combine with the rest creating a chunky texture.
Chop a handful of fresh parsley to add flavour to the dish.
Squeeze in a vibrant tablespoon of fresh lemon juice and drizzle with a teaspoon of golden olive oil. Mix all together.
Once everything's well combined, take a bite and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper for a perfectly balanced flavour.
Voila! Your sandwich salad is complete and ready to be piled high on your favourite bread.
### Serving suggestion
Kickstart your day with this wholesome breakfast! Choose your favourite slices of bread and pop them in the toaster for a warm base. While they're getting golden, whip up a spoonful of soft cheese onto each piece. Then, pile on a luscious avocado and egg salad that you just made. For a flavour boost, sprinkle a touch of black cumin seeds on top. Now, savour the goodness of your nutritious creation! Don't worry about leftovers, just store the remaining salad in the fridge for an easy grab-and-go snack or another satisfying meal later.
> I used sourdough bread.
---
## Curry Chicken Pasta
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/curry-chicken-pasta/
- **Date:** 2024-01-03
- **Tags:** pasta, fusilli, chicken, curry, turmeric, soft cheese, Greek yoghurt, onion, bell pepper, coriander
### Content
## Ingredients
- 250g fusilli pasta
- 2 chicken breasts
- ¼ cup of water
- 2 tsp of curry powder, medium
- 1 tsp of turmeric
- 1 tsp of lemon juice
- 200g soft cheese
- 110g natural Greek yoghurt
- 1 red onion
- 1 orange bell pepper
- a handful of fresh coriander
- oil, for greasing
- salt, for taste
- black pepper, for taste
## Method
Boil water for pasta with a pinch of salt.
Add fusilli pasta and cook following the instructions on the package.
Drain, rinse with water and set aside.
Place the chicken on a chopping board and cover with cling film.
Gently pound the chicken breast with a pestle to evenly flatten it.
Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat a frying pan with oil.
Place the breast into the pan and brown it, frying for 2 minutes on each side over high heat.
Pour ¼ cup of water.
Cover with a lid, reducing the heat slightly, and simmer for 3 minutes over medium-high heat. Turn over, cover with the lid again and simmer for 3 more minutes.
Remove from the heat and set aside for cooling, then slice.
In a bowl mix curry powder with turmeric and lemon juice. Blend in the soft cheese until smooth. Add Greek yoghurt and mix.
Dice red onion and bell pepper, chop coriander and add to the bowl.
Place all ingredients into the mixing bowl and stir gently until all combine well.
Chill until ready to serve.
Garnish with fresh coriander for serving.
---
## BLT Bagel Sandwich
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/blt-bagel-sandwich/
- **Date:** 2023-12-27
- **Tags:** bagle, pancetta, tomato, iceberg lettuce, mayonnaise, black pepper
### Content
## Ingredients
- 2 bagels
- 6 slices of smoked pancetta rashers
- 4 tomato slices
- 3 leaves of iceberg lettuce
- 2 tsp mayonnaise
- a pinch of black pepper, for taste
## Method
Cut the bagels lengthwise and place them into the toaster for a few minutes until golden brown.
> No toaster? No problem! Pop your bagels in a preheated oven at 180°C for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
Place bacon rashers into a skillet and fry for 1-2 minutes on each side until brown and crispy.
Spread mayonnaise on the open-faced bagel halves.
Tear and arrange iceberg lettuce on the bottom half of the bagels.
Stack three crispy bacon rashers on top of a lettuce.
Arrange the tomato slices and sprinkle with black pepper.
Gently place the remaining bagel half on top and serve immediately.
Relish the crunch, the cream, and the smoky goodness of your BLT bagel masterpiece!
---
## Gingerbread Brownie
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/gingerbread-brownie/
- **Date:** 2023-12-20
- **Tags:** brownie, eggs, chocolate, butter, cocoa, nutmeg, ginger, mixed spices, sprinkles
### Content
## Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 250g nut-free chocolate
- 250g of soft-spread unsalted butter
- 360g of light brown sugar [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-brown-sugar "How to make brown sugar?")
- 70g of plain flour
- 80g of cacao powder
- ½ tsp of ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp of ground ginger
- 1 tsp of ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp of mixed spices
### Additionally
- 50g of chocolate
- a handful of Christmas sprinkles
## Method
Preheat the oven to 170°C.
Line a 24x35cm baking tray (you can use a 20x25cm tray for a thicker finish) with baking parchment, leaving a slight overhang of paper on the sides.
Chop the chocolate into small, even pieces.
Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl and whisk them until they become light and fluffy.
Add light or dark brown sugar to the mixing bowl and whisk until the mixture is well combined.
Add softened unsalted butter to the mixing bowl and whisk until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
Sift together the flour, cacao powder, and all seasonings. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture, whisking gently until just combined. Do not over-mix, as this will cause the brownies to be tough.
Gradually fold the chopped chocolate into the batter using a spoon or spatula.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking tray. Use a spatula to spread the batter evenly into the tray.
Bake for 35-40 minutes in the preheated oven on the middle shelf.
Once cooked, the centre should be fudge and the top may crack slightly.
Melt the chocolate over a double boiler or in a microwave until smooth, then spread it over the cooled brownies using a spatula. Decorate with sprinkles, if desired.
> I used the gingerbread sprinkles.
Carefully pull the brownie out of the baking tray and let it cool completely on a wire rack before cutting.
---
## Just Perfect Sprinkled Chocolate Block
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/just-perfect-sprinkled-chocolate-block/
- **Date:** 2023-12-19
- **Tags:** chocolate, marshmallows, pretzels, smarties, gingerbread, sprinkles
### Content
## Ingredients
- 500g of chocolate
- a handful of mini marshmallows
- a handful of pretzels
> I used 3 white chocolates and 2 milk chocolates
### Sprinkles
- a pinch of mini smarties
- a pinch of gingerbread sprinkles
- a pinch of Hundreds and Thousands
- a pinch of Sprinkle mix
## Method
Preheat your oven to 180°C.
Line a baking tray with parchment paper and arrange the chocolate bars and pieces of chocolate to completely cover the entire surface.
Place the baking tray in the oven for about 3 minutes or until the chocolate has completely melted, then carefully remove it from the oven.
Using a wooden skewer or simply a fork, gently swirl the chocolate to mix it evenly.
Then arrange the prepared ingredients on a baking sheet, starting with pretzels, then marshmallows, and generously sprinkle with your favourite sprinkles to achieve visual perfection. You can add as much or as little as you like to suit your taste.
Transfer the prepared tray to the refrigerator and allow it to set for about one hour. This will ensure the chocolate coating hardens properly.
Remove the baking paper and carefully break it into pieces.
> Once the chocolate is set, it is not necessary to store it in the refrigerator.
> This chocolate can also be packaged as a homemade gift if you want to give it to someone.
---
## Traditional Polish Vegetable Salad
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/traditional-polish-vegetable-salad/
- **Date:** 2023-12-13
- **Tags:** eggs, carrot, potatoes, parsnip, apple, celeriac, gherkins, garden peas, mayonnaise, mustard, salt, black pepper
### Content
## Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 3 carrots
- 3 small potatoes
- 2 parsnips
- 1 red apple
- a small piece of celeriac
- 6 pickled gherkins (or sour gherkins), to your taste and preference
- a can of garden peas in water, 180g
- approx. 300g of mayonnaise
- 1 tsp mustard
- salt, for taste
- black pepper, for taste
### For decoration
- Fresh Parsley for decoration
## Method
Gather all the ingredients for a salad before you start assembling it. This will help ensure that you have everything you need and that the salad is prepared quickly and easily.
First, drain the can of garden peas by pouring the peas into a colander or strainer and rinsing them with cold water.
Hard-boil the eggs for about 10 minutes. Drain them and cool them in cold water.
Place the potatoes, carrots, parsnips, and celeriac into a large pot and fill it with enough water to cover them.
Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Keep an eye on the vegetables throughout cooking to make sure they all cook evenly.
Once the vegetables are cooked through, drain them thoroughly and allow them to cool completely before proceeding with the recipe.
Peel the cooked vegetables, fresh apple, and hard-boiled eggs before going further.
Cut all of the ingredients into cubes approximately 1 centimetre in size.
Dice the gherkins as well.
After all of the ingredients are diced, combine them in a large mixing bowl. Pour in the drained peas and stir everything together.
Incorporate mustard and mayonnaise into the salad, gradually adjusting the quantity to obtain the desired level of creaminess.
> I used approximately 300 grams of mayonnaise, but you can adjust the amount to your liking. The salad should have a more sticky texture and not be too runny.
Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to the salad to taste and mix altogether.
Sprinkle fresh parsley over the salad for an additional burst of flavour and visual enhancement.
Store the salad in the refrigerator until ready to serve and consume it within 3-5 days for optimal freshness.
Indulge in your delectable salad with slices of fresh bread, savoury ham, or flavourful sausages, if you so desire.
---
## Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Bites
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/bacon-wrapped-chicken-bites/
- **Date:** 2023-12-06
- **Tags:** chicken, bacon, bacon rashers, black pepper, paprika, garlic, pasley
### Content
## Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts, 600g approx.
- 16 smoked dry cured streaky bacon rashers, 240g approx.
- a pinch of black pepper
- a pinch of ground paprika
- a pinch of dried garlic
- a pinch of dried parsley
> You will also need a toothpick sticks.
## Method
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Wash, clean, and cut the chicken into 16 relatively even pieces, matching the number of bacon slices.
Combine the spices (black pepper, ground paprika, garlic, and parsley) and sprinkle them over the chicken pieces, coating them evenly.
Next, wrap each piece of seasoned chicken in a bacon rasher and secure it firmly with a toothpick.
Arrange the bacon-wrapped chicken bites in a single layer on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Carefully transfer the baking tray to the preheated oven and bake the chicken bites for 20-25 minutes on the middle shelf, or until the chicken is cooked through and the bacon is beautifully browned and crispy.
Once the chicken bites have emerged from the oven's warm embrace, gently remove the toothpicks and serve these culinary delights alongside your favourite sauces and a vibrant assortment of vegetables.
Enjoy.
---
## Easy Plum Sponge Cake
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/easy-plum-sponge-cake/
- **Date:** 2023-11-29
- **Tags:** fruitcake, prunes, plums, flour, sugar, butter, cinnamon
### Content
## Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 200g soft spread butter for baking
- 200g white granulated sugar
- 200g self-raising flour [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-self-raising-flour "How to make self-raising flour?")
- 1 tsp of baking powder
- 350g prune plums
- ½ tsp of cinnamon
- icing sugar, for dusting [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-icing-sugar "How to make icing sugar?")
## Method
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
Grab a round baking tray with a diameter of 28 centimetres and line it with baking paper.
Gently rinse the plums under cool running water to remove any surface dirt or debris. Then, using a sharp knife, carefully halve each plum, removing the pit.
> Whether you choose to slice the plums lengthwise or widthwise is entirely up to you.
Transfer the halved plums to a bowl and gently toss them with the cinnamon until evenly coated.
Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl and whip them using a hand mixer for 2 minutes until they are light and fluffy.
Gradually add the sugar to the eggs, one tablespoon at a time, while continuing to mix.
Incorporate the softened butter into the egg mixture, using a hand mixer or a wooden spoon, until all ingredients are well combined.
Gently sift the flour and baking powder together and gradually whisk them into the egg mixture until just combined.
Gently whisk the batter for a minute or two, until the ingredients are just combined.
> Avoid over-mixing to prevent a dense and chewy cake.
Carefully pour the batter into the prepared baking tin, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
Gently arrange the plum halves on top of the batter, cut side up.
Bake the cake for 40-45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
Remove cake from the oven and cool down completely.
Once the cake has cooled completely, dust it generously with powdered sugar for a touch of sweetness. Then, slice and savour this delightful treat!
---
## Meatballs in Creamy Sauce
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/meatballs-in-creamy-sauce/
- **Date:** 2023-11-22
- **Tags:** meatballs, pork mince, garlic, salt, pepper, parsley, butter, flour, begetable stock, mustard, double cream
### Content
## Ingredients
### For meatballs
- 500g pork mince meat
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp dried garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp ground paprika
### For sauce
- 40g butter
- 40g plain flour
- 300ml vegetable stock, made from 1 stock cube
- 2 tsp English mustard
- 300ml double cream [what is?](/tips/#what-is-double-cream "What is Double Cream?")
## Method
Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a large baking tray with baking parchment.
Place the meat in a large bowl.
Add all of the dried garlic, salt, black pepper, dried parsley, and ground paprika to the bowl, followed by an egg.
Gently knead the mixture with your hands until it reaches a soft consistency and the seasonings are evenly distributed.
Portion the meat mixture into equal-sized balls, approximately the size of a golf ball or smaller.
Arrange the meatballs in a single layer on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Transfer the tray to the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the meatballs are fully cooked through.
> To prevent the meatballs from sticking, wet your hands from time to time while forming them.
**In the meantime, prepare the sauce.**
In a large frying pan, begin by melting the butter over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, gradually stir in the flour, ensuring even distribution.
Gradually add vegetable stock to the pan, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
Bring the sauce to a boil. Then, add the mustard and pour in the double cream.
Continue stirring the sauce until it has reached a smooth, creamy, and thick consistency. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to your liking.
Once the meatballs are fully cooked, gently transfer them into the creamy sauce. Simmer for a few minutes until the meatballs are evenly coated and heated through. Your delectable dinner is now ready to be savoured.
Serve the meatballs hot with mashed potatoes and your favourite side vegetables, salad, or just gherkins.
---
## Vegetarian Thai Curry with Udon Noodles
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/vegetarian-thai-curry-with-udon-noodles/
- **Date:** 2023-11-15
- **Tags:** udon noodles, noodles, closed-cup mushrooms, mushrooms, garlic, ginger, chilli, lime, tomato paste, coconut milk, curry, vegetable oil, soy sauce, coriander
### Content
## Ingredients
- 150g Udon Noodles
- 300g closed-cup mushrooms
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 garlic cloves
- fresh ginger, approximately 1cm
- 2 chilli peppers
- 1 lime
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 400g coconut milk
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp dark soy sauce [alternative](/tips/#what-i-can-use-instead-of-soy-sauce "What I can use instead of Soy sauce?")
- a pinch of salt
- a handful of fresh coriander
> Equally delicious served with rice noodles.
> To transform this recipe into a vegan delight, simply replace the dark soy sauce with its vegan counterpart, such as light soy sauce or tamari.
## Method
Rinse the vegetables thoroughly, slice the mushrooms into quarters, and chop the bell pepper into bite-sized pieces.
Peel the ginger and garlic cloves, then grate them into a fine consistency.
Carefully slice the chilli peppers into thin rings.
Heat the oil in a large wok or frying pan over medium-high heat.
Add the mushrooms and bell pepper to the heated oil, season with salt, and stir-fry continuously until softened approximately five minutes.
In the meantime, add the grated garlic and ginger to the pan.
Once the vegetables have reached a deep golden brown colour, incorporate the tomato paste, soy sauce, and curry powder into the mixture.
Thoroughly mix the ingredients and continue cooking for a few minutes.
Add the sliced chilli pepper (reserve some for garnishing the dish) and then pour in the coconut milk.
Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, and continue cooking for approximately five minutes, or until the flavours have fully integrated.
Taste the dish and adjust the seasoning with salt and additional curry powder, if necessary.
Gently place the noodles into a pot of boiling water that has been lightly salted. Cook the noodles for approximately 4-5 minutes, or until they are al dente. Drain the noodles under cold running water.
> For added convenience, pre-cooked udon noodles can also be used in this dish.
Gently incorporate the noodles into the pan and stir-fry until they are heated through.
Cut the lime into four equal pieces and finely chop the fresh coriander.
Extract the juice from at least two lime quarters and drizzle it over the noodles. Garnish the dish with a generous sprinkle of freshly chopped coriander.
Enhance the presentation by garnishing with a lime quarter, additional freshly chopped coriander, and a few thinly sliced chilli peppers.
---
## Polish Apple Cake (Szarlotka)
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/polish-apple-cake-szarlotka/
- **Date:** 2023-11-08
- **Tags:** flour, butter, baking powder, sugar, cour cream, eggs, apples, cinnamon, icing sugar
### Content
## Ingredients
### For the dough
- 450g self-raising flour [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-self-raising-flour "How to make self-raising flour?")
- 200g unsalted butter
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 180g white granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp sour cream [what is?](/tips/#what-is-sour-cream "What is Sour Cream?")
- 2 eggs
### For the filling
- 1.5kg of apples
- 100g white granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
### For the finish
- icing sugar [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-icing-sugar "How to make icing sugar?")
> Have extra flour on hand for dusting the baking tin and butter for greasing.
## Method
Begin by placing the flour in a spacious mixing bowl.
Cut the butter into small cubes and add it to the flour along with baking powder, sugar, sour cream, and eggs.
With your hands, knead the mixture until it transforms into a firm dough. Work swiftly to ensure the butter doesn't melt excessively.
Envelop the dough in cling film and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the gluten to relax and the flavours to meld.
**Make the apple filling.**
Carefully peel the apples, discard the seeds, and grate them using the medium-sized holes of a box grater.
Transfer the grated apples to a deep frying pan. Add the cinnamon and sugar, and stir to combine.
Place the frying pan over medium-high heat and cook the apples, stirring frequently, for about 20 minutes until they become very soft. The apples should release their juices and caramelise slightly during this process.
Remove the apples from the heat and allow them to cool down completely.
> For this recipe, I used crisp and flavourful red British apples. The amount of sugar added depends on the sweetness of your apples and your personal preference. Feel free to adjust the sugar according to your taste.
Prepare the baking tray by lightly greasing its surface with softened butter.
> For this recipe, I used a baking tray measuring 24 centimetres by 35 centimetres.
Set the oven to preheat at 180 degrees Celsius.
Take the chilled dough out of the refrigerator and divide it into two equal portions.
Transfer each piece of dough to a lightly floured work surface and gently roll it out with a rolling pin until it matches the dimensions of the baking tray.
> To prevent the dough from sticking to the rolling pin, lightly dust it with flour.
Carefully lay the rolled-out dough onto the prepared baking tray and use your fingertips to gently press it into an even layer, covering the entire surface.
Use a fork to gently pierce holes throughout the dough.
Evenly distribute the cooled apple filling over the entire surface of the dough.
Place the second piece of dough over the apple filling, ensuring it's evenly distributed. Gently prick the top layer of dough with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.
Bake the cake for approximately 40-45 minutes on a rack positioned one level below the middle of the oven until the top is golden brown.
Before slicing, sprinkle the cake generously with icing sugar.
Carefully cut and serve generous portions of the cake.
Enjoy!
> The apple cake can be enjoyed warm (immediately after baking or gently reheated in the microwave) or chilled. It can be savoured on its own or paired with ice cream or custard for an extra special treat.
---
## Just Perfect Red Pesto
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/just-perfect-red-pesto/
- **Date:** 2023-11-01
- **Tags:** just perfect, pesto, olive oil, garlic, red pepper, basil, sunflower seeds, parmesan, sun-dried tomatos
### Content
## Ingredients
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 garlic cloves
- 60g sun-dried tomatoes
- 20g sunflower seeds
- 15g fresh basil leaves
- 20g parmesan
- 5 tbsp olive olive
- a pinch of black pepper
## Method
**Roast the pepper**
Preheat the oven to 200°C with a fan.
Line a baking tray with baking parchment paper.
Cut the pepper into quarters and place them on the baking sheet with the cut side down.
Roast for about 20-25 minutes, or until the skin is blistered.
Cool down and peel the skin, then cut into smaller pieces.
**Make the pesto**
Grate the Parmesan cheese and peel 2 garlic cloves.
Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend for a few seconds, gradually adding olive oil until the mixture comes together.
If you want a thinner pesto, add more olive oil.
Place the pesto in a small jar and serve with any pasta.
> You can use it immediately or store it for later in the fridge for up to 5 days.
---
## Ground Beef Stir Fry
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/ground-beef-stir-fry/
- **Date:** 2023-10-25
- **Tags:** stir-fry, beef mince, beef, egg noodles, noodles, onion, pepper, bell pepper, carrot, soya beans, soy sauce, honey, cornflour, sesame oil, garlic, chilli owder, ground ginger, five spice
### Content
## Ingredients
- 400g beef mince
- 125g dried egg noodles
- 1 onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 carrot
- 100g frozen soya beans
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- oil, for greasing
### For Sauce
- 100ml water
- 50ml dark soy sauce [alternative](/tips/#what-i-can-use-instead-of-soy-sauce "What I can use instead of Soy sauce?")
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp cornflour
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove
- a pinch of black pepper
- ½ tsp chilli powder
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- a pinch of Chinese five-spice
## Method
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook for 4-5 minutes or until al dente. Drain the noodles and immediately rinse them with cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain the noodles again and set them aside.
In a bowl, combine water, soy sauce, honey, cornflour, and sesame oil.
Mince the garlic clove and add it to the mixture.
Stir in the seasonings (black pepper, chilli powder, ground ginger, and Chinese five spice).
Mix everything together and set aside for later use.
Peel and cut the onion into wedges, the pepper into sticks, and the carrot into thin slices.
Heat a large frying pan or wok over high heat. Add enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
Add the minced beef and cook, stirring frequently, for 5-6 minutes, or until browned all over.
Add the vegetables and frozen soybeans to the pan.
Stir-fry for another 5-6 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Stir the sauce and pour it into a pan. Cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
Add the noodles and stir to combine. Cook for an additional minute, or until the noodles are warmed through.
Serve immediately, sprinkled with sesame seeds.
---
## Coconut Meringue Cookies
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/coconut-meringue-cookies/
- **Date:** 2023-10-18
- **Tags:** egg whites, desiccated coconut, coconut, cookies
### Content
## Ingredients
- 3 egg whites
- a pinch of salt
- 150g granulated sugar
- 200g desiccated coconut
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
## Method
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius with the fan on.
Prepare a large roasting tray by lining it with baking paper.
Prepare a clean, dry mixing bowl and add the egg whites.
Add a pinch of salt and start mixing with a hand mixer on the highest setting.
Once the egg whites start to foam, gradually add the sugar, one spoonful at a time, while mixing continuously.
Add the remaining sugar and vanilla extract, and mix on high speed.
Beat the meringue until it is stiff, glossy, and forms stiff peaks.
> The meringue should be stiff enough to hold its shape when the bowl is turned upside down.
Fold the coconut into the meringue until evenly distributed.
Spoon the mixture onto the tray, leaving space between each cookie.
Place the tray in the preheated oven and reduce the temperature to 150 degrees Celsius.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until the cookies are nicely golden. Let them cool completely before eating.
> The leftover egg yolks can be used to make our homemade spicy mayonnaise.
---
## Shakshouka
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/shakshouka/
- **Date:** 2023-10-11
- **Tags:** eggs, onion, garlic, bell pepper, courgette, tomatoes, coriander
### Content
## Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1 small onion
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 red bell pepper, 150g
- 1 small courgette, 100g
- 1 can of chopped tomatoes, 400g
- a handful of fresh coriander
- olive oil, for greasing
### For Seasonings
- salt, for taste
- black pepper, for taste
- ground coriander, for taste
- ground cumin, for taste
- ground paprika, for taste
- chilli powder, for taste
> Consider serving with slices of sourdough bread or toast.
## Method
Wash and dice the onion, bell pepper, and courgette.
Peel and finely mince the garlic clove.
Finely chop the fresh coriander.
Heat a few tablespoons of olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat until it is shimmering.
Fry the chopped onion and garlic in a pan over medium heat until softened.
Add the courgette and pepper and fry until tender, stirring occasionally.
Taste and season with the spices.
Add the chopped tomatoes, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat slightly, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.
Use a spoon to create 4 wells in the tomato sauce.
Crack an egg into each well.
Cover with a lid and cook for about 7 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked to your liking.
Season the eggs with salt as desired.
Sprinkle with chopped coriander and serve with a slice of bread or toast.
---
## Simple Poppy Seed Loaf Cake
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/simple-poppy-seed-loaf-cake/
- **Date:** 2023-10-04
- **Tags:** flour, butter, sugar, baking powder, poppy seeds
### Content
## Ingredients
- 200g self-raising flour [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-self-raising-flour "How to make self-raising flour?")
- 200g butter
- 200g sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp of baking powder
- ½ lemon for juice
- 50g poppy seeds
## Method
Set the oven to 165 degrees Celsius with the fan on.
Grease and flour a loaf tray, or line it with parchment paper.
Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl with a hand mixer for 2 minutes, or until light and fluffy.
Add sugar gradually, mixing until dissolved.
Add the lemon juice and butter to the dough and mix until everything is well combined.
Sift the flour and baking powder together, then add to the mixture and mix until combined.
Add poppy seeds and whisk until combined. Do not over-mix.
Pour the dough into the prepared baking tray and spread it out evenly.
Bake for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean.
Sprinkle the cake with icing sugar to enhance the flavour.
---
## Mini Cherry Tarts
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/mini-cherry-tarts/
- **Date:** 2023-09-27
- **Tags:** flour, butter, egg, icing sugar, black cherry, tarts
### Content
## Ingredients
- 400g plain flour
- 230g butter, at fridge temperature
- 1 egg, at fridge temperature
- 150g icing sugar [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-icing-sugar "How to make icing sugar?")
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
- 1 tin of black cherry fillings & toppings, 410g
> You will need extra flour for dusting the surface, icing sugar for dusting, and butter for greasing the tins.
## Method
Mix flour, icing sugar, butter, egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract in a large bowl. Knead with your hands until the mixture forms a dough. Work quickly.
Wrap the dough in cling film and chill for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
In the meantime, lightly grease mini tart tins with butter. This will make it easier for the dough to come out of the moulds after baking.
> My tart tins are 9cm in diameter.
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
Take the dough out of the fridge and divide it in half. Place each half on a lightly floured surface and gently roll it out with a rolling pin to a thickness of about 5mm.
> To prevent the dough from sticking to the rolling pin, you can sprinkle it with flour.
Use mini tart tins to cut out circles of dough.
To make tart shells, press the cut dough into mini tart tins, either with your fingers or with another mini tart tin.
Fill each tart with 2 teaspoons of cherry filling and bake for 15 minutes.
Remove the tarts from the oven and let them cool slightly. Then, gently invert the tins to remove the tarts.
Let the tarts cool completely on a wire rack.
Finish with a dusting of icing sugar and serve.
---
## Meatballs in Creamy Mushroom Sauce
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/meatballs-in-creamy-mushroom-sauce/
- **Date:** 2023-09-20
- **Tags:** meatballs, beef, beef pork mince, beef mince, pork, pork mince, eggs, pepper, garlic, onion, paprika, thyme, parsley, mushrooms, double cream
### Content
## Ingredients
## For the meatballs
- 750g beef & pork mince
- 1 egg
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of black pepper
- a pinch of dried garlic
- a pinch of dried thyme
- a pinch of dried parsley
- a pinch of ground paprika
## For the sauce
- 400g closed-cup mushroom
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 white onion
- 300ml fresh double cream [what is?](/tips/#what-is-double-cream "What is Double Cream?")
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of black pepper
- a pinch of dried thyme
- oil for greasing
## For garnish
- a handful of fresh parsley
## Method
Peel the onion and cut it into small pieces. Wash the mushrooms and slice them thinly. Mince the garlic.
Preheat the oven to 180 C.
Prepare a large baking tray and line it with parchment paper.
**Let’s make the meatballs.**
Combine the beef and pork meat, egg, and seasonings (salt, pepper, dried garlic, thyme, parsley, and ground paprika) in a large bowl.
Massage the mixture with your hands until it is smooth and the seasonings are well distributed.
Use a spoon to scoop out a portion of the meat mixture and form it into a ball about the size of a golf ball.
> Wet your hands from time to time to prevent the mixture from sticking to them.
Place the meatballs on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until cooked through.
> To check if the meatballs are cooked through, cut one in half and make sure that the centre is no longer pink.
**While the meatballs are in the oven, we can start making the sauce.**
Heat a bit of oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add the mushrooms and stir regularly until they are cooked through and golden brown.
Add the onion and garlic and cook for about 10 minutes, or until softened. Then, pour in the double cream and season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
Bring to a boil and cook for 5 more minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
Reduce the heat and taste. Adjust the seasonings to taste.
When the meatballs are cooked through, carefully remove them from the oven and add them to the sauce.
> Beef and pork give off a lot of fat after baking, so drain the excess fat before adding the meatballs to the sauce.
Carefully mix the meatballs with the sauce until they are evenly coated. Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley and serve.
---
## Simple Plum Tart
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/simple-plum-tart/
- **Date:** 2023-09-13
- **Tags:** butter, flour, sugar, milk, plums, cinnamon
### Content
## Ingredients
- 70 g of butter, fridge temperature
- 200g of self-raising flour [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-self-raising-flour "How to make self-raising flour?")
- 30g of sugar
- 100ml of milk, fridge temperature
- 400g of fresh tree plums
### Glaze
- 1 tbsp of sugar
- 1 tbsp of butter
- 1 tsp of cinnamon
## Method
Wash the plums and dry them, then halve and remove the stone.
Preheat the oven to 180C.
Prepare the tart tin and lightly grease it with butter.
> In this recipe, I used the tart tin with a removable base with a diameter of 22cm.
**Let's make a dough.**
Place butter, flour, sugar and milk into a bowl.
Using your hand combine all ingredients making a soft dough. If the dough is too sticky add some more flour.
Tip the dough into the tin and place it evenly over the tin and fluted sides. Your base is ready!
Arrange the plums over the prepared base of the tart.
**Let's make a glaze.**
To make the glaze, melt the butter, add sugar and cinnamon and mix to combine.
Brush the plums with the glaze.
Put into the oven and bake at 25 minutes, until the bottom is golden and plums juicy and soft.
Fantastic taste, both hot and cold.
You can serve it with ice cream, or custard or just dusted with powdered sugar.
---
## Strawberries Cheesecake Smoothie
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/strawberries-cheesecake-smoothie/
- **Date:** 2023-09-06
- **Tags:** strawberry, yoghurt, philadelphia, milk, squirty cream
### Content
## Ingredients
- 400g strawberries
- 120g vanilla yoghurt
- 100g Philadelphia cheese
- 40g white granulated sugar
- 300ml semi-skimmed milk
- ½ lemon for juice
### For serving suggestion
- squirty cream
- a few biscuits
- a few mint leaves
- a few strawberries
> Lotus biscuits are used for this recipe but any biscuits can be used.
## Method
Carefully remove the leaves from strawberries and slice them into bite-sized pieces.
In a blender, combine milk, vanilla yoghurt, Philadelphia cheese, and sugar. Add strawberries and lemon juice.
Blend until the ingredients are combined.
Pour into glasses.
Top with a dollop of squirty cream.
Crush the biscuits by hand or in a blender.
Top the smoothies with crushed biscuits.
Garnish with mint leaves and strawberry slices.
Serve immediately and enjoy.
---
## Beef and Broccoli with Egg Noodles One-Pot Dinner
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/beef-broccoli-egg-noodles-one-pot-dinner/
- **Date:** 2023-08-30
- **Tags:** one-pot, egg noodles, broccoli, garlic, ginger, sesame seeds, cornflour, sesame oil, soy sauce, honey
### Content
## Ingredients
- 125g egg noodles
- 2 beef medallion steaks, 340g
- 200g broccoli
- 3 garlic cloves
- oil, for greasing
- pinch of black pepper
- pinch of ground ginger
- 1 tbsp of sesame seeds
### For the Sauce
- 1 tbsp cornflour
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp dark soy sauce [alternative](/tips/#what-i-can-use-instead-of-soy-sauce "What I can use instead of Soy sauce?")
- 2 tbsp honey
- 100ml water
## Method
Cook the noodles in a pan of boiling water for 4 to 5 minutes.
Drain the noodles and rinse them under cold water.
In a small bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients (cornflour, sesame oil, dark soy sauce, honey, and water). Set aside.
Rinse, drain, and thinly slice the beef.
Rinse the broccoli and cut it into florets. Peel and grate the garlic cloves.
Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli and grated garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender.
> Broccoli tends to absorb oil, so you may need to add more.
When ready, remove from the heat, transfer to a bowl, and cover with cling film.
Wipe the pan clean with a damp cloth or paper towel and reuse it.
Add a small amount of oil to the pan, heat it over high heat, and add the beef. Stir-fry the beef frequently until it is browned all over, about 5 minutes.
Season the beef with black pepper and ginger. Then, add the broccoli and stir to combine. Reduce the heat.
Give your sauce mixture a final whisk and add it to the beef.
Stir everything together well to coat the beef and broccoli all over.
Cook for a minute or two, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
Add the noodles and warm them through. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.
> There are two ways to prepare beef and broccoli: with noodles, as this recipe says, or with rice. It tastes just as good either way.
---
## Easy Summer Berry Crumble Cake
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/easy-summer-berry-crumble-cake/
- **Date:** 2023-08-23
- **Tags:** sugar, crumble, cake, orange, butter, flour, icing sugar, eggs, potato starch, baking powder
### Content
## Ingredients
### For the cake
- 4 eggs, at room temperature
- 180g sugar
- ½ of small orange
- 180g of butter, at room temperature
- 170g of self-raising flour [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-self-raising-flour "How to make self-raising flour?")
- 30g potato starch [alternative](/tips/#what-i-can-use-instead-of-potato-starch "What I can use instead of Potato starch?")
- 1 tsp of baking powder
- 300g summer fruits, frozen or fresh
### For crumble
- 130g of sugar
- 130g of butter, cold from fridge
- 220g of plain flour
### Additionally
- 1 tbsp of icing sugar, for dusting [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-icing-sugar "How to make icing sugar?")
## Method
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius with the fan on.
Line a baking tray (24 x 35 centimetres) with baking parchment.
Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl.
Use a hand mixer to beat the eggs on medium speed for 1 minute, or until they are light and fluffy.
Cut an orange in half and squeeze the juice into a small bowl.
Add the orange juice to the dough.
Gradually add the sugar to the dough and mix until the sugar dissolves.
Add the butter to the dough and mix until it is well combined.
Sift the flour, baking powder, and potato starch together into a separate bowl.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not over-mix.
> Potato flour helps keep dough fluffy, moist, and fresh.
Whisk the mixture until it is smooth. This may take a minute or two.
Spread the dough into the prepared baking tray.
**Let's make the crumble**
Combine the sugar, butter and flour in a medium bowl.
Rub the butter into the dry ingredients with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Work quickly so that the butter doesn't melt.
Spread the fruits over the dough in the baking tray, then sprinkle the crumble evenly on top.
Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean and the crumble is golden brown and crispy.
Once the cake is cool, dust it with powdered sugar and summer fruit dessert is ready.
> Both fresh and frozen fruits can be used in this recipe.
---
## Polish Style Potato Pancakes
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/polish-style-potato-pancakes/
- **Date:** 2023-08-16
- **Tags:** pancakes, potatoes, onion, pepper, egg
### Content
## Ingredients
- 1kg of potatoes
- 1 onion
- ½ red bell pepper, optional
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp of all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- oil, for greasing
## Method
Peel and rinse the potatoes.
> You can use a vegetable peeler or a paring knife to remove the skin. Then, rinse the potatoes under cold water to remove any dirt or debris.
Grate the potatoes on a large mesh grater.
> This will create long, thin shreds of potato. You can also use a food processor to grate the potatoes.
Place the grated potatoes in a large bowl.
> In some regions, grated potatoes on a fine mesh may be more popular.
Peel the onion and finely chop it.
Cut the red pepper into small cubes.
Add the onion and red pepper to the bowl with the potatoes.
Then, add the egg and flour.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Mix everything together until well combined.
Just before frying, squeeze the potato mixture to remove any excess water.
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Just before adding the potato mixture, reduce the heat to medium.
> The oil should be hot enough to make a few drops of water dance on its surface. The biggest mistake is putting the potato mixture in warm oil, as this will make the pancakes soggy and greasy.
Use a spoon to scoop a portion of the mixture and place it in the pan. Flatten the top of the pancake with the back of the spoon.
Fry the pancakes for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
If you see that there is any water in the bowl with the potato mixture between batches of frying, squeeze out any excess water.
> You should add more oil to the pan as needed during frying.
The pancakes should be fried in a sufficient amount of oil, but that does not necessarily mean they will be greasy.
After frying, place the pancakes on a paper towel to drain any excess oil. Then, transfer the pancakes to a plate.
Serve hot, straight from the pan, and enjoy with your favourite toppings, such as tomato ketchup, sour cream, cranberry sauce, or even white sugar. The choice is yours!
> Please note that not all potatoes are suitable for frying. For this recipe, I used British Maris Piper potatoes, which are a starchy variety that is known for their crispy texture when fried.
---
## No Roll Polish Gołąbki
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/no-roll-polish-golabki/
- **Date:** 2023-08-09
- **Tags:** pork, pork mince, gołąbki, meatballs, cabbage, rice, dill, passata, garlic
### Content
## Ingredients
- 1 small white cabbage, 400g
- 1 tsp of salt
- 100g rice
- 750g pork mince
- 1 egg
- a handful of fresh dill
- 200ml of hot water, boiled
- 1 vegetable stock cube
- 500ml passata
- 2 garlic cloves
- vegetable oil
> Leave some dill for decoration.
### Seasonings
- salt
- black pepper
- ground paprika
- 1 tsp of sugar
> You may want to serve it with a few slices of fresh baguette.
## Method
Grate the cabbage on a large-mesh grater. Place it in a bowl and add 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir and knead with a spoon and set aside for 10 minutes.
Cook rice in salted water according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and set aside to cool.
In a large bowl, combine the grated cabbage, cooked rice, minced meat and egg.
Chop fresh dill finely and add it to the mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then mix until combined.
Form a ball of filling that is slightly larger than an egg, then roll it in your hands to make an oval shape.
> I managed to form 18 medium-sized portions from the given ingredients.
Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the cabbage-meat mixture and fry for about 3 minutes per side.
Transfer them to a deeper frying pan or pot.
Mix hot water with a vegetable stock cube until the cube dissolves, then add passata, a pinch of salt, pepper, ground paprika, and sugar.
Mince 2 cloves of garlic and add them to the mixture.
Mix the sauce ingredients together and pour it over the fried gołąbki.
Cover with a lid, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 to 35 minutes.
Place 3 gołąbki per portion on a soup plate and pour some sauce from the pan over them.
Garnish with fresh dill and serve with slices of fresh baguette.
---
## Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Tagliatelle
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/creamy-mushroom-spinach-tagliatelle/
- **Date:** 2023-08-02
- **Tags:** tagliatelle, pasta, onion, garlic, double cream, soft cheese, olive oil, butter, mushrooms, spinach
### Content
## Ingredients
- 300g closed-cup mushrooms
- 200g of tagliatelle pasta
- 2 white onions
- 2 garlic cloves
- 200g of frozen spinach, or fresh
- 1 tsp of olive oil
- 1 tbsp of butter
- 270g double cream [what is?](/tips/#what-is-double-cream "What is Double Cream?")
- 120g soft cheese
- salt
- black pepper
## Method
Peel the onions and finely chop them. Crush the garlic. Wash the mushrooms and then cut them into pieces.
Defrost spinach by placing it in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on the defrost setting for 1 minute. Squeeze out any excess water and set aside.
> To cook fresh spinach, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the spinach to the boiling water and cook for 1 minute. Drain the spinach immediately under cold running water. Squeeze out any excess water and set aside.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and a drizzle of olive oil to the water. Add the tagliatelle and cook according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta and rinse it with cold water. Set the pasta aside.
**Time to make the mushroom sauce!**
Melt the butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened for about a minute then add garlic.
Fry for one more minute until fragrant.
Add the mushrooms to the pan and cook over high heat, stirring constantly, for 8-10 minutes, or until the mushrooms have released their liquid and it has evaporated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add the spinach to the pan and stir to combine. Cook for a few minutes, stirring regularly.
Add the double cream to the pan and bring to a simmer.
Add the soft cheese to the pan and stir until melted. Reduce the heat to low and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and smoothed out.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings to your liking.
Add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss to combine with the mushroom and spinach sauce.
Put a portion on a plate and serve.
---
## Spiced Apple Sponge Cake
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/spiced-apple-sponge-cake/
- **Date:** 2023-07-26
- **Tags:** apple, cinnamon, sponge cake, cake, squirty cream
### Content
## Ingredients
- 4 eggs, at room temperature
- 200g sugar
- 200g soft butter, at room temperature
- 200g self-raising flour [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-self-raising-flour "How to make self-raising flour?")
- 1 tsp of baking powder
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
- 3 red apples, medium
- 1 tsp of ground cinnamon
### For decorating
- Squirty Cream
- Cinnamon ground
## Method
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (fan assisted). Grease and line a baking tray (24x35cm) with baking paper.
Crack the eggs into a large mixing bowl and beat with a hand mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes or until light and fluffy.
Gradually add the sugar while continuing to beat, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is thick and pale.
Add the butter and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
Sift the flour and baking powder together, and add to the mixture.
Whisk further for a minute or two.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking tray.
Wash and peel the apples, then cut them into small slices. Place the slices in a bowl and sprinkle with ground cinnamon. Toss to coat evenly.
Place the apples on the dough and spread them out evenly with a spoon.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
After removing it from the oven, let the cake cool completely.
Serve with a dollop of squirt cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Enjoy!
---
## Baked Chicken Curry Skewers
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/baked-chicken-curry-skewers/
- **Date:** 2023-07-19
- **Tags:** chicken, skewers, chicken breast, rice, basmati rice, cumin, Greek yoghurt, curry, garlic, lime, coriander
### Content
## Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts
- 120g of dried basmati rice
- a pinch of cumin seeds
- a pinch of salt
### For the curry marinade
- 100g of Greek yoghurt
- 2 tsp of medium curry powder
- 1 tsp of ground cumin
- 1 tsp of dried garlic
- 2 tsp of tomato paste
- ½ of lime, squeezed for juice
- a pinch of fresh coriander
### For the dip
- 200g of Greek yoghurt
- 1 tbsp of lime juice
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of black pepper
- a pinch of fresh coriander
### For garnish
- 1 lime
- 1 red chilli pepper
- a pinch of fresh coriander
## Method
**Let's start by making the curry marinade.**
Start with chopping well a pinch of coriander. Put in a bowl together with Greek yoghurt, curry powder, ground cumin, dried garlic, tomato paste and lime juice. Mix well to combine making nice and smooth sauce.
**Let's prepare the chicken.**
Wash and cut chicken breasts into thick cubes and put them into a bowl with the curry marinade. Mix them all together. Cover with cling film and place into the fridge for at least 1 hour to marinate.
**Let's make the dip.**
Start again by chopping well a pinch of coriander.
Put in a bowl Greek yoghurt and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper.
Add chopped coriander and mix well. Set aside for later.
> Always chop the coriander right before use to get the full essence from it into your dish.
Preheat the oven to 220C with a fan.
Line the tray with aluminium foil.
Take your marinated chicken cubes and impale them on skewers.
Put them on a baking tray.
Bake for 20 minutes turning them halfway through.
**While screwers are baking boil the water for the rice.**
Cook rice with a pinch of salt and cumin seeds following the instructions on the package. Once cooked, drain it.
After the chicken is baked and nicely golden, take the tray out of the oven.
Put a portion of rice on a plate with a few skewers.
Slice red chilli pepper, chop the coriander and cut the lime. Garnish your skewers, serve and enjoy.
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## Creamy Chicken Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/creamy-chicken-pasta-with-cherry-tomatoes/
- **Date:** 2023-07-12
- **Tags:** chicken, chicken breast, double cream, broccoli, Fusilli Pugliesi Tris, pasta, cherry tomatoes, parmesan, parsley, olive oil
### Content
## Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, 450g
- 200ml double cream [what is?](/tips/#what-is-double-cream "What is Double Cream?")
- 100g of broccoli
- 200g of cherry tomatoes
- 250g of Fusilli Pugliesi Tris
- 20g of grated parmesan
- 2 tbsp of vegetable oil
- a pinch of fresh parsley, for decoration
> Although any type of pasta can be used in this recipe, I recommend using a tricolore variation of Fusilli Pugliesi Tris to create a visually stunning dish.
### Seasonings
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground pepper
- 1 tsp ground paprika
- 1 tsp dried garlic
## Method
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, add the broccoli to the boiling water with a pinch of salt and cook for 3-4 minutes, until it is just tender. Drain and set aside.
Cut cherry tomatoes in half or quarters, depending on your preference.
Chop the parsley.
Cut chicken into shreds and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes, until browned on all sides.
Add the tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes, until softened.
Stir in the double cream and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
Taste and adjust the seasonings as you desire.
Just before serving, add the broccoli and pasta to the skillet and toss to coat.
Sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan cheese.
Serve immediately.
**Buon appetito!**
---
## Just Perfect Biscoff Milkshake
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/just-perfect-biscoff-milkshake/
- **Date:** 2023-07-06
- **Tags:** just perfect, Biscoff, lotus biscuits, lotus spread, milk, ice cream, milkshake
### Content
## Ingredients
- 150g vanilla light ice cream
- 200ml cold semi-skimmed milk
- 40g Biscoff spread
- 1 Biscoff biscuit
## Method
Combine the milk, ice cream, and Biscoff spread in a blender.
Blend until smooth.
Pour into a glass.
Crush Biscoff biscuits by hand or in a blender.
Sprinkle the crushed biscuits on top of the milkshake.
Serve and enjoy!
## Tips
Lidl and Aldi offer their own versions of these popular products, which are often much cheaper. The Sondey Speculoos biscuits from Lidl are said to taste just like the real thing, and the Mister Choc Biscuit Spread is also a good option. Aldi's Belmont Caramelised Biscuits and Belmont Biscuits Smooth Biscuit Spread are also worth trying.
---
## Honey Chicken Rice Bowl
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/honey-chicken-rice-bowl/
- **Date:** 2023-07-05
- **Tags:** chicken breast, chicken, basmati rice, rice, broccoli, paprika, turmeric, garlic, honey, olive oil
### Content
## Ingredients
### For Chicken
- 2 chicken breasts, 400g
- 150g basmati rice
- 200g tenderstem broccoli
### For Marinade
- 1 tsp ground paprika
- 1 tsp turmeric
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of black pepper
- ½ lemon for juice
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 tbsp of oil
- 2 tbsp of honey
### For Dressing
- ½ lemon for juice
- a pinch of fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp of honey
- 3 tbsp of olive oil
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of black pepper
> In addition to the ingredients listed, you will also need a baking bag and a few slices of lemon and parsley leaves for garnish.
## Method
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Prepare a baking tray by lining it with aluminium foil.
Wash and clean the chicken breasts.
In a bowl, combine the ground paprika, turmeric, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, oil, and honey. Finely grind the garlic clove and add it to the bowl. Mix all of the ingredients together.
Place the chicken breasts in the bowl and gently coat them with the marinade.
Place the chicken breasts and any remaining marinade in a baking bag. Seal the bag tightly.
Place the baking bag on the prepared baking tray and transfer it to the oven.
Bake for 30 minutes, turning the bag halfway through.
**While the chicken is cooking, let's prepare the dressing.**
To make the dressing, combine the lemon juice, fresh parsley, honey, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a blender jug. Blend until smooth. Transfer the dressing to a small bowl and set aside.
Cook the rice according to the package directions, adding a pinch of salt to the water. Once cooked, drain the rice.
Cook the broccoli in a small saucepan of boiling water. Once the water is boiling, add a pinch of salt and the broccoli. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender but not overcooked. Drain the broccoli and set aside.
When the chicken is cooked, remove it from the oven, open the bag, and transfer the chicken to a cutting board. Cut the chicken into 1 cm thick slices.
To put together the dish, place a portion of rice on a plate. Top with the broccoli and chicken slices. Drizzle with the dressing and serve.
## Tips
You need to time the preparation so that the rice and broccoli are cooked and hot when you remove the chicken from the oven.
---
## Meatballs in the Vegetable Stew
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/meatballs-in-vegetable-stew/
- **Date:** 2023-06-28
- **Tags:** meatballs, stew, pork, pork mince, eggs, breadcrumbs, pepper, garlic, onion, paprika, parsley, mushrooms, vegetable stock, stock cube, olive oil, peppers
### Content
## Ingredients
### For the Meatballs
- 500g of pork mince meat
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp dried garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp ground paprika
### For the Sauce
- 250g closed-cup mushrooms
- 1 medium courgette, 250g
- 1 red bell pepper, 250g
- 1 white onion
- 250ml passata
- 1 Vegetable Stock Cube, bouillon
- 300ml of boiled water
- olive oil, for greasing
- salt, for seasoning
- black pepper, for seasoning
- dried garlic, for seasoning
- ground paprika, for seasoning
### For Garnish
- Fresh parsley
## Method
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Prepare a large baking tray and line it with parchment paper.
**Let's make the meatballs first.**
Combine the pork mince, egg, dried garlic, salt, black pepper, and ground paprika in a large bowl. Massage the mixture with your hands until it is soft and the seasonings are well distributed.
Using a spoon, scoop out a portion of the meat mixture and form it into a ball about the size of a golf ball. Wet your hands from time to time to prevent the mixture from sticking to them.
Place the meatballs on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until cooked through. To check if the meatballs are cooked through, cut one in half and make sure that the centre is no longer pink.
**We can start making the sauce once the meatballs are in the oven.**
Cut the onion into long, thin strips. Cut the mushrooms into medium-thick slices. Cut the peppers and courgette into equal bite-size pieces.
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan or wok over high heat. Add all the vegetables and stir-fry for 10-12 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add salt, black pepper, dried garlic, and ground paprika to taste. Stir to combine.
Dissolve a vegetable stock cube in 300ml of boiling water. Add the vegetable stock and passata to the vegetables. Stir, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Once the meatballs are cooked, stir them into the sauce.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
## Tips
This recipe is perfect when served with rice or potatoes.
---
## Coconut Muffins
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/coconut-muffins/
- **Date:** 2023-06-21
- **Tags:** muffins, lemon, eggs, desiccated coconut, coconut, strawberry jam, cupcakes, butter
### Content
## Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 200g white granulated sugar
- 200g soft-spread butter
- 200g self-raising flour [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-self-raising-flour "How to make self-raising flour?")
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 lemon, for juice
- 200g desiccated coconut
- 200ml milk
- strawberry jam
## Method
Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius with a fan.
Prepare a muffin tin with paper liners.
In a bowl, combine milk, ¾ of desiccated coconut, and the juice of 1 lemon. Mix well.
Set aside ¼ of the desiccated coconut for decoration.
Beat eggs with a hand mixer for 2 minutes in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
Gradually add sugar and continue mixing until the sugar dissolves.
Add butter and mix until all ingredients are well combined.
Sift in flour and baking powder and mix until all combined. Let the dough rest for a few minutes.
Fill the prepared muffin tins with the dough.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until the muffins are risen and golden brown.
Let the muffins cool for a few minutes. While the muffins are still warm, brush the tops with jam and sprinkle with the reserved desiccated coconut.
---
## Steak and Chickpeas Superfood Salad
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/steak-and-chickpeas-superfood-salad/
- **Date:** 2023-06-13
- **Tags:** steak, medallion steak, beef, chickpeas, soy sauce, honey, salad, bistro salad, mixed salad, pumpkin seeds
### Content
## Ingredients
- 2 beef medallion steak, 300g
- 1 tin chickpeas, 200g
- 4 tbsp soy sauce [alternative](/tips/#what-i-can-use-instead-of-soy-sauce "What I can use instead of Soy sauce?")
- 3 tbsp honey
- 150g bistro salad[^1]
- 1 small carrot, 80g
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 30g pumpkin seeds
- oil, for greasing
## Method
Using a sharp knife cut steak meat into thin slices.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce and honey. Set aside.
Grate the carrot.
Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the beef and cook, stirring constantly, until browned for about 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the soy sauce mixture, chilli powder and chickpeas to the skillet.
Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 more minute.
In a large bowl, combine the salad greens and grated carrots.
Add the beef mixture and any excess sauce from the skillet. Toss to coat.
Put a portion on a plate and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds just before serving.
[^1]: A bistro salad is a mixture of washed and ready-to-eat salad greens, often with a variety of additional ingredients. I had one with beetroot, but you can also find them with carrots.
## Tips
The salad can be served warm or cold. It tastes delicious either way.
---
## Chicken & Pineapple Fried Rice
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/chicken-and-pineaple-fried-rice/
- **Date:** 2023-06-06
- **Tags:** chicken, chicken breast, pineapple, rice, fried rice, garlic, onion, soy sauce, coriander, olive oil
### Content
## Ingredients
- 300g chicken breast
- 200g long-grain rice
- 100g frozen peas
- 200g tinned pineapple
- 1 red onion
- 2-3 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp dark soy sauce [alternative](/tips/#what-i-can-use-instead-of-soy-sauce "What I can use instead of Soy sauce?")
- 50ml of water
- 15g fresh coriander
- salt, for taste
- black pepper, for taste
## Method
Cook rice with a pinch of salt according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Peel and cut the onion into wedges. Chop the garlic and coriander. Drain the pineapple slices and cut them into chunks. Wash the chicken breasts and cut them into pieces.
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat. Sauté[^1] the onion for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Sauté[^1] the chicken breast pieces for about 5 minutes, or until cooked through and browned. Add the chopped garlic and season with salt and pepper.
Stir in the rice, water, onion, frozen peas, and pineapple chunks. Cook for a few minutes, or until the peas are cooked through.
Heat through until sizzling, then pour in the soy sauce.
Just before serving, stir in the chopped coriander.
[^1]: To sauté means to cook quickly in a small amount of fat over high heat. The word sauté comes from the French word sauter, which means "to jump." This is because the food is constantly jumping around in the pan as it cooks.
## Tips
If you have any leftover rice, this recipe is a great way to put it to good use.
---
## Oven-Baked Salmon in Tomato Sauce
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/oven-baked-salmon-in-tomato-sauce/
- **Date:** 2023-05-31
- **Tags:** salmon, salmon fillets, fish, oven-baked, tomatoes, tomato Sauce, garlic, oregano, broccoli, new potatoes, parsley, mixed salad
### Content
## Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets, approx. 400g
- 1 tin of chopped tomatoes, 400g
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp dried oregano
### For serving
- 12 broccoli florets, boiled
- 16 new potatoes, boiled
### For garnish
- a pinch of parsley, freshly chopped
- a handful of mixed leaves salad with spinach, for visual effect
## Method
Preheat oven to 180 degrees C.
In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, salt, pepper, oregano, and garlic. Blend all together with a hand blender.
Place the salmon fillet in the baking dish and cover it with the tomato sauce.
Bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until tender. Drain.
In a separate pot of boiling salted water, cook broccoli for 3 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Drain.
Scatter chopped parsley on top of the salmon and take a piece and put it on a plate.
Serve with potatoes, broccoli and mixed leaves salad with spinach on a side.
---
## Just Perfect Carrot Cake
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/just-perfect-carrot-cake/
- **Date:** 2023-05-24
- **Tags:** just perfect, carrot cake, cake, nut free, carrot, cream cheese, icing sugar, eggs, sunflower oil, cinnamon, brown sugar, golden syrup, icing sugar, butter
### Content
## Ingredients
### For a cake
- 160g of carrots, 2 large
- 3 eggs
- 200ml sunflower oil
- 200g self-raising flour [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-self-raising-flour "How to make self-raising flour?")
- ½ tsp of baking powder
- 1 tsp of ground cinnamon
- 160g of light brown sugar [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-brown-sugar "How to make brown sugar?")
- 90g golden syrup [what is?](/tips/#what-is-golden-syrup "What is Golden Syrup?")
### For icing
- 100g cream cheese (like Philadelphia)
- 50g butter
- 250g icing sugar [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-icing-sugar "How to make icing sugar?")
## Method
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius with a fan.
Prepare the baking tray by lining it with baking parchment.
> I used a round tray with a diameter of 28 centimetres.
Grate the carrot on a medium/large mesh.
Place the eggs in a mixing bowl and mix using a hand mixer for 2 minutes, until light and fluffy.
Gradually add the sugar and golden syrup. Continue mixing until the sugar dissolves.
Add the oil and mix for a further 2 minutes, until all ingredients are well combined.
Sift the flour with cinnamon and baking powder and add to the mixture. Continue mixing.
Add the grated carrot and whisk for a minute or two.
Pour the mixture into the baking tray.
Bake for around 30 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
After baking, leave to cool completely in the tin, then turn out.
**To make the icing:**
Beat together the cream cheese and butter in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until smooth.
Gradually add the icing sugar and beat until well blended.
Spread the icing on top of the cake and decorate as desired.
Store any leftover cake in the fridge.
---
## Simple Tomato and Basil Prawns Pasta
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/simple-tomato-basil-prawns-pasta/
- **Date:** 2023-05-17
- **Tags:** tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, prawns, king prawns, pasta, spaghetti pasta, basil, onion, garlic, passata, lemon juice, olive oil
### Content
## Ingredients
- 170g cooked king prawns, frozen
- 1 white onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 200g cherry tomatoes
- 200ml of passata
- salt, for taste
- black pepper, for taste
- a handful of fresh basil
- 1 tbsp of fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- olive oil, for greasing
- 250g of spaghetti pasta
## Method
Start by dicing the onion and crushing the garlic.
In a non-stick, pan heat the olive oil and fry the onion for a moment then add garlic and fry until fragrant.
Chop tomatoes and add to the pan. Fry for a short while stirring constantly.
Chop basil leaves and together with frozen prawns add to the rest.
Fry until the prawns are cooked. At the end season with salt, pepper and lemon juice.
Pour passata and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and cook for around 5 minutes.
In the meantime, boil water for pasta.
Add spaghetti to the water and cook following the instructions on the package.
When the pasta is ready, drain and add to the sauce.
Mix all together and serve.
Bon appetit.
---
## Raspberry Cake Pudding
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/raspberry-cake-pudding/
- **Date:** 2023-05-10
- **Tags:** raspberries, raspberry jelly, jelly, cake, pudding, poppy seeds, lemon, double cream, icing sugar, mint
### Content
## Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 150g white granulated sugar
- 150g self-raising flour [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-self-raising-flour "How to make self-raising flour?")
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 15g poppy seeds
- ½ medium lemon, for juice
- 1 raspberry jelly (Hartley's), 135g
- 200g raspberries, frozen or fresh
- 500ml fresh double cream [what is?](/tips/#what-is-double-cream "What is Double Cream?")
- 3 tbsp icing sugar [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-icing-sugar "How to make icing sugar?")
### For decorating
- a few mint leaves
- a few raspberries
- 1 tsp icing sugar, for dusting [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-icing-sugar "How to make icing sugar?")
## Method
**Let's start with jelly**
Prepare the jelly according to the instructions on the package. Pour into a jug, cool down a bit then place into the fridge.
Leave jelly in the fridge for an hour or two or until its starts setting and getting thicker. Make sure that jelly will not set fully.
**In the meantime let’s make the cake base**
Heat an oven to 170C with a fan.
Line the baking tray (24x35cm) with baking parchment.
Separate the whites from the yolks into two bowls.
Place the whites into the mixing bowl. Add a pinch of salt and beat to a stiff foam using a hand mixer at high speed.
Add gradually sugar, spoon by spoon, and whisk until dissolved.
Add yolks, one at a time, then lemon juice and poppy seeds. Mix until combined.
> The mixture should be light and fluffy at this stage.
Sift the flour with baking powder and add to the mixture.
Fold with a spatula.
> Do not use the mixer at this stage.
Gently transfer the dough onto the tin and even out.
Bake 20 minutes after which take out and allow to fully cool down.
Remove the baking paper and place the cake, upside down, back into the tray.
Using a fork make a groove into a cake leaving around 2 cm around the edges.
Make it the depth of raspberry but no more than half of the total thickness of the cake. Keep the crumbles.
Place raspberries on the cake inside the groove then pour evenly almost-setting jelly. Leave some raspberries for decoration.
> Remember that jelly needs to be at the point that is not liquid anymore, so it will not soak into the cake, but before the stage when it starts to set.
Place the cake into the fridge to allow the jelly to set completely.
**Let's prepare a cream**
Pour the double cream into the mixing bowl and add icing sugar.
Mix using a hand mixer at high speed until the cream gets thicker.
> Be careful to do not over-mix. The cream must be fluffy but not too stiff.
When the jelly is fully set, take the cake out of the fridge and spread the cream evenly on top.
Put the remaining cake pieces and decorate with raspberries and mint leaves.
As a last step, dust lightly with icing sugar.
Your raspberry cake pudding is ready.
> Refrigerate overnight before serving.
---
## Camembert Chicken Salad
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/camembert-chicken-salad/
- **Date:** 2023-05-03
- **Tags:** camembert cheese, cheese, chicken, chicken breast, salad, mixed salad, cranberries, grapes, sesame seeds, paprika, curry, garlic, English mustard, mustard, honey, lemon juice, olive oil
### Content
## Ingredients
## For Chicken
- 2 chicken breast
- 250g of camembert cheese
- 30g dried cranberries
- 100g red grapes
- 20g sesame seeds
- 80g mixed leaf salad
- oil for greasing
## For chicken seasoning
- 1 tsp ground paprika
- 1 tsp hot paprika
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp dried garlic
- salt, for taste
- ground pepper, for taste
## For Dressing
- 3 tsp English mustard
- 3 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
## Additionally
- 2 regular sandwich banquettes
## Method
**Let's start quickly with dressing.**
In a small bowl combine mustard, honey, olive oil and lemon juice and leave for later.
Fry sesame seeds on a hot dry pan for a minute or two, then transfer into a bowl and set aside.
Wash the chicken breasts, drain and dice them into bite-size cubes. Place into a bowl.
Add seasonings (ground paprika, hot paprika, curry powder, dried garlic, salt and pepper) and mix them together so that every piece of chicken is covered.
In a pan heat the oil, add the chicken and fry over medium-high heat for about 5 to 6 minutes, stirring all the time.
> Meat needs to be well-fried on all sides.
When ready transfer into a bowl with sesame seeds and mix together to cover evenly.
**In the meantime let's prepare crusty bread.**
Heat the oven to 200C.
Cut the baguettes into slices and place them on a baking tray.
Bake for about 6-8 minutes at 200C until brown and crunchy.
Grease a small frying pan with oil and heat it. Place the Camembert cheese and fry it over medium-high heat on both sides for about 2 minutes each side.
Transfer Camembert to a chopping board and leave to set for a while, then cut into slices.
**Let's finish with salad.**
Arrange mixed salad into two plates.
Add chicken and sliced Camembert cheese.
Halve grapes and scatter around with cranberries on a plate.
Drizzle with a dressing prepared at the beginning and your salad is ready!
Serve with crusty bread and enjoy!
---
## Meatballs with Cabbage
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/meatballs-with-cabbage/
- **Date:** 2023-04-26
- **Tags:** meatballs, cabbage, beef, beef pork mince, beef mince, pork, pork mince, gołąbki, paprika, parsley, onion, garlic, stock cube, tomatoes, eggs, breadcrumbs, butter
### Content
## Ingredients
### For meatballs
- 750g beef pork minced meat
- 1 tsp of salt
- 1 tsp of black pepper
- 1 tsp of ground paprika
- 1 egg
- 20g breadcrumbs
- 1 white onion
- 20g of fresh parsley
- oil, for greasing
### For cabbage
- 1 British sweetheart Cabbage, 500g
- 1 white onion
- 2 garlic gloves
- 1 tbsp of butter
- 600ml of water
- salt, for taste
- black pepper, for taste
- 1 veg stock cube
- 1 tin of chopped tomatoes, 400g
- 20g of fresh parsley
## Method
Chop parsley for meatballs and cabbage and put half into a large bowl. Leave the other half for later.
Grate onion and add into the bowl together with meat, seasonings (salt, pepper and paprika), egg and breadcrumbs.
Massage (slowly squeeze and mix) with your hand until the mixture is soft and all ingredients are well combined.
Once you get the mixture done take a spoon portion and start forming balls.
Heat the oil in a skillet and fry the meatballs for a while until all nicely browned.
Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Halve and core the cabbage, then chop it into small pieces.
Peel and chop the onion and crush the garlic and put it all together in a pan.
Add butter and 100ml of water.
Bring to a boil stirring constantly, then lower the heat and cover with a lid. Simmer for 10 minutes until the cabbage gets tender, stirring occasionally.
Season with salt and pepper.
Add the crumbled veg stock cube and chopped tomatoes. Bring it to a boil.
After a few minutes pour the remaining water, cover with a lid and continue to cook.
After a while put meatballs in the cabbage.
Cover and simmer over medium-high heat for about 25 minutes. Couple minutes before the end add chopped fresh parsley.
Serve hot!
> This meal doesn't need any side but it's delicious with baked new potatoes!
---
## Just Perfect Seeded Oat Cookies
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/just-perfect-seeded-oat-cookies/
- **Date:** 2023-04-19
- **Tags:** just perfect, cookies, wholegrain, oats, rolled oats, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, cinnamon, eggs, brown sugar, butter
### Content
## Ingredients
- 200g wholegrain rolled oats
- 50g sunflower seeds
- 30g sesame seeds
- 100g light brown sugar [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-brown-sugar "How to make brown sugar?")
- 80g self-raising flour [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-self-raising-flour "How to make self-raising flour?")
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 120g of butter
- 2 eggs
## Method
Preheat the oven to 180C and line the tray with the baking parchment.
Place all dry ingredients (oats, seeds, sugar, flour, salt, baking powder and cinnamon) into the mixing bowl and mix.
Melt the butter (do not overheat) and add to the dry ingredients along with eggs.
Using a spoon mix until all ingredients are combined well.
Scoop the dough and using your hand form a ball the size of a golf ball, then flatten it to form a cookie.
> If the dough is a little sticky so you can wet your hands with water to make it easier.
Put on a tray leavening gaps between each cookie.
Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.
Cooled and stored in an airtight container, they will stay fresh for up to 5 days.
## Tips
It is popular to add nuts to cookies, but if you are allergic to nuts, sunflower and sesame seeds will be the perfect replacement.
Be careful, that when purchasing seeds to check, that they have been made in a nut-free factory.
---
## Chicken Tikka Appetizer
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/chicken-tikka-appetizer/
- **Date:** 2023-04-12
- **Tags:** chicken, tikka, appetizer, chicken breast, curry, tomato paste, Greek Yoghurt, Yoghurt, mint, cucumber, tortilla chips, chutney, coriander
### Content
## Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast, approx. 360g
- 1 tbsp of medium tikka curry powder
- 1 tbsp of tomato paste
- 1 tbsp of tap water
- oil, for greasing
### For the Dip
- 100ml of Greek Yoghurt
- a pinch of fresh mint
- 50g fresh cucumber
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of black pepper
### Additionally
- 200g tortilla chips
- 200g of Mango & Apricot chutney
- a handful of fresh coriander leaves
## Method
**Let's start with a dip**
Place the Greek yoghurt into a small bowl.
Peel the cucumber and grate on a medium grater. Add to the bowl with yoghurt.
Chop the mint and add as well.
Season with salt and pepper and mix thoroughly. Set aside for later.
**Let's prepare the chicken**
Wash the chicken breasts and drain.
Place on the chopping board and cut into small cubes.
Spice up with tikka powder and leave for 10 minutes.
Heat oil in a large frying pan.
Fry chicken on a pan for about 5 minutes constantly stirring until all pieces are cooked well.
Add tomato paste and water.
Cook further for 2 to 3 minutes stirring.
Place cooked chicken into a bowl.
**It's time for a tortilla**
Arrange your tortilla chips onto a clean surface.
Put a teaspoon of chutney onto each tortilla chip.
Add a few pieces of fried chicken and finish with a spoonful of dip.
Garnish with fresh coriander.
**Your appetizer is ready!**
---
## Easter Lemon Bundt Cake (Babka)
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/easter-lemon-bundt-cake-babka/
- **Date:** 2023-04-05
- **Tags:** babka, bundt cake, cake, easter, lemon, icing sugar, breadcrumbs, butter
### Content
## Ingredients
### For bundt cake
- 4 eggs
- 250g self-raising flour [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-self-raising-flour "How to make self-raising flour?")
- 250g white granulated sugar
- 250g soft-spread butter
- 1 lemon, for zest and juice
- 1 tsp baking powder
### For glazing
- 100g icing sugar [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-icing-sugar "How to make icing sugar?")
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 tbsp water
### You will also need
- 2 tbsp of fine breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp of butter
## Method
Preheat the oven to 165C with a fan. Grease the bundt cake tin with a little butter and dust with fine breadcrumbs.
> Make sure that the entire inside of the tin is covered, as well as the chimney. Remove any excess breadcrumbs.
Separate the whites from the yolks into two bowls.
Grate lemon for zest and squeeze lemon juice.
Place the whites into the mixing bowl. Add a pinch of salt and beat to a stiff foam using a hand mixer at high speed.
In the second, much larger, bowl beat the egg yolks with the sugar using the mixer at high speed for a minute or two then add butter.
Mix for about 5 minutes, until creamy.
Add lemon juice and continue mixing until all is well combined.
Add egg whites and gently mix using the spoon or spatula (do not use a hand mixer).
Add the lemon zest and flour sifted with baking powder.
Mix with the spoon gently until all ingredients are well combined making a thick dough.
Spoon the mixture evenly into the tin.
Bake for 50 minutes until risen and nicely blushed. Check with a skewer when inserted into the cake comes out clean.
After baking time, take out the cake from the oven and tap gently a couple of times on the tabletop. Leave to cool down for a while and gently take it out from the tray turning the tin upside down on the prepared plate or dish which you want to serve it.
When our cake is fully cooling down let's prepare to glaze.
Combine icing sugar with 2 tbsp of lemon juice and a few of tap water.
Stir until you achieve the consistency of a cream.
Pour your icing over the cooled cake and decorate as you desire.
## Tips
Leave eggs and butter at room temperature for a couple of hours before making.
For this recipe, I used a cake tin with a chimney of approximately 2l in capacity (23.4D x 27W x 11.5H).
Set the rack in an oven in such a way, that when the tin is placed in, it's perfectly in the centre and will bake evenly.
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## Quick Tortellini Salad
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/quick-tortellini-salad/
- **Date:** 2023-03-29
- **Tags:** tortellini, salad, chicken, bakon, salami, antipasti, rocket leaves, sunflower seeds, parmesan, balsamic vinegar, vinegar, honey, sun-dried tomatos, olive oil
### Content
## Ingredients
### For salad
- 300g Bacon and Chicken Tortellini
- 80g Salami
- 100g sun-dried tomato Italian antipasti
- 60g Rocket leaves
- 30g Sunflower seeds
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
### For dressing
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- pinch of salt
- pinch of black pepper
## Method
Bring a pan of water to a boil with a pinch of salt.
Add tortellini and cook according to the instruction on the package.
Drain and set aside.
Chop salami into small slices. Drain and slice sun-dried tomatoes.
In a small bowl mix balsamic vinegar, honey and olive oil until combined well and spiced with salt and pepper.
In a large bowl mix tortellini, rocket leaves, salami and tomatoes.
Pour the dressing, top with sunflower seeds and garnish with parmesan.
Your quick tortellini salad is ready.
---
## Just Perfect Waffle Recipe
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/just-perfect-waffle-recipe/
- **Date:** 2023-03-22
- **Tags:** just perfect, waffles, eggs
### Content
## Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 300ml of warm milk
- 100ml of oil
- 300g of self-raising flour [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-self-raising-flour "How to make self-raising flour?")
- 1 tsp of baking powder
- 3 tbsp of sugar
- a pinch of salt
## Method
Preheat the waffle maker and lightly brush the surface with oil.
> You only need to do this once at the beginning to prevent the waffles from sticking.
Separate the whites from the yolks into two bowls.
Place the whites into the mixing bowl.
Add a pinch of salt and beat to a stiff foam using a hand mixer at high speed.
Put egg yolks, oil, warm milk, baking powder, sugar and flour into the other large bowl.
Mix all together using a hand mixer until smooth and well combined.
Gently add whipped egg whites and mix all together using a spoon.
The batter should be fluffy, smooth and fairly thick.
Pour the batter into a waffle iron in batches and cook until crisp golden brown.
When properly cooked take it out and place it into the wire rack.
Repeat with the remaining dough until everything is used up.
> Baking time depends on the power of the waffle maker.
> Decorate as you desire.
> They taste great with maple syrup and fruits, whipped cream or any sauce you like. Jam, fruits or just topped with icing sugar. You decide!
Enjoy!
---
## Cheesy Baked Potatoes with Pancetta
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/cheesy-baked-potatoes-with-pancetta/
- **Date:** 2023-03-15
- **Tags:** potatoes, baking potatoes, pancetta, double cream, cheddar, thyme, pepper, butter
### Content
## Ingredients
- 1.5kg of baking potatoes
- 130g of smoked pancetta dice
- 200ml double cream [what is?](/tips/#what-is-double-cream "What is Double Cream?")
- 150g of grated cheddar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp butter
## Method
Peel, wash and cut the potatoes into slices half a centimetre thick.
Place them into a pan, cover with water, boil and simmer for 10 minutes until half cooked, then drain.
> In this recipe I am using smoked pancetta cubes. If you using pancetta in a form of a smoked bacon slice, cut it into strips and then into cubes.
In a small frying pan or skillet fry the pancetta for 3-4 minutes until browned and crispy, then set aside.
Heat the oven to 200C.
Mix salt, ground pepper and dried thyme in a small bowl.
Prepare an ovenproof dish and grease the bottom and the inside edges inside with a little butter.
> I used an oval dish with a length of 28cm and a width of 19cm.
Lay out half of the potatoes into the dish, season them with half of the spices.
Pour half of the double cream and add pancetta.
Cover with a third (⅓) portion of the cheese.
Place the rest of the potato slices, add the remaining seasoning, double cream and another third (⅓) of the cheese.
Cover with tin foil and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and add the remaining third (⅓) portion of grated cheese.
Bake uncovered for 5 more minutes or slightly longer until the cheese melts and is golden on top.
Serve hot in portions.
Decorate with chopped fresh parsley.
---
## Smoked Salmon Salad
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/smoked-salmon-salad/
- **Date:** 2023-03-08
- **Tags:** salmon, smoked salmon, fish, salad, rocket leaves, cherry tomatoes, tomatoes, avocado, sweetcorn, onion, sunflower seeds, dill, olive oil
### Content
## Ingredients
- 185g hot smoked salmon fillets, 2 fillets
- 60g wild rocket leaves
- 140g cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium avocado
- 60g drained sweetcorn
- 1 red onion
- 20g sunflower seeds
- ½ lemon for juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- a pinch of fresh dill
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of black pepper
## Method
Cut the avocado in half, deseed, scoop out from the skin and slice.
Halve the tomatoes, peel and slice the onion.
Remove the skin from the salmon and cut it into thin pieces.
Place wild rocket into a large mixing bowl. Add sweetcorn, tomatoes, onion, avocado and salmon.
Pour olive oil and squeeze lemon.
Season with salt and pepper and mix gently all together.
Arrange the salad into two plates.
Top with sunflower seeds and dill sprigs.
Serve with fresh bread or baguette.
---
## Tabbouleh
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/tabbouleh/
- **Date:** 2023-03-01
- **Tags:** tabbouleh, tabouleh, tabbouli, tabouli, taboulah, salad, bulgur, tomatoes, mint, onion, parsley, lemon, cumin, paprika
### Content
## Ingredients
- 100g bulgur
- 4 medium tomatoes
- ½ red onion
- 20g of mint leaves
- 20g of fresh parsley
- ½ lemon
- 2 tbsp of olive oil
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of black pepper
- a pinch of ground cumin
- a pinch of ground paprika
## Method
Rinse bulgur wheat under cold water.
Put cold water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Once the water is boiling put bulgur wheat.
Stir well and cook on low heat for 15 minutes under the cover. The whole water should be fully absorbed.
Take off the heat. If needed, drain any excess water. Place cooked bulgur in a bowl and leave it for 10 minutes.
Using a fork stir through the bulgur to separate the grains.
Chop finely onion, tomatoes, parsley and mint.
When the bulgur is cooled completely place it in a large bowl, add the rest of the salad ingredients, pour in olive oil, squeeze the lemon and add the juice.
Season with salt, pepper, cumin and paprika.
Mix it all together and your modern tabbouleh is ready!
## Tips
My suggestion for serving this salad is with a fried egg(s). Tastes really good and together make a nutritious meal.
---
## Vegetable Stew with Noodles
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/vegetable-stew-with-noodles/
- **Date:** 2023-02-23
- **Tags:** vegetable stew, stew, veggie stew, noodles, onion, mushrooms, pepper, carrot, courgette, garlic, paprika, passata, coriander, brown sugar, peppers
### Content
## Ingredients
- 120g of egg noodles
- olive oil, for greasing
- 1 red onion
- 7 medium mushrooms
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 carrot
- 1 courgette
- 2 garlic cloves
- salt, for seasoning
- black pepper, for seasoning
- hot paprika, for seasoning
- ground paprika, for seasoning
- 1 tbsp of light brown sugar [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-brown-sugar "How to make brown sugar?")
- 1 cup of passata
- ½ cup of water
- a handful of fresh coriander
## Method
Cook the noodles in a pan with boiling water for 4-5 minutes.
Drain it and put it in cold water. Toss 1 tbsp of olive oil, mix and set aside.
Cut the red onion into wedges, mushrooms into slices, peppers, carrot and courgette into equal pieces and crush garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan or wok and put all the vegetables in it.
Fry for 5 minutes over high heat, stirring constantly so that all vegetables are fried evenly.
Reduce the heat and add seasonings: salt, black pepper, hot paprika and ground paprika.
Add brown sugar and fry for another few minutes.
Taste and adjust seasonings.
Add passata and water to the pan.
Cover the pan with a lid, bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes stirring occasionally.
Chop coriander and add it at the end of cooking.
Add noodles and warm through.
Serve immediately.
Enjoy!
---
## American Pancakes
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/american-pancakes/
- **Date:** 2023-02-21
- **Tags:** pancakes, milk, brown sugar, butter, eggs
### Content
## Ingredients
- 200ml milk
- 250g self-raising flour [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-self-raising-flour "How to make self-raising flour?")
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp light brown sugar [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-brown-sugar "How to make brown sugar?")
- 30g butter
- oil, for greasing
## Method
Soften butter in a microwave until it just starts to melt. Lightly warm up the milk until it's lukewarm.
Put the eggs into a jug or large mixing bowl, add sugar, butter and milk and blend it all using an electric hand blender or mix on fast speed using a hand mixer.
Gradually add the flour with baking powder and blend thoroughly so that there are no lumps.
Let the pancake dough rest at room temperature for a few minutes and mix through just before using.
Heat the pancake pan over medium heat (induction hob-set 7) and coat lightly with oil.
Carefully pour a portion of the pancake mixture into the pan.
Fry the pancakes in portions of 3 at a time so they do not stick together and fry evenly.
Once the pancakes have risen a bit and the top becomes solid, flip them over using a spatula.
Fry for a moment until the bottom is light brown then flip them back on the right side.
Remove the pancakes from the pan and repeat with the remaining batter.
> It is enough to grease the pan once at the beginning of frying. The butter contained in the dough shall prevent the pancakes from sticking to the pan.
Serve the pancakes as you desire.
My family prefers jam, maple sauce, golden syrup, fruits, chocolate, or icing sugar.
Enjoy!
---
## Lamingtons
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/lamingtons/
- **Date:** 2023-02-15
- **Tags:** lamington, lamingtons, cake, sponge cake, desiccated coconut, coconut, strawberry jam, jam, eggs, lemon extract, cocoa powder, butter
### Content
## Ingredients
### For sponge cake
- 6 eggs
- 300g white sugar
- 300g butter
- 1 tsp lemon extract
- 300g self-raising flour [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-self-raising-flour "How to make self-raising flour?")
- 1 heaped tsp baking powder
### For chocolate sauce
- 400ml milk
- 100g butter
- 100g white sugar
- 100g cocoa powder
### For sprinkle
- 200g desiccated coconut
### For filling
- 200g strawberry jam
## Method
Preheat the oven to 170C with a fan.
Prepare 2 trays (24x35cm) and line them with baking parchment.
Place the eggs into the mixing bowl and mix using a hand mixer for 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
Gradually add sugar and continue mixing until sugar dissolves.
Add butter and lemon extract and mix further until all ingredients are well combined.
Sift the flour with baking powder and add to the mixture.
Whisk for a minute or two. Do not over-mix.
Divide the mixture into two parts and tip into trays.
Bake each tray for 20 minutes at 170C or until the skewer inserted into the cake comes out clean.
Then take it out from the oven and cool it down completely.
> I would recommend baking one tray at a time and placing it on the middle shelf of the oven so that both cakes are baked the same way.
**In the meantime, make the chocolate sauce.**
Heat the milk in a saucepan and add the butter, sugar and cocoa powder.
Stirring, combine all ingredients.
Chocolate sauce is ready when is glassy and smooth.
Pour into a bowl and cool it down.
When sponges are cooled completely, place the first layer into a large chopping board and spread the jam over, then top with the second layer.
Cut into 24 equal squares (pieces).
Gently dip a piece of cake in the chocolate sauce that rotates and cover every side and place on a wire rack to drain any excess.
> Do not soak for too long. Do it gently and fairly quickly so that the dough does not absorb too much sauce. Otherwise, you may run out of sauce for all the pieces.
Then roll in coconut, and repeat these steps with every piece of cake.
Put your squares into two lined baking trays and let them rest.
Your Lamingtons are ready.
Enjoy!
> Any leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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## Stir-Fry Lemon Chicken
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/stir-fry-lemon-chicken/
- **Date:** 2023-02-08
- **Tags:** stif-fry, lemon, chicken, chicken breast, soy sauce, cornflour, pepper, broccoli, carrot, onions, chicken stock
### Content
## Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast, 400g
- 100ml light soy sauce [alternative](/tips/#what-i-can-use-instead-of-soy-sauce "What I can use instead of Soy sauce?")
- 1 medium lemon
- 1 tbsp cornflour
- 1 red bell pepper, 120g
- 150g broccoli
- 1 carrot, 80g
- 2 small white onions
- 150ml of chicken stock
- oil, for greasing
> You will need cooked rice for serving
## Method
Wash and clean the chicken breasts then cut them into thick shreds.
Zest the lemon and squeeze the juice.
In a small bowl combine soy sauce, lemon juice and cornflour and leave for later.
Peel the carrot and onion.
Wash pepper and broccoli.
Cut onion into wedges, pepper into dice, trim the broccoli into florets and slice the carrot thinly.
In a deep frying pan or wok heat a few spoons of oil then add the chicken.
Fry for about 5 minutes over high heat until meat is browned all over, stirring regularly.
Add vegetables and stir fry until vegetables started to soften.
Pour the lemon-soy mixture and chicken stock, bring to a simmer and cook for a few minutes until the sauce gets thicker.
> You can use fresh chicken stock or from half of the chicken stock cube disolved in 150ml of boiled water.
Add half of the lemon zest and mix.
Serve hot with a portion of rice.
Finish by sprinkling with the remaining lemon zest.
Enjoy!
---
## Nut-Free Homemade Granola
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/nut-free-homemade-granola/
- **Date:** 2023-02-01
- **Tags:** granola, homemade, honey, cinnamon ground, cinnamon, rolled oats, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, coconut, dried fruits
### Content
## Ingredients
- 6 tbsp Honey
- 4 tbsp oil
- 1tsp of cinnamon ground
- 300g rolled oats
- 30g sunflower seeds
- 30g pumpkin seeds
- 30g coconut
- 130g dried mixed fruits (raisins, cranberries, apricots, lemon and orange peel, currants)
## Method
Preheat the oven to 160C. Line the baking tray with baking paper.
In a small bowl combine oil together with honey.
In a large mixing bowl place oats and pour the oil-honey mixture, add cinnamon and mix all together.
Add sunflower and pumpkin seeds then mix together.
> Dried mixed fruit and coconut leave for later.
Tip into the baking tray.
Bake for 15 minutes stirring a few times through baking time to avoid burning and to maintain loose consistency.
Remove from the oven and add coconut and dried fruit. Mix all together and continue baking for further 10 minutes stirring from time to time.
Take it out from the oven and let cool completely.
Break the structure and make granola crumbles.
Transfer into an airtight container or a glass jar.
Serve with milk or yoghurt for your breakfast or snack.
> Once fully cooled down store in an airtight container. It will stay fresh for up to a month.
> Be careful when purchasing seeds and dried fruits. Check that they have been made in a nut-free factory.
---
## Pork Tenderloin
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/pork-tenderloin/
- **Date:** 2023-01-25
- **Tags:** pork, tenderloin, onion, soy sauce, garlic
### Content
## Ingredients
- 550g pork tenderloin
- 2 onions
- 2 tbsp soy sauce [alternative](/tips/#what-i-can-use-instead-of-soy-sauce "What I can use instead of Soy sauce?")
- 1 tsp of salt
- 1 tsp of black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves
- oil, for greasing
## Method
Wash and clean the meat removing any surface tissue.
Grate garlic on a fine grater.
In a small bowl, combine garlic with soy sauce, salt and pepper.
Spread the marinade on the meat on all sides and leave for 30 minutes.
Heat the oven to 180C and prepare the ovenproof dish.
Peel the onions, halve them and slice.
Heat the oil in a large frying pan and place the pork. Fry on both sides for about 5 minutes.
Halfway through add onion to the pan and fry together.
Transfer onion and meat into the ovenproof dish and put it in the oven.
Bake for 30 minutes turning halfway.
Cut the meat in a half and check if is baked properly.
The pork shall be juicy and just slightly pinkish.
Serve with onion as a part of the meal or cut into slices and use for a sandwich.
Enjoy!
---
## Stuffed Peppers with bulgur, beef and pork
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/stuffed-peppers-bulgur-beef-pork/
- **Date:** 2023-01-18
- **Tags:** peppers, bulgur, beef, beef pork mince, pork, pork mince, beef mince, onion, olive oil, garlic, pepper, thyme, chilli powder, tomatoes, chopped tomato, tomato paste, mozzarella, mozzarella cheese, cheese, rocket leaves, onion
### Content
## Ingredients
- 300g beef & pork mince
- 3 mix peppers
- 100g of bulgur
- 1 white onion
- 1 spoon of olive oil, for frying
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp of salt
- 1 tsp of ground pepper
- a pinch of dried thyme leaves, or fresh
- 1 tsp of chilli powder
- 1 tsp of turmeric
- 1 chopped tomato
- 3 spoons of tomato paste
- 100g of mozzarella cheese, grated [alternative](/tips/#what-i-can-use-instead-of-mozzarella-cheese "What I can use instead of Mozzarella cheese?")
### For garnish
- Wild Rocket leaves
- Red onion
## Method
**Let's start with cooking bulgur**
Rinse 100g of bulgur wheat thoroughly in cold water.
Bring 400ml water to a boil in a saucepan and add the bulgur wheat.
Stir, cover with a lid, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes until most of the water has been absorbed.
Remove from the heat and drain off any excess water. Place in the bowl and allow to stand for 10 minutes.
Separate the grains with a fork.
**Let's prepare minced meat**
Chop the onion and place in a frying pan with olive oil. Fry for a minute or two.
Crush the garlic and fry with onion in a pan.
Add the minced meat and fry until completely brown, stirring constantly for about 5 minutes.
Season the meat with salt, pepper, thyme, chilli powder and turmeric. Still all together.
Add chopped tomato and tomato paste.
> You can use chopped tomatoes from the tin.
Fry all for a few minutes.
Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes.
Using a spoon remove excess fat that gathers on top.
Taste and adjust seasonings and remove them from the heat.
**Let's make stuffing**
Add drained bulgur to our cooked minced meat and mix thoroughly.
Preheat the oven to 180C.
**Time for peppers**
Cut peppers in a half and remove seeds. Season with salt and pepper on the inside and place into a baking tray lined with aluminium foil.
Fill the peppers with stuffing and put mozzarella cheese on top.
Pour about ½ glass of warm water (or more) into a baking tray so at least ⅓ of the peppers are immersed.
Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the peppers are tender and the cheese is nicely golden on top.
Serve with wild rocket leaves and sliced red onion on a side.
---
## Homemade Breadsticks
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/homemade-breadsticks/
- **Date:** 2023-01-11
- **Tags:** homemade, breadsticks, yeast, sesame seeds, poppy seeds
### Content
## Ingredients
- 330g strong white flour
- 300ml warm water
- 2 tsp dried yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp poppy seeds
- 1 egg
## Method
Pour the warm water into the large bowl and add yeast, sugar and 2 spoons of flour, oil and salt. Combine using a hand whisk and leave for 2 minutes.
Gradually add flour and stir until the mixture is too thick for a hand whisk.
Using a hand, fold the rest of the flour and continue kneading for a further few minutes, until smooth and elastic.
> Add more flour if the dough is too sticky.
When the dough is well-kneaded, soft and not sticky to the hands, put it into a bowl greased with the oil. Cover with a cling film and place in a warm place for an hour to double in size.
After an hour, knead the dough for a few minutes.
> Add more flour if the dough is too sticky.
Divide the dough into two and place it on a floured surface and roll it out with a rolling pin.
Cut into strips with a knife and each twist and stretch with your hands to make it longer.
> Don't worry when they don't all look the same.
Put on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Repeat the same with the second part of the dough.
Let it rise again for about 30 minutes.
During this time, heat the oven to 220C.
After 30 minutes crack one egg into a bowl and beat with a fork until combined making an egg wash.
Spread this mixture over each piece of dough and sprinkle with poppy seeds or sesame seeds as desired.
Put them in a preheated oven and bake for up to 12 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
When they are fully cooled down they are ready to eat but if you like, try them when they are still warm, they taste delicious.
---
## Marinated Pork Loin
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/marinated-pork-loin/
- **Date:** 2023-01-04
- **Tags:** pork, pork loin, marinate, curing salt, garlic, bay leaves, allspice berries, pepper
### Content
## Ingredients
- 1.5kg pork loin
- 1.5l water
- 90g curing salt
- 1 head of garlic, halved
- 6 bay leaves
- 6 dried allspice berries
- 1 tsp of black pepper
> You will need an oven-roasting bag.
## Method
Bold the water and leave it to fully cool down.
Wash the meat with cold running water.
**Prepare the marinade.**
In a deep bowl put water with curing salt. Add garlic, allspice berries, bay leaves and black pepper.
Put the meat and cover it with cling film. Place in a fridge for 3 days. Halfway through open, rotate the meat, re-cover and leave for the rest of the time.
> The bowl must be big enough to put the meat in it and the meat is fully covered with water completely to the top.
**After 3 days.**
Heat the oven to 170C and prepare the roasting tray lined with aluminium foil.
Remove the meat from the brine and put it into the roasting bag and then placed it in the tray.
Bake for 1h 30m turning the meat over halfway.
> Do not turn the oven.
After time passed, take the tray out.
Open the roasting bag and take the meat from the bag directly into the baking tray lined with fresh aluminium foil. Discard excess juices and fat.
Place the tray back into the oven and bake for 15 minutes, turning the meat halfway.
Take the meat out of the oven and leave it to rest for 30 minutes.
Cut the pieces of meat as you like and use them as a part of dinner or, once fully cooled down, as an addition to sandwiches.
Keep any leftovers refrigerated so they stay fresh for a few days.
---
## Creamy Chicken with Spinach and Cheese Triangles
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/creamy-chicken-with-spinach-and-cheese-triangles/
- **Date:** 2022-12-28
- **Tags:** chicken, chicken breast, spinach, cheese triangles, pepper, paprika, onion, garlic, double cream, spinach
### Content
## Ingredients
- 600g of chicken breast (approx. 3)
- 1 tsp of salt
- 1 tsp of black pepper
- 1 tsp of ground paprika
- 1 tsp of smoked paprika
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 white onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- oil, for greasing
- 7 triangles of light cheese triangles (approx. 100g)
- 200ml of double cream [what is?](/tips/#what-is-double-cream "What is Double Cream?")
- 200g of frozen spinach
## Method
Wash the chicken breasts, drain and dice them into bite-size cubes.
Season with salt, black pepper, ground paprika and smoked paprika.
Mix well to cover all pieces with spices.
Cut pepper into small pieces, dice the onion and mince garlic cloves.
Defrost the spinach (you can put it in the microwave for a minute).
> You can use fresh spinach as well.
In a large frying pan heat the oil and fry the onion for a while, then add garlic and fry until fragrant.
Add pepper and continue frying, stirring constantly for about 3-4 minutes over medium-high heat. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Using the same pan, pour some more oil and heat the pan again.
Add the chicken and fry over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, stirring all the time. Meat needs to be well-fried on all sides.
Add previously fried onion and pepper mix.
Add spinach to the pan and fry further for a few minutes.
Stir regularly until combined with the chicken and vegetables (or until wilts, if you use fresh spinach).
Add cheese triangles and continue to cook stirring constantly until the cheese dissolved and combined well with the rest.
Pour the double cream and bring it to a boil.
Reduce the heat, cover with a lid and simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce gets thicker.
Taste and adjust seasonings.
Your chicken is ready to serve.
Serve with rice (preferably).
---
## Cheese & Onion Pie
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/cheese-and-onion-pie/
- **Date:** 2022-12-22
- **Tags:** cheese, cheddar cheese, onion, pie, potatoes, onion, pepper, eggs, milk, butter
### Content
## Ingredients
### For crust pie
- 100g soft butter
- 240g plain flour
- a pinch of salt
- 6 tbsp iced water
### For filling
- 750g potatoes
- a pinch of salt
- 4 white medium onions
- oil, for greasing
- 200g mild cheddar cheese
- salt, for taste
- black pepper, for taste
### For eggwash
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tbsp of milk
## Method
**Let's start with crust pie**
Mix the flour with salt and chilled butter. Using a hand begin to knead.
Slowly add iced water (very cold water) and work with your hand until the dough comes together.
Divide the dough into two parts, wrap it with a cling film and refrigerate at least for half an hour.
**Let's do Filling**
Boil potatoes in fresh water with a pinch of salt.
Cook until tender then drain, mash them and set aside for later.
Peel, quarter and slice onions. Grate cheddar cheese (or use ready-grated).
Heat a few spoons of oil in a frying pan, add onion and fry until golden brown.
Add your onion to mash potatoes.
Season with salt and pepper, add grated cheese and use a spoon to mix it all.
Preheat the oven to 200C and prepare an ovenproof dish.
> I used an oval dish with a length of 28cm and a width of 19cm.
Take the pastry out of the fridge.
On a floured surface, roll out both parts of the dough to a thickness of around 6 mm.
Line the bottom of the dish with the first part of the pie crust.
> To make it easier to spread the pastry on the dish after rolling out, roll it onto the rolling pin and roll it out onto the dish with the rolling pin.
Put into the filling and using a spoon even it out.
Cover with the second layer of crust pie, pressing it down so that it sticks well.
Trim the edges with scissors and close both layers with your fingers to create a pattern.
**Let's prepare eggwash**
In a small bowl combine egg yolk and milk.
Brush the pastry with this mixture.
Use a knife to make 4 holes in the centre of the dough to let steam run out.
Put your pie into the oven and bake for 25 minutes until nicely golden brown.
After baking allows the pie to set and cool down for a bit before cutting.
Enjoy!
---
## Candied Fruit Loaf Cake (Keks)
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/candied-fruit-loaf-cake-keks/
- **Date:** 2022-12-14
- **Tags:** load, cake, keks, candied fruits, raisins, icing sugar, vanilla sugar, eggs, sour cream, lemon juice, butter
### Content
## Ingredients
- 330g self-raising flour [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-self-raising-flour "How to make self-raising flour?")
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 200g crystallised candied fruits
- 50g raisins
- 200g soft-spread butter
- 100g icing sugar [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-icing-sugar "How to make icing sugar?")
- 2 tsp vanilla sugar
- 5 eggs
- 50g sour cream [what is?](/tips/#what-is-sour-cream "What is Sour Cream?")
### For icing
- 2 heaped tbsp icing sugar [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-icing-sugar "How to make icing sugar?")
- 2 tsp of lemon juice
- a few tsp of water
## Method
Preheat the oven to 175C and prepare the loaf baking tray with baking parchment.
Place candied fruits, raisins and 2 spoons of flour into a mixing bowl and mix.
> Leave some fruits and raisins for decoration at the end.
Sift the rest of the flour with baking powder and add to the bowl. Using a spoon mix it all together.
In another bowl beat the butter with icing sugar and vanilla sugar using the mixer at high speed for about 5 minutes, until you get a fluffy mass.
> Butter and eggs shall be at room temperature.
Add eggs, one at a time, and mix well between each addition.
When eggs are combined with the mixture, add the sour cream and mix with the spoon.
Add fruits-flour mix to your mixture and mix gently with a spoon.
Once all nicely combined pour the batter into a tray and bake for about 50 to 60 minutes until the skewer inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean.
Let the cake rest and cool down properly in a tin.
Once the cake is cooled down, it's time to prepare the icing.
Combine icing sugar with lemon juice and a few teaspoons of water.
Stir until the consistency of the cream is achieved.
Put your icing into the piping bag and decorate the cake.
Finish with remaining raisins and candied fruits.
It's time to take out the cake from the tin and cut some slices.
## Tips
If you struggle to find crystallised fruits in your everyday supermarket, try Amazon or other online retailers where you can choose your preference for the type of fruits you like (preferably fruit mix).
---
## Just Perfect Gingerbread Latte
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/just-perfect-gingerbread-latte/
- **Date:** 2022-12-08
- **Tags:** just perfect, gingerbread, latte, coffee, milk, cinnamon, ground ginger, ginger, mixed ground spices, squirty cream
### Content
## Ingredients
- 1 tbsp instant coffee
- 1 cup of boiling water
- 1 cup of milk
- 2 tbsp of white sugar
- a pinch of cinnamon
- a pinch of ground ginger
- a pinch of mixed ground spices
### For decoration
- squirty cream
- a pinch of cinnamon
- gingerbread sprinkles
## Method
Mix instant coffee in hot water.
In a small saucepan boil milk with sugar and spices (cinnamon, ginger ground and mixed ground spices).
Stirring wait until milk starts ballooning upwards and remove from the heat.
Put the hot coffee mixture evenly into two glasses.
Pour boiled milk, leaving about 2 cm of space from the top.
Serve with a topping of squirty cream, dusted with cinnamon and decorated with a gingerbread sprinkle.
Enjoy!
---
## Soft Gingerbread Cookies
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/soft-gingerbread-cookies/
- **Date:** 2022-12-06
- **Tags:** just perfect, gingerbread, cookies, icing sugar, dried ginger, ginger, cinnamon, cocoa powder, mixed ground spices, sour cream, honey, eggs, butter
### Content
## Ingredients
- 500g self-raising flour [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-self-raising-flour "How to make self-raising flour?")
- 150g icing sugar [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-icing-sugar "How to make icing sugar?")
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 heaped tsp dried ginger
- 1 heaped tsp cinnamon
- 1 heaped tsp cocoa powder
- 1 heaped tsp mixed ground spices
- 100g sour cream [what is?](/tips/#what-is-sour-cream "What is Sour Cream?")
- 4 tbsp honey
- 100g soft-spread butter
- 1 egg yolk
## Method
Mix flour, icing sugar, baking powder, dried ginger, cinnamon, cocoa powder and mixed ground spices in a large bowl.
Add sour cream, honey, butter and yolk and knead using your hands until the mixture is combined to form a dough.
Wrap the dough in a cling film and refrigerate for an hour.
Preheat the oven to 180C.
Line a baking tray with baking parchment.
Take the dough from the fridge and divide it into two parts.
Put each part on a lightly floured surface and gently roll it out to a thickness of 5mm.
If needed, sprinkle flour to prevent the dough from sticking to the rolling pin.
Cut out your cookies using your favourite cookie cutters and place them on a prepared baking tray.
Bake for 9 to 10 minutes, but not longer, as they will be hard.
After the cookies are baked move them from the baking tray into the wire cooling rack and let them cool down.
Once they are cooled down, decorate with icing and sprinkles as you desire!
## Tips
When placing cookies on a baking tray leave about 1 to 2 centimetres between them to prevent them from sticking together during baking.
After the cookies are baked, they are very soft and delicate, move them with caution. Use metal spatulas to help you with that.
To let gingerbread cookies stay soft for longer, store them in an airtight container. Let them cool down completely before putting them in the container.
---
## Fit Chicken Kebab Wrap
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/fit-chicken-kebab-wrap/
- **Date:** 2022-11-30
- **Tags:** chicken, kebab, chicken breast, tortilla wraps, soft cheese, romaine lettuce, cucumber, onion, lime, coriander, greek yoghurt, yoghurt, pepper, paprika, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, garlic
### Content
## Ingredients
- 400g of chicken breast
- 4 tortilla wraps
- oil, for greasing
- 200g of garlic and herbs soft cheese (like Philadelphia)
- 1 British romaine lettuce
- 100g cucumber
- 1 red onion
- ½ of lime
- a handful of fresh coriander
### For marinade
- 40g of greek yoghurt
- 1tsp of salt
- 1tsp of black pepper
- 1tsp of ground paprika
- 1tsp of cumin
- 1tsp of ground coriander
- 1tsp of turmeric
- 1tsp of cinnamon
- 1tsp of dried garlic
## Method
Wash the chicken breasts, drain and dice them into bite-size cubes.
To prepare chicken marinade mix greek yoghurt with salt, black pepper, ground paprika, cumin, ground coriander, turmeric, cinnamon and dried garlic.
Add to chicken cubes, mix thoroughly and leave to marinade for about 30 minutes.
**While the meat is marinating prepare the vegetables.**
Chop the lettuce and slice thinly cucumber and red onion.
Place them into a bowl.
Squeeze juice from the lime and pour over the veggies.
Heat the oil in a frying pan.
Add the chicken and fry over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, stirring all the time.
Meat needs to be well-fried on all sides.
When all ingredients are prepared, heat the tortillas on both sides in a dry frying pan (preferably in a pancake pan).
Spread the portion of soft cheese on the tortilla. Arrange the veggies and a portion of chicken and scatter over with fresh coriander leaves.
Roll over, cut in a half and put on a serving plate.
---
## Easy Pork & Mushrooms Pasta
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/easy-pork-and-mushrooms-pasta/
- **Date:** 2022-11-23
- **Tags:** pork, pork mince, mushrooms, pasta, Vesuvio pasta, onion, garlic, parsley, pepper, paprika, passata
### Content
## Ingredients
- 600g pork minced meat, 15% fat
- 200g mushrooms
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- a handful of fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 500ml tomato passata
- 200g dried Vesuvio pasta
## Method
Peel the onion and chop it into small pieces.
Slice mushrooms and mince garlic.
Chop fresh parsley leaving some for decoration.
Heat the oil in the large non-stick pan and fry the minced meat over high heat for around 5 minutes until browned stirring constantly.
Add onion and garlic and cook further for a few minutes until fragrant.
Add sliced mushrooms and continue to fry over high heat for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Season with salt, black pepper and paprika.
Pour in the tomato passata and bring to a boil.
Cover with a lid and simmer for 10 minutes stirring occasionally.
Taste and adjust seasonings.
Add chopped parsley and stir through.
Boil water for pasta.
Add Vesuvio pasta to the water with a pinch of salt and cook following the instructions on the package.
> You can use any type of pasta but I like Vesuvio for its curly shape.
When the pasta is ready, drain and add to the sauce.
Mix all together and serve.
Decorate with fresh parsley.
---
## Pavlova Cake
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/pavlova-cake/
- **Date:** 2022-11-16
- **Tags:** pavlova, cake, eggs, potato flour, double cream, mascarpone cheese, mascarpone, cheese, icing sugar, blueberries, strawberries , mint
### Content
## Ingredients
### For meringue
- 6 egg whites
- a pinch of salt
- 300g caster sugar
- 2 flat tbsp potato flour [alternative](/tips/#what-i-can-use-instead-of-potato-starch "What I can use instead of Potato starch?")
### For filling
- 300ml of fresh double cream [what is?](/tips/#what-is-double-cream "What is Double Cream?")
- 250g mascarpone cheese [alternative](/tips/#what-i-can-use-instead-of-mascarpone-cheese "What I can use instead of Mascarpone cheese?")
- 2 flatten tbsp of icing sugar [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-icing-sugar "How to make icing sugar?")
### For decoration
- 50g of blueberries
- 8 medium strawberries
- a handful of fresh mint leaves
## Method
Preheat the oven to 150C with a fan.
Line a large roasting tray with baking paper and set aside.
Place the egg whites into a large, clean and dry mixing bowl.
Add the pinch of salt and start mixing.
Once whites start foaming, begin adding sugar, a spoon at a time, constantly mixing.
Add the last portion of sugar and mix at full speed.
Stop when foam (meringue) is stiff, thick and glossy.
> When the bowl is turned upside down the meringue shall stay in place.
Sieve potato flour and add to meringue. Fold (lightly mix) gently potato flour using a spatula until well combined.
Spoon the mixture into the centre of the baking tray lined with baking paper.
With the back of the spoon shape the edges and create a form of a nest in the middle that will be used for filling at a later stage.
> You can draw a circle on the baking paper to help you create the shape if you need.
When the meringue is beautifully shaped on paper, put it in the preheated oven and reduce the temperature to 100C.
Bake for 2 hours.
After 2 hours reduce the heat to 75-80C and continue baking for further 20 minutes.
> It is best to do not to open the oven while baking but to watch it through the glass.
Take your baked meringue out of the oven and gently put it on the dish on which you want to serve this dessert.
After added filling, it will be very difficult to move it.
> Meringue should be lightly coloured, and crispy with cracks outside the fluffy foam inside. Cracks are fine.
**Making the filling**
Pour the double cream into the mixing bowl and add icing sugar.
Mix using a hand mixer at high speed until the cream gets thicker.
Add mascarpone and mix further.
> Be careful to do not over-mix. The cream must be fluffy but not too stiff.
Put the filling in the middle of the meringue.
Arrange the fruits and mint leaves and your Pavlova is ready!
---
## Salmon Skewers
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/salmon-skewers/
- **Date:** 2022-11-10
- **Tags:** salmon, fish, skewers, chilli powder, garlic, pepper, orange, parsley
### Content
## Ingredients
- 350g salmon fillet
- 1 tbsp of oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp of dried garlic
- ½ tsp white ground pepper
- ½ orange, for juice
- a handful of fresh chopped parsley
## Method
Wash the salmon, remove the skin and cut it into cubes about 2.5cm.
In the small bowl pour oil and add seasonings (salt, chilli powder, dried garlic and white ground pepper).
Squeeze the orange and add the juice to the bowl. Mix to combine.
Pour over the salmon cubes. Add fresh chopped parsley and mix all together.
Cover with cling film and leave to marinate for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 200C and line the baking tray with aluminium foil.
Impale salmon on the skewers and put them on a baking tray.
Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, turning them through cooking time.
Serve hot.
## Tips
Salmon skewers are the perfect option as a party snack with our [Homemade Spicy Mayonnaise](/homemade-spicy-mayonnaise/)
---
## Homemade Spicy Mayonnaise
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/homemade-spicy-mayonnaise/
- **Date:** 2022-11-08
- **Tags:** homemade, mayonnaise, eggs, mustart, pepper, paprika, garlic, chilli
### Content
## Ingredients
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 250 ml oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp of ground paprika
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tsp of chopped fresh chilli pepper
## Method
Put the yolks into a mixing bowl and add mustard. Using a hand mixer, whisk until combined.
In a jug blend 2 tbsp of oil, salt, pepper and ground paprika. Peel and mince garlic clove, chop the chilli and add to the rest.
Pour gently into the yolks-mustard mixture and whisk together.
Gradually add the rest of the oil in small batches whisking constantly.
> When adding oil, between each batch, make sure that all is well combined and does not clump, as it will become lumpy.
The mixture shall start thickening.
When pouring the last batch of oil taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
Refrigerate at least for an hour before use.
Keep refrigerated for up to 2 days.
---
## Glass Noodle Chicken Salad
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/glass-noodle-chicken-salad/
- **Date:** 2022-11-02
- **Tags:** noodles, glass noodles, chicken, chicken breast, salad, ginger, soy sauce, onion, pepper, chilli, coriander, lime
### Content
## Ingredients
- 100g of glass noodles
- 1 tsp of dried ginger
- 2 chicken breast
- 2 tbsp of soy sauce [alternative](/tips/#what-i-can-use-instead-of-soy-sauce "What I can use instead of Soy sauce?")
- 2 spring onions
- 1 red pepper
- 1 green pepper
- 1 small green chilli
- a handful of fresh coriander
- 1 lime for juice
- oil, for greasing
## Method
Wash all your vegetables.
De-seed peppers and chop them finely.
Slice green chilli into thin pieces.
Cut the green part of the spring onion and chop the coriander.
Wash and cut the chicken into fine shreds.
Heat the oil in a frying pan. Place the chicken, season with dried ginger and fry over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes until golden brown and well cooked.
Stirring occasionally pours soy sauce and fry for a minute.
Put the noodles into the pan and pour boiling water over them. Cover with a lid and leave for 5 minutes. Drain and trim for a shorter length.
Put the noodles into a large bowl and chicken on top. Add the rest of the ingredients and toss them together.
Squeeze the lime and use a spoon to mix it thoroughly.
Keep refrigerated until served.
## Tips
The salad is much tastier a day after it's done.
---
## Mexican-Style Chicken Drumsticks
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/mexican-style-chicken-drumsticks/
- **Date:** 2022-10-26
- **Tags:** chicken, drumsticks, olive oil, coriander, lime, garlic, chilli powder, ground cumin, paprika
### Content
## Ingredients
### Marinade
- ⅓ cup of olive oil
- 1 tbsp of chopped Fresh Coriander
- 2 tbsp of lime juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp of chilli powder
- 1 tsp of ground cumin
- 1 tsp of salt
- 1 tsp of smoked paprika
### Chicken
- 1kg of chicken drumsticks
## Method
Combine all marinade ingredients in the bowl and mix well.
Put your chicken drumstick in a bowl of cold water, wash and drain.
Tip chicken drumsticks into a bowl with marinade and mix until each is coated.
Cover with cling film and leave for about 30 minutes to inherit the initial taste.
Heat the oven to 180C with a fan.
Line the tray with aluminium foil.
Place the chicken drumsticks into a tray.
Cover with remaining marinade and bake for 45 minutes turning in halfway through.
Serve hot with any side you like.
Perfect addition to our [Mexican Rice](/mexican-rice/).
---
## Mexican Rice
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/mexican-rice/
- **Date:** 2022-10-19
- **Tags:** rice, basmati rice, pepper, olive oil, onion, garlic, ground cumin, tomatoes, chicken broth, coriander, lime, peppers
### Content
## Ingredients
- 200g of basmati rice
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 jalapeño pepper
- olive oil, for greasing
- 1 white onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- ½ tsp of salt
- 1tsp of ground cumin
- 400g of chopped tomatoes, 1 tin
- 500ml Chicken Broth
- a handful of fresh coriander
- ½ of lime
## Method
Wash the rice and drain.
Cut red pepper into small pieces.
Deseed jalapeño and cut, leaving some slices for decoration.
Peel and chop the onion, mince garlic and chop the fresh coriander.
Heat olive oil in the large frying pan.
Chop the onion and garlic then fry over medium-high heat until soft and fragrant.
Add peppers and continue to fry for a while then add rice and stir fry for 2 minutes.
Season with salt and cumin.
Pour chopped tomatoes and chicken broth.
Bring to a boil, cover with a lid, lower the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until rice is cooked, stir frequently.
Put a portion on a plate, garnish with chopped coriander, decorate with jalapeño slices and squeeze the lime all over.
Serve hot!
## Tips
If you don't have chicken broth, add 500ml of water with 1 chicken stock cube.
This Mexican Rice is the perfect accompaniment to chicken dishes, like our [Mexican-Style Chicken drumsticks](/mexican-style-chicken-drumsticks/).
---
## Tomatoes & Mozzarella Salad
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/tomatoes-and-mozzarella-salad/
- **Date:** 2022-10-13
- **Tags:** just perfect, tomatoes, salad, mozzarella, pepper, basil, sweet chilli sauce
### Content
## Ingredients
- 3 medium salad tomatoes
- 150g plum tomatoes
- 125g of mozzarella [alternative](/tips/#what-i-can-use-instead-of-mozzarella-cheese "What I can use instead of Mozzarella cheese?")
- a pinch of black ground pepper
- a pinch of salt
- a handful of fresh basil leaves
- 50ml of sweet chilli sauce
## Method
Drain the mozzarella and wash the tomatoes.
Slice the salad tomatoes and place them into a salad dish.
Cut mozzarella into slices and arrange between tomatoes.
Halve the plum tomatoes and place them on the salad.
Season with salt and pepper.
Decorate with basil leaves and drizzle with our [homemade sweet chilli sauce](/sweet-chilli-sauce/).
Your simple but perfect salad is ready!
---
## Sweet Chilli Sauce
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/sweet-chilli-sauce/
- **Date:** 2022-10-11
- **Tags:** sweet chilli sauce, sauce, garlic, chilli, peppers, vinegar, wine vinegar, maple syrup
### Content
## Ingredients
- 100g of red chilli peppers
- 2 garlic cloves
- 150g of sugar
- 200ml of water
- 1 tbsp of wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp of maple syrup [alternative](/tips/#what-i-can-use-instead-of-maple-syrup "What I can use instead of Maple syrup?")
- ½ tsp of salt
## Method
Combine water and sugar and bring to a boil.
Once the water is boiling, reduce the heat slightly and simmer until the sugar dissolves and the water starts evaporating.
Meanwhile, cut the chilli lengthwise, remove the stalks and chop finely.
Preserve seeds and the tissue that holds seeds in place.
Grate the garlic.
Put chilli and garlic into the pan with boiling sweet water.
Boil for a few minutes then adds salt, vinegar and maple syrup.
Turn on high heat and bring to a boil. Cook like that for a while stirring from time to time.
Reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes until the sauce gets thicker. ⅓ of the water shall evaporate. Remember about stirring.
> Check if the sauce can cover the back of the spoon when you dip it in. The sauce will stick to the spoon, but will not be as thick as the final product. The sauce gets, even more, thicker when it is cool down.
Take from the heat and using an electric blender, blend the sauce to the desired consistency.
> It doesn't have to be smooth but if you prefer, do. Be very careful, as the sauce will be very hot, and can reach a temperature way over 100C. Do not try to taste without proper cooling down on a spoon.
Keep refrigerated before serving.
---
## Grainy Beetroot and Bulgur Salad
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/grainy-beetroot-bulgur-salad/
- **Date:** 2022-10-05
- **Tags:** beetroot, bulgur, salad, turmeric, grapes, mixed salad, cabbage, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, dill, lemon, olive oil, mustard
### Content
## Ingredients
- 100g of bulgur wheat [alternative](/tips/#what-i-can-use-instead-of-bulgur-wheat "What I can use instead of Bulgur wheat?")
- 1 tsp of turmeric
- a pinch of salt
- 2 medium beetroots, cooked
- 100g of red grapes
- 70g of mixed-leaf salad
- 50g of red cabbage
- 30g of pumpkin seeds
- 20g of sunflower seeds
- a handful of fresh dill
- ½ of lemon
- salt, for taste
- black pepper, for taste
- 2 tbsp of infused chilli olive oil
- 1 tbsp of mustard
## Method
Rinse bulgur wheat under cold water.
Fill the saucepan with cold water and bring it to a boil. Once the water is boiling put bulgur wheat, a pinch of salt and turmeric.
> Thanks to turmeric, bulgur will become nice and golden in colour.
Stir well and cook on low heat for 15 minutes under the cover.
> The whole water should be fully absorbed by the bulgur. If anything is left, drain at the end.
Take off from the heat. Place cooked bulgur in a bowl and leave it for 10 minutes.
Using a fork stir through to separate grains.
> We are using ready-cooked beetroots.
Cut the beetroots into sticks. Halve the grapes, grate red cabbage and chop the dill.
Place the mixed-leaf salad into a bowl.
Add grated cabbage, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, dill, beetroot and grapes.
Once the bulgur is cooled down add it to your salad mix.
Squeeze and add lemon juice.
Season with salt and pepper.
Add mustard and chilli olive oil.
Gently mix all together using a spoon.
Keep chilled until served.
## Tips
It is popular to add nuts to salads, but if you are allergic to nuts, sunflower and pumpkin seeds will be the perfect replacement. By using seeds you add different textures and flavouring to the salad.
Be careful, that when purchasing seeds to check, that they have been made in a nut-free factory.
---
## Courgette and Green Beans Pasta with Basil Pesto
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/courgette-and-green-beans-pasta-with-basil-pesto/
- **Date:** 2022-09-29
- **Tags:** courgette, green beans, pasta, Casarecce Dry Pasta, basil, pesto, Mozzarella, olive oil
### Content
## Ingredients
- 300g of Casarecce Dry Pasta
- 200g of green beans
- 250g of courgette
- 125g of Mozzarella Pearls [alternative](/tips/#what-i-can-use-instead-of-mozzarella-cheese "What I can use instead of Mozzarella cheese?")
- olive oil, for greasing
- salt, for taste
- black pepper, for taste
## Method
> Prepare [basil pesto according to our other recipe](/just-perfect-basil-pesto/).
Boil water for pasta.
Add a pinch of salt to the water then add pasta.
Cook following the instructions on the package.
Drain, rinse with water and set aside.
Wash your vegetables.
Halve green beans and cut the courgette into pieces.
Put green beans into a pan filled with water and a pinch of salt.
Bring to a boil and cook for 4 minutes.
Drain and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
Add the courgettes and cook for 5 minutes until all browned.
Add salt and pepper.
Stir into green beans and fry together for a while.
> Pour more olive oil if needed.
Add pasta and stir gently warming through.
Drain your mozzarella pearls.
Add mozzarella and mix all until the cheese starts melting.
Put a portion on a plate and drizzle with basil pesto.
## Tips
You can use any shape of pasta you want.
---
## Just Perfect Basil Pesto
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/just-perfect-basil-pesto/
- **Date:** 2022-09-27
- **Tags:** just perfect, basil, pesto, olive oil, garlic, sunflower seeds, lemon
### Content
## Ingredients
- 100ml of olive oil
- 20g of fresh basil leaves
- 2 garlic cloves
- 20g of sunflower seeds
- ½ lemon
- salt, for taste
- black pepper, for taste
## Method
Place basil leaves into a jug.
Add sunflower seeds and squeeze the lemon.
Season with salt and pepper then pour a bit of olive oil.
Blend for a few seconds using an electric blender then add the remaining olive oil.
Blend for a while until all begins to come together.
Place into a small bowl and serve with any pasta.
Keep refrigerated for up to 1 week.
---
## Just Perfect Coleslaw
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/just-perfect-coleslaw/
- **Date:** 2022-09-21
- **Tags:** just perfect, cabbage , carrot, onion , coleslaw, parsley, lemon, mayonnaise , milk, salad
### Content
## Ingredients
- ½ of small red cabbage
- ½ of small white cabbage
- 1 medium carrot
- 1 white onion
- a handful of fresh parsley
### Seasonings
- ½ lemon
- salt, for taste
- black pepper, for taste
- 1 tbsp of sugar
#### Dressing
- 1 tbsp of mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup of milk
## Method
Wash, peel and grate the carrot.
Peel onion and cut it into slices and then quarter them.
Chop fresh parsley.
Quarter the cabbage, core and shred.
Place all vegetables into a mixing bowl and season with salt, pepper and sugar.
Add freshly squeezed lemon juice and mix thoroughly.
Combine the mayonnaise with milk in a small bowl. Add to the vegetables and stir.
Check the taste and add more seasonings if required.
Chill for at least 1 hour. Stir before serving.
Keep refrigerated until served.
---
## Meatless Skewers with Halloumi Cheese
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/meatless-skewers-with-halloumi-cheese/
- **Date:** 2022-09-16
- **Tags:** meatless, skewers, halloumi, cheese, tomatoes, pepper, courgette, olive oil, pitta bread, Greek yoghurt, yoghurt, lemon juice, garlic
### Content
## Ingredients
- 240g of plum tomatoes
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 large courgette, approx. 323g
- 225g of Halloumi cheese [alternative](/tips/#what-i-can-use-instead-of-halloumi-cheese "What I can use instead of Halloumi cheese?")
- olive oil, for brushing
- 1 pack of Pitta bread, approx. 360g (6 in a pack)
### Dip
- 200ml of Greek yoghurt
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of black pepper
- a pinch of mixed dried herbs
- ½ lemon juice
- a pinch of dried garlic
## Method
Place all dip ingredients (greek yoghurt, salt, black pepper, dried herbs, lemon juice and dried garlic) into a bowl and mix well. Set aside for later.
Heat the oven to 220C.
Prepare a baking tray and line it with aluminium foil.
Wash your vegetables and drain.
Leave the tomatoes whole and cut the peppers into pieces.
Cut the courgette using a veg peeler into thin slices.
Drain the halloumi cheese and cut it into cubes.
Stuff the pieces of vegetables and cheese on sticks, brush with olive oil and put on a baking tray.
Bake for 15 minutes turning them a couple of times through baking until halloumi cheese is nicely browned and the vegetables are tender.
In the meantime toast the pitta bread.
> You can use a home toaster or put it in the oven for a while.
When skewers are ready serve with toasted pitta and the dip on a side.
Enjoy!
---
## Beef Steak Stir Fry Noodles
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/beef-steak-stir-fry-noodles/
- **Date:** 2022-09-13
- **Tags:** noodles, stir-fry, egg noodles, sesame oil, beef, steak, medallion steak, garlic, broccoli, onion, soy sauce, sesame oil, corn starch, chilli powder, ginger, rice vinegar, vinegar, sweet chilli sauce
### Content
## Ingredients
- 125g of egg noodles
- 1 tsp of sesame oil
- 2 Beef medallion steaks, 340g
- oil, for greasing
- 3 garlic cloves
- 150g of Broccoli
- 1 red onion
- spring onion, for garnish
### For beef marinate
- 1 tsp of dark soy sauce [alternative](/tips/#what-i-can-use-instead-of-soy-sauce "What I can use instead of Soy sauce?")
- 1 tsp of sesame oil
- 1 tsp of sugar
- a pinch of baking soda
- 2 tsp of corn starch [alternative](/tips/#what-i-can-use-instead-of-potato-starch "What I can use instead of Potato starch?")
- a pinch of chilli powder
### For the sauce
- 1 tsp of dried ginger
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce [alternative](/tips/#what-i-can-use-instead-of-soy-sauce "What I can use instead of Soy sauce?")
- 2 tbsp dark soy sauce [alternative](/tips/#what-i-can-use-instead-of-soy-sauce "What I can use instead of Soy sauce?")
- 2 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp of sugar
- 2 tbsp of water
- 1 tsp of chilli powder
- 2 tsp of sweet chilli sauce
## Method
Cook the noodles in a pan with boiling water for 4-5 minutes.
Drain and put in cold water.
Put sesame oil and mix thoroughly. Set aside for later.
In a small bowl combine all sauce ingredients (dried ginger, light soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, water, chilli powder and sweet chilli sauce). Set aside.
> Have a try our recipe for [homemade Sweet Chilli Sauce](/sweet-chilli-sauce/).
Wash, drain and cut the beef into fine shreds and marinate with dark soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, baking soda, corn starch and chilli powder.
Leave to marinate for 15 minutes.
> Baking Soda in a marinate will make the meat tender and juicy, not rubbery and stringy.
Heat the oil in a large frying pan or wok. Cut fine garlic cloves and fry them along with marinated beef until browned all over.
Cut broccoli into florets and onion into wedges then add them to your meat.
Stir fry for 10 minutes until broccoli is half-done.
> If your beef is too dry, you can a bit more oil or water at this stage.
Give a final whisk to your sauce mixture and add to your beef. Stir well to combine and coat the beef all over.
Add noodles to your beef and warm through constantly stirring.
Put a portion on a plate and sprinkle with spring onion.
Serve and enjoy the taste!
---
## Blackcurrant Sponge Cake
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/blackcurrant-sponge-cake/
- **Date:** 2022-09-09
- **Tags:** blackcurrant, sake, sponge cake, rapeseed oil , cocoa powder, eggs, blackcurrant jam, jam, mascarpone, cheese, double cream, chocolate, butter
### Content
## Ingredients
### For sponge cake
- 150ml rapeseed oil
- 100ml water
- 40g cocoa powder
- 300g sugar
- 5 eggs
- 220g self-raising flour [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-self-raising-flour "How to make self-raising flour?")
- 1 tsp of baking powder
- 450g of blackcurrant jam
### For mascarpone creme
- 200g unsalted butter
- 130g caster sugar
- 400g mascarpone cheese [alternative](/tips/#what-i-can-use-instead-of-mascarpone-cheese "What I can use instead of Mascarpone cheese?")
### For the double creme topping
- 300ml of double cream [what is?](/tips/#what-is-double-cream "What is Double Cream?")
- 2 tbsp of sugar
- 100g of mascarpone cheese [alternative](/tips/#what-i-can-use-instead-of-mascarpone-cheese "What I can use instead of Mascarpone cheese?")
### For decorating
- 100g dark chocolate
## Method
Pour into pan rapeseed oil and water.
Add cocoa powder and 200g of sugar and bring to a boil.
Stir constantly until all ingredients are well combined. Set aside to cool down.
When the mixture is cooled down, preheat the oven to 175C with a fan.
Line a baking tray (24x35cm) with baking parchment.
Place the eggs into a mixing bowl and mix using a hand mixer for 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
Gradually add 100g of sugar and continue mixing until the sugar dissolves.
Add cooled cocoa mixture and mix until all ingredients are well combined.
Sift the flour with baking powder and add to the mixture.
Whisk further for two to three minutes.
Place the dough into the baking tray and bake for 45 minutes.
Allow the cake to cool down before the next step.
Take the cake out of the baking tray and cut horizontally creating a top and a bottom part of the cake.
Place one part of the cake back into a baking tray (without baking parchment).
Spread half of the blackcurrant jam evenly on it. Set on a side.
Make the mascarpone creme.
> All ingredients should be at room temperature.
Mix the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until fluffy and light and the sugar is completely dissolved.
Gradually add mascarpone cheese, spoon by spoon, whisking until all is well combined.
When mascarpone creme is ready, spread it carefully over the base with jam. Avoid mixing jam with the cream.
Put the other part of the cake upside-down into the tray so that the baked top is on top of the cream and cut the part facing up.
Spread the remaining blackcurrant jam over the second top evenly.
**Make the double cream topping**
Pour the double cream into the mixing bowl and whisk using a mixer at a fast speed. Gradually add sugar spoon-by-spoon.
Mix until the cream gets thicker, then add mascarpone and mix further.
> Do not overmix. The cream must be fluffy not too stiff.
Spread it over the cake carefully.
> Use a piping bag to spread the cream without mixing it with jam.
**Decorating**
Chop the dark chocolate and decorate your cake.
Your cake is ready.
Refrigerate overnight before serving.
---
## Onion and Herbs Pork Goulash
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/onion-and-herbs-pork-goulash/
- **Date:** 2022-09-06
- **Tags:** goulash, gulasz, stew, mashed potatoes, potatoes, pork, pork neck, garlic, onion, parsley, pepper, marjoram, paprika, thyme, rosemary, coriander, ground allspice
### Content
## Ingredients
- 800g pork neck fillet
- 1 tbsp of plain flour
- oil, for greasing
- 3 garlic cloves
- 3 white onions
- 500ml of boiling water
- a handful of fresh parsley
### Seasoning
- 2 tsp of salt
- 1 tsp of black pepper
- 1 tsp of ground paprika
- 1 tsp of dried marjoram
- 1 tsp of dried thyme
- 1 tsp of dried rosemary
- 1 tsp of ground coriander
- 1 tsp of ground allspice
### Additionally
- ½ cup of cold water
- 1 tbsp of plain flour
## Method
Wash and drain the pork. Cut into chunks, dust with flour and mix all to be covered equally.
Heat the oil in the non-stick frying pan.
Add the pork and cook on high heat until each piece is golden brown and fried evenly on all edges, stirring constantly.
Slice the onion and crush the garlic. Add to the pan with the pork.
Fry for about 10 minutes stirring often.
Season the meat with spices.
Place cooked pork into the saucepan.
Add boiling water, cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Just before the end add chopped fresh parsley.
In a half glass of cold water, put 1 tablespoon of flour and mix until smooth.
Add to the cooking pork and mix thoroughly so that there are no lumps.
Cook further for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. The sauce will slightly thicken and your goulash is ready!
Serve with mashed potato and your favourite vegetables or gherkins on the side.
---
## Cake Balls (Bajaderka)
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/cake-balls-bajaderka/
- **Date:** 2022-09-02
- **Tags:** cake balls, rum balls, Bajaderka, eggs, cocoa powder, mascarpone, cheese, raisins, Irish cream, chocolate, coconut, butter, sponge cake
### Content
## Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 200g of sugar
- 200g of butter
- 200g of self-raising flour [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-self-raising-flour "How to make self-raising flour?")
- 50g of cocoa powder
- 1 tsp of baking powder
- 250g of mascarpone cheese [alternative](/tips/#what-i-can-use-instead-of-mascarpone-cheese "What I can use instead of Mascarpone cheese?")
- 100g of raisins
- 100ml of Irish cream
### For decoration (optional)
- 50g of white chocolate
- 50g of dark chocolate
- 50g of Coconut
- Sprinkles
## Method
Preheat the oven to 180C with a fan.
Prepare the tray (24x34cm) and line it with baking parchment.
Place the eggs into the mixing bowl and mix using a hand mixer for 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
Gradually add sugar and continue mixing until sugar dissolves.
Add butter and mix further until all ingredients are well combined.
Sift the flour with cocoa powder and baking powder and add to the mixture.
Whisk for a minute or two. Do not over-mix.
Put the dough on the baking sheet and spread it evenly.
> The dough is quite thick so use a spatula to even it out.
Bake for 30 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
> After removing it from the oven leave cake to cool down. It should take about 1h.
Once fully cooled down, remove from the tray, remove the baking paper and put it into the tray.
Crush the sponge using a fork and place the crumbles into a large bowl.
Add mascarpone, raisins and Irish Cream (like Baileys).
Mix by hand until all the ingredients combine creating a homogeneous[^1] consistency.
Start forming the dough balls of the desired size.
The perfect size for me is a table tennis or golf ball that can fit in a muffin case.
> Once you have the dough balls ready you can start decorating them.
Melt the white and dark chocolate and pour over the balls, sprinkle them with sprinkles or just coat them with coconut.
Keep refrigerated before serving.
## Tips
Take eggs and butter out of the fridge and let them settle at room temperature for at least an hour before making.
[^1]: uniform structure
---
## Sweet & Sour Chicken
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/sweet-and-sour-chicken/
- **Date:** 2022-08-30
- **Tags:** chicken, chicken breast, stir-fry, corn flour, pineapple, ginger, soy sauce, wine vinegar, vinegar, pepper, tomato ketchup, chilli powder, onion, sesame seeds, peppers
### Content
## Ingredients
### For Sweet & Sour Sauce
- 1 tsp of corn flour
- 180 ml of pineapple juice
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 tsp of dried ginger
- 1 tbsp of dark soy sauce [alternative](/tips/#what-i-can-use-instead-of-soy-sauce "What I can use instead of Soy sauce?")
- 1 tsp of white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- a pinch of ground pepper
- 3 tsp of tomato ketchup
- a pinch of chilli powder
### For the chicken
- oil, for greasing
- 1 onion, cut into wedges
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into pieces
- 1 orange bell pepper, cut into pieces
- 1 tbsp of corn flour, heaped
- 2 diced chicken breast
- 200g tinned chunks of pineapple
### For Finishing
- a pinch of sesame seeds
## Method
**Make the sauce**
In a small bowl, combine the corn flour with two tablespoons of the pineapple juice until smooth and set aside.
Pour the remaining pineapple juice into a separate bowl and stir in with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, pepper, ketchup and chilli powder until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
**Make the chicken**
In a large non-stick pan or wok heat the oil and stir-fry the onion and peppers for 4 minutes over high heat. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Coat the chicken in the corn flour and add to the pan. Pour some more oil if you need it.
Stir fry for 4 minutes until golden on all sides over medium-high heat.
Add pineapple chunks and previously fried onion & peppers.
Stir and fry further for about 4 minutes then pour sweet and sour sauce.
Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring regularly until the chicken is cooked through.
Stir in the corn flour-pineapple mixture that you made at the beginning. Give a final whisk just before adding and cook for about a minute until the sauce thickened and become glossy.
Take away from the heat and stir all together to coat nicely chicken and vegetables.
Serve hot with rice.
For the final touch sprinkle with sesame seeds.
---
## Simple Oven-Baked Fish
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/simple-oven-baked-fish/
- **Date:** 2022-08-26
- **Tags:** oven-baked, fish, haddock, pepper, garlic, lemon, parsley, butter
### Content
## Ingredients
- 360g of haddock fillets
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of ground white pepper
- a pinch of dried garlic
- ½ lemon, juice
- 1 tbsp of butter
- a pinch of fresh parsley, chopped
## Method
Heat the oven to 180C.
Wash the fish under the running water and drain.
Prepare the baking tray and line it with aluminium foil overlapping the tray to allow covering the fish before baking.
Place the fish into the tray and season with salt, pepper and garlic.
Squeeze lemon juice and pour it over each piece of fish.
Put a bit of butter into each.
Scatter with the freshly chopped parsley.
Cover with aluminium foil and bake for 20 minutes.
Take out from the oven and serve with your favourite chips and any side you like.
## Tips
We used in this recipe frozen haddock fillets which were defrosted before baking. The recipe applies to fresh fish as well.
---
## Spaghetti Bolognese
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/spaghetti-bolognese/
- **Date:** 2022-08-23
- **Tags:** spaghetti bolognese, spaghetti, pasta, Bolognese, beef, beef pork mince, pork, pork mince, beef mince, tomatoes, onion, garlic, tomatoes, tomato ketchup, pepper, paprika
### Content
## Ingredients
- 750g beef pork minced meat
- 1 white onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 150g of plum tomatoes
- 400g (1 tin) of chopped tomatoes
- 50g of tomato ketchup
- a handful of fresh basil, chopped
- oil, for greasing
- 250g of dried Spaghetti pasta
### Seasonings
- 1 tsp of salt
- 1 tsp of black pepper
- 1 tsp of ground paprika
## Method
Prepare your veggies.
Peel the onion and chop it into small pieces. Wash the tomatoes and cut them into halves. Crush garlic. Chop fresh basil, leaving some leaves for decorating.
Heat the oil in the large non-stick pan and fry the meat over high heat until browned, stir constantly (around 5 minutes).
Once the meat is brown, add onion and garlic, and cook further for a few minutes. Decrease the heat to medium-high. Season with salt, pepper and paprika.
Add plum tomatoes in and cook for about 5 minutes until softened. Add chopped basil.
Stir in the chopped tomatoes and ketchup. Bring to a boil. Cover with a lid and simmer for 25 minutes stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust seasonings.
In the meantime, boil water for pasta.
Add spaghetti to the water and a pinch of salt, and cook following the instructions on the package.
When pasta is ready, drain and add to the sauce Mix all together and serve.
Decorate with fresh basil leaves.
---
## Potato Salad
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/potato-salad/
- **Date:** 2022-08-19
- **Tags:** eggs, potatoes, gherkins, dill, garden peas, mayonnaise, mustard, pepper
### Content
## Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 5 medium potatoes
- 4 gherkins
- a handful of fresh dill
- 175g (1 tin) of garden peas in water
- 100g of mayonnaise
- 1 tsp mustard
- salt, for taste
- black pepper, for taste
## Method
Put the eggs into a small pan with cold water.
Cover the pan and bring it to a boil. Remove the lid and turn the heat down so the surface barely shivers. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes.
Drain and cool the eggs under running cold water (or in a large bowl of cold water).
Rinse potatoes but do not peel them. Cook whole potatoes in boiled water for about 30 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool them completely.
When eggs and potatoes are fully cooled down, peel them then cut them all into medium dice and put them in a bowl.
Drain garden peas, cut and chop fresh dill and cut gherkins into small dice.
Place all into a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add dill as a last and stir gently.
Mix mayonnaise and mustard together then add to salad and stir gently to combine all.
Keep refrigerated until served.
Taste good with a piece of fresh bread.
---
## Sticky Chicken Skewers
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/sticky-chicken-skewers/
- **Date:** 2022-08-16
- **Tags:** chicken, skewers, chicken breast, tomato ketchup, soy sauce, maple syrup, brown sugar, garlic, paprika
### Content
## Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast
### For sticky sauce
- 7 tbsp tomato ketchup
- 2 tbsp dark soy sauce [alternative](/tips/#what-i-can-use-instead-of-soy-sauce "What I can use instead of Soy sauce?")
- 2 tbsp maple syrup [alternative](/tips/#what-i-can-use-instead-of-maple-syrup "What I can use instead of Maple syrup?")
- 1 tbsp of light brown sugar [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-brown-sugar "How to make brown sugar?")
- 1 tsp of dried garlic
- 1 tsp of hot paprika
- 1 tsp of smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp of tap water
## Method
**Let's start by making a sauce**
Place all sauce ingredients into a pan.
Bring to a boil and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Allow to cool down.
**Let's prepare our chicken**
Cut chicken breasts into thick cubes and put them into a bowl with a sauce. Mix them all. Cover with cling film and leave for at least 1 hour to marinate.
Heat the oven to 220C with a fan.
Line the tray with aluminium foil.
After chicken breast cubes are marinated impale them on skewers.
Put them on a baking tray.
Pour over the top the remaining marinade sauce.
Bake for 20 minutes.
Serve hot with [baked potatoes](/just-perfect-baked-new-potatoes/) or fresh bread on the side. Perfect addition to [a healthy salad](/salad/).
## Tips
The sauce needs to be cooled down before combining it with the chicken, otherwise, the chicken will start to cook on the surface.
---
## Strawberry Brownie
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/strawberry-brownie/
- **Date:** 2022-08-12
- **Tags:** eggs, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, chocolate, strawberry jam, jam, preserve, strawberries, icing sugar, brownie, butter
### Content
## Ingredients
- 5 eggs
- 180g of sugar
- 240g of butter
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
- 85g of self-raising flour [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-self-raising-flour "How to make self-raising flour?")
- 100g cocoa powder
- 100g dark cooking chocolate, chopped
- 100g strawberry preserve (jam)
- 300g fresh strawberries, halved
- icing sugar, for dusting [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-icing-sugar "How to make icing sugar?")
## Method
Preheat the oven to 175C.
Line the tray (25x35cm) with baking paper.
Place the eggs into the mixing bowl and beat them for a while using a hand whisk.
Gradually add sugar and whisk together until sugar is dissolved.
Melt the butter in the microwave for a minute then add to the egg mixture, and whisk to combine.
Pour vanilla extract.
Add cocoa powder and mix.
Sift the flour into the mixture still whisking.
Stir in the strawberry preserve and mix until smooth.
Place the dough into the baking tray, scatter over the chopped chocolate and top with the strawberries.
Bake for about 30 to 35 minutes.
Take out from the oven, cool down and dust with icing sugar.
---
## Steak & Beetroot Salad
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/streak-and-beetroot-salad/
- **Date:** 2022-08-09
- **Tags:** steak, medallion steak, beetroot, salad, pepper, cucumber , parsley, dill, Cosberg Lettuce, onion, radish, olive oil, mustard, mayonnaise, apple vinegar, vinegar, garlic
### Content
## Ingredients
- 2 beef medallion fillet steaks (approx.100g each)
- cooking spray
- salt, for taste
- black pepper, for taste
### Salad
- 2 beetroots, precooked
- ½ of cucumber
- a handful of fresh parsley
- a handful of fresh dill
- 1 British Mini Cosberg Lettuce
- 1 red onion
- 6 radishes
### Dressing
- 100ml olive oil
- 1 tbsp of mustard
- 1 tbsp of mayonnaise
- 1 tsp of apple vinegar
- salt, for taste
- black pepper, for taste
- 1 garlic clove
## Method
### Salad
Peel the red onion and slice it.
Chop fresh parsley and dill.
Slice the cucumber, radish and beetroot.
Separate the lettuce leaves and halve them using your hands.
Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl, gently stirring.
### Dressing
Prepare the dressing by mixing olive oil with apple vinegar, mustard, mayonnaise, seasoning with salt and black pepper, and at last, garlic clove.
Blend everything using an electric blender for a smooth sauce and place it into a sauce dish.
### Steak
Lightly spray the steak on both sides with cooking spray and season with salt and pepper.
Preheat a frying pan over high heat.
Add the steaks to the pan. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side for well done (4 minutes per steak).
Remove the steak from the pan and leave it to rest for a while.
Slice the steak into thin pieces.
Put a salad on a plate and arrange the steak on top of it.
Drizzle with dressing and serve immediately.
## Tips
The steak needs to be at room temperature before cooking. Perfect for this recipe is around 0.5cm thick. Thicker steak may require a longer cooking time.
Steak doneness depends on your preferences. I like well-done.
---
## Just Perfect Stir Fry Vegetables
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/just-perfect-stir-fry-vegetables/
- **Date:** 2022-08-05
- **Tags:** just perfect, broccoli, stir-fry, mushrooms, pepper, tomatoes, courgette, soy sauce
### Content
## Ingredients
- 150g of broccoli
- 200g of closed-cup mushrooms
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- a few baby plum tomatoes
- ½ courgette
- oil, for greasing
- 2 tbsp of soy sauce [alternative](/tips/#what-i-can-use-instead-of-soy-sauce "What I can use instead of Soy sauce?")
- black pepper, for taste
## Method
Wash all your vegetables.
Slice the courgette and halve or quarter the mushrooms.
Trim the broccoli into florets, halve tomatoes and cut peppers into pieces removing and discarding seeds.
Heat the oil in a large pan or a wok and put all vegetables in it.
Stir fry for about 7 minutes over medium-high heat until the vegetables are browned all over.
Add soy sauce and season with black pepper. Cover and simmer for further about 5 to 7 minutes stirring occasionally.
> Keep stirring the vegetables regularly so that they do not burn and can cook on all sides.
Ready!
Serve with rice or a portion of meat.
---
## Just Perfect Baked New Potatoes
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/just-perfect-baked-new-potatoes/
- **Date:** 2022-08-02
- **Tags:** just perfect, potatoes, baby potatoes, new potatoes, pepper, paprika, garlic, thyme, parsley, Crème Fraîche
### Content
## Ingredients
- 1kg of baby potatoes
- 1 tbsp of cooking oil
### Seasonings
- 1tsp of salt
- 1tsp of black pepper
- 1tsp of ground paprika
- 1tsp of dried garlic
- fresh thyme
- fresh parsley
## Method
Wash your potatoes and separate small ones from big ones.
Put small ones in a pan with water.
The big ones are cut in half or quarters to roughly match the size of the small ones. Add to the rest.
Bring potatoes to a boil and cook them for 8 to 10 minutes until they are half-cooked.
Preheat the oven to 220C.
Drain potatoes and leave them in a pan.
Pour oil into a pan, then add salt, black pepper, ground paprika and dried garlic. Stir potatoes in a pan.
Scatter a pinch of fresh parsley and thyme and put them in a baking tray previously lined with baking paper.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
Simple!
---
## Just Perfect Cake Base
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/just-perfect-cake-base/
- **Date:** 2022-07-29
- **Tags:** just perfect, eggs, potato starch, vanilla extract, cake
### Content
## Ingredients
- 4 eggs, at the room temperature
- ¾ cup of sugar
- ¾ cup of self-raising flour [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-self-raising-flour "How to make self-raising flour?")
- ¼ cup of potato starch [alternative](/tips/#what-i-can-use-instead-of-potato-starch "What I can use instead of Potato starch?")
- 1 tsp of baking powder
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
- salt, a pinch
## Method
Heat an oven to 180C with a fan.
Line the round cake tin (with a diameter of 25cm) with baking parchment.
Separate the whites from the yolks into two bowls.
Place the whites into the mixing bowl.
Add a pinch of salt and beat to a stiff foam using a hand mixer at high speed.
Add gradually sugar, spoon by spoon, and whisk until dissolved.
Add yolks, one at a time, then vanilla extract still mixing until combined. The mixture should be light and fluffy at this stage.
Sift the flour, potato starch and baking powder and add to the egg mixture.
Fold with the spatula.
> Do not use a hand mixer or whisk at this time.
Gently transfer the dough onto the tin and even out.
Bake for 25 minutes.
Take the hot base out of the oven. Carefully drop the base in the tin on a tabletop couple of times from a small height and leave it to cool down at room temperature. This allows to settle and levelling of the base.
Once cooled down, cut horizontally into 2 pieces using a sharp knife.
Your base is ready!
Spread your favourite filling and your cake is ready!
Isn’t this easy?
## Tips
While taking out of the tray, run over the edges of the cake with a knife, it will make it easier to get out of the tray.
---
## Just Perfect Fried Chicken Breast
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/just-perfect-fried-chicken-breast/
- **Date:** 2022-07-26
- **Tags:** just perfect, chicken, chicken breast, soy sauce, pepper, paprika, garlic
### Content
## Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast
- oil, for greasing
- 2 tbsp of dark soy sauce [alternative](/tips/#what-i-can-use-instead-of-soy-sauce "What I can use instead of Soy sauce?")
- black pepper, a pinch
- ground paprika, a pinch
- dried garlic, a pinch
- ¼ cup of water
## Method
Place the chicken breasts on a chopping board, cover them with cling film and beat gently with a pestle to level the thickness of the fillet.
Season on both sides with a pinch of paprika, garlic and black pepper.
Heat a frying pan with oil.
Place the chicken into the frying pan and fry on high heat for about two minutes on each side until nicely brown.
Pour in soy sauce and water.
Cover with a lid, reduce the heat and simmer for 3 minutes over medium-high heat.
Turn chicken breasts over, cover again and simmer for further 3 minutes.
Your perfect chicken breasts are ready!
## Tips
Best served with potatoes or our [**green bulgur salad**](/green-bulgur-salad/).
---
## Simple Strawberry-Oat Crumble Bars
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/simple-strawberry-oat-crumble-bars/
- **Date:** 2022-07-22
- **Tags:** porridge oats, strawberries, corn flour, icing sugar, oats, butter
### Content
## Ingredients
- 160g porridge oats
- 200g self-raising flour [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-self-raising-flour "How to make self-raising flour?")
- 150g sugar
- 1 tsp of baking powder
- 180g butter, at room temperature
- 300g of strawberries
- 1 tbsp of corn flour
- icing sugar, for dusting [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-icing-sugar "How to make icing sugar?")
## Method
Preheat the oven to 180C.
Prepare the baking tray (24x35cm) and line it with baking paper.
Place porridge, flour, sugar, baking powder and butter into a mixing bowl and rub with your hand until you get the crumbled dough.
Place ⅔ of the dough on a baking tray and use a spoon to flatten and even them out.
The crumble will come together creating a base.
Cut the strawberries into quarters or smaller pieces. Dust them with corn flour and spread them evenly onto the flattened dough.
Cover them from the top with the remaining crumbled dough.
Bake for 35 minutes until nicely golden on top.
Cool it down and dust it with icing sugar before serving.
Enjoy summer oat bars!
## Tips
For finish touch before serving, decorate with fresh mint.
---
## Couscous & Chickpeas Salad
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/couscous-chickpeas-salad/
- **Date:** 2022-07-19
- **Tags:** couscous, chickpeas, salad, tomatoes, pumpkin seeds, raisins, olive oil, cajun seasoning, pepper, butter
### Content
## Ingredients
- 100g couscous
- 200g of plum tomatoes, quartered
- 30g pumpkin seeds
- 50g raisins
- 50g baby leaf and herb salad
- 1 tin of Chickpeas in water, drained
- 2 tbsp of chilli-infused olive oil
- 1 tsp of cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp of butter
- salt, for taste
- black pepper, for taste
## Method
Place couscous in a heatproof bowl. Add cajun and butter.
Pour boiling water (4 parts couscous per 5 parts of water), cover and leave for about 8 minutes. Stir well at the beginning and halfway through with a wooden spoon allowing everything to dissolve and combine.
Once done, leave to cool down.
In a meantime prepare all ingredients for a salad.
Once the couscous is cooled, place all salad ingredients into a mixing bowl, and stir gently.
Pour olive oil, season with salt and pepper and your salad is ready!
Keep refrigerated until served.
---
## White Chocolate & Caramel Cheesecake
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/white-chocolate-caramel-cheesecake/
- **Date:** 2022-07-15
- **Tags:** digestive biscuits, chocolate, caramel, cheesecake, mascarpone, cheese, double cream, butter
### Content
## Ingredients
- 200g digestive biscuits
- 150g unsalted soft butter
- 500g mascarpone cheese [alternative](/tips/#what-i-can-use-instead-of-mascarpone-cheese "What I can use instead of Mascarpone cheese?")
- 200g white chocolate, roughly chopped
- 270g double cream [what is?](/tips/#what-is-double-cream "What is Double Cream?")
- 200g tinned caramel
- 100g dark chocolate chips, for decorating
## Method
Line the round cake tin (with a diameter of 25cm) with baking parchment.
**Make the base**
Melt the butter in the microwave.
Crush the biscuits and combine them with melted butter.
Place the mixture into the tray and level it with the back of a spoon.
**Make the filling**
Heat a pan with water, bring to a boil and reduce heat to low.
Break the white chocolate into small pieces and place it into a bowl over the pan with boiling water and wait until melted stirring regularly.
Remove from the heat and leave until cooled but still liquid.
Pour the double cream into the mixing bowl and whisk using a mixer at high speed.
> It will take a few minutes until the filling is done. Do not overmix. The cream must be fluffy but not too stiff.
In another bowl beat the mascarpone using the mixer, add white chocolate and whisk together.
Add the whipped cream and gently mix until all is well combined.
Spoon the mixture over the biscuit base and smooth the top.
Pour and spread out caramel on top evenly, then decorate your cheesecake with dark chocolate chips.
Place in the fridge to cool for at least 6 hours.
---
## Green Bulgur Salad
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/green-bulgur-salad/
- **Date:** 2022-07-12
- **Tags:** bulgur, salad, garden peas, green beans, olive oil, avocado
### Content
## Ingredients
- 50g of baby leaf and herb salad
- 100g of frozen garden peas
- 100g of fresh green beans
- 100g of bulgur wheat [alternative](/tips/#what-i-can-use-instead-of-bulgur-wheat "What I can use instead of Bulgur wheat?")
- 400ml of water, for cooking
### Dressing (optional)
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 tsp mustard
- ½ ready-to-eat avocado
- salt, for taste
- black pepper, for taste
- 1 tsp of lemon juice, freshly squeezed
## Method
Rinse bulgur wheat under cold water.
Put cold water in a saucepan and bring it to a boil. Once the water is boiling put bulgur wheat.
Stir well and cook on low heat for 15 minutes under the cover. The whole water should be fully absorbed.
Take off the heat. If needed, drain any excess water. Place cooked bulgur in a bowl and leave it for 10 minutes.
Using a fork stir through the bulgur to separate the grains.
**Cook vegetables**
Put green beans and peas into a pan filled with water and a pinch of salt.
Bring it to a boil and cook for 4 minutes.
Drain and set aside to cool down.
Put cooked bulgur, vegetables and leaf salad in a large mixing bowl. Gently still all together.
Place on a plate and serve with dressing.
**A quick mustard-avocado dressing**
In a jug mash avocado and combine with mustard and olive oil. Season with salt, pepper and lemon juice.
Using an electric hand blender blend until all ingredients are well combined creating a smooth dressing.
For serving place into a sauce glass.
## Tips
The dressing is optional and it adds extra 500 calories and making it a perfect vegetarian lunch.
---
This salad is a great addition to our [**fried chicken breasts**](/just-perfect-fried-chicken-breast/).
---
## Beetroot Carpaccio with Egg and Wild Rocket
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/beetroot-carpaccio-egg-rocket/
- **Date:** 2022-07-08
- **Tags:** beetroot, carpaccio, eggs, rocket leaves, sunflower seeds, olive oil, mustard, lemon, pepper
### Content
## Ingredients
- 2 medium eggs
- 2 medium beetroot
- 30g wild rocket leaves
- a pinch of sunflower seeds
### Dressing
- ½ cup of olive oil
- 1 tbsp of mustard
- ½ lemon, juiced
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of black pepper
## Method
Put fresh beetroots[^1] in a pan of cold water and put them on a stove. Simmer for around 40 minutes and cook until tender. Drain and leave to cool down.
[^1]: Wash beetroots before cooking, but do not peel. Cook with skin to keep the most vitamins and minerals inside.
Meanwhile, the beetroots are cooked and put the eggs into a small pan with cold water.
Cover the pan and bring it to a boil. Remove the lid and turn the heat down so the surface barely shivers. Cook like that for 8 to 10 minutes.
Drain and cool the eggs under running cold water (or in a large bowl of cold water).
Peel the eggs, quarter them and set them aside.
Peel the beetroot, and slice off the stems and roots.
Using a sharp knife cut skinny slices[^2] and leave them for later.
[^2]: Cut the beetroot from the place where the stems have been towards the roots.
**Let's made a dressing**
In a jug combine olive oil, lemon juice and mustard.
Season with a pinch of salt and pepper and blend all together using the hand blender.
Once all ingredients are well-combined place them into a sauce glass and set aside.
**Let's add some rocket**
Arrange slices of beetroots into two plates.
Spread the dressing with a brush on the beetroot, and place the wild rocket leaves in the middle of the plate.
Arrange earlier prepared eggs around the salad and sprinkle them with sunflower seeds.
Drizzle the salad dressing over it.
## Tips
Instead of cooking fresh beetroots, you can buy ready-to-eat, but remember to avoid these in vinegar.
---
## Easy Wholemeal Waffles
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/easy-wholemeal-waffles/
- **Date:** 2022-07-05
- **Tags:** homemade, waffles, eggs, milk
### Content
## Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1½ cups of warm milk
- ⅓ cup of oil
- 150g of all-purpose flour
- 150g strong wholemeal flour
- 1 tsp of baking powder
- 1 tsp of salt
- oil, for greasing
## Method
Preheat the waffle maker according to the instructions.
Brush the surfaces with the oil to avoid sticking the waffles.
Separate the whites from the yolks into two bowls.
Place the whites into the mixing bowl.
Add a pinch of salt and beat to a stiff foam using a hand mixer at high speed.
Take the second bowl and place with the egg yolks, oil, lukewarm milk, baking powder, 1tbsp of salt and both flours.
Using a hand mixer whisk until all ingredients are combined.
The dough should be thick and sticky.
Gently add whipped egg whites and mix by hand using a wooden spoon.
Pour the batter into a waffle iron in batches and cook until crisp golden brown.
Baking time depends on the power of the waffle maker.
Enjoy.
---
## Beef Casserole (Goulash)
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/beef-casserole-goulash/
- **Date:** 2022-07-01
- **Tags:** beef, bay leaves, garlic, casserole, goulash, beef stock, carrot, parsnip, pepper, onions, tomatoes, garden peas, balsamic vinegar, vinegar, mustard, paprika, parsley
### Content
## Ingredients
- 700g lean diced beef
- 2 tbsp of plain flour
- oil, for greasing
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 garlic cloves
- 600ml of boiling water
- 1 cube of beef stock
- 1 carrot
- 1 parsnip
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 white onions
- 200g of chopped tomatoes (canned)
- 100g of frozen garden peas
- 1 tbsp of balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp of mustard
- salt, for taste
- black pepper, for taste
- ground paprika, for taste
- chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
## Method
Wash and dice vegetables, crush the garlic, peel the onion and cut it into pieces.
Wash and drain the beef. Dust with flour and mix all to be covered equally.
Heat the oil in the non-stick frying pan.
Add the beef and cook until each piece is golden brown and fry evenly on all edges.
> It may take a few minutes for the meat to be fried well.
Place cooked beef into the saucepan.
> Do not add salt at this stage, so that the meat does not harden.
Fry the onion for a minute or two, add crushed garlic and fry together for a while.
Remove from the frying pan and place into the saucepan with previously fried beef.
Add bay leaves, pour boiling water and add the crumbled beef stock cube.
Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for about 40 minutes stirring occasionally. Add more water if needed to avoid sticking.
After this time add parsnips, carrot and pepper cover and cook further for 15 minutes, stirring from time to time.
Meanwhile season with salt, pepper, paprika, mustard and balsamic vinegar.
Add chopped tomatoes, cover and cook for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Finally, add frozen garden peas and cook further for 5 min and your goulash is ready!
Best served with mashed potatoes.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
## Tips
Fry your beef in batches to avoid over-cooking or not equal cooking.
---
## Chinese Style BBQ Chicken
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/chinese-style-bbq-chicken/
- **Date:** 2022-06-28
- **Tags:** chicken, chicken breast, corn flour, garlic, pepper, sesame oil, honey, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, coriander, sesame seeds
### Content
## Ingredients
### Chicken
- 3 chicken breast
- 1 tbsp of corn flour
- dried garlic, for taste
- black pepper, for taste
- sesame oil, for greasing
### Chinese-style BBQ Sauce
- 50ml of water
- 1 hooped tbsp of corn flour
- 2 tbsp of honey
- 3 tbsp of hoisin sauce
- 50ml of light soy sauce [alternative](/tips/#what-i-can-use-instead-of-soy-sauce "What I can use instead of Soy sauce?")
### Garnish
- Fresh Coriander leaves
- Sesame seeds
## Method
Let’s start with the sauce.
Mix all ingredients until thoroughly combined and set aside.
Wash and drain chicken breasts then cut them into chunks.
Coat the chicken in the corn flour, and season with black pepper and dried garlic.
Heat the sesame oil in the large non-stick pan or wok and add the chicken.
Stir fry for 5 to 6 minutes until golden on all sides over medium-high heat.
When the chicken is cooked throughout, pour the sauce and cook until the sauce is thickened and glossy, stirring constantly.
Serve with rice.
Decorate with coriander leaves and sesame seeds.
---
## Blueberry Muffins
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/blueberry-muffins/
- **Date:** 2022-06-24
- **Tags:** muffins, blueberries, eggs, Greek yoghurt, yoghurt, sunflower oil, vanilla extract, lemon, icing sugar, lemon juice, cupcakes
### Content
## Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 200g natural Greek yoghurt
- 190ml sunflower oil
- 300g self-raising flour [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-self-raising-flour "How to make self-raising flour?")
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- a pinch of salt
- 2 tsp of baking powder
- ½ small lemon, zest and juice
- 350g of frozen blueberries
- 180g of sugar
### Icing
- 100g of icing sugar [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-icing-sugar "How to make icing sugar?")
- 1 tbsp of lemon juice
- 3 tbsp of water
## Method
Preheat the oven to 175C with a fan.
Prepare the muffin tray and cupcake cases.
Place the eggs into the mixing bowl and using a hand whisk beat them for a while.
Add sugar and beat together for about 5 minutes until sugar is dissolved.
Add Greek yoghurt, oil, vanilla extract and salt and beat together until well combined.
Sift the flour with baking powder and add to the mixture gradually, stirring between each addition.
Add lemon juice and zest to the dough and mix.
Finally, add frozen blueberries and gently but quickly stir into the dough.
Use a spoon to fill the bun cases with dough. Put them into the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
> From the recipe you shall be able to get 18 muffins. Depending on the size of the oven and muffin cases you may need to split the baking into portions.
Take the muffins out of the oven and let them cool down naturally.
**In the meantime prepare the icing.**
Combine icing sugar with a spoonful of lemon juice and 3 spoons of water.
Stir until the consistency of a cream.
Put your icing into the piping bag and once decorate the cupcakes.
## Tips
It's taking 30 minutes of baking a tray of 12 muffins.
At the peak of the season, you can try to use fresh blueberries instead of frozen ones.
---
## Quinoa Salad with Pan Fried Halloumi Cheese
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/quinoa-salad-pan-fried-halloumi-cheese/
- **Date:** 2022-06-21
- **Tags:** quinoa, salad, halloumi, cheese, tomatoes, rocket leaves, mixed leaf salad, cucumber, pepper, olive oil, lemon, garlic, coriander, peppers
### Content
## Ingredients
- 100g of quinoa
- 30g wild rocket leaves
- 30g mixed leaf salad
- 100g of cucumber
- 150g of baby plum tomatoes
- 1 red bell pepper
- 225g of halloumi cheese [alternative](/tips/#what-i-can-use-instead-of-halloumi-cheese "What I can use instead of Halloumi cheese?")
### Dressing
- ½ glass of olive oil
- ½ lemon
- 1 garlic clove (crushed)
- salt and pepper
- a handful of fresh coriander
## Method
Rinse 100g of quinoa thoroughly in cold water.
Bring 300ml of water to a boil in a small pan over high heat and add the quinoa.
Stir, cover with a lid, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes until most of the water has been absorbed.
Remove from the heat, drain off any excess water and stand until cool down.
Place into a bowl.
Separate the grains with a fork and leave them for later.
**Meanwhile when the quinoa is cooking.**
In a jug combine olive oil and crushed garlic, squeeze ½ of a lemon and add the juice.
Season with some salt and pepper.
Chop finely fresh coriander, add to the mixture and blend all together using the hand blender for a while until all ingredients are well combined making a nice dressing.
Place into a sauce glass and leave for later.
Wash the vegetables.
Dice the cucumber and pepper into small cubes, and halve the plum tomatoes.
Place into a bowl and leave for later.
Slice the halloumi cheese and place it in a frying pan lightly greased with oil.
Fry for a few minutes on each side until crispy and brown outside.
**When all ingredients are ready, the cheese fried and the quinoa cooled down let's make a salad.**
Into a bowl or plate put mixed salad and wild rocket leaves.
Put a portion of quinoa, cucumber, pepper and tomatoes.
Lay out the halloumi cheese and drizzle it with the dressing.
Mix gently and enjoy the taste.
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## Cottage Cheese Salad
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/cottage-cheese-salad/
- **Date:** 2022-06-17
- **Tags:** cheese, salad, cottage cheese, tomatoes, olives, Iceberg lettuce, rocket leaves, onion, sunflower seeds, pepper, olive oil
### Content
## Ingredients
- 300g Cottage cheese
- 150g Plum tomatoes
- 100g Black olives
- ½ Iceberg lettuce
- 30g Wild rocket leaves
- 1 Red onion
- a pinch of sunflower seeds
- black pepper, for taste
- Infused chilli olive oil, for dressing
## Method
Shred iceberg lettuce, halve the tomatoes and black olives, and peel and slice the red onion.
Place everything in a bowl.
Add rocket leaves and cottage cheese. Mix gently all together.
Season with pepper.
Arrange on a plate, sprinkle with sunflower seeds and pour over the chilli olive oil before serving.
## Tips
Chill until served and refrigerate leftovers for up to 24 hours as the cottage cheese must be eaten at this time after opening.
You can serve this salad as a side for any of your summer BBQ favourites.
It's great with pita bread that has been brushed with olive oil and toasted or grilled.
---
## Chicken & Chickpeas Tagine (Tourists Edition)
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/chicken-chickpeas-tagine-tourists-edition/
- **Date:** 2022-06-14
- **Tags:** tagine, tajine, chicken, chicken breast, chickpeas, tomatoes, couscous, greek yoghurt, yoghurt, apricots, honey, marinate, tadżin, tażin, onion, pepper, garlic , ginger, cumin, paprika, turmeric, chilli powder, honey, lemon, coriander, olive oil, butter
### Content
Native Moroccans will say, that tagine and couscous don’t go together and that this combination has been made for tourists. As a “tourist” I love it and you will too!
## Ingredients
- 500g chicken breast
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 100g soft dried apricots, halved
- 400g tin chopped tomatoes
- 400g tin chickpeas, drained
- oil, for greasing
- 110g Greek-style yoghurt
### Couscous
- 300g couscous
- 1 tbsp of butter
- salt and pepper
### Tagine marinate
- 1 tsp of dried garlic
- 1 tsp of dried ginger
- 1 tsp of ground cumin
- 1 tsp of ground paprika
- 1 tsp of turmeric
- 1 tsp of chilli powder
- 1 tsp of honey
- the juice of one squeezed lemon
- a handful of fresh coriander, chopped (leave a portion for finishing)
- 3 tbsp of olive oil
- pinch of salt
- pinch of black pepper
## Method
Cut the chicken into thick cubes and place it into a dish.
Add all ingredients for marinating: dried garlic, ginger, cumin, paprika, turmeric, chilli powder, honey, lemon juice, fresh coriander, salt, pepper and olive oil.
Mix them and leave for about 30 minutes.
Once the meat is marinated heat the oil in a pan.
Add the onion and fry for about 1 minute over high heat stirring constantly.
Add marinated chicken and fry for around 5 minutes over medium-high heat, stirring until chicken is well cooked.
Add apricots and fry further for about a minute.
Pour over chopped tomatoes and bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 25 minutes stirring occasionally.
At the end add chickpeas, and try and add extra seasonings for taste.
Simmer for the last 10 minutes stirring occasionally.
> Based on my taste I usually add more garlic, cumin and chilli powder.
Meanwhile, prepare the couscous.
Place couscous in a heatproof bowl with 1 tbsp of butter and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Add boiling water (4 portions of couscous per 5 portions of water). Cover and leave for about 8 minutes.
> Stir well at the beginning and halfway through with a wooden spoon allowing everything to dissolve and combine. If couscous comes dry, add a bit more boiling water.
When the tagine is ready, serve on top of the couscous topped with a scoop of Greek-style yoghurt and sprinkle with chopped coriander leaves.
## Tips
The original tagine dish shall be made in a traditional earthenware pot, be more liquid and served with bread. My recipe is based on standard pots found in everyone's house.
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## Simple Chocolate Sponge Cake
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/simple-chocolate-sponge-cake/
- **Date:** 2022-06-10
- **Tags:** chocolate, sponge cake, cake, cocoa powder, apple, icing sugar, butter
### Content
## Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 220g sugar
- 220g butter
- 200g self-raising flour [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-self-raising-flour "How to make self-raising flour?")
- 50g of cocoa powder
- 1 tsp of baking powder
- 2 apples
- icing sugar [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-icing-sugar "How to make icing sugar?")
## Method
Preheat the oven to 180C with a fan.
Prepare the tray and line it with baking paper.
> I used a round tray with a diameter 28 cm
Place the eggs into the mixing bowl and mix using a hand mixer for 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
Gradually add sugar and continue mixing until sugar dissolves.
Add butter and mix further until all ingredients are well combined.
Sift the flour with cocoa powder and baking powder and add to the mixture.
Whisk for a minute or two. Do not over-mix.
Pour the mixture into a baking tray.
Wash and peel apples and cut them into thirds or quarters around the core. Then for smaller slices.
Put the apples on the dough in the pattern you like.
Bake for 45 minutes until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
Throughout the baking, after around 35 minutes reduce the heat to 170C and carry the baking till the end.
After removing it from the oven leave cake to cool down. Once fully cooled down dust with icing sugar.
Enjoy every bite!
---
## Crispy Chicken Goujons Wraps
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/crispy-chicken-goujons-wraps/
- **Date:** 2022-06-07
- **Tags:** chicken, chicken breast, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, pepper, peppers, cajun seasoning, paprika, onion, cabbage, lemon juice, olive oil, tomato ketchup, maple syrup, chilli powder, tortilla wraps, garlic, rocket leaves
### Content
## Ingredients
- 3 chicken breast
- A bowl of breadcrumbs, approx. 200g
- 2 eggs
- 50ml of milk
- oil, for frying
- salt, for taste
- black pepper, for taste
- cajun seasoning, for taste
- ground paprika, for taste
### Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 white onion
- salt, for taste
- black pepper, for taste
### Red Cabbage Salad
- 1 small red cabbage
- 1 tbsp of lemon juice
- 1 tbsp of olive oil
- 1 tbsp of sugar
- Salt, for taste
- black pepper, for taste
### Red Hot Sauce
- 150g of tomato ketchup
- 2 tbsp of maple syrup [alternative](/tips/#what-i-can-use-instead-of-maple-syrup "What I can use instead of Maple syrup?")
- chilli powder, for taste
### Additionally, you will need:
- 1 pack of tortilla wraps, 8pcs
- Garlic sauce
- A bowl of wild rocket leaves
## Method
Cut chicken breast into goujons (strips) shape and marinate with salt, pepper, cajun seasoning and ground paprika.
Cover with a cling film and leave for about 10 minutes.
**Prepare your red cabbage**
Quarter, core and shred the cabbage. Add salt and pepper, lemon juice, sugar and olive oil and mix throughout. Set aside.
**Prepare vegetables**
Grease the frying pan with oil.
Cut onion into wedges and pepper into sticks.
Add the onion and peppers together and season them with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Stir fry over medium-high heat until the vegetables are half-done. Place them into a bowl then set them aside.
**Red hot sauce**
In the small bowl combine ketchup, maple syrup and chilli powder. Set aside.
> Everyone has a different level of spiciness, add as much chilli as you need.
**Going back to the chicken**
In a small bowl whisk eggs with milk.
Dip chicken strips into the egg mixture and then into a bowl with breadcrumbs. Coat with crumbs nicely on all sides.
In a pan heat the oil over medium-high heat.
> Add a pinch of salt to the oil to avoid an oil splash.
Fry chicken on both sides until golden brown (around 2 minutes on each side).
**Let's prepare our wraps**
Put a tortilla wrap on a plate (2 wraps per person). Put a portion of wild rocket leaves, red cabbage, some fried peppers and onions and put the chicken goujons on top.
Finish with red sauce and garlic sauce.
> Lets these vivid colours satisfy your appetite as well as please your eyes and senses.
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## Traditional Scones
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/traditional-scones/
- **Date:** 2022-06-03
- **Tags:** scones, milk, lemon juice, vanilla extract, eggs, butter
### Content
## Ingredients
- 350g self-raising flour [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-self-raising-flour "How to make self-raising flour?")
- 175ml warm milk
- 4 tbsp of sugar
- 90g of softened unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp of lemon juice
- 1 tsp of baking powder
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
- 1 egg
### Additions:
- a handful of sultanas
- Strawberry jam
- softly whipped double cream [what is?](/tips/#what-is-double-cream "What is Double Cream?")
## Method
Heat the oven to 180C.
Line a baking tray with baking paper.
Sift all dry ingredients and place them in the bowl.
Add soft butter, vanilla extract and lemon juice then pour warm milk.
Using a hand combine all ingredients to make a soft dough.[^1]
> Do the above steps as quick as possible so the butter doesn't melt.
If the dough is too sticky add some more flour.
Turn on the floured surface and knead very lightly.
Using a roller make the 2cm thick dough and cut your scones with a round cookie cutter.
Place into the lined baking tray.
Beat the egg to make an egg wash and brush your scones on top.
Bake for around 15 minutes until nicely golden on top.
Enjoy with your favourite jam and clotted cream.
[^1]: Depending on your preferences, add a handful of sultanas at this stage to make Perfect Irish Scones.
---
## Dates & Avocado Mousse
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/dates-avocado-mousse/
- **Date:** 2022-06-01
- **Tags:** avocado, dates, mousse, cocoa powder
### Content
## Ingredients
- 100g of dates
- ½ ready to eat avocado
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- ½ cup of boiling water
- 1 tbsp of sugar
## Method
Place dates into a mixie jar and pours hot water over them.
Leave for about 20 minutes until softened.
If you used seeded dates, remove the seeds.
Using an electric blender, grind the dates with the water until well combined.
Scoop half of the avocado and discard the skin.
Add a spoonful of cocoa powder, a spoonful of sugar and half of the avocado. Blend it until the mixture is smooth and well combined in a form of a paste.
Transfer it to a serving dish.
## Tips
If dates are too hard, add a half teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda before pouring the hot water over them.
Avocado mousse is a perfect filling for our [Simple Crêpes](/simple-crepes/).
---
## Simple Crêpes
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/simple-crepes/
- **Date:** 2022-05-31
- **Tags:** crepes, pancakes, milk, eggs, naleśniki, butter
### Content
## Ingredients
- ½ cup of lukewarm water
- 1 cup of milk
- 4 large eggs
- 4 tbsp of butter, melted
- 4 tbsp of oil
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp of sugar
- pinch of salt
## Method
Gather all the ingredients.
Put the eggs into a jug or large mixing bowl, add salt, sugar, oil, butter, milk and water and blend it all using an electric hand blender or mix on fast speed using a hand mixer.
Gradually add the flour and blend thoroughly so that there are no lumps.
Let the pancake dough rest (at room temperature) for 30 minutes so liquid can be absorbed by the flour.
Heat the crêpe pan over medium heat (induction hob-set 7) and lightly coat it with melted butter or oil.
Pour a portion of pancake mix using a ladle in a circular motion, tilting the pan so that the dough is spread over its entire surface.
Fry until the top of the pancake is solid, then, using a spatula, flip over. Fry for a moment until the bottom is light brown.
Remove crêpe from the pan and repeat with the remaining batter.
## Tips
You may not need to coat the pan with butter one more time as you cook more crêpes.
Once you have finished frying pancakes, serve as you desired.
Can be served drizzled with honey, maple syrup or any other sauces you like.
Delicious when filled with your favourite jam, our [Dates & Avocado Mousse](/dates-avocado-mousse/), topped with fruits or just sprinkled with icing sugar. **Always taste good!**
---
## Broccoli and Egg Salad
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/broccoli-egg-salad/
- **Date:** 2022-05-27
- **Tags:** broccoli, eggs, salad, tomatoes, cucumber, pepper, radish, cheddar, cheese, ham, mayonnaise, parsley
### Content
## Ingredients
- ½ of small broccoli
- 3 eggs
- 12 plum tomatoes
- ½ of cucumber
- ½ of orange bell pepper
- 4 radishes
- a small bowl of grated cheddar, approx. 100g
- a few slices of cooked ham, approx. 100g
- mayonnaise, approx. 5 tbsp
- a handful of fresh parsley
- salt, for taste
- black pepper, for taste
## Method
Put the eggs into a small pan with cold water.
Cover the pan and bring it to a boil. Remove the lid and turn the heat down so the surface barely shivers. Cook for 8-10 minutes.
Drain and cool down the eggs under running cold water.
Peel and set aside to cool down completely.
Trim the broccoli into florets and bring a pan of water to boil.
Add the broccoli and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the stem is tender and it’s still a nice bright green colour. Drain well and set aside to cool them down.
Wash vegetables, drain and dice into equal pieces.
Cut the tomatoes into quarters.
Chop the parsley, dice the ham and cut the eggs into small cubes.
Put all ingredients for the salad in a large bowl (broccoli, eggs, ham, grated cheese, tomatoes, cucumber, pepper, radish, and parsley).
Add mayonnaise, season with salt and pepper and mix gently.
## Tips
Broccoli becomes dull when overcooked, be careful to do not to overcook.
Add as much mayonnaise as you desire.
Keep refrigerated for up to 3 days.
---
## Meatloaf
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/meatloaf/
- **Date:** 2022-05-24
- **Tags:** meatloaf, beef, beef pork mince, beef mince, pork, pork mince, onion, garlic, eggs, breadcrumbs, corn flour, pepper, marjoram, paprika, parsley
### Content
## Ingredients
- 750g beef pork mince
- 1 white onion
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp of breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp of corn flour
- salt, for taste
- black pepper, for taste
- dried marjoram, for taste
- ground paprika, for taste
- a handful of fresh parsley
## Method
Preheat the oven to 180C. Line the tray with baking paper.
Chop finely the onion and parsley.
Crush the garlic.
Place all ingredients into a large bowl with seasonings and mix them thoroughly with your hand until all are combined.
Transfer to a baking tray and pat down until level. Sprinkle with ground paprika and marjoram on top.
Cover the top with aluminium foil or baking paper and bake for 1 hour.
15 minutes before the end remove aluminium foil or baking paper from the top and bake to create a nice, brown and crispy top.
## Tips
To make it a traditional Polish Roman Roast, hard-boil 2-3 eggs and stuff them into your meatloaf before baking.
Suitable for consumption both hot and cold.
Keep leftovers in the fridge for a maximum of three days.
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## Creamy Salmon Tagliatelle
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/creamy-salmon-tagliatelle/
- **Date:** 2022-05-20
- **Tags:** salmon, fish, tagliatelle, pasta, green beans, onion, garlic, double cream, olive oil, parsley, lemon, lemon juice, butter
### Content
## Ingredients
- 500g of salmon fillets (4 fillets)
- 150g of fresh green beans
- 1 white onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 400ml of double cream [what is?](/tips/#what-is-double-cream "What is Double Cream?")
- 200g of tagliatelle pasta
- olive oil, for greasing
- 1 tbsp of butter
- fresh chopped parsley
- a few slices of fresh lemon, for garnish
- salt, for taste
- black pepper, for taste
- fresh lemon juice, for taste
## Method
**Boil water for pasta.**
Add the tagliatelle, pinch of salt and 1 tbsp of olive oil to the water and cook following the instructions on the package. Drain, rinse with water and set aside.
Put green beans into the pan filled with water with a pinch of salt. Bring it to a boil and cook for 4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
**Preheat the oven to 200C.**
Prepare the roasting tray and line it with kitchen foil or baking paper.
Place the salmon into the tray and season with salt, pepper and lemon juice. Add a bit of butter on top and between the salmon slices. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
Flake cooked salmon into chunky pieces, leaving the skin behind. Set aside.
**Make the sauce.**
Dice the onion and crush the garlic. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan and add onion.
Fry for a minute or two until softened then add garlic. Fry for a minute more until fragrant.
Pour the double cream and bring it to a boil.
Reduce the heat and cook further for 5 minutes until the sauce gets thicker.
Season with salt and pepper. Add 1 tbsp of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Add pasta, salmon and green beans to the sauce and stir. Gently warm through and serve immediately.
Decorate a portion on a plate with a slice of lemon and scatter over with fresh parsley.
---
## Cheese and Mushrooms Open-Faced Sandwich
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/cheese-mushrooms-open-faced-sandwich-zapiekanka/
- **Date:** 2022-05-17
- **Tags:** open-faced, sandwich, cheese, mushrooms, zapiekanka, mozzarella, cheese, onion, pepper, tomato ketchup, butter
### Content
## Ingredients
- 400g of closed-cup white mushrooms
- 1 white onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- salt, for taste
- black ground pepper, for taste
- ground paprika, for taste
- oil, for greasing
- 4 regular sandwich baguettes or 2 long baguettes
- 200g grated mozzarella cheese [alternative](/tips/#what-i-can-use-instead-of-mozzarella-cheese "What I can use instead of Mozzarella cheese?")
- butter
- tomato ketchup
## Method
Cut the baguettes lengthwise in half, then lightly brush them with butter.
Chop the onion, crush the garlic and grate the mushrooms on a large-mesh grater.
Heat the oil in a pan and fry the onion with garlic until softened and fragrant for about a minute on medium-high heat stirring constantly.
Add mushrooms and fry them together stirring occasionally for about 8-10 minutes until the water evaporates.
Season the mushrooms with salt, pepper and ground paprika as you desire.
Preheat the oven to 220C and prepare baking trays lined with aluminium foil.
When the mushrooms are fried, remove them from the pan and place them evenly on the baguettes and sprinkle them with grated mozzarella cheese.
Place in the oven and bake for about 7 minutes until the cheese is melted and nicely golden brown around the edges.
Once taken out from the oven finish with tomato ketchup and serve.
## Tips
Instead of closed cup white mushrooms, you can use chestnut mushrooms, button mushrooms or any other variety of mushrooms.
If mushrooms are too small for grating, chop them finely into medium or long rectangles.
The most important part of this recipe is well-fried mushrooms.
For extra flavour and better presentation sprinkle with chives.
---
## Potatoes and Polish Sausage One-Pot Dinner
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/potatoes-polish-sausage-one-pot-dinner/
- **Date:** 2022-05-13
- **Tags:** one-pot, potatoes, carrot, sausage, onion , parsley, pepper
### Content
## Ingredients
- ½kg of potatoes
- 2 carrots
- 300g of polish sausage
- 1 white onion
- a handful of fresh parsley
- salt, for seasoning
- ground pepper, for seasoning
- 50ml oil, for greasing
During cooking, you will need aluminium foil (kitchen foil).
## Method
Peel the vegetables and wash them.
Cut the potatoes into rings no more than ½cm thick.
Dice the onion and slice the carrot into thin rings. Chop parsley.
Cut the sausage into rings and then into halves.
Place potatoes and carrots in a large bowl. Mix with half amount of oil and season with salt and pepper.
Put another half of the oil on the bottom of the large non-stick pan.
Place half of the potatoes and carrots into the pan.
Add onion and sausage on top of them and cover with the remaining potatoes and carrots. Scatter chopped parsley on top.
Cover the pot with a piece of aluminium foil and a lid for the pan. Aluminium foil will keep the moisture inside the pan and the lid will make it tight.
Cook on low-medium heat for around 40 minutes.
Your food is ready once the potatoes are soft and nicely cooked.
---
## Biscoff Cheesecake Cupcakes
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/biscoff-cheesecake-cupcakes/
- **Date:** 2022-05-10
- **Tags:** cheesecake, Biscoff, lotus biscuits, cake, soft cream cheese, eggs, vanilla extract, squirty cream, cupcakes, butter
### Content
## Ingredients
### Base
- 150g lotus biscoff biscuits
- 75g of melted butter
### Bheesecake
- 450g of soft cream cheese (like Philadelphia)
- ¾ cup of granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
### Decorating
- Squirty cream
- crushed lotus biscoff biscuits
## Method
Preheat the oven to 180C.
Prepare the cupcake tray and muffin cases.
Melt the butter in the microwave.
Crush the biscuits and combine them with melted butter.
Put the mixture equally into each base of the muffin case.
Place the soft cheese into a mixing bowl and beat using a hand mixer for a minute on high speed.
Add sugar gradually still mixing until dissolved (about 2 minutes).
Add eggs, one by one, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and fluffy for another 2-3 minutes.
The mixture should have a consistency of a cream.
Once you have done it, using a scoop place the cheese mixture into each bun case.
Bake for 20 minutes at 180C.
Open slightly the oven door 3 minutes before the end of baking and bake like that till the end. This will allow baking to finish, reduce steam and prevent the cheesecake from sinking. Alternatively, turn off the oven 3 minutes before the end of baking time.
After the cooking time elapsed, open the oven doors fully. Leave the cheesecakes in the oven for about 5 minutes so that they do not sink further.
Remove the cheesecakes from the baking tray and let them cool completely.
Put it in the fridge and chill for about 2 hours.
Before serving decorate with whipped cream and crushed lotus biscuits.
## Tips
The soft cheese and the eggs should be at room temperature. Put them out of the fridge for at least 30 minutes before making this recipe.
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## Chicken Fajitas
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/chicken-fajitas/
- **Date:** 2022-05-07
- **Tags:** chicken, fajitas, chicken breast, pepper, onion, cumin, paprika, garlic, oregano, chilli powder, lemon juice, tortilla wraps, tomatoes, olive oil, parsley, rocket leaves, rice, turmeric, peppers
### Content
## Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 white onion
- 1 tsp of salt
- 1 tsp of black pepper
- 1 tsp of cumin
- 1 tsp of smoked paprika
- 1 tsp of granulated garlic
- 1 tsp of oregano
- 2 tsp of chilli powder
- 1 tsp of lemon juice
- oil, for greasing a pan
- tortilla wraps
### Salsa
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 white onion
- salt
- black pepper
- ground paprika
- 1 tbsp of olive oil
- a handful of fresh parsley
### Salad
- wild rocket leaves
- cucumber
- red bell peppers
### Rice
- 1 cup of rice
- pinch of salt
- 1 tsp of turmeric
## Method
Cut chicken breast into fine shreds and marinate with salt, ground pepper, smoked paprika, cumin, chilli powder, garlic, oregano and lemon juice. Leave for about 30 minutes.
While the meat is marinating, prepare the vegetables.
Slice the onion and cut both peppers into nice sticks.
**Prepare the salsa**\
Finely chop the onion, fresh parsley and tomatoes into small dice, preferably the same size, and put them into a bowl. Add a tablespoon of olive oil, salt, pepper and ground paprika for taste.
Mix all together and set aside for later.
**For a salad, mix wild rocket leaves with chopped cucumber and red bell peppers.**
Once the meat is marinated heat the oil in the pan.
Add the chicken and fry over high heat for about 3 minutes, stirring all the time, so that the meat is well-fried on all sides. Add more oil if needed.
Add the vegetables (peppers and onion) and fry stirring still for just a few minutes.
Reduce the heat and add a few tablespoons of water to make it moist.
Cover and simmer further for about 8 minutes.
The meat will be full of flavour and soft, properly combined with the aromas of vegetables.
**In the meantime boil the water for the rice.**
Cook rice with a pinch of salt and 1 tbsp of turmeric following the instructions on the package.
Once cooked, drain it and set aside.
On the tortilla wrap put a portion of salsa, salad and chicken fajitas. Serve with rice.
Finish with tomato ketchup and garlic sauce or any of your favourite sauces.
---
## Easy Chocolate Cookies
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/easy-chocolate-cookies/
- **Date:** 2022-05-05
- **Tags:** chocolate, cookies, icing sugar, cocoa powder, lemon juice, butter
### Content
## Ingredients
- 150g icing sugar [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-icing-sugar "How to make icing sugar?")
- 225g butter[^1]
- 300g plain flour, sifted, plus extra for dusting
- 55g cocoa powder, sifted
### Icing
- 50g of icing sugar [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-icing-sugar "How to make icing sugar?")
- 1 tbsp of lemon juice
- water
- sprinkles, for decorating
## Method
Put everything in a food processor and pulse until the mixture is combined to form a dough.
Wrap in cling film and refrigerate for 1 hour.
**Make the icing once waiting**.
Combine icing sugar with a few drops of lemon juice and 1 tbsp of water. Stir until the consistency of a cream. Put your icing into the piping bag.
Heat the oven to 180C. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
Take the dough from the fridge and divide it into 2 parts.
Put each part on a lightly floured surface and gently roll it out to a thickness of 1 cm.
You can sprinkle flour to prevent the dough from sticking to the rolling pin.
Cut out your cookies using your favourite cutter and bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
After baking, cookies are soft and delicate, let them cook down well.
Decorate with icing and sprinkles.
## Tips
If you don't have a food processor you can also combine all ingredients by hand.
The number of cookies depends on the size of the cookie cutter you use.
[^1]: If you want to make it Vegan friendly, use a Soft Spread (For Cakes & Sponges) instead of butter.
---
## Creamy Chicken Pasta with Broccoli and Mushrooms
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/creamy-chicken-pasta-with-broccoli-and-mushrooms/
- **Date:** 2022-04-28
- **Tags:** pasta, chicken, chicken breast, broccoli, mushrooms, onion, garlic, double cream, fusilli pasta, pasta, pepper, parsley
### Content
## Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast
- 150g mushrooms
- 150g broccoli
- 1 white onion
- 1 garlic clove
- 500ml double cream [what is?](/tips/#what-is-double-cream "What is Double Cream?")
- 250g fusilli pasta
- salt, for seasoning
- black pepper, for seasoning
- dried garlic, for seasoning
- fresh parsley
- oil, for greasing the pan
## Method
Boil water for pasta.
Add fusilli pasta and a pinch of salt to the water and cook following the instructions on the package.
In the meantime put broccoli into the pan filled with water with a pinch of salt, bring it to a boil and cook for 5 minutes until it’s half cooked.
Cut mushrooms into small pieces.
Chop onion, and parsley and crush the garlic.
Cut chicken into small pieces and season with salt, pepper and dried garlic. Leave it for a bit to marinate.
Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry crushed garlic with onion for 2 minutes then add the marinated chicken and cook for a couple of minutes.
Add mushrooms and cook further for about 6 minutes stirring occasionally.
Season with salt, pepper and dried garlic.
When the chicken is fully cooked pour double cream and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat and cook further for 10 minutes until the sauce gets thicker.
Just before the end add broccoli, freshly chopped parsley and pasta and warm through.
## Tips
Don't worry if you think there is too much sauce, the pasta will absorb some of it but the food will remain creamy and moist.
Best served immediately to retain the best flavour of the dish.
---
## Cheesy Chicken Bites
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/cheesy-chicken-bites/
- **Date:** 2022-04-25
- **Tags:** chicken, chicken breast, mozzarella, cheese, mayonnaise, parsley, pepper, garlic, eggs
### Content
## Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast
- 120g of grated mozzarella [alternative](/tips/#what-i-can-use-instead-of-mozzarella-cheese "What I can use instead of Mozzarella cheese?")
- 80g of mayonnaise
- a handful of fresh parsley
- salt, for taste
- ground pepper, for taste
- granulated garlic, for taste
- 1 egg
- oil, for greasing a pan
## Method
Using a sharp knife, cut the chicken breast into small cubes.
Transfer meat, cheese, chopped parsley, egg and mayonnaise into a large mixing bowl. Stir to combine. Season with a pinch of salt, pepper and garlic. The mixture should be sticky and not too loose.
Cover with a cling film and refrigerate for half an hour.
Heat the oil in a pan over high heat.
Shape the portions with a spoon (or ice cream scoop) and carefully place the mixture in the pan slightly flatten out the tops with the back of your spoon.
Fry each side for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown and the meat is fully cooked. Add more oil if needed.
If they are browning too fast, reduce the heat.
Cooked, once cut in a half, shall be white and creamy inside.
---
## Egg Salad with Red Onion and Chives
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/egg-salad-with-red-onion-and-chives/
- **Date:** 2022-04-18
- **Tags:** eggs, salad, onion, chives, mozzarella, cheese, mayonnaise, paprika
### Content
## Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1 small red onion
- 50g of grated mozzarella cheese [alternative](/tips/#what-i-can-use-instead-of-mozzarella-cheese "What I can use instead of Mozzarella cheese?")
- 100ml mayonnaise
- pinch of chive chopped into small pieces
- salt
- black pepper
- ground sweet paprika
## Method
Put the eggs into a small pan with cold water.
Cover the pan and bring it to a boil. Remove the lid and turn the heat down so the surface barely shivers. Cook for 8-10 minutes.
Drain and cool the eggs under running cold water (or in a large bowl of cold water).
Peel the eggs and grate them on a large-mesh grater.
Chop the red onion and chives into small pieces and put them into a bowl together with grated eggs. Leave a bit of onion and chives for sprinkling on the end.
Add grated mozzarella cheese and mayonnaise.
Using a spoon mix combine all together.
Add a pinch of salt, pepper and sweet paprika and mix.
Put into a separate bowl and sprinkle with onion and chives.
## Tips
Serve with buttered toasts.
Keep leftovers in the fridge for a maximum of three days.
---
## Lemon Muffins
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/lemon-muffins/
- **Date:** 2022-04-15
- **Tags:** muffins, lemon, eggs, lemon juice, icing sugar, cupcakes, butter
### Content
## Ingredients
- 200g self-raising flour [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-self-raising-flour "How to make self-raising flour?")
- 200g butter
- 200g caster sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp of baking powder
- 1 tbsp of fresh lemon juice
### Icing
- 50g of icing sugar [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-icing-sugar "How to make icing sugar?")
- a few drops of fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp of water
## Method
Preheat the oven to 180C with a fan.
Prepare the muffin tray and cupcake cases.
Place the eggs into the mixing bowl and mix using a hand mixer for 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
Squeeze a tablespoon of lemon juice and add to the dough.
Gradually add sugar and continue mixing until sugar dissolves.
Add butter and mix until all ingredients are well combined.
Sift the flour with baking powder and add to the mixture.
Whisk further for a minute or two. Do not over-mix.
Using a spoon fill the bun cases with dough.
Bake for 20 minutes at 180C degrees until risen and nicely blushed.
Take them from the oven and let them cool down naturally. In the meantime prepare the icing.
Combine icing sugar with a few drops of lemon juice and 1 tsp of water. Stir until the consistency of a cream. Put your icing into the piping bag and decorate the cupcakes.
---
## Pan Fried Halloumi with Tzatziki and Couscous
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/pan-fried-halloumi-tzatziki-couscous/
- **Date:** 2022-04-03
- **Tags:** halloumi, cheese, yoghurt, cucumber, lemon juice, pepper, couscous, raisins, dill, butter
### Content
## Ingredients
- 225g Halloumi cheese [alternative](/tips/#what-i-can-use-instead-of-halloumi-cheese "What I can use instead of Halloumi cheese?")
- 110g of Greek-style yoghurt
- 1 Cucumber
- pinch of salt
- pinch of black pepper
- 1 tsp of lemon juice
- 150g Couscous
- 1 heaped tsp of butter
- 50g of raisins
- a handful of dill (fresh or frozen)
## Method
Peel the cucumber and grate it on a large-mesh grater. Strain the juice and add Greek yoghurt, salt, pepper and lemon juice. Mix well, then add dill. Make a final stir.
Slice the halloumi cheese and place it in a frying pan lightly greased with oil. Fry for a few minutes on each side until crispy and brown outside.
Place couscous in a heatproof bowl. Add raisins, butter, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Add boiling water (4 parts couscous per 5 parts of water). Stir well, then cover and leave for about 8 minutes. Mix halfway through.
Put all into a bowl. Sprinkle with a few raisins over couscous for a glamorous look.
---
## Chilli con Carne
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/chilli-con-carne/
- **Date:** 2022-03-30
- **Tags:** chilli con carne, beef mince, tomatoes, kidney beans, onions, pepper, garlic, coriander, ground cumin, chilli powder, maple syrup, basmati rice, rice, cumin seeds, coriander, tortilla chips, cheddar, cheese
### Content
## Ingredients
- 500g minced beef 10% fat
- 800g chopped tomatoes
- 250g red kidney beans
- 2 red onions
- 1 red pepper
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp of salt
- 1 tsp of ground pepper
- 1 tsp of ground coriander
- 1 tsp of ground cumin
- 1 tsp of chilli powder
- 1 tsp of paprika
- oil, for greasing
- 1 tbsp of maple syrup [alternative](/tips/#what-i-can-use-instead-of-maple-syrup "What I can use instead of Maple syrup?")
### Rice
- 200g basmati rice
- pinch of cumin seeds
- pinch of salt
- a handful of fresh coriander
### Serving
- 100g tortilla chips
- a handful of grated cheddar
## Method
Prepare your veggies.
Peel the onion and chop it into small pieces. Wash the pepper and remove the seeds, chop it into small dice. Drain and rinse the beans. Crush garlic.
Heat the oil in the large non-stick pan and fry the onion and garlic until softened.
Increase the heat and add the mince.
Cook for a few minutes until the meat is browned.
Add red pepper and cook further to make it softened.
Stir in the chopped tomatoes, maple syrup and seasonings. Bring to a simmer, cover with a lid and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally.
In the meantime boil the water for the rice.
Cook rice with a pinch of salt and cumin seeds following the instructions on the package.
Once cooked, drain it, add chopped coriander and stir gently.
To your main part, add red kidney beans and cook further for 10 minutes uncovered. Remove from the heat.
Taste and add any extra seasonings if necessary.
Serve with rice, nachos and grated cheese on top.
## Tips
The chilli is much tastier a day after it's cooked.
---
## Guacamole
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/guacamole/
- **Date:** 2022-03-28
- **Tags:** guacamole, avocado, onion, pepper, lemon juice, chilli powder, tortilla chips
### Content
## Ingredients
- 2 medium ready-to-eat avocado
- 1 small red onion
- ½ red pepper
- 1 tsp of lemon juice
- pinch of salt
- pinch of black pepper
- pinch of chilli powder
- 200g lightly salted tortilla chips
## Method
Cut the avocados in half, destone, scoop out and place in a bowl.
Using the fork mash them until smooth leaving a few chunkier pieces for texture.
Chop the red pepper and peeled onion into small cubes.
Add them to the avocado together with salt, pepper and chilli powder.
Squeeze the lemon and mix.
Taste and adjust the seasoning adding more lemon juice if you like.
---
## Stir Fry Chicken Noodles
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/stir-fry-chicken-noodles/
- **Date:** 2022-03-27
- **Tags:** stir-fry, chicken, chicken breast, noodles, broccoli, mushrooms, onion, pepper, garlic, soy sauce, corn flour, honey, ginger, sesame oil, egg noodles
### Content
## Ingredients
- 400g of chicken breast
- 150g of broccoli
- 150g of mushrooms
- 1 white onion
- 1 red pepper
- 1 clove of garlic
- 100ml of water
- 100ml of dark soy sauce [alternative](/tips/#what-i-can-use-instead-of-soy-sauce "What I can use instead of Soy sauce?")
- 1 tbsp of corn flour
- 1 tbsp of honey
- pinch of salt
- pinch of black pepper
- 1 tsp of fresh ginger, grated
- sesame oil
- oil (rapeseed or sunflower)
- 250g of dried egg noodles
### Marinate
- 2 tbsp of soy sauce [alternative](/tips/#what-i-can-use-instead-of-soy-sauce "What I can use instead of Soy sauce?")
- pinch of salt
- pinch of black pepper
- 1 tbsp of corn flour
- 1 tbsp of sesame oil
## Method
Cook the noodles in a pan with boiling water for 4-5 minutes. Drain it and put it in cold water. Drain thoroughly and toss 1 tbsp of sesame oil, mix and set aside.
Cut chicken breast into fine shreds and marinate with soy sauce, salt, pepper, corn flour and sesame oil. Leave for about 10 minutes.
Combine soy sauce, water, honey and corn flour and leave for later.
Cut onion into wedges, trim the broccoli into florets, pepper into sticks and mushrooms into nice thick slices. Crush garlic and grate ginger.
Heat the oil in a large frying pan or wok and fry crushed garlic and marinated chicken, until browned all over.
Place chicken into a bowl and set aside.
Grease the frying pan with sesame oil and add the vegetables and grated ginger. Stir fry over medium-high heat until the vegetables are half done.
Add the chicken and fry further for a few minutes stirring occasionally.
Pour the soy mixture into a pan and cook for 4-5 minutes until the sauce gets thicker.
Add noodles and warm through.
Serve and enjoy the flavour! 😊👌
---
## Easy Homemade Pizza
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/easy-homemade-pizza/
- **Date:** 2022-03-25
- **Tags:** homemade, pizza, yeast, maple syrup, tomatoes, garlic, pepper, chilli powder, mozzarella, cheese, olives, onion, salami, oregano, mushrooms
### Content
## Ingredients
### Dough
- 350g of strong white flour
- 2 tsp of dried yeast
- 1 tbsp of maple syrup [alternative](/tips/#what-i-can-use-instead-of-maple-syrup "What I can use instead of Maple syrup?")
- 1 tsp of salt
- 1 cup of warm water
### Sauce
- 200g chopped tomatoes
- 1 crushed fresh garlic cloves
- pinch of salt
- pinch of black pepper
- 1 tbsp of sugar
- pinch of chilli powder
### Topping
- 100g of mozzarella [alternative](/tips/#what-i-can-use-instead-of-mozzarella-cheese "What I can use instead of Mozzarella cheese?")
- 100g of grated mozzarella cheese
- 50g of black olives
- 1 small red onion
- ½ red pepper
- 8 slices of salami
- fresh oregano
- 3 medium mushrooms
## Method
First, let's make the dough.
Pour the warm water into the large bowl and add yeast, maple syrup and a spoon of flour and salt. Combine using a hand whisk and leave for 2 minutes.
Gradually add flour and stir until the mixture is too thick for a hand whisk.
Using a hand, fold the rest of the flour and continue kneading for further few minutes, until smooth and elastic.
When the dough is well-kneaded, soft and not sticky to the hands, put it into a bowl greased with the oil. Then cover with a cling film and place in a warm place for an hour to double in size.
After an hour, divide the dough into two equal parts.
Knead, by folding the dough to the bottom, for a few minutes each. It should not require adding the flour, but if the dough is sticky to the hands then add some.
When the dough is ready, cover it once again with a cling film and leave it again in a warm place for another hour, until rises again.
Between times, make the tomato sauce.
Tip chopped tomatoes with all spices into a pan and cook at medium heat for 5 minutes. You can blend it if you want it smooth.
Prepare toppings.
Cut olives, onion, pepper, mushrooms and mozzarella into the pieces you desire. Slice mozzarella.
Preheat the oven to 250C.
Lift the dough onto a baking sheet and form the pizza base by stretching and tapping the dough with your hands.
Two medium-sized pizzas will come out of the ingredients used.
When the bases are nicely formed, spread a little tomato sauce over each pizza base and top with toppings.
Bake the pizzas on the lower shelf in the oven for 10-12 minutes until crisp and golden brown around the edges and the cheese top has melted.
Bon Appétit.
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## Spaghetti Meatballs
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/spaghetti-meatballs/
- **Date:** 2022-03-22
- **Tags:** spaghetti, pasta, meatballs, pork, pork mince, semolina, pepper, garlic, parsley, paprika, tomatoes, vegetable stock, herbes de provence
### Content
## Ingredients
- 600g of pork mince meat
- 50g of semolina
- 1 tsp of salt
- 1 tsp of black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- a handful of fresh parsley shredded
- 1 tsp of sweet paprika
### Sauce and Pasta
- 2 tins (400g each) of chopped tomatoes
- 1 tbsp of sugar
- 1 cube of vegetable stock
- dried herbes de provence
- salt
- black pepper
- 200g of spaghetti pasta
- water
## Method
Put the meat into a large bowl.
Add all seasonings and semolina, then massage with your hand until the mixture is soft and the seasonings are well combined.
Cover with cling film and leave to stand at room temperature for 20 minutes.
Using a blender, smooth chopped tomatoes and pour them into a pan. Add the stock cube, sugar, salt, pepper and herbs of the province. Cook at medium heat stirring occasionally until all seasonings are well incorporated.
Divide the meat mixture and form equal balls.
Add meatballs to the sauce carefully, stirring from time to time.
Cover and cook for around 20 minutes, stir occasionally.
In the meantime, boil water for pasta.
Add spaghetti to the water and cook following the instructions on the package.
When the pasta is ready, drain and add to the meatballs. Mix them all.
## Tips
Once forming meet balls wet hands from time to time, to avoid sticking.
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## Meatballs in Mushroom Sauce
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/meatballs-in-mushroom-sauce/
- **Date:** 2022-03-21
- **Tags:** meatballs, beef, beef pork mince, beef mince, pork, pork mince, eggs, breadcrumbs, pepper, garlic, onion, paprika, coriander, marjoram, mushrooms, soy sauce, dill
### Content
## Ingredients
- 750g Beef & pork mince
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp of breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp of salt
- 1 tsp of black pepper
- 1 tsp of dried garlic
- 1 tsp of granulated onion
- 1 tsp of sweet paprika
- 1 tsp of coriander
- 1 tsp of dried marjoram
- oil, for greasing a frying pan
### Mushroom sauce
- 200g of mushrooms (button or chestnut)
- 300 ml of water
- 2 tbsp of plain flour
- 1 tsp of salt
- 1 tsp of black pepper
- 1 tsp of dried garlic
- 1 tbsp of oil
- 1 tbsp of dark soy sauce [alternative](/tips/#what-i-can-use-instead-of-soy-sauce "What I can use instead of Soy sauce?")
- fresh dill
## Method
Tip the meat into a large bowl.
Add eggs and break them up with a fork.
Add all seasonings and breadcrumbs, then massage with your hand until the mixture is soft and the seasonings are well combined.
Cover with cling film and leave to stand at room temperature for 20 minutes.
For the mushroom sauce, wash and cut mushrooms.
Heat a frying pan with a spoon of oil, add mushrooms and sizzle them for a few minutes.
Add seasoning and pour 200 ml of water, cover and cook on medium heat.
In the meantime, divide the mince mixture into equal portions and form it into 12 burgers.
Use a small bowl or saucer as a guide if you want them to be neat.
Heat a non-stick frying pan over high-medium heat. Add the meat and cook for about 4 mins on each side until browned and cooked through.
Add the flour to the remaining water and mix well. Pour it into the mushrooms sauce stirring to avoid making lumps.
Add soy sauce.
When meat is nicely cooked add them to the sauce and cook further for 15-20 minutes.
Enjoy with vegetables and mash for a delicious family dinner.
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## Milky Sandwich Cake
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/milky-sandwich-cake/
- **Date:** 2022-03-19
- **Tags:** eggs, potato starch, sandwich, cake, cacao powder, double cream, icing sugar, prune jam, jam, cacao powder, milk, butter, sponge cake
### Content
## Ingredients
### Base
- 4 eggs
- ¾ cup of sugar
- ¼ cup of potato starch [alternative](/tips/#what-i-can-use-instead-of-potato-starch "What I can use instead of Potato starch?")
- ¾ cup of self-raising flour [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-self-raising-flour "How to make self-raising flour?")
- 2 tbsp of cacao powder
- 1 tsp of baking powder
- pinch of salt
### Filling
- 500ml double cream [what is?](/tips/#what-is-double-cream "What is Double Cream?")
- 2 tbsp of icing sugar [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-icing-sugar "How to make icing sugar?")
- 400ml of prune jam (can be substituted with any other jam)
### Topping
- 2 tbsp of cacao powder
- 2 tbsp of sugar
- 1 tbsp of butter
- ¼ cup of milk
## Method
### Base
Heat an oven to 180C with a fan.
Line the round cake tin (with a diameter of 25cm) with baking parchment.
Separate the whites from the yolks into two bowls.
Place the whites into the mixing bowl.
Add a pinch of salt and beat to a stiff foam using a hand mixer at high speed.
Add gradually sugar, spoon by spoon, and whisk until dissolved.
Add yolks, one at a time, still mixing until combined. The mixture should be light and fluffy at this stage.
Sift the flour, potato starch, cacao powder and baking powder and add to the egg mixture. Fold with the spatula.
Do not use a whisk at this time.
Gently transfer the dough onto the tin and even out.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
Take the hot base out of the oven. Carefully drop the base in the tin on the floor from a height of around 30 cm and cool down at room temperature. This allows to settle and levelling of the base.
Once cooled down, cut into 2 tops.
Spread the jam from the inside of the bottom part.
### Filling
Pour the double cream into the mixing bowl and whisk using a mixer at high speed. Gradually add sugar.
It will take a few minutes until the filling is done. Do not overmix. The cream must be fluffy not too stiff.
Prepare the same round cake tin you used to bake the base and place the first top inside (side with a jam upwards).
Spread the cream over the base and cover with the top making a cake sandwich.
### Topping
In a medium pot melt the butter.
Add sugar and cacao powder.
Stirring adds slowly milk, spoon by spoon, and combine all ingredients.
> The topping is ready when is glassy and smooth.
Pour onto the top of the cake.
You can decorate with sprinkles.
Milky sandwich needs to be refrigerated overnight before consumption.
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## Nut-Free Homemade Brownie
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/nut-free-homemade-brownie/
- **Date:** 2022-03-17
- **Tags:** homemade, nut-free, eggs, chocolate, cacao powder, brown sugar, brownie, butter
### Content
## Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 200g dark chocolate chips
- 250g of butter
- 360g of brown sugar [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-brown-sugar "How to make brown sugar?")
- 70g of self-raising flour [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-self-raising-flour "How to make self-raising flour?")
- 80g of cacao powder
## Method
Preheat the oven to 170C.
Line a 24x34cm tray (you can use 20x25cm tray for thicker finish) with baking parchment overlapping slightly on the sides.
Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat. When the butter is melted set aside to cool down a little.
Place eggs into the mixing bowl and whisk until the eggs become light and fluffy.
Add brown sugar and mix. Pour the melted butter and whisk further.
Sift the flour with cacao powder and add to the egg mixture. Stir until fully combined.
Pour into a baking tray and scatter over the chocolate chips.
Bake for 35-45 minutes on a medium shelf.
Once cooked, the middle should be very gooey. and the top can sink and crack.
Pull the brownie out of the tray and cut it when is chilled.
Serve with ice cream, double cream or just icing sugar.
## Tips
Use dark chocolate to make it nuts-free.
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## Cooked Red Cabbage
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/cooked-red-cabbage/
- **Date:** 2022-03-16
- **Tags:** cabbage, onion, white vinegar, vinegar, pepper, cinnamon, butter
### Content
## Ingredients
- 1 small red cabbage
- 1 white onion
- 1 tbsp of butter
- ⅓ cup of water
- 2 tsp of white vinegar
- 1 tsp of salt
- 1 tsp of black pepper
- ½ tsp of cinnamon
- 1 tsp of sugar
## Method
Chop the onion into small pieces.
Quarter, core and shred the cabbage. Place all in a medium pot.
Add butter and water to the cabbage and cook on high heat for 10 minutes stirring from time to time.
Scatter over the sugar and pour the vinegar.
Add salt, pepper and cinnamon and turn the heat to medium. Add some more water if required.
Cover and simmer for further 25 minutes until the cabbage is tender.
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## Breaded Pork Loins with Mushrooms and Grated Mozzarella
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/breaded-pork-loins-mushrooms-mozzarella/
- **Date:** 2022-03-16
- **Tags:** pork, pork loin, eggs, milk, breadcrumbs, pepper, mushrooms, garlic, mozzarella, cheese
### Content
## Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork loins
- 1 egg
- ⅓ cup of milk
- a bowl of breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp of salt
- 1 tsp of black pepper
- oil
- 200g mushrooms
- 1 tsp of dried garlic
- 150g of grated mozzarella cheese [alternative](/tips/#what-i-can-use-instead-of-mozzarella-cheese "What I can use instead of Mozzarella cheese?")
## Method
Place the pork loins on the chopping board and season with salt and pepper.
Cover with cling film and beat with a meat tenderizer.
In a small bowl whisk an egg with milk. Dip pork loins into the egg mixture and coat with crumbs.
In a pan heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add a pinch of salt to the oil to avoid oil splash. Fry pork loins on both sides until golden (around 4 minutes on each side).
Place pork lions into a baking tray lined with baking parchment.
Cut mushrooms into pieces. Heat a spoonful of oil in a pan. In the meantime preheat the oven to 220C.
Place mushrooms in the pan and season them with salt, pepper and dried garlic. Sizzle for a few minutes.
Put mushrooms evenly on each pork loin and cover with grated mozzarella cheese.
Put into the oven for about 10 minutes until the cheese melts.
Serve with mashed potatoes and any vegetable you like.
Taste great with [Cooked Red Cabbage](/cooked-red-cabbage/).
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## Homemade Yorkshire Pudding
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/homemade-yorkshire-pudding/
- **Date:** 2022-03-15
- **Tags:** homemade, yorkshire, pudding, eggs, milk
### Content
## Ingredients
- 1 cup of eggs
- 1 cup of cold full-fat milk
- 1 cup of plain flour
- Cooking oil
## Method
Preheat the oven to 240C.
Sift flour and place in the mixing bowl with eggs and milk.
Whisk until smooth and the ingredients are well combined.
Place a portion of oil at the bottom of the muffin tray or cupcake tray.
Put in the oven and allow to heat for approximately 5 minutes.
Give the batter a final whisk before removing the tray from the oven.
Carefully pour the batter into each tray.
Reduce oven to 220 C.
Bake for 15-20 minutes until puddings rise and become golden brown, puffed and crispy.
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## Mediterranean Couscous
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/mediterranean-couscous/
- **Date:** 2022-03-14
- **Tags:** couscous, vegetables, stock cube, pepper, paprika, raisins, butter
### Content
## Ingredients
- 1 pack of couscous, 500g
- 1 pack of frozen Mediterranean vegetables, 700g
- 2 vegetable stock cubes
- 1 full tbsp of butter
- 1 tsp of black pepper
- 1 tsp of ground paprika
- 1 tsp of salt
- ¾ cup of raisins
- approx. 1l Boiling water
## Method
Preheat the oven to 200C (with a fan).
Put vegetables onto the roasting tray and place them into the oven.
Roast for 30 minutes stirring occasionally.
When vegetables are roasted nicely, take them out of the oven.
Place couscous in a heatproof bowl. Add raisins, butter, stock cubes, salt, pepper and ground paprika. Add boiling water (4 parts couscous per 5 parts of water).
Cover with cling film or a lid and leave for about 8 minutes. Stir well on the beginning and halfway through with a wooden spoon allowing everything to dissolve and combine. If it requires adding boiling water, add.
Add roasted vegetables to the couscous and stir.
Enjoy the taste and aroma.
## Tips
Stock cubes and butter can be substituted which makes the dish dairy-free and suitable for vegans.
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## Easy Blondie Brownie
- **URL:** https://yummyrecipes.uk/easy-blondie-brownie/
- **Date:** 2022-03-13
- **Tags:** brownie, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla extract, chocolate, butter
### Content
## Ingredients
- 225g of butter
- 150g of light brown sugar [how to?](/tips/#how-to-make-brown-sugar "How to make brown sugar?")
- 75g of white caster sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
- 300g of plain flour
- 1 tsp of baking powder
- 200g dark chocolate chips
## Method
Preheat the oven to 160 degrees (with a fan). Line the baking tray with baking parchment.
Whisk butter with white and brown sugar using a hand mixer until the mixture is well combined.
Gradually add eggs and vanilla extract and mix further.
Sift flour with baking powder together and add to the mixture. Whisk together.
Fold the dark chocolate chips into the mixture and mix using the spatula.
Spread the dough into a baking tray.
Bake for 25 minutes until golden on top.
## Tips
The butter and eggs should be at room temperature. Put it out of the fridge for 30 minutes before you start 😊
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