Lily F, Author at falafelandcaviar.com Wed, 24 Apr 2024 14:06:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Put Your Leftovers to Good Use in This Egg Fried Rice Dish https://falafelandcaviar.com/put-your-leftovers-to-good-use-in-this-egg-fried-rice-dish/ Fri, 26 Apr 2024 16:21:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=20131 It’s easy to overestimate quantities of common ingredients such as rice and vegetables. You may tip what you think looks like two portions of peas into a pan, only to discover that you’ve cooked enough to feed eight people. Luckily, many dishes are best when made using leftovers—just check out this delicious and easy egg […]

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]]> It’s easy to overestimate quantities of common ingredients such as rice and vegetables. You may tip what you think looks like two portions of peas into a pan, only to discover that you’ve cooked enough to feed eight people. Luckily, many dishes are best when made using leftovers—just check out this delicious and easy egg fried rice! Use this recipe to make a simple yet delicious dinner from your hardworking leftovers.

Ingredients (to serve 4):

  • 1 1/2 cups of leftover rice
  • 1/2 cup of peas, cooked, frozen or raw
  • 1 white onion
  • 1 cup of assorted vegetables, cooked or raw—such as carrots, broccoli, cauliflower or spinach
  • 2 tablespoons of corn oil
  • 2 teaspoons of soy sauce
  • 4 medium eggs
  • Black pepper, for seasoning

Instructions:

  1. Finely dice the onion.
  2. Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan.
  3. Add the onion once the oil is hot, keep stirring to avoid the onion sticking or burning.
  4. After 5 minutes, add the peas and vegetables if they are raw. If the peas and vegetables have already been cooked, add them to the onion after 7 minutes of frying.
  5. Once the vegetables have been cooking for 3 minutes, stir the rice in through the pan.
  6. Season with the soy sauce and black pepper.
  7. Whisk the eggs together, then pour over the rice. Stir through well.
  8. After 1 minute, remove the pan from the heat. Continue stirring until the eggs have cooked.
  9. Serve immediately.

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]]> This Bean Stew is Great With Rice or Corn Tortillas https://falafelandcaviar.com/this-bean-stew-is-great-with-rice-or-corn-tortillas/ Fri, 19 Apr 2024 16:03:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=20095 Beans and pulses are incredibly good for us, and what’s better, they’re cheap and tasty too! This bean stew uses plenty of onion and garlic plus a few herbs and spices to create some rich, satisfying flavors in under forty minutes. It’s ideal to serve alongside fluffy white rice, or you can make or buy […]

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]]> Beans and pulses are incredibly good for us, and what’s better, they’re cheap and tasty too! This bean stew uses plenty of onion and garlic plus a few herbs and spices to create some rich, satisfying flavors in under forty minutes. It’s ideal to serve alongside fluffy white rice, or you can make or buy corn tortillas. Soured cream and avocado on the side will only improve things, and don’t forget plenty of grated cheese on top of your beans!

Ingredients (to serve 4):

  • 2 cans of black beans
  • 2 cups of tomato passata
  • 1 white onion
  • 5 cloves of garlic
  • 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil
  • 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon of dried basil
  • 1 vegetable stock cube
  • Water, to loosen the sauce

Instructions:

  1. Finely slice the onion and dice the garlic.
  2. Heat the oil in a large pan.
  3. Add the onion and garlic, stirring regularly for 5 – 10 minutes, until the onion starts to soften.
  4. Add all of the dried herbs and spices, plus a splash of water if the onion is starting to stick.
  5. Crumble the stock cube into the mix and stir well.
  6. Using your hands or a masher, crush about half of the beans so that they are lightly mashed.
  7. Add the mashed and whole beans to the onions, plus a little water to loosen if needed.
  8. After 5 minutes, add the tomato passata. Add more water to loosen to a thin consistency, and then simmer for 15 – 20 minutes, until the liquid has cooked off and you have a thick stew.
  9. Serve alongside the rice or tortillas.

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]]> This is the Ideal Breakfast to Keep You Full Until Lunchtime https://falafelandcaviar.com/this-is-the-ideal-breakfast-to-keep-you-full-until-lunchtime/ Tue, 06 Feb 2024 12:23:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=19405 New evidence suggests that if you are someone who eats breakfast, you want to limit the sugar (including that from fruit) and up the fat and protein if you’re aiming to stay full and away from snacks until lunchtime. This breakfast bowl is ideal, providing some vitamins and minerals from the fruit alongside plenty of […]

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]]> New evidence suggests that if you are someone who eats breakfast, you want to limit the sugar (including that from fruit) and up the fat and protein if you’re aiming to stay full and away from snacks until lunchtime. This breakfast bowl is ideal, providing some vitamins and minerals from the fruit alongside plenty of healthy fats and proteins. You can add in or swap out ingredients as you see fit, and enjoy feeling satisfied until lunchtime rolls around.

Ingredients (to serve 1):

  • 3 tablespoons of full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon of chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon of flaxseeds
  • 3 tablespoons of water
  • 1 tablespoon of cacao nibs
  • A small handful of grapes or berries of your choice
  • 2 tablespoons of pecans or nuts of your choice

Instructions:

  1. Mix the chia and flaxseeds with the water, stir well, and leave to soak for 10 minutes.
  2. Put the yogurt in a bowl, top with the berries, pecans, and cacao nibs, then top with the soaked seeds.
  3. You can add some peanut butter for added protein and healthy fats, or a little honey if you wish.

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]]> This Chocolate Bake is Quick And Easy https://falafelandcaviar.com/this-chocolate-bake-is-quick-and-easy/ Mon, 15 Jan 2024 04:23:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=19177 Sometimes, you just want something a little sweet and indulgent, without all the hassle of baking an entire cake or dessert. That’s where this super sweet, easy chocolate biscuit bake comes in. Using only a few ingredients, you can have some indulgent treats on the table in no time. View this post on Instagram A […]

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]]> Sometimes, you just want something a little sweet and indulgent, without all the hassle of baking an entire cake or dessert. That’s where this super sweet, easy chocolate biscuit bake comes in. Using only a few ingredients, you can have some indulgent treats on the table in no time.

Ingredients (to make 10)

  • 1 1/2 cups of broken biscuits or cookies of your choice
  • 1 cup of milk chocolate
  • 1/2 cup of dark chocolate
  • 1/2 cup of unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons of chopped mixed nuts

Instructions

  1. Make sure the cookies or biscuits are broken up into small pieces.
  2. Melt the chocolate and butter together.
  3. Stir the biscuit into the melted chocolate, then pour the mix into a lined and greased baking tray.
  4. Place the mix in the fridge and allow to set for 2 – 3 hours. Once set, slice into bars.

Indulgent, satisfying, and yet oh-so-easy, this chocolate biscuit bake is a great option for a quick treat.

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]]> How to Create the Best Lamb Stew https://falafelandcaviar.com/how-to-create-the-best-lamb-stew/ Thu, 04 Jan 2024 12:03:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=19011 A great lamb stew should be wholesome, hearty and utterly delicious. Avoid tough meat or flavorless broth by following this simple, fail safe recipe, which can be left in the slow cooker for several hours to develop it’s rich, complex flavors. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zola Nene (@zola_nene) Ingredients (to […]

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]]> A great lamb stew should be wholesome, hearty and utterly delicious. Avoid tough meat or flavorless broth by following this simple, fail safe recipe, which can be left in the slow cooker for several hours to develop it’s rich, complex flavors.

Ingredients (to serve 4):

  • 4 lamb steaks, cut into chunks
  • 6 large potatoes, halved
  • 3 carrots, cubed
  • 1 leek, finely sliced
  • 1 beef stock cube
  • 2 cups of water
  • 2 tablespoons of oil
  • 1 onion
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Fry the onion and the leek in the oil until soft and thoroughly cooked.
  2. Add all of the ingredients to your slow cooker, set the heat for medium to high and the timer for 4 hours, place the lid on and let the slow cooker do its work!
  3. Serve the stew as it is, alongside some steamed greens, or alongside some rice.

Simple, satisfying, and delicious, this lamb stew is a great winter recipe to have to hand.

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]]> The Best Cookie Recipe Ever https://falafelandcaviar.com/the-best-cookie-recipe-ever/ Sun, 31 Dec 2023 12:35:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=18222 Cookies are universally popular, with their sweet taste and soft, chewy texture. Check out this cookie recipe, and then the three ways to adapt it to suit any taste. Cookie Recipe Ingredients (to make 12): Instructions: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ally – Food & Recipe Blogger (@sweetsavoryeats) Passion Fruit Cookies […]

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]]> Cookies are universally popular, with their sweet taste and soft, chewy texture. Check out this cookie recipe, and then the three ways to adapt it to suit any taste.

Cookie Recipe

Ingredients (to make 12):

  • 1 cup of plain flour
  • 1 teaspoon of baking powder
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup of unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup of dark chocolate chips
  • ¾ cup of dark brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon of vanilla essence

Instructions:

  1. Sift all of the dry ingredients together, apart from the chocolate chips.
  2. Stir in the butter, when it is well mixed add in the eggs and whisk.
  3. Stir the vanilla essence through the dough.
  4. Wrap the dough in greaseproof paper or clingfilm, and then chill in the fridge for one hour.
  5. Remove from the fridge, roll out and cut the cookies into circles about 2 inches across.
  6. Bake in an oven heated to 320◦F for about 15 minutes.
  7. Leave the cookies to cool on a wire rack for at least half an hour.

Passion Fruit Cookies

To infuse these cookies with a passion fruit twist, follow the recipe above but add ½ cup of passion fruit pulp to the mix at the same time you add the egg. This will make the mix wetter, so you may need to sift in a little extra flour to balance.

Raspberry Ripple

To deliver some delicious raspberry flavor, add ½ cup of fresh or frozen raspberries to the mix at the same time that you add the eggs.

Oat Cookies

To give these cookies extra texture and crumble, swap out half of the flour for oats, instead. You may need to add a little more butter to help the dough bind.

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]]> This Pasta Dish is the Ultimate Mid-Week Meal https://falafelandcaviar.com/this-pasta-dish-is-the-ultimate-mid-week-meal/ Tue, 26 Dec 2023 10:59:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=18912 Once we get to the middle of the working week, whipping up an amazing meal for dinner can feel like more effort than it’s worth. However, you don’t have to work for hours in the kitchen to create something exciting, tasty, and healthy. Just check out this nutritious pasta dish, which is crammed full of […]

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]]> Once we get to the middle of the working week, whipping up an amazing meal for dinner can feel like more effort than it’s worth. However, you don’t have to work for hours in the kitchen to create something exciting, tasty, and healthy. Just check out this nutritious pasta dish, which is crammed full of flavor and color.

Ingredients (to serve 2):

  • 2 zucchini
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon of chilli flakes
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 2 cups of dried spaghetti
  • 1 tablespoon of tomato puree

Instructions:

  1. 1. Heat the olive oil in a wide-based pan.
  2. 2. Grate the zucchini and add this to the pan.
  3. 3. After 5 minutes, add the diced garlic, lemon zest, chilli flakes, tomato puree and salt. Stir through well, and cook for 10 – 15 minutes.
  4. 4. Cook the pasta according to packet instructions, once it’s done retain 1/4 cup of the cooking water.
  5. 5. Stir the cooking water through the sauce and then serve.

So tasty yet simple, this pasta dish is a great choice to have when the midweek lull hits.

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]]> Three of the Best British Sweet Treats at Christmas Time https://falafelandcaviar.com/three-of-the-best-british-sweet-treats-at-christmas-time/ Sat, 23 Dec 2023 16:47:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=19013 Over the festive season, we eat meals and ingredients which are neglected throughout the rest of the year. In the UK, there is a big focus on spiced fruit flavors in desserts and sweet treats, which go beautifully with yogurt, cream or ice cream. Check out these three sweet staples of a British wintertime menu, […]

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]]> Over the festive season, we eat meals and ingredients which are neglected throughout the rest of the year. In the UK, there is a big focus on spiced fruit flavors in desserts and sweet treats, which go beautifully with yogurt, cream or ice cream. Check out these three sweet staples of a British wintertime menu, and see if you can track these down for yourself to try.

Mince Pies

The ‘mince’ in these pies refers to the mincemeat, an old name for the delicious sweet filling of spiced and sweetened fruit. This filling will often include sultanas, currants, and raisins, and may also involve some candied orange peel too. Encased in rich shortcrust pastry, mince pies are a real treat of the festive season.

Christmas Pudding

This rich and indulgent dessert is often steamed (which can take hours depending on its size) and then soaked with brandy and set alight at the table to create a show-stopping finale to a festive feast! Like the mince pies, the sweetened fruit features heavily here. This dessert is ideal served with vanilla ice cream, custard, yogurt or cream—the dairy helps to temper down the intense richness of the pudding.

Melt In The Middle Desserts

For those who aren’t so keen on the flavors of spiced fruit, another dessert which gets brought out a lot at this time of year is a chocolate melt in the middle pudding. Comprising of moist chocolate sponge with a rich chocolate cream at its centre, this pudding is incredible served with some cream or ice cream at the end of the meal.

Christmas is certainly a time for indulgence, so if you’re curious to try some traditional British desserts now is the ideal time of year!

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]]> Need Some Mid Week Meal Inspiration? Check Out This Easy Pasta Dish https://falafelandcaviar.com/need-some-mid-week-meal-inspiration-check-out-this-easy-pasta-dish/ Thu, 07 Dec 2023 08:34:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=18724 Whipping up dinner in the middle of the week can be a nice way to relax, but for many of us it begins to feel like a chore and getting a take-out instead starts to feel mighty tempting. Resist this urge, and turn to this simple, quick and easy pasta recipe instead. It’s seriously tasty […]

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]]> Whipping up dinner in the middle of the week can be a nice way to relax, but for many of us it begins to feel like a chore and getting a take-out instead starts to feel mighty tempting. Resist this urge, and turn to this simple, quick and easy pasta recipe instead. It’s seriously tasty and full of healthy fiber, so you’ll feel satisfied after eating this great dish.

Ingredients (to serve 2):

  • 1 cup of dried macaroni
  • 1 tin of chickpeas
  • 2 sticks of celery
  • 1 large carrot
  • 1 red onion
  • 1 vegetable stock cube
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon of butter
  • Cheddar for grating (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Finely dice the onion, celery and carrot. Heat the oil in a heavy based pan and fry the vegetables for 10 minutes.
  2. Add the chickpeas and their water to the pan. Stir through and then add the vegetable stock cube.
  3. Simmer until most of the water has reduced.
  4. Stir in the macaroni, topping up with a little more water if required.
  5. Add the black pepper and cook for the length of time stipulated on the pasta packet.
  6. Once the pasta is cooked, stir through the butter and add grated cheese if desired.

Simple, hearty and full of delicious flavor, you can’t go wrong with this pasta dish.

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]]> This Gluten Free Pancake Recipe Is The Best https://falafelandcaviar.com/this-gluten-free-pancake-recipe-is-the-best/ Sat, 02 Dec 2023 08:34:10 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=18671 For those of us embarking on gluten free diets, it can feel hard knowing that we’re missing out on many of the best treats and baked goods. Luckily, with this recipe, missing out on delicious, fluffy pancakes is one worry you won’t have. These are so good, that even people who aren’t eating gluten free […]

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]]> For those of us embarking on gluten free diets, it can feel hard knowing that we’re missing out on many of the best treats and baked goods. Luckily, with this recipe, missing out on delicious, fluffy pancakes is one worry you won’t have. These are so good, that even people who aren’t eating gluten free will happily scoff the lot! Whether you top them with sweet or savory treats, this is one recipe you’ll be returning to again and again.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups of plain gluten free flour
  • 1 1/2 cups of milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon of sugar
  • 1 tablespoon of oil
  • 1 tablespoon of butter

Instructions:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, sift in the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder and mix well.
  2. Make a large well in the center, and whisk in the eggs.
  3. Whisk in the milk and the oil, beat the mix to ensure there are no lumps.
  4. Heat a little butter in a skillet and pour in one ladle of batter, fry until browned on both side. Continue until you’ve used all of the batter.
  5. Serve the pancakes immediately.

Fluffy, soft and totally delicious, no one will even know that these pancakes are gluten free!

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> Lily F, Author at falafelandcaviar.com Wed, 24 Apr 2024 14:06:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Put Your Leftovers to Good Use in This Egg Fried Rice Dish https://falafelandcaviar.com/put-your-leftovers-to-good-use-in-this-egg-fried-rice-dish/ Fri, 26 Apr 2024 16:21:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=20131 It’s easy to overestimate quantities of common ingredients such as rice and vegetables. You may tip what you think looks like two portions of peas into a pan, only to discover that you’ve cooked enough to feed eight people. Luckily, many dishes are best when made using leftovers—just check out this delicious and easy egg […]

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]]> It’s easy to overestimate quantities of common ingredients such as rice and vegetables. You may tip what you think looks like two portions of peas into a pan, only to discover that you’ve cooked enough to feed eight people. Luckily, many dishes are best when made using leftovers—just check out this delicious and easy egg fried rice! Use this recipe to make a simple yet delicious dinner from your hardworking leftovers.

Ingredients (to serve 4):

  • 1 1/2 cups of leftover rice
  • 1/2 cup of peas, cooked, frozen or raw
  • 1 white onion
  • 1 cup of assorted vegetables, cooked or raw—such as carrots, broccoli, cauliflower or spinach
  • 2 tablespoons of corn oil
  • 2 teaspoons of soy sauce
  • 4 medium eggs
  • Black pepper, for seasoning

Instructions:

  1. Finely dice the onion.
  2. Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan.
  3. Add the onion once the oil is hot, keep stirring to avoid the onion sticking or burning.
  4. After 5 minutes, add the peas and vegetables if they are raw. If the peas and vegetables have already been cooked, add them to the onion after 7 minutes of frying.
  5. Once the vegetables have been cooking for 3 minutes, stir the rice in through the pan.
  6. Season with the soy sauce and black pepper.
  7. Whisk the eggs together, then pour over the rice. Stir through well.
  8. After 1 minute, remove the pan from the heat. Continue stirring until the eggs have cooked.
  9. Serve immediately.

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]]> This Bean Stew is Great With Rice or Corn Tortillas https://falafelandcaviar.com/this-bean-stew-is-great-with-rice-or-corn-tortillas/ Fri, 19 Apr 2024 16:03:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=20095 Beans and pulses are incredibly good for us, and what’s better, they’re cheap and tasty too! This bean stew uses plenty of onion and garlic plus a few herbs and spices to create some rich, satisfying flavors in under forty minutes. It’s ideal to serve alongside fluffy white rice, or you can make or buy […]

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]]> Beans and pulses are incredibly good for us, and what’s better, they’re cheap and tasty too! This bean stew uses plenty of onion and garlic plus a few herbs and spices to create some rich, satisfying flavors in under forty minutes. It’s ideal to serve alongside fluffy white rice, or you can make or buy corn tortillas. Soured cream and avocado on the side will only improve things, and don’t forget plenty of grated cheese on top of your beans!

Ingredients (to serve 4):

  • 2 cans of black beans
  • 2 cups of tomato passata
  • 1 white onion
  • 5 cloves of garlic
  • 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil
  • 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon of dried basil
  • 1 vegetable stock cube
  • Water, to loosen the sauce

Instructions:

  1. Finely slice the onion and dice the garlic.
  2. Heat the oil in a large pan.
  3. Add the onion and garlic, stirring regularly for 5 – 10 minutes, until the onion starts to soften.
  4. Add all of the dried herbs and spices, plus a splash of water if the onion is starting to stick.
  5. Crumble the stock cube into the mix and stir well.
  6. Using your hands or a masher, crush about half of the beans so that they are lightly mashed.
  7. Add the mashed and whole beans to the onions, plus a little water to loosen if needed.
  8. After 5 minutes, add the tomato passata. Add more water to loosen to a thin consistency, and then simmer for 15 – 20 minutes, until the liquid has cooked off and you have a thick stew.
  9. Serve alongside the rice or tortillas.

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]]> This is the Ideal Breakfast to Keep You Full Until Lunchtime https://falafelandcaviar.com/this-is-the-ideal-breakfast-to-keep-you-full-until-lunchtime/ Tue, 06 Feb 2024 12:23:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=19405 New evidence suggests that if you are someone who eats breakfast, you want to limit the sugar (including that from fruit) and up the fat and protein if you’re aiming to stay full and away from snacks until lunchtime. This breakfast bowl is ideal, providing some vitamins and minerals from the fruit alongside plenty of […]

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]]> New evidence suggests that if you are someone who eats breakfast, you want to limit the sugar (including that from fruit) and up the fat and protein if you’re aiming to stay full and away from snacks until lunchtime. This breakfast bowl is ideal, providing some vitamins and minerals from the fruit alongside plenty of healthy fats and proteins. You can add in or swap out ingredients as you see fit, and enjoy feeling satisfied until lunchtime rolls around.

Ingredients (to serve 1):

  • 3 tablespoons of full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon of chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon of flaxseeds
  • 3 tablespoons of water
  • 1 tablespoon of cacao nibs
  • A small handful of grapes or berries of your choice
  • 2 tablespoons of pecans or nuts of your choice

Instructions:

  1. Mix the chia and flaxseeds with the water, stir well, and leave to soak for 10 minutes.
  2. Put the yogurt in a bowl, top with the berries, pecans, and cacao nibs, then top with the soaked seeds.
  3. You can add some peanut butter for added protein and healthy fats, or a little honey if you wish.

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]]> This Chocolate Bake is Quick And Easy https://falafelandcaviar.com/this-chocolate-bake-is-quick-and-easy/ Mon, 15 Jan 2024 04:23:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=19177 Sometimes, you just want something a little sweet and indulgent, without all the hassle of baking an entire cake or dessert. That’s where this super sweet, easy chocolate biscuit bake comes in. Using only a few ingredients, you can have some indulgent treats on the table in no time. View this post on Instagram A […]

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]]> Sometimes, you just want something a little sweet and indulgent, without all the hassle of baking an entire cake or dessert. That’s where this super sweet, easy chocolate biscuit bake comes in. Using only a few ingredients, you can have some indulgent treats on the table in no time.

Ingredients (to make 10)

  • 1 1/2 cups of broken biscuits or cookies of your choice
  • 1 cup of milk chocolate
  • 1/2 cup of dark chocolate
  • 1/2 cup of unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons of chopped mixed nuts

Instructions

  1. Make sure the cookies or biscuits are broken up into small pieces.
  2. Melt the chocolate and butter together.
  3. Stir the biscuit into the melted chocolate, then pour the mix into a lined and greased baking tray.
  4. Place the mix in the fridge and allow to set for 2 – 3 hours. Once set, slice into bars.

Indulgent, satisfying, and yet oh-so-easy, this chocolate biscuit bake is a great option for a quick treat.

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]]> How to Create the Best Lamb Stew https://falafelandcaviar.com/how-to-create-the-best-lamb-stew/ Thu, 04 Jan 2024 12:03:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=19011 A great lamb stew should be wholesome, hearty and utterly delicious. Avoid tough meat or flavorless broth by following this simple, fail safe recipe, which can be left in the slow cooker for several hours to develop it’s rich, complex flavors. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zola Nene (@zola_nene) Ingredients (to […]

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]]> A great lamb stew should be wholesome, hearty and utterly delicious. Avoid tough meat or flavorless broth by following this simple, fail safe recipe, which can be left in the slow cooker for several hours to develop it’s rich, complex flavors.

Ingredients (to serve 4):

  • 4 lamb steaks, cut into chunks
  • 6 large potatoes, halved
  • 3 carrots, cubed
  • 1 leek, finely sliced
  • 1 beef stock cube
  • 2 cups of water
  • 2 tablespoons of oil
  • 1 onion
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Fry the onion and the leek in the oil until soft and thoroughly cooked.
  2. Add all of the ingredients to your slow cooker, set the heat for medium to high and the timer for 4 hours, place the lid on and let the slow cooker do its work!
  3. Serve the stew as it is, alongside some steamed greens, or alongside some rice.

Simple, satisfying, and delicious, this lamb stew is a great winter recipe to have to hand.

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]]> The Best Cookie Recipe Ever https://falafelandcaviar.com/the-best-cookie-recipe-ever/ Sun, 31 Dec 2023 12:35:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=18222 Cookies are universally popular, with their sweet taste and soft, chewy texture. Check out this cookie recipe, and then the three ways to adapt it to suit any taste. Cookie Recipe Ingredients (to make 12): Instructions: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ally – Food & Recipe Blogger (@sweetsavoryeats) Passion Fruit Cookies […]

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]]> Cookies are universally popular, with their sweet taste and soft, chewy texture. Check out this cookie recipe, and then the three ways to adapt it to suit any taste.

Cookie Recipe

Ingredients (to make 12):

  • 1 cup of plain flour
  • 1 teaspoon of baking powder
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup of unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup of dark chocolate chips
  • ¾ cup of dark brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon of vanilla essence

Instructions:

  1. Sift all of the dry ingredients together, apart from the chocolate chips.
  2. Stir in the butter, when it is well mixed add in the eggs and whisk.
  3. Stir the vanilla essence through the dough.
  4. Wrap the dough in greaseproof paper or clingfilm, and then chill in the fridge for one hour.
  5. Remove from the fridge, roll out and cut the cookies into circles about 2 inches across.
  6. Bake in an oven heated to 320◦F for about 15 minutes.
  7. Leave the cookies to cool on a wire rack for at least half an hour.

Passion Fruit Cookies

To infuse these cookies with a passion fruit twist, follow the recipe above but add ½ cup of passion fruit pulp to the mix at the same time you add the egg. This will make the mix wetter, so you may need to sift in a little extra flour to balance.

Raspberry Ripple

To deliver some delicious raspberry flavor, add ½ cup of fresh or frozen raspberries to the mix at the same time that you add the eggs.

Oat Cookies

To give these cookies extra texture and crumble, swap out half of the flour for oats, instead. You may need to add a little more butter to help the dough bind.

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]]> This Pasta Dish is the Ultimate Mid-Week Meal https://falafelandcaviar.com/this-pasta-dish-is-the-ultimate-mid-week-meal/ Tue, 26 Dec 2023 10:59:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=18912 Once we get to the middle of the working week, whipping up an amazing meal for dinner can feel like more effort than it’s worth. However, you don’t have to work for hours in the kitchen to create something exciting, tasty, and healthy. Just check out this nutritious pasta dish, which is crammed full of […]

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]]> Once we get to the middle of the working week, whipping up an amazing meal for dinner can feel like more effort than it’s worth. However, you don’t have to work for hours in the kitchen to create something exciting, tasty, and healthy. Just check out this nutritious pasta dish, which is crammed full of flavor and color.

Ingredients (to serve 2):

  • 2 zucchini
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon of chilli flakes
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 2 cups of dried spaghetti
  • 1 tablespoon of tomato puree

Instructions:

  1. 1. Heat the olive oil in a wide-based pan.
  2. 2. Grate the zucchini and add this to the pan.
  3. 3. After 5 minutes, add the diced garlic, lemon zest, chilli flakes, tomato puree and salt. Stir through well, and cook for 10 – 15 minutes.
  4. 4. Cook the pasta according to packet instructions, once it’s done retain 1/4 cup of the cooking water.
  5. 5. Stir the cooking water through the sauce and then serve.

So tasty yet simple, this pasta dish is a great choice to have when the midweek lull hits.

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]]> Three of the Best British Sweet Treats at Christmas Time https://falafelandcaviar.com/three-of-the-best-british-sweet-treats-at-christmas-time/ Sat, 23 Dec 2023 16:47:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=19013 Over the festive season, we eat meals and ingredients which are neglected throughout the rest of the year. In the UK, there is a big focus on spiced fruit flavors in desserts and sweet treats, which go beautifully with yogurt, cream or ice cream. Check out these three sweet staples of a British wintertime menu, […]

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]]> Over the festive season, we eat meals and ingredients which are neglected throughout the rest of the year. In the UK, there is a big focus on spiced fruit flavors in desserts and sweet treats, which go beautifully with yogurt, cream or ice cream. Check out these three sweet staples of a British wintertime menu, and see if you can track these down for yourself to try.

Mince Pies

The ‘mince’ in these pies refers to the mincemeat, an old name for the delicious sweet filling of spiced and sweetened fruit. This filling will often include sultanas, currants, and raisins, and may also involve some candied orange peel too. Encased in rich shortcrust pastry, mince pies are a real treat of the festive season.

Christmas Pudding

This rich and indulgent dessert is often steamed (which can take hours depending on its size) and then soaked with brandy and set alight at the table to create a show-stopping finale to a festive feast! Like the mince pies, the sweetened fruit features heavily here. This dessert is ideal served with vanilla ice cream, custard, yogurt or cream—the dairy helps to temper down the intense richness of the pudding.

Melt In The Middle Desserts

For those who aren’t so keen on the flavors of spiced fruit, another dessert which gets brought out a lot at this time of year is a chocolate melt in the middle pudding. Comprising of moist chocolate sponge with a rich chocolate cream at its centre, this pudding is incredible served with some cream or ice cream at the end of the meal.

Christmas is certainly a time for indulgence, so if you’re curious to try some traditional British desserts now is the ideal time of year!

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]]> Need Some Mid Week Meal Inspiration? Check Out This Easy Pasta Dish https://falafelandcaviar.com/need-some-mid-week-meal-inspiration-check-out-this-easy-pasta-dish/ Thu, 07 Dec 2023 08:34:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=18724 Whipping up dinner in the middle of the week can be a nice way to relax, but for many of us it begins to feel like a chore and getting a take-out instead starts to feel mighty tempting. Resist this urge, and turn to this simple, quick and easy pasta recipe instead. It’s seriously tasty […]

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]]> Whipping up dinner in the middle of the week can be a nice way to relax, but for many of us it begins to feel like a chore and getting a take-out instead starts to feel mighty tempting. Resist this urge, and turn to this simple, quick and easy pasta recipe instead. It’s seriously tasty and full of healthy fiber, so you’ll feel satisfied after eating this great dish.

Ingredients (to serve 2):

  • 1 cup of dried macaroni
  • 1 tin of chickpeas
  • 2 sticks of celery
  • 1 large carrot
  • 1 red onion
  • 1 vegetable stock cube
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon of butter
  • Cheddar for grating (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Finely dice the onion, celery and carrot. Heat the oil in a heavy based pan and fry the vegetables for 10 minutes.
  2. Add the chickpeas and their water to the pan. Stir through and then add the vegetable stock cube.
  3. Simmer until most of the water has reduced.
  4. Stir in the macaroni, topping up with a little more water if required.
  5. Add the black pepper and cook for the length of time stipulated on the pasta packet.
  6. Once the pasta is cooked, stir through the butter and add grated cheese if desired.

Simple, hearty and full of delicious flavor, you can’t go wrong with this pasta dish.

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]]> This Gluten Free Pancake Recipe Is The Best https://falafelandcaviar.com/this-gluten-free-pancake-recipe-is-the-best/ Sat, 02 Dec 2023 08:34:10 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=18671 For those of us embarking on gluten free diets, it can feel hard knowing that we’re missing out on many of the best treats and baked goods. Luckily, with this recipe, missing out on delicious, fluffy pancakes is one worry you won’t have. These are so good, that even people who aren’t eating gluten free […]

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]]> For those of us embarking on gluten free diets, it can feel hard knowing that we’re missing out on many of the best treats and baked goods. Luckily, with this recipe, missing out on delicious, fluffy pancakes is one worry you won’t have. These are so good, that even people who aren’t eating gluten free will happily scoff the lot! Whether you top them with sweet or savory treats, this is one recipe you’ll be returning to again and again.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups of plain gluten free flour
  • 1 1/2 cups of milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon of sugar
  • 1 tablespoon of oil
  • 1 tablespoon of butter

Instructions:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, sift in the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder and mix well.
  2. Make a large well in the center, and whisk in the eggs.
  3. Whisk in the milk and the oil, beat the mix to ensure there are no lumps.
  4. Heat a little butter in a skillet and pour in one ladle of batter, fry until browned on both side. Continue until you’ve used all of the batter.
  5. Serve the pancakes immediately.

Fluffy, soft and totally delicious, no one will even know that these pancakes are gluten free!

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