Movie Night Chilli Tortilla Pie

Heat the oil in a wok or saucepan. Fry the carrots, onion and garlic until the onion begins to soften. Add the minced beef and cook until no longer pink. Add the tomatoes, tomato purée, stock cube, water and chilli …

Mexican Quesadillas

Wash the beans well and leave to drain. Fry the whole chicken breast in a little oil until cooked through (no longer pink inside). Take out of the pan and leave to stand. Fry the onion until it begins to …

Sausage and Egg Bake

Preheat the oven to 180ºC fan oven/200ºC/Gas 6. Grease a casserole dish. Fry the sausages in a frying pan until browned. Remove from pan. Fry the onion and garlic for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the tin of tomatoes and …

Simple Spaghetti Bolognese

Heat a little oil in a large saucepan and fry the onion and garlic for 1 minute. Add the mince and cook until the meat is no longer pink. Add the tin of tomatoes, tomato purée, mushrooms and sugar. Crumble …

Tuna Hash

Put the potatoes on to boil for 8–10 minutes, until they are tender. Drain and return to the pan. Add the butter and gently stir around. Heat a little oil in a frying pan and fry the onions until they …

Classic Chilli Con Carne

Heat a little oil in a frying pan and fry the onion 1. and garlic for 1 minute. Add the mince and cook until the meat is no longer pink. Add the tin of tomatoes, stock cube and chilli powder. …

Classic Chocolate Cake Recipe

Preheat the oven to 180ºC/fan/200ºC/Gas 6. Grease two 20cm round cake tins. Cut a round of greaseproof paper and put in the bottom of the cake tins. Put the butter and sugar in a bowl. Beat well with a wooden …

How to boil an egg video

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How to poach eggs video

Non stressful, simple and doable way to poach an egg

How to make gravy video

You have made a lovely roast dinner but now you need some gravy, here is a video to show you a simple way.

How to make dumplings from scratch video

how to make dumplings from scratch and adds it to a simple vegetable soup.

How to peel and chop butternut squash: video

Simple and straightforward way to peel and chop a butternut squash video

How to melt chocolate: video

Video on how to melt chocolate without it going all grainy

How to rub in butter and flour:video

How to make pastry: video

Step by step video on making shortcrust pastry

How to make easy Pavlova: video

This video shows a simple way to make a pavlova that is crisp on the outside and lovely and gooey on the inside

How much should I beat cream: video

How to do feather icing without a piping bag

Video on how to get the feathering effect on cakes and chocolate

NOSH FOR BUSY MUMS & DADS (HARDBACK)

a family cookbook with everyday food for real families My aim in this book is to help you to enjoy cooking, to minimize stress levels, to show how simple meals are possible and to inspire you to cook from fresh …