INGREDIENTS:Half a tin of chopped tomatoesHalf a tin of cannellini beans (plus a tablespoon extra to add at the end)1 tsp of marmite1 rash of bacon1 glove of garlic.METHOD:Chop the garlic and bacon into small chunks and fry them with a drizzle of oil on a medium heat for 5 minutes/until crispy.Add the tomatoes, beans, … Continue reading Italian Bean Soup →

INGREDIENTS:Half a tin of carrotsHalf a tin of marrow fat peas1 tbsp of cream cheeseHalf an avocado1 mug of gnocchi.METHOD:Pop the gnocchi in a pan of boiling salted water and boil them for 2 minutes or until they all rise to the top. Then drain them.Whilst the gnocchi is cooking, add the avocado, carrots, peas … Continue reading Cheesy Gnocchi →

INGREDIENTS:1 handful of beef or quorn mince3 tbsp of tomato puréeHalf a courgette1 handful of chopped pepper1 mug of pasta.METHOD:Grate the courgette and chop the pepper into little chunks.In a saucepan, add the mince with a teaspoon of oil and fry it off for 5 minutes on a high heat until it is starting to … Continue reading Quick Spag Bog →

INGREDIENTS:Half a tin of salmon1 medium white potato1 tsp of dill (fresh or dried).METHOD:Peel and chop the potato into little chunks, boil in salted water for 10 minutes (or until soft) and then drain and mash it.Drain the tinned salmon and add half of it to the mashed potato, sprinkle over the dill and mix … Continue reading Flappy Fishcakes →

INGREDIENTS:Half a tin of chopped toms2 tbsp of kidney beansHalf a pickled red onion or 3 small white pickled onions1 tsp of cumin1 mug of leftover or microwaveable rice.METHOD:Chop the onion into little chunks, add it to a saucepan with a teaspoon of salted butter and the cumin on a high heat. Fry for a … Continue reading 10 Minute Chilli →

INGREDIENTS:Half a red onion1 carrot1 handful of egg noodles1 tbsp of peanut butter1 handful of leftover chicken or chicken strips METHOD:Chop the onion into small chunks and fry on a high heat in a wok with a teaspoon of oil for 2 minutes.Grate the carrot and chop the chicken into little chunks.Add the carrot and … Continue reading Chucky Noodles →

INGREDIENTS:1 rash of bacon1 clove of garlic1 tin of mushy peas3 tbsp of single cream1 handful of frozen peas.METHOD:Chop the bacon and garlic up into little chunks and fry it in a saucepan on a high heat with a teaspoon of butter for 5 minutes or until the bacon is going slightly crispy.Add the mushy … Continue reading Easy Peas-y Soup →

INGREDIENTS:20g of self raising flour20g of plain yoghurt1 handful of beef mince1 handful of crumbled fetaHalf an avocado.METHOD:Combine the yoghurt and flour and mix until it makes a dough. Roll it out into a flat pancake and pop it in a frying pan with a teaspoon of oil. Fry on both sides for 2 minutes … Continue reading Little Greek Flatbread →

INGREDIENTS:1 good handful of spinach2 tbsp of cream cheese1 clove of garlicHalf a courgette1 good handful of pasta of tortellini.METHOD:Chop the garlic up into little chunks and add it to a saucepan on a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry for a couple of minutes.Grate the courgette and add it to the garlic … Continue reading Creamy Green Pasta →

INGREDIENTS:Half a chicken breastHalf a handful of raisinsI tbsp of mango chutney1 tsp of mild curry powder3 tbsp of Mayo or plain yoghurt.METHOD:Chop the chicken up into little strips and fry for 5 mins on a high heat in a frying pan with a tsp of butter. Set aside.Combine the mayo, mango chutney, raisins and … Continue reading Coronation Chicken →