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Dal with potato masala

Dal is an Indian lentil dish, served with potato masala this makes a great vegetarian side dish or starter

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Chickpea, mango and coconut salad

This is a great little Indian starter, chickpeas, mango and coconut all work well together to create a fresh favoured dish

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Italian Pork Side dishes Xmas recipes

Pancetta and chestnut stuffing

When you are looking for the perfect stuffing don;t get it from the supermarket, make your own!  This pancetta and chestnut stuffing is amazing, the flavours work beautifully and it’s easy to make

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Asian recipes Side dishes Vegetarian

Vegetable fried rice

Serves 2 Cooking time 10 mins Ingredients 4 Spring onions, finely chopped 1 Clove garlic, finely chopped 2 tbsp Frozen peas 2 tbsp Sweetcorn Half a red pepper, finely chopped 2 Cups of cold cooked rice Salt and white pepper 1 tsp Soy sauce Groundnut oil for frying 2 Eggs, beaten   Method: Heat a […]

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Mexican Side dishes Vegetarian

Tomato rice

Gently fry the garlic in the oil in a thick bottomed pan for a few minutes but don’t let it brown. Add the rice and stir well to coat all the grains in the oil. Add the tomato puree and stir to mix. Add the stock and the tomatoes. Bring to the boil, stir once […]

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French Pork Side dishes

Scalloped potatoes with bacon and tarragon

Peel and slice the potatoes. Place half in a greased ovenproof dish and season well. Sprinkle with the onion, tarragon and bacon then cover with the rest of the potatoes. Pour   over the cream/milk and cover with greased foil. Cook in the oven (200C) for about 1 and a half hours or until almost tender. […]

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Asian recipes Side dishes Vegetarian

Sesame and green bean salad

Blanch the beans in a pan of boiling water for a few minutes then refresh in iced water. Drain and then cut into short lengths. Toast the sesame seeds in a dry frying pan, taking care not to burn them. Grind them using a pestle and mortar while they are still hot. When they are […]

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British Side dishes Vegetarian

Special Potatoes

Preheat oven to 180C.  Place one layer of the potatoes in an ovenproof dish, overlapping them slightly (this should use up about a quarter of the potatoes). Season and scatter over a quarter of the onions. Sprinkle a quarter of the flour on top, dot with a quarter of the butter and sprinkle with a […]

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British Side dishes Vegetarian

Speedy Onion Marmalade

Cook onions in pan with the butter for 10 mins until softened and lightly browned. Stir in the sugar and red wine vinegar and cook uncovered for a further 25-30 mins, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and slightly caramelised. Good with sausages, burgers, chops, grilled duck breasts, roast pork fillet

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Indian Side dishes Vegetarian

Spiced Potato with Cauliflower

Heat oil in casserole and cook cumin seeds and onion over medium heat for 5-6 mins until onion is caramelised.   Add garlic, ginger, potato, cauliflower, turmeric and chilli and turn until evenly coated with the spices. Add the tomatoes, salt and 300ml water. Bring to the boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 mins […]

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Global Side dishes Vegetarian

Spicy Fried Potatoes

Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed frying pan with a lid. Add the mustard and cumin seeds and fry until they pop. Add the potatoes, turmeric, chilli, ginger, salt and sugar. Stir, cover and cook over a medium heat for 12-15 mins. You may have to add a little water if the potatoes start to stick. […]

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British Side dishes Vegetarian

Maple roasted parsnips and carrots

  Preheat oven to 220C. Toss the parsnips and carrots in the oil and pour into a baking tray. Season with salt and pepper. Roast for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and add the maple syrup and thyme. Mix well through. Return to the oven and roast for a further 15 minutes or until the […]

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Italian Side dishes Vegetarian

Oven roasted potatoes with olive oil and oregano

Peel the potatoes and cut them into chunks. Put into a baking tray, add oregano, salt and pepper and mix well. Pour in the oil, lemon juice and 3 cups water. Cook in a moderate oven (180C) for 1 and a half hours or until potatoes are tender and liquid has been absorbed.

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British Side dishes Vegetarian

Perfect roast potatoes

Preheat the oven to 220C. Put the potatoes in a pan of cold, salted water. Bring to the boil and cook until just tender – about 10 minutes. Drain and return to the pan. Put the lid on and shake the pan well to rough up the edges of the potatoes – this will give […]

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French Side dishes

Potato chunks with lemon, anchovies and rosemary

Ingredients: 900g Potatoes (King Edwards, Maris Pipers) cut into chunks 50g Can anchovies in olive oil, chopped 2 tbsp Olive oil 25g Butter Zest and juice of 1 large lemon Handful fresh rosemary, chopped Method: Preheat oven to 220C.  Place all ingredients in a baking dish and add 150ml hot water. Mix well and cook […]