Clare’s Tasty Tapas (2)

Here is part two of Clare’s Tasty Tapas. These are super as a main meal any evening, ideal for lunchtime leftovers and you will impress many a dinner guest if you were to sever mini ones of these as canapés.

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Today we have our simple mango salad, Mushroom bruchetta and Tomato bruchetta.

Makes: 4 servings

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Total Time:  20 minutes

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Ingredients

Mango Salad:

  • 100g Mixed Salad leaves
  • 1 sliced mango
  • 1 sliced red onion
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 2tbs extra virgin olive oil
  • pinch of black pepper

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Mushroom Bruchetta:

  • 8 slices of french bread
  • 200g button mushrooms
  • half a glass of white wine
  • 1tbs smooth mustard
  • 1tbs grated garlic
  • pinch of salt and pepper
  • handful of fresh chopped parsley
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Tomato Bruchetta:

  • 200g vine ripe tomatoes
  • 2-3 chopped spring onions
  • 2tbs olive oil
  • 1 grated clove of garlic
  • 1tbs of sugar
  • pinch of salt and pepper
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PREPARATION

Mango Salad: Mix the salad leaves, mango, red onion and dress with the oil, lime juice, salt and pepper.

Mushroom Bruchetta: Cook your sliced mushroom in a pan for 4-5 minutes, until soft and tender, add the wine and cook until almost evaporated, add your mustard, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper. toast your bread slices and top with the mushroom mixture.

Tomato Bruchetta: Chop your vine ripened tomatoes, add your chopped spring onions, garlic, sugar, salt and pepper. Toast your bread and top with the tomato mixture.

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Clare’s Tasty Tapas

I am still in a summer sun kind of mood, so today I bring to you my Tasty Tapas

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These are super as a main meal any evening, ideal for lunchtime leftovers and you will impress many a dinner guest if you were to sever mini ones of these as canapés.

Today we will give you the Black pudding, Potato & Prawn Bruschetta Tapas recipes, come back next week for the Tomato Bruschetta, Mushroom Bruschetta and Mango Salad.

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Makes: 4 servings

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Total Time:  55 minutes

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Ingredients

Black Pudding:

  • 280g Black Pudding
  • 2tbs of tomato relish
  • 8 slices of Dry cure Streaky rashers

Potato & Chorizo 

  • 200g Baby sliced potato
  • 1 med onion
  • 1/2 glass of dry white wine
  • 1tbs olive oil
  • 100g Chorizo sausage

Prawn Bruschetta

  • 8 ,1cm thick slices of French stick
  • 2tbs olive oil
  • 150g of Prawns
  • Large handful of fresh chopped coriander
  • 1 finely chopped red chilli
  • 1 grated clove of garlic
  • 1/2tsp cracked black pepper
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PREPARATION

Potato: 1/ Place the potatoes into a pan of water, bring to the boil and cook until tender, drain and set to one side, While these cook place the sliced onions in a large frying pan with the olive oil, cook for 2-3 minutes, add the wine and reduce until this has almost disappeared, you really just want 1-2 tbs of wine left in the pan, add the sliced Chorizo, cook for 1-2 minutes, add the cooked potato and cook for a further 3-4 minutes. Then serve.

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Black Pudding: 2/ Slice the black pudding, butter the relish onto the flat sides of the pudding, cut each rasher into 3 and wrap around the pudding and relish, place on a lined baking sheet and place in a moderate oven for 10-12 minutes. turning once.

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Prawn: 3/ Place the sliced bread on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and bake until golden and crunchy. Place the prawns, chilli, garlic and coriander in a pan, (if using fresh prawns cook until they turn pink, if using already cooked prawns, then you are just warming them through) try not to over cook. Place the Prawn’s onto the bread, finish with cracked black pepper and serve.

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Clare’s Warm Spanish Salad

Today’s #TastyThursday recipe was inspired by my recent holidays to Lanzarote. This is my take on a Warm Spanish Salad that can be enjoy all year round.

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Makes: 4 servings

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Total Time:  30 minutes

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Ingredients

  • 2 chicken Breast
  • 100g Chorizo
  • 200g Baby Potatoes
  • 100g Tomatoes
  • 3-4 chopped basil leaves
  • 1 Yellow pepper
  • 1 large white onion
  • 1 bag of mixed salad leaves
  • 2tbsp olive oil
  • pinch of pepper
  • pince of salt
  • pinch of sugar
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For the dressing:

  • Bunch of chopped Parsley
  • 1tbsp Grain Mustard
  • 2tbsp Ground Almonds
  • 1 grated clove of Garlic
  • 1/2tsp Sugar
  • 3tbsp Sherry Vinegar
  • 4tbsp Extra Virgin olive Oil
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PREPARATION

  1. Dressing: Mix all ingredients together, add a splash more oil if the almonds soak too much, set to one side for the flavour to develop while you make your salad.
  2. Pop the Chicken in a pan of water and bring to the boil, cook for 8-10 minutes and just leave in the pan to cool a bit.
  3. Slice your baby potatoes and place in a pan of water, bring to the boil and cook until tender, remove and drain once cooked.
  4. Place your tomatoes and sliced pepper on a baking tray, sprinkle with salt, pepper, sugar , chopped basil and olive oil and place in a  med oven for 8-10 minutes.
  5. Place the cooked potatoes into a large saute pan, add the sliced onion and chorizo and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  6. In a large bowel mix the potato mixture, roasted tomatoes and peppers mixed leaves in a large bowl, add 1/2 the dressing and mix well
  7. Serve and top with the remaining dressing
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Clare’s Beef & Mango Meatballs

Oh now this is comfort food at its best and who doesn’t love beef, pasta and tomato sauce 🙂 It warm, a hint of spice and heavy on the carbs . Sure what is not to love?

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Makes: 4 servings

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Total Time:  35 minutes

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Ingredients

  • 450g extra lean minced beef
  • 1 egg
  • A bunch of chopped coriander
  • A bunch of chopped parsley
  • 1tbs Ground Black pepper
  • 1 large onion Grated
  • 2-3tbs of mango chutney
  • 1 jar Pasata
  • 2 shallots finely diced
  • 1 large carrot finely diced
  • A small bunch of chopped basil
  • Black pepper
  • 1tbs Coconut oil
  • 250g Wholewheat pasta, any you like
  • 30g of low fat cheddar cheese

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PREPARATION

1/ Mix the beef , egg, mango chutney, coriander, parsley, pepper and onion and shape into golf ball sized balls, place on a tray and pop in the fridge to cool for a few minutes before cooking. Place in over for 15-18 minutes on a medium heat

2/ Melt the coconut oil in a sauce pan, add the chopped shallots, carrots until soft, 4-6 minutes, add the pepper , basil and top with pasata, carry on cooking on a low heat for 5-10 minutes

3/ Place the pasta into a pan of hot water, stir to separate the pasta and cook per packet instructions.

4/ Place: the cooked pasta on your plate, top with meatballs, sauce and cheese x Enjoy!

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Top Tip: I love to over cook and these are especially lovely the following day in a pitta pocket, slice the meat balls in half, top with the sauce and place in a sandwich press for a few minutes and you have a super lunch, or eat cold with a salad.

Clare’s Warm Salmon and Potato Salad

Today I bring you a salad that I just adore, this is a warm, hearty salad that you can enjoy all year round and not just in Summer, This is my Warm Salmon and Potato Salad. This is fresh, home cooked food at its best and you can have this super supper on the table in 30 minutes

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Makes: 4 servings

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Total Time:  30 minutes

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Ingredients

  • 400g Salmon Fillets
  • 200g baby/new potato
  • 100g Green Beans
  • 6-8 Tomatoes
  • 1 bag of mixed lettuce leaves
  • 2-3 spring onions
  • 1/4 of a Cucumber
  • 2 tbs wholegrain mustard
  • 2 tbs olive oil
  • 1 tsp Cracked black pepper
  • pinch of salt
  • pinch of sugar
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp of clear honey
  • 1 Vegetable stock cube
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1/ Cut your potatoes into 1inch thick slices and place in a steamer, cook for 10 minutes and now add the green beans, cook for another 6-8 minutes until potatoes are tender, once cooked, drain the water in the base of the pan and place the potatoes and green beans back in with the lid firmly in place, this will keep them warm while you build the rest of this salad.

2/ Cut your tomatoes in half and place on a lined baking sheet, I de core mine but I do not remove the seeds, sprinkle with salt, sugar, pepper and a drizzle of olive oil (use no more than 1/2 a tbs for all the tomatoes) Cook on a low heat for 10-15 minutes

3/ Place your salmon either in a steamer for 10 minutes or in vegetable stock for for 10 minutes.

4/ Cut your cucumber and spring onions into bit size slices.

5/ Mix the remaining olive oil, pepper, salt, honey, mustard and lemon juice together, add to the warm  potatoes and green bean, re place the lid for a few moments, add the warm tomatoes, flake the salmon, add the salad leaves, spring onions and cucumber and serve a big pile of this either on its own or with some crusty breads.

Top Tip: If you do not like salmon use any other meat , fish or opt for tofu of some squash to make this a veggie salad, this works incredible well with grilled peppers and feta cheese.

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Clare’s Chinese Beef and Noodles

I am a big fan of stir fry’s because you can add what you like, you want a veggie stir fry, no problem , you want a mixture of meats, again no problem, you want a mix of meat, veg and seafoods again no problem, stir fry’s are fast, versatile, tasty and a great way to use up the end bits of your bags of veg in the fridge before you bin them and really good to cook more than you need for lunch the following day, I make many different stir fry’s but this one is one of my all time favourites, it is a little sweet, a little spicy and has the distinct aromatic flavour of five spice.

Clare’s Chinese Beef and Noodles 

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Makes: 4 servings

Preparation Time: 15 minutes (allow extra for marinating meat)

Total Time:  30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 400g Lean Beef (slice into 1cm thick strips)
  • 400g Wholemeal Noodles
  • 200g Green vegetables (I used Green beans and Sugarsnap peas but use any you like)
  • 200g Button Mushrooms
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 2 cloves of crushed Garlic
  • Thumb sized piece of grated Ginger
  • 1 med red chilli, diced finely, leave in the seeds for added heat.
  • 2tbs Chinese Five Spice powder
  • 1tbs Cracked black pepper
  • 2tbs cooking oil
  • 2tbs light soya sauce
  • 1tbs fish sauce
  • 3tbs honey
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PREPARATION

1/ Slice your beef and place in a bowel with marinade (mix 1/2 the oil, chilli, ginger, garlic, five spice, honey, soya sauce, fish sauce and black pepper for the marinade).

2/ While your beef marinades (if you can do this 1+ hours a head of time great, of not 15 minutes will do) Chop your vegetables to bite sizes pieces, dice the onions and slice your button mushrooms also get your pan of boiling water ready for the noodles and cook these as per packet instructions, once cooked, rinse under cold water and place to one side.

3/ Place 1tbs cooking oil into a wok or large frying pan, add the beef plus all the marinade, cook for 1-2 minutes, remove from the pan, add the onions, mushrooms, greens and stir fry for 3-4 minutes, add the beef and the noodles back to the pan and stir fry for another 1-2 minutes, serve and enjoy!

Top Tip: The cheaper the cut of the meat, the longer you should marinade as this will result in a tasty and tender piece of meat.

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Clare’s Satay Fake Away Skewers

Clare’s Satay Fake Away Skewers

Fancy a take away but want a slightly lighter version? then try my Fake Away Skewers. I love this  tasty, versatile peanut sauce not only as a dip for grilled satay skewers, but also for Stir Fried Rice or Noodles with Chicken and Peanut Sauce. The Satay sauce contains a little bit of heat, but you can cut back on this or eliminate it altogether if you wish. The sauce keeps for days in the fridge so make ahead of time for a simple go to sauce mid week. You also can thin the sauce with a little coconut milk, water, or chicken stock.

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Makes: 4 servings (main meal) 8 (starter)

Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Total Time:  50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 Skinless / Boneless Chicken Breast Fillets
  • 1⁄2 cup  peanut butter ( I used Almond Butter, reasons in week 6 Food & Activity Dairy)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chilli paste / I clove of minced Garlic (Fresh can be unpredictable heat wise hence opting for the paste option)
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh chopped  coriander
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice.
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PREPARATION

1/ In a small saucepan, combine the peanut butter, soy sauce, ginger, brown sugar, chilli, garlic and coriander. Stir in the water. Heat the ingredients over medium heat, stirring to combine. Do not let the sauce boil or it will separate. The consistency of the sauce should be pourable, like double cream. When the peanut sauce is hot, stir in the lime juice. Taste the sauce and add a little more lime juice if you like more acidity. The sauce will keep, covered in the refrigerator, for about 1 week.

2/ Then take the  chicken fillets and slice  into finger size lengths.  Thread onto skewers ( you can buy these in your supermarket or pick them up in your butchers.) then smother the chicken in your satay sauce, leave to sit for 30 minutes, place on a baking tray lined with baking parchment and grill, turning after 6-8 minutes and brushing with remaining sauce as you go.

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Tip: Soak the Skewer Sticks in water while you prepar all the other bits, this will help them not to burn under the grill

I served these with some sweet chilli Prawn Skewers and Brown rice for our Saturday Night ‘Fake Away’ I will add these recipes next week.

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Clare’s Prawn Fried Rice

I am a big fan of Fried Rice and this is one of my favourites, it is simple, like seriously simple to create but packs a real flavor punch and so much better than opting for the take out version, if you are not much of a cook, you will be able to create this and if you are a whiz in the kitchen you may tweak to create a whole different flavor. If you are not a fan of Prawn’s then add chicken,beef etc and for a fab veggie option add tofu, broccoli and or mushrooms.

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Makes: 4 servings

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

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Ingredients

250g of Brown Rice (I used the boil in the bag type, feel free to use the 2 minute micro version)

400g of Fresh water jumbo prawns

150g Baby Spinich

1 med white onion Peeled and diced

100g button mushroom sliced

3-4tbs coconut oil

1bs Chilli paste

1tbs Garlic paste

1/4tbs Cracked black pepper

2tbs Mirin

1/4tbs sugar

2tbs light Soya Sauce

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PREPARATION

1/ Place the rice in a pan of hot water and bring to the boil and cook per packet instructions, or as per microwave instructions. Once cooked set to one side.

2/ Cook the onion and mushroom in the coconut oil until soft 3-5 minutes, remove from the pan and set to one side.

3/ Garlic, Chilli, Mirin, Pepper, Sugar and soya sauce in the pan and add the prawns, cook for 1 minute, add the spinach, mushrooms, onions and rice and mix well, cook for 2-3 minutes and plate up.

4/ Fry eggs in 2-3tbs coconut oil and place o top of your Prawn fried rice.

Enjoy!

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Clare’s Prawn Fried Rice

I am a big fan of Fried Rice and this is one of my favorites, it is simple, like seriously simple to create but packs a real flavor punch and so much better than opting for the take out version, if you are not much of a cook, you will be able to create this and if you are a whiz in the kitchen you may tweak to create a whole different flavor. If you are not a fan of Prawn’s then add chicken,beef etc and for a fab veggie option add tofu, broccoli and or mushrooms.

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Makes: 4 servings

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

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Ingredients

250g of Brown Rice (I used the boil in the bag type, feel free to use the 2 minute micro version)

400g of Fresh water jumbo prawns

150g Baby Spinich

1 med white onion Peeled and diced

100g button mushroom sliced

3-4tbs coconut oil

1bs Chilli paste

1tbs Garlic paste

1/4tbs Cracked black pepper

2tbs Mirin

1/4tbs sugar

2tbs light Soya Sauce

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PREPARATION

1/ Place the rice in a pan of hot water and bring to the boil and cook per packet instructions, or as per microwave instructions. Once cooked set to one side.

2/ Cook the onion and mushroom in the coconut oil until soft 3-5 minutes, remove from the pan and set to one side.

3/ Garlic, Chilli, Mirin, Pepper, Sugar and soya sauce in the pan and add the prawns, cook for 1 minute, add the spinach, mushrooms, onions and rice and mix well, cook for 2-3 minutes and plate up.

4/ Fry eggs in 2-3tbs coconut oil and place o top of your Prawn fried rice.

Enjoy!

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Clare’s Basil , Lemon & Pepper Chicken

The last few weeks have been pretty cold so we posted a lot of curry’s, stews and comfort foods but now the evening are getting longer and the temperature outside is increasing we will look at fresher, lighter and more summer friendly recipes, still good for you, always using little or nothing in the way of processed foods, quick to get on the table after work and super for all the family. This first one is packed with flavor, is very low in fat and my family just love it, I hope you enjoy this as much s my family do.

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Makes: 4 servings

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

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Ingredients

  • 360g Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breasts
  • 400g Peeled and diced Potatoes
  • Bag of Salad Leave
  • 1/2 a cucumber Sliced
  • 12 Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 Finely Sliced red Onion
  • 2 tbs Coconut Oil
  • 16-18 Fresh Basil Leaves
  • 3 tbs Cracked Black Pepper
  • 1 tbs Smoked Paprika
  • Juice and Rind of 1 Lemon
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PREPARATION

  1. Place the chicken in between two slices of grease proof paper and bash to 3/4 inch thick, place the basil, lemon rind and 2 tbs of cracked black pepper in a pestle and mortar and grind, add to the flattened chicken and place in the fridge while you get the rest of the meal ready.
  2. Put 1tbs of coconut oil on a backing tray and pop into a hot over to heat the oil, place the potatoes, 1tbs black pepper and paprika in a bowl and mix well, add to the heated over tray and cook for 15 minutes, remove and turn and pop back in for another 15 minutes.
  3. Chop the salad leaves, add the sliced onion, sliced cucumber and cut the tomatoes into 1/4 and add these, mix well (I leave this dressing free as the potatoes and chicken are tasty enough but feel free to add any low fat dressing of your choice to this)
  4. Place 1tbs into a large frying pan, heat this and add the chicken, cook for 5-6 minutes without shaking the pan or moving the chicken, turn and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Make sure the chicken is cook through (all times are approximate and will depend on how thick your chicken is or how small you diced the potatoes)

Plate up and enjoy!

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Top Tip: Cook extra chicken , add salad and place in a pitta or a wrap for a super lunch the following day

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