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Main course recipes gathered from life – family, friends, the internet and other.

Shepherd’s Pie Main course SERVES 4-6 60 mins CookingPLUS 20 min for preparation 180ºC Ingredients 2 Carrots grated 2 Sticks celery grated  1 Onion finely chopped  Bunch of parsley stalks finely chopped  1 kg Lamb mince 1 Tablespoon worchestershire sauce  1 Tablespoon dijon mustard  1 Cup chicken stock  2 Sprigs rosemary 3 Tablespoons plain flour  …

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Mop’s Sweet Potato Curry Main course Serves 4 30-40 mins CookingPLUS time for preparation Stovetop Ingredients Lug of oil  2 Medium onions 1/4 Cup mild curry paste  Small tin of tomatoes  900g Chicken  Chicken stock  2 Medium sweet potatoes  200g Snow peas  1 Small tin coconut milk METHOD Cook onions in oil Add the curry …

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Lamb and Quince Tagine Main course Serves 4 60 mins Cooking Stove top Ingredients Lug of olive oil  1.8kg Boneless lamb shoulder (3 cm chunks) 1 – 2 Red onions 1 Teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 Teaspoon ground coriander  1/2 Teaspoon cinnamon  1/2 Teaspoon ground ginger 100g Quince paste  3 Cups water  750g Sweet potato (4cm) …

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Chicken korma Main course Serves 4-6 30 mins CookingPLUS 2 hours for marinating Stovetop Ingredients 2 teaspoons minced ginger 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 teaspoons Garam Masala 1/4 teaspoon dried chilli flakes 1.2kg chicken thigh fillets, cut into 3cm pieces 200g (3/4 cup) Greek-style natural yoghurt 4 tablespoons tomato paste 6 cardamom pods, lightly crushed …

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Beef Straganoff Main course SERVES 4 60 mins Cooking Stovetop Ingredients 2 tablespoons plain flour 700g beef rump steak, trimmed, thinly sliced 40g butter, chopped 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large brown onion, halved, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika 400g button mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup dry white wine …

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Chicken Tagine Chicken tagine with olives and preserved lemons. Main course SERVES 4 60 mins CookingPLUS 4 hrs for marination Stovetop Ingredients 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped  0.25 teaspoon saffron threads, pulverized (optional) 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon sweet paprika 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin 0.5 teaspoon turmeric Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 …

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Chicken nuggets This recipe recreates chicken nuggets at home using lean chicken mince. Pan fry them in minimal oil or spray oil.  Main course MAKES 12Depends on nugget size 15-20 minsPLUS 10 min for preparation Pan cooked Ingredients 500g Chicken mince  1/2  Teaspoon garlic  1  Egg whisked  1 Teaspoon salt (or one chicken stock cube) …

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BBQ Chicken Marinade Sweet and tangy recipe that is easy and tasty.  Main course MAKES 4 10 mins preparationPLUS marination PLUS cooking 180ºC Ingredients Zest of 1 orange  Juice of 1 orange  1 1/2 Teaspoons smoked paprika  1 1/2 Teaspoons dijon or english mustard  3 Tablespoons honey  3 Tablespoon ketchup Olive oil  Salt and pepper  …

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Healthy Butter Chicken Super quick and easy Main course Serves 4 20 mins CookingPLUS 10 min for preparation Stovetop Ingredients 1 Medium Onion 400g Tin Tomatoes  500g Diced Chicken  2 Tablespoons Tandoori Paste  1/2 cup Chicken Stock  400g Red Lentils  1/2 cup Philadelphia Light cream for cooking METHOD Brown the onion and once softened add …

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Sausage Roll Mixture Using quality mince meat ensures you control the ingredients and make these as healthy as possible.  SNACK / MAIN COURSE Serves 8 – 10 Adults 20 mins CookingPLUS 60 min for preparation 180ºC Ingredients Cook together and cool the following:  2 Small onions 1 Teaspoon Garlic  1 Teaspoon Chilli Flakes Parsley Stalks  …

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