Manuel’s recipes
Felafel pittas with minted yogurt
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pan and fry the onion and garlic over a low heat for 5 minutes until softened. Tip into a large mixing bowl with the chickpeas and spices, then mash together with a fork or potato masher unt...
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Spicy vegetable zucchini boats
Start this recipe by blanching the zucchini shells in a pan of boiling water for 1 minute. Remove and place onto a baking tray. Heat the oil in a pan and sauté the garlic and onion in a pan for 4 minutes. Add in the ...
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Healthy vegetable burgers with smoked cheese
Start this recipe by grilling the slices of aubergine and the Portobello mushroom in a large pan with the oil till cooked through. Place 2 slices of grilled aubergine onto a baking tray and spread over 1 tbsp of pesto...
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Pesto and ricotta pizza with pistachios
To make the pizza dough, place the flour, dried yeast, salt, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil into a food processor and pulse for 3 seconds. Pour in most of the water and turn on again, mixing till you have soft dough. ...
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5 minute salted peanut butter fudge
Just mix all the ingredients together and place into a tin lined with non-stick paper. Place in the freezer for at least 1 hour to firm up. When set, remove from the freezer and turn out onto a chopping board. Cut up ...
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Greek Grilled aubergine salad with feta stuffed pork
Start this recipe by seasoning the aubergine with salt and pepper and grill on both sides for 2-3 minutes till cooked through. Put aside. Next, start the pork. Season the pork medallions with pepper and quickly pan fr...
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Grilled Portobello mushrooms with creamed spinach and poached eggs
Start this recipe by placing the Portobello mushrooms onto a baking tray and remove the stalk. Season well with salt and pepper and drizzle with a little olive oil. Bake for 10 minutes or until soft. Meanwhile, make t...
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Classic parmegiana
Start this recipe by frying the aubergine slices in a hot pan with the oil for a few minutes on each side. When ready, pop them into the oven to continue cooking for 10-15 minutes. When ready, remove from the oven and...
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Sweet potato and spinach curry with chick peas
Start this recipe by heating the oil in a large pan and gently fry together the onion and garlic for 3 minutes. Add in the sweet potato and continue to cook for 2 minutes. Next, stir in the spices and ginger and cook ...
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Cream cheese lemon mousse pots with berries
Start this recipe by mixing together the melted butter and crushed biscuits and spoon into the base of your mason jars. Next, heat together the lemon juice and soaked gelatin leaves to dissolve and then mix in a few d...
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Glazed lemon and lime cake with citrus glaze and raspberries
Heat the oven to 190`c and grease and line a loaf tin. To make the cake, cream together the butter, sugar and vanilla till light, then beat in the eggs followed by the yogurt, citrus juice and zest. Finally, mix toget...
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Limoncello and raspberry bread pudding
Grease a 27cm x 17cm or 20cm x 20cm oven dish with butter and put aside. Cut the stale brioche loaf into 2cm cubes and place into the baking dish. In a bowl, whisk together the milk, cream, vanilla, lemon zest, eggs, ...
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