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It's amazing how a simple recipe like this one for almond basil pesto sauce can be packed with so much flavour. This pesto is great for batch cooking, and I always had little pots of it in the freezer when my children were babies!
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Now you can make red bean paste in even less time, and enjoy your favourite East Asian desserts even sooner, using an Instant Pot!
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With another month of winter left, we are still very much in stew season! Irish stew, as many other stews are, is a dish made for the Instant Pot. I love that I can have it ready for dinner, even when I don't have all afternoon to spend in the kitchen.
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Are you looking for a change from the usual boiled broccoli? This Broccoli with Oyster Sauce is sure to tempt your tastebuds. Plus, it's so easy to make!
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I adore these black sesame filled glutinous rice balls. Whether you enjoy them for the Lantern Festival, at Chinese New Year, or at any time of year, their sweet black sesame centres will fill your mouth with deliciousness.
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February Florentines! 💗 Bring some healthy sweetness into your life this month with this simple and easy Florentine Biscuit Recipe.
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Are you celebrating Chinese New Year? Even if you're not, you can still enjoy this Chinese rice cake stir fry, which is a lucky dish to eat on the eve of the New Year. And if you are, well 恭喜发财!
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Do you love rice and noodles? They are my absolute favourites when it comes to comfort eating. Take a look at our growing collection, and I hope you'll find some inspiration here.
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This is our favourite chunky granola recipe, and I make it every week! Healthy and super easy to make, you'll never want to buy your granola again.
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I have been making this soup on repeat lately, as it's so quick and easy to do in the Instant Pot. Velvety cannellini beans and textured cavolo nero make this another favourite winter warmer.
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Here's another Veganuary offering, and I can't get enough of it! Bursting with rich umami flavour, this lentil shepherd's pie is every bit as comforting as the meaty version, and I dare you not to eat all the filling before baking it into the pie!
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Looking for an elegant yet easy side dish to round out your meal? Learn how to cook broccolini with a sesame soy dressing that is so simple yet packs a punch full of flavour.
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It's cold and bleak outside, and there's nothing better to warm you in the dead of winter than this Lentil Coconut Curry Soup. It's also vegan, if you happen to be participating in Veganuary.
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Here's an easy dipping sauce to make to add a spicy kick and extra flavour to your favourite foods.
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Happy New Year, everyone! May 2021 be as bright and cheerful as this Lemon Drizzle Cake!
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These Gluten Free Almond Biscuits are another festive treat I've been making a lot of lately. So quick and easy, you could even involve the children, as it doesn't make much mess!
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This Instant Pot Bolognese Sauce is everything you love about a conventionally cooked Bolognese Sauce, in a fraction of the time. Now you can enjoy your favourite pasta sauce sooner!
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If you're doing a lot of baking this holiday season, then you need to try this super easy royal icing recipe!
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Sweet and earthy, this vibrant dish makes a striking accompaniment to any meal. How would you serve it? We'll be including this in our Christmas lunch!
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Looking to eat meat free or to add more plant based foods to your diet? Have a look at our collection.
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Gingerbread season has arrived! And what better way to get into the festive mood than to bake a batch of these gingerbread cookies.
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This is one of my favourite desserts to make when fresh cranberries are in season. It's a festive twist on the traditional apple crumble and oh so delicious!
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Brussels sprouts are not just for Christmas! They are in season from October through to March, and this Roasted Brussels Sprouts recipe makes it so easy to enjoy them regularly throughout the colder months.
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Whether you celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas or both, this Easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce will see you through all your holiday needs.
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Find out the key to making lump free Bechamel sauce, and you'll soon be creating your own sauces for using in a variety of dishes.
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I love it when leftovers can be reinvented into new dishes, such as this Lasagne, made using leftover Bolognese sauce.
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We've been eating Soy Marinated Eggs (Lu Dan, 卤蛋) on rotation here, either as a snack, a side, or even a grab and go breakfast. Why not, when it's so easy to make!
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Making beef for dinner? Explore our collection of favourite easy beef dinner recipes.
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