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  Chili for any Occasion! Con Carne & Chili Con Queso   Chili * is a great big bowl of warmth and loveliness that can just tick every box, you can make it Veggie or Vegan, hide in lots of veg for picky eaters, and it makes a sharing snack or main meal with anything: Rice/Tacos/Nachos/Baked Spuds, even chips if you’re feeling filthy. This is the recipie for a great beef chilli ‘con carne’ (with meat), a great go-to to always have in your back pocket! …but b b b bonus round! At the bottom I’ve included the way I make Chili con Queso (with cheese) - a spicy, rich cheesy dip that is amazing as a table sharer with chips and salsas! To make this chili veggie, swap out the beef/beef stock with soy mince and vegetable stock, and/or more mixed beans. * "Chilli", "Chile", whatever your 'chill' Chili Con Carne (For 3 to 4 people - served with rice) Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil 3-4 cloves of garlic, minced (or equivalent lazy garlic puree) 1x onion diced  1x red...
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RECIPE: The Cheats Frittata

  Frittata - but the Cheat’s way! The fast, simple, and tasty breakfast take on the Spanish staple that I’m sure I’ll get comments about - but this one is definitely something to have in your Back Pocket, especially of comfy PJ’s, after a lot of fun the night before . Serve it with slowly stewed baked beans* for the ultimate brunch!  *mana of the gods, I’ll take no argument here… Cheat’s Frittata: (Feeds 2-3 in need of Brunch) Ingredients:  4-5x high quality large, British Free-Range Hens eggs, (be nice to the chickens)   (try it with other eggs and let me know!) ~50-70ml Milk (or unsweetened Non-Dairy alternative) Glug of olive oil ( ~ 1tbsp) Salt and Pepper (to taste) 2tsp Paprika, 1tsp Oregano    4x frozen (or defrosted) ‘Hash Browns’* 6x rashers, good quality Back Bacon (you can use Streaky/American, but it will be greasier) Good handful (~20g) of grated Mature Cheddar Cheese 2x spring onions (sliced, white and greens - as you like) 1x400g Baked...

RECIPE: Sausage Casserole

  One Pot Sausage Casserole! Just like mum used to make! one pot, and an absolute crowdpleaser of a recipe to have in your back pocket. Full of veg and sausages two ways, Serve with roast potatoes (I really must put up a recipe for those!)  Spot the Dutch Oven again! Oh yes, I love this thing! Sausage Casserole: (Feeds 2, easily double for 4+) Ingredients:  6x high quality British pork sausage (Cumberland or Lancashire) Glug of olive oil ( ~ 1tbsp) Salt and Pepper (to taste) 2tsp Smoked Paprika, 2tsp Ground Cumin, 1tsp Thyme, 1tsp Oregano   4 Cloves minced garlic (or puree) 1 x Large bell pepper 1 x Large Red Onion 150g Chorizo Ring (sliced) 1x400g Mixed Beans (can of, in water or tomato sauce) 2x400g Chopped Tomatoes (cans of) 200ml Chicken Stock or 100ml Stock + 100ml dry white wine Equipment: 1x Dutch Oven (Enameled Iron crock pot) 1x Rubber Spatula Knife/Board Method: Peel your onion, slice it in half then slice the halves into ribbons.  Slice your Peppe...