Search

Random Recipe

Chicken, Bacon and Cheese Pasta Bake

Chicken, Bacon and Cheese Pasta Bake

Gluten free Pasta is a bit odd and you really need to forget everything you knew about Pasta because it will not ‘Hold’ and it certainly doesn’t stand recooking. But this worked really well. This was the second meal from the discounted Chicken which cost £2.38.

Ingredients:-

3 Rashers of Bacon, finely chopped
½ a Cooked Chicken, cubed
60g of Grated Italian style Cheese
100g of Grated Cheddar Cheese
3 Tbsp Mayo
½ Tsp of Hot Sauce
1 Tsp of Dry Mustard Powder
½ Tsp of Ground Black Pepper
½ Tsp Garlic Powder
½ Tsp of Onion Powder
½ Tsp of Paprika
1 Onion, finely sliced
3 Mushrooms, finely sliced
3 Cloves of Garlic, minced
Macaroni (Gluten free of us)
100ml of Greek Yogurt
100ml of Milk
Oil to fry

Method:-

(1) Fry the Onions, Bacon and Garlic in a little oil until the Onions have softened.
(2) Add the Mushrooms, then the Chicken and cook until the Chicken is thoroughly heated.
(3) In a separate pan add the Milk, Yoghurt and Mayo. Heat until it simmers and then add the other ingredients except the Macaroni and Cheese.
(4) Simmer for a further 5 minutes.
(5) Cook the Pasta and drain. Add to an oven proof casserole.
(6) Add the Onion and Bacon mixture to the sauce and stir in.
(7) Pour over the Macaroni then add the grated Cheese and Italian style Cheese.
(8) Place under the grill until the Cheese has melted and browned slightly.

We served our with Corn on the Cob and a few home grown Peas.

 

On Facebook

Onion Bhaji Yorkshire Puddings recipe, eat well on universal credit

This is not one of our creative recipes, Sue actually found this recipe and decided to give it a go. It worked!!!

Ingredients:-

1 Onion, finely chopped
1 Tsp of Turmeric
½ of a Tsp of Cumin Seeds
¼ of a Tsp of Chilli Powder
A handfull of Coriander leaves, chopped
4 Eggs
100g of Cornflour
150ml of Almond Milk, plus a dash of water
3 Creen Chillies, chopped
Salt & Pepper to season
Oiled Tins
 
Method:-

(1) Place the Onion, Turmeric, Cumin Seeds, Chilli Powder, Green Chillies, Coriander, Salt & Pepper in a bowl.
(2) Mix well and allow to stand for a hour ore so.
(3) Combine the Eggs, Cornflour, Milk and Water.
(4) Add the Onion mix and whisk well to make a batter.#
(5) Pre-heat your tins to 200c.
(6) Pour the mix into the tins and return to the oven as quickly as possible.
(7) Cook for 10 minutes and then reduce the heat to 180c for a further 15 minutes.

These went really well with the Masala Roast Chicken.
 

Masala Roast Chicken recipe, eat well on universal credit

Even with a yellow sticker a very small Chicken is now more expensive than a medium Chicken was last year. But let’s not get into a rant about food prices. A Chicken for less than £3 seems to be a bit of a win at the moment….

Ingredients:-

1 Whole Chicken
1 Tbsp of Chilli Powder
1 Tbsp of fresh Ginger, minced to a paste
1 Tbsp of Garlic, minced to a paste
1 Tsp of Cumin
1 Tbsp of Spirit Vinegar
50g of Olive based Margarine, melted
3 Potatoes, quartered
2 Tbsp of Honey
2 Red Onions, quartered
1 Lemon, half sliced, the remainder as is
2 Bulbs of Garlic, with the paper removed
Salt & Pepper to taste

Method:-

(1) Combine the Chilli Powder, Ginger, Garlic paste, Cumin, Vinegar, Honey, Melted Margarine , Salt & Pepper in a bowl.
(2) Cover the Chicken with this marinade both over and under the skin.
(3) Place in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
(4) Arrange the Potatoes, Onions and Garlic Cloves in an oven proof tray.
(5) Lay the Lemon sliced on top.
(6) Place the Chicken over this.
(7) Insert the remaining half of the Lemon in the cavity and truss the legs with string.
(8) Place in a pre-heated oven at 180c and baste with the marinade half way cooking.
(9) Cool until the juices run clear, depending on the size of your Chicken.

We served ours with Onion Bhaji Yorkshire Puddings. Recipe to follow!

 

Tuna Steaks with Anchovy and Caper Sauce recipe, eat well on universal credit

At £12 for two Steaks Tuna is well and truly out of budget generally. But with a Yellow Stick making them £2 each this was a wonderful treat!

Ingredients:-

4 Tuna Steaks
3 Tbsp of Chives, chopped
2 Tbsp of Mint, chopped, some reserved whole to garnish
12 Basil Leaves, chopped
The Zest and Juice of a Lemon
1 Tbsp of American style Yellow Mustard
2 Anchovies, chopped
A Handful of Parsley, chopped
A Handful of Almonds, chopped and toasted
1 Tbsp of Capers, drained
Sugar Snap Peas
2 Tbsp of Olive Oil

Method:-

(1) Blitz the Chives, Basil and Mint with the Lemon Zest and Juice.
(2) Add Oil and Mustard.
(3) Coat the Fish with with 2 Tbsp of the mixture.
(4) Add the Capers and Anchovies to the remaining mixture and set aside.
(5) Sear the Tuna on both sides so that it is still pink in the middle and remove from the heat.
(6) Saute the Sugar Snap Peas in a little Oil for 2 minutes.
(7) Stir in a Tbsp of the dressing and plate the Peas.
(8) Place the Tuna over and drizzle with the remaining dressing.
(9) Garnish with Almonds and Mint.

We served ours with Minted New Potatoes and it was very good indeed.


 

We did an Indian Fish recipe a few days ago ( Amritsari Fish ) So it would have been a travesty not to find an Indian Chip recipe really!

Ingredients:-

Hand cut Chips
½ An Onion, diced
2 Cloves of Garlic, minced
½ Tsp of Turmeric
½ Tsp of Chilli Flakes
1 Tsp of Curry Powder
2 Tbsp of Tomato Ketchup
Salt & Petter to season
Coriander to garnish
Oil to fry
Water

Method:-

(1) Boil and then fry your clips until they are crispy.
(2) Drain and set aside.
(3) Add a little Oil to a frying pan over a medium heat.
(4) Add the Onions and fry until softened.
(5) Add the Garlic and season with Salt & Pepper, frying for a further minute.
(6) Stir in the Turmeric, Curry Powder, Chilli Flakes and add the Tomato Ketchup and a little water.
(7) Allow to simmer until the sauce thickens.
(8) Add the Chips and stir to coat fully.
(9) Garnish with fresh Coriander and serve.

These “Chips” put our bland yellow floppy Chips to shame!
 

Sauteed Courgette & Mushrooms recipe, eat well on universal credit

A very tasty side to go with our Chicken Pakora the other evening.

Ingredients:-

2 Tbsp of (Dairy Free) Margarine
1 Tbsp of Oil
100g of Mushrooms, quartered
2 Spring Onions, chopped
2 Cloves of Garlic, minced
1 Courgette, cut into half moons
½ Tbsp of Umami Mushroom Powder
A handful of Parsley, chopped
2 Dried Chillies, crushed
½ Tsp of Cumin Seeds
½ Tsp of Mustard Seeds

Method:-

(1) Add the Margarine and Oil over a medium heat.
(2) Fry the Mushrooms until browned.
(3) Remove and set aside.
(4) Add the Spring Onions & Garlic and fry until fragrant.
(5) Add the Courgettes and fry until softened slightly.
(6) Return the Mushrooms to the pan and add the Parsley, Mushroom Powder & Chillies.
(7) Mix well and serve.
 

Social Links

Translate

English French German Italian Portuguese Russian Spanish