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Recipe Corner
Here's a selection of some of our Editor's fav would be perfect for this Autumn season, from the cockles of the heart, to rich pasta dishes everything. Try the recipes out and let us know on social media!
Easy Chilli Sardine Pasta
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This is a really easy recipe with only five ingredients, if you haven't got the time to make the pasta, you can buy your favourite kind from the supermarket.
INGREDIENTS: (SERVES 1)
87.5g semolina or '00' flour, plus extra for dusting
175ml water (you may need extra)
Pinch of salt
A tin of sardines
1 tsp chilli oil (more can be added to taste)
METHOD:
1. Place the flour and the salt in a bowl and mix to combine.
2. Gradually add the water until the dough is smooth, knead the dough on a floured surface until it's soft and flexible.
3. Leave dough to rest for 30 minutes, covered in cling-film.
4. Using either a pasta machine or a rolling pin, roll the pasta out as thinly as possible, then roll it into a cylinder. Make even cuts along the width of the pasta to create the noodles.
5. Unfurl the pasta strands and drop them into boiling water, when they've come back to the surface again, they're ready!
6. Drain the pasta, then mix in the saucepan with the sardines and the chilli. Serve in a bowl of your choice and enjoy!
Afghan Salad
As its name suggests, this salad is from the Middle-Eastern nation of Afghanistan. It's a fresh and vibrant salad which is great as a side dish or as a light lunch. We've added pine nuts and radishes for extra texture.
Currently things in Afghanistan are far from settled, with many of its citizens fleeing from the fighting. If you want to help the refugees, check online for local charities in your country who are helping them out.
INGREDIENTS: (SERVES 4)
1 head Romaine lettuce, finely chopped
3 - 4 Roma tomatoes, finely diced
1 large cucumber, finely diced
64g finely chopped red onion
6 radishes, finely chopped
32g cup fresh chopped cilantro
32g cup fresh chopped mint
4 green onions, sliced (if you can't get these, use spring onions or chives)
Handful of pine nuts
Juice of one lime (add more if needed)
Salt, to taste
METHOD:
1. Wash and chop all the vegetables.
2. Squeeze the lime juice.
3. Combine all the ingredients.
4. Serve alongside the main meal or enjoy as a light lunch!
Simple Rice and Nut Salad
This is probably the easiest salad you'll ever make and it's easily adaptable to your dietary needs. Our Editor's version uses a microwave rice pouch, a little chilli oil and a snack packet of nuts and seeds to create something really special. You can add your own mixture of nuts and seeds and choose your favourite rice mix if you wish!
INGREDIENTS: (SERVES 1)
1 packet Tilda Microwave Basmati Rice & Quinoa
1 packet Boundless Nuts & Seeds Tamari & Aleppo
1 teaspoon Lee Kum Kee Chiu Chow Chilli Sauce
METHOD:
1. Prepare the rice according to the packet instructions.
2. Once the rice is ready, put it in the serving bowl and mix in the seeds and the chilli oil.
3. Enjoy!
WHY NOT TRY....
Cheat's Biryani
Mix Squeaky Bean's Kick of Tikka Pieces with Tilda Peri Peri rice for a quick and easy take on the biryani-style flavour.
Bootleg Burritos
Combine Ben's Wholegrain Spicy Mexican Rice with some pre-cooked chicken, wrap it up in a warm tortilla to get some easy burritos!
"Meaty" Sausage and Mushroom Rice
Mix This Isn't Pork Cocktail Sausages with Sainsbury's own brand Microwave Mushroom rice for a hearty and simple meal
