The balsamic tenderizes the beef and gives the stew a lovely flavour to complement the sweet butternut Serves 4 For the stew: 2 tbsp sunflower oil 700g stewing beef, cut into large chunks 160ml Newman’s own light balsamic vinegar dressing Half a large butternut squash peeled and cubed, about 700g 2 x tins chopped tomatoes 200ml chicken stock or water 5 fresh thyme or oregano sprigs, plus extra for garnish For the rice: 225g basmati rice 1 tsp saffron (4g) … [Read more...]

If you prefer, the skewers can be placed side-by-side on a baking sheet and cooked in a 180C/350F/Gas 4 oven for 20-25 minutes until well browned on all sides. Skewers: 500g (1lb 2oz) lean minced lamb 1 shallot, peeled and finely chopped 4tbsp Newman’s Own Sticky Original BBQ Sauce Pitta pockets: 4 pitta bread 2 tomatoes, chopped or sliced 100g (4oz) feta, crumbled or cut into small cubes 50g (2oz) piece of cucumber, sliced or chopped 4-6 lettuce leaves, depending … [Read more...]

With celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow rating kale as the newest superfood, it’s no wonder this leafy green has seen a 40 per cent increase in demand, as reported recently in the press.* A member of the cabbage family, this sturdy, strong leafed vegetable, is perfect for absorbing flavours and is a much heartier vegetable than wilting greens. Morrisons’ Executive Chef and Head of Product Development, Neil Nugent, has a few quick tips to help you incorporate this trendy superfood into … [Read more...]

http://youtu.be/dP84mnR1UeY Generally speaking I am not a massive fan of these celebrity presented recipes but the finished dish itself looks particularly good. Its very simple to do and tastes fabulous. http://youtu.be/esEHiAghfyw INFO ON THE PRESENTER… Angela has been a favourite on British TV screens since the early 90’s. Appearing in Emmerdale, Coronation Steet, Holby City, Waterloo Road, Cutting It ,Down to Earth and Hustle to name a few. A cooking fanatic she appeared on … [Read more...]

This super-quick simple omelette makes the most of Two Chicks sun-dried tomato and 3 cheese flavoured egg white omelette mix. Serves 1 / Preparation time: 5 minutes / Cooking time: 5 minutes 1 teaspoon olive oil 200ml (7fl oz) Two Chicks sun-dried tomato and 3 cheese flavoured egg white omelette mix 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil 40g (1 1/2oz) reduced fat Feta cheese, crumbled 5 baby plum or cherry tomatoes, halved freshly ground black pepper basil leaves and rocket, to … [Read more...]

New study indicates egg whites help lower blood pressure Researchers have found a substance in egg whites can lower blood pressure as effectively as some medicines used to treat the condition*. Two Chicks, the only free-range egg white carton available in the UK, provides a hassle-free way of incorporating egg whites into your daily diet and the recent launch of the low-fat, sun-dried tomato and three cheese flavoured egg-white omelette mix makes it even easier to cook up a delicious, … [Read more...]

Tender lamb shanks served with crushed potatoes. Serves 4 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 3 hours. Ingredients: 4 lamb shanks 1 tbsp plain flour 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, cut into chunks 300ml dry white wine 400g can cherry tomatoes 300ml lamb stock 2 tbsp Very Lazy Garlic 1 tsp dried mint Fresh thyme sprigs 1 tsp corn flour Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper For the potatoes: 450g baby potatoes, scraped 1 tbsp freshly chopped … [Read more...]