Great Kitchen

Healthier Mousakka Ingredient ·       900g beef mince ·       2 medium red onions, finely chopped ·       6 cloves garlic, finely chopped ·       4 salad tomatoes, chopped ·       1 can chopped tomatoes ·       1 tablespoon tomato puree ·       2 teaspoons dried oregano ·       1 heaped teaspoon cinnamon ·       1 bayleaf ·       salt and pepper to season ·       1 tablespoon olive oil ·       2 large/3 medium aubergines ·       2 large baking potatoes, peeled and left whole For the béchamel sauce: ·       65g unsalted butter ·       65g flour ·       700ml milk ·    ...

Healthy Fry-Up Frittata Ingredient (serves 2 as it is, or 4 with a side salad for a light lunch/dinner) ·       6 good quality sausages of your choice (pork, beef, veggie, it's up to you - I used cumberland) ·       1/2 tablespoon olive oil ·       2 large handfuls of sliced mushrooms ·       2 tablespoons chopped parsley ·       1 medium red onion, finely sliced ·       8 cherry tomatoes, cut in half ·       6 eggs ·       Salt and pepper to season Method 1.     Cut the sausage into small chunks and add some oil to an oven-proof saucepan. Put the pan on a medium heat and when hot, add the sausages. Turn down the heat slightly and cook for around 10 minutes, turning the sausages regularly. 2.   While the sausages are cooking, whisk up the eggs, add a pinch of s...

So, Fridays are often pretty hectic in our household. Running after a 3 year old and a 4 month old, trying to keep them both entertained, which usually means popping out somewhere for a few hours so that we don't all go stir crazy, often results in me leaving dinner until the last minute. This recipe is exactly what resulted from one of those busy Fridays and I couldn't have been happier with the delicious outcome. Even better is that the whole family can eat it, so no need to cook something different for the little ones. Top tip: I always keep some frozen cod fillets in the freezer for days like this, and they come in so handy, even if you only end up steaming them in the microwave and serving them with ready mash and veg! Quick Cod Stew Recipe - Serves 2 1/2 tablespoon olive oil 2 large or 4 small cod fillets (fresh or frozen - around 350g) 1 large courgette, chopped into small chunks 2 sticks celery, chopped into small chunks 4 spring onions, finely chopped 12 new or baby po...