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“Get Meal Planning” – Sounds a bit dull and over the top, however, planning your weeks worth of meals means you know exactly what to buy on the dreaded supermarket shopping trip. Also, you don’t end up dwindling down each isle of the supermarket and end up making regular trips to the corner shop... |
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This post was written by Warren Nash on April 7, 2010 |
I was cooking (and experimenting with) one of my favourite recipes today – Chicken wrapped in parma ham and decided to play around with the Parma Ham.
Before wrapping the Chicken, I lightly brushed the Parma Ham with Balsamic Vinegar, then wrapped it around the Chicken. And blimey, what a difference! It made the chicken more flavoursome and Parma Ham nice a crispy.
Go on, give it a try…
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This post was written by Warren Nash on March 31, 2010 |
Ever wondered how to make a cracking Chilli Con Carne? Well check out this quick and easy recipe.
And a great thing we’ve learned – the finer you chop the onion, the thicker your sauce will be. So if you’ve got a food chopper like one of these, whip it out to chop the Onion and Garlic into smithereens!
Enjoy…
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This post was written by Warren Nash on March 24, 2010 |
It’s been a while since we last blogged about the FitBrits allotment. However, the weather has improved and spring is on its way, so here’s the next instalment!
February saw the sowing of Onion, Leek, Pea and Spinach seeds which were first to be planted on the allotment just days ago. We used a great heated incubator that saw the seeds sprout from nothing to ready-to-plant in weeks. Now all we have to do is wait!
Next to be sowed – Tomatoes, Cucumbers and Brussel Sprouts – mmmmmm!
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This post was written by Warren Nash on March 17, 2010 |
Download the FitBrits.com Spaghetti Bolognese Podcast now and cook-a-long at your own pace. And for those who remember the first ever FitBrits podcast (which was also Spag Bol), we hope you consider it to be an improvement!!!
Enjoy…
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This post was written by Warren Nash on March 10, 2010 |
I’ve never really understood fully what they mean when you buy juice that’s ‘from concentrate’. However, after watching a very interesting video on the One Show, I finally know, and it all seems a bit unnatural to me!
So basically, oranges are picked in Brazil (or somewhere like that) and can be formed of up to 85% water. So to save money on shipping costs, the manufacturers suck all the water out and ship over just the orange juice. Then, when it gets to the sunny shores of England, the water is added back to the juice in a factory somewhere.
Think I’ll be concentrating on 100% natural OJ from now on!
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This post was written by Warren Nash on February 17, 2010 |
Ever thought pasta sauce is slightly overpriced for what you get? Well, I do, so I decided to do something about it… I made my own.
And guess what, it’s a piece of cake!
The basis of a pasta sauce (and it worked for me) is Tomato, Onion, Garlic and Oregano – That’s it! Chop your Onion and Garlic and fry, then, throw in a can of Chopped Tomatoes and a teaspoon of Oregano. Now add your special ingredients (I added leek and chorizo sausage) and simmer down so the sauce is nice and thick.
And there you go, a tasty (cheap) homemade Leek and Onion pasta sauce – A great idea if you have veg that needs eating up.
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This post was written by Warren Nash on February 10, 2010 |
Since my Dad started taking a recent healthy interest in cooking, it wasn’t long before I was to learn my first cooking tip from my Father!
It’s usually normal practice to pour some red wine into your stew, however, this is where my Dad and I’s definition of “some” varies! Going round to visit for some Sunday grub, Dad serves up this amazing stew using 500g of Beef and half a bottle of Red Wine. The wine was the only liquid added to the stew, and blimey did it taste good! No more measuring out 150ml of wine, I’m going for the half bottle, and drinking the other half when suppers ready!
And the great thing is, the alcohol evaporates whilst cooking so my belly felt very happy and content afterwards!
Since my Dad started taking a recent healthy interest in cooking, it wasn’t long before I was to learn my first cooking tip from my Father!
It’s usually normal practice to pour some red wine into your stew, however, this is where my Dad and I’s definition of “some” varies! Going round to visit for some Sunday grub, Dad serves up this amazing stew using 500g of Beef and half a bottle of Red Wine. The wine was the only liquid added to the stew, and blimey did it taste good! No more measuring out 150ml of wine, I’m going for the half bottle, and drinking the other half when suppers ready!
And the great thing is, the alcohol evaporates whilst cooking so my belly felt very happy and content afterwards!
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This post was written by Warren Nash on January 27, 2010 |
Well Christmas is over, and I must have been a good boy because Santa was very good to me! Apart from the digital radio (soooo many radio stations!!!), I also got a Krups hand blender. And if there’s one kitchen utensil I would recommend, it would have to be this.
I can’t believe all these years I’ve been using a knife to chop my veg when this magnificent piece of equipment exists. It comes with loads of attachments, the processor attachment proving the most useful so far.
So next time you’re doing a Spag Bol, Lasagne, or Anything that requires chopping, use one of these. Chuck all the veg in, press go and within seconds all your veg is chopped.
And you don’t even have to lift a finger (well apart from to press the ‘on’ button)!
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This post was written by Warren Nash on January 20, 2010 |
Well it’s that time of year again. If you simply can’t wait for a that great big dinner on Christmas Day, why not try our Christmas Turkey Burger. Its a Christmas Dinner in a Bun, including all your favorite things! Remember, if you don’t like Brussel Sprouts, just don’t add them! You’ll need the following:
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This post was written by Warren Nash on December 1, 2009 |
