Lily F, Author at foodisinthehouse.com foodisinthehouse.com Thu, 09 May 2024 06:22:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://foodisinthehouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-favicon_wp-32x32.png Lily F, Author at foodisinthehouse.com 32 32 Use Date Syrup to Sweeten These Healthy Cake Bars https://foodisinthehouse.com/use-date-syrup-to-sweeten-these-healthy-cake-bars/ Fri, 10 May 2024 18:26:30 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=28809 A little sweet treat every now and again is a great way to boost your energy and your mood. If you seek out treats that are high in fiber, protein, and healthy fats, you will receive a great nutritional boost as you enjoy your afternoon pick-me-up. Check out this super simple recipe for tahini, dark […]

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]]> A little sweet treat every now and again is a great way to boost your energy and your mood. If you seek out treats that are high in fiber, protein, and healthy fats, you will receive a great nutritional boost as you enjoy your afternoon pick-me-up. Check out this super simple recipe for tahini, dark chocolate, and date syrup bars—they are ready in half an hour and will be stored in a sealed container for up to two weeks.

Ingredients (to make 12 bars):

  • 1 cup of oats
  • 1/2 cup of plain flour
  • 1/2 cup of sunflower oil
  • 2 tablespoons of tahini
  • 2 tablespoons of dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon of date syrup
  • 1/3 cup of warm water
  • 1 tablespoon of chia seeds

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the warm water, chia seeds, and tahini together to form a thick paste.
  3. In another large bowl, sift the flour and oats together.
  4. Stir the chocolate chips through the flour mix.
  5. Stir the date syrup into the tahini mix.
  6. Combine the wet and dry mixtures, adding a little more water to loosen if needed.
  7. Stir in the sunflower oil, until you have a thick, wet batter.
  8. Pour the batter into a greased and lined cake tin, 10 inches x 10 inches.
  9. Bake in the oven for half an hour, until set.
  10. Allow to cool before slicing into portions and serving.

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]]> This All-in-one Roasting Tin Dinner is Super Healthy https://foodisinthehouse.com/this-all-in-one-roasting-tin-dinner-is-super-healthy/ Sat, 20 Apr 2024 08:49:00 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=28751 Do you need a super healthy dinner that’s ready and on the table in under one hour? Then look no further than this incredibly simple roasting tin dinner, which provides up to four portions of fruit and vegetables. Make sure you use small baby potatoes, as not only will the flavor be better, these tiny […]

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]]> Do you need a super healthy dinner that’s ready and on the table in under one hour? Then look no further than this incredibly simple roasting tin dinner, which provides up to four portions of fruit and vegetables. Make sure you use small baby potatoes, as not only will the flavor be better, these tiny potatoes cook in less time than larger varieties. To make this dish vegan, simply swap out the cheese for a dairy-free alternative, or crumble over some crushed nuts at the end of the cooking time.

Ingredients (to serve 4):

  • 1 1/2 cups of baby potatoes

    2 leeks2 tablespoons of olive oil1 cup of tomato passata2 heads of broccoli 1 tin of butter beans1 vegetable stock cube1 cup of boiling water1/2 cup of cheese, grated

Instructions:

  1. Bring a pan of water to the boil. Peel any discolored parts of the potatoes off, and boil the potatoes for 6 – 7 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, cut the broccoli heads into small pieces (including the stalks).
  3. Use 1 tablespoon of olive oil to coat the broccoli, and place the broccoli in a large roasting tin.
  4. Place the broccoli in an oven heated to 400 °F. Roast for 10 minutes.
  5. Finely slice the leeks, and use the remaining olive oil to fry them in a large frying pan, taking care that they don’t burn. Cook until they are soft.
  6. Drain the potatoes, and add them along with the tomato passata to the roasting broccoli. Roast for a further 5 minutes.
  7. Stir the stock cube into the boiling water until it dissolves. Add the stock to the roasting tin. Roast for a further 15 minutes.
  8. Add the leeks as a top layer over the rest of the vegetables, and top with the grated cheese. Roast for a further 3 minutes.
  9. Remove the tin from the oven and portion the vegetables out into servings. This dish goes great with a fresh green salad on the side.

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]]> These Seasoned Fries are Great if You Have Lots of Guests to Cook For https://foodisinthehouse.com/these-seasoned-fries-are-great-if-you-have-lots-of-guests-to-cook-for/ Sat, 13 Apr 2024 08:20:00 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=28718 If you’re hosting a dinner party, you may want dishes that are quite refined to bring out to impress your guests. However, if you’re hosting a large event where there will be lots of hungry guests, sometimes the most important thing isn’t that your food looks beautiful and impressive, but that there’s enough to go […]

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]]> If you’re hosting a dinner party, you may want dishes that are quite refined to bring out to impress your guests. However, if you’re hosting a large event where there will be lots of hungry guests, sometimes the most important thing isn’t that your food looks beautiful and impressive, but that there’s enough to go around to keep everyone happy. Enter, these seasoned fries—tasty, satisfying, and healthier than traditional fries, these are perfect alongside any kind of cooked fish or meat, as a starter, or even as the main event themselves—although if you’re serving them as a main, you may want to consider loading them with cheese, fried vegetables or other toppings.

Ingredients (to serve 12):

  • 11 cups of white potatoes, scrubbed and peeled of any marks and blemishes
  • 10 fl ounces of vegetable oil
  • Paper towels, for soaking up excess oil
  • 2 teaspoons of salt
  • 2 teaspoons of garlic granules
  • 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons of oregano

Instructions:

  1. Mix all of the seasonings together.
  2. Slice the potatoes into rounds about half an inch thick. Try to make sure the slices are about the same size.
  3. Bring a pan of water to a boil, and boil the potato slices for 7 minutes.
  4. Drain the water from the pan, and leave the potatoes to steam off excess water for 1-2 minutes.
  5. In a large frying pan, heat 1/4 of the total amount of oil.
  6. Add 1/4 of the total amount of potato slices to the hot oil, making sure each slice is in contact with the oil.
  7. Fry for 1-2 minutes, and then sprinkle 1/4 of the total amount of seasoning over the potatoes.
  8. Fry for a further 4 – 5 minutes, and then flip the slices over using a fork or a spatula. Fry for a further 3-4 minutes.
  9. Carefully remove the slices from the pan, trying not to tip out too much of the oil. Place them on a plate or board lined with paper towels.
  10. Fry the remainder of the potato in batches, ensuring that every slice comes into contact with the oil to create a crispy finish.
  11. To serve the fries, heat them in a low oven for 10 minutes.

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]]> This Rice Pudding Recipe is Seriously Simple https://foodisinthehouse.com/this-rice-pudding-recipe-is-seriously-simple/ Sat, 06 Apr 2024 16:41:00 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=28659 All too often, we are put off from making our own desserts from scratch because the recipe instructions stretch for over a page, and the ingredients list requires three separate shopping trips. Every now and again, it’s wonderful to make a seriously intricate dessert, but most of the time we want simple, failsafe recipes that […]

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]]> All too often, we are put off from making our own desserts from scratch because the recipe instructions stretch for over a page, and the ingredients list requires three separate shopping trips. Every now and again, it’s wonderful to make a seriously intricate dessert, but most of the time we want simple, failsafe recipes that will turn out great every time. That’s why you need this easy baked rice pudding recipe up your sleeve—it’s a quick assembly job, and then the oven will do the rest for you!

Ingredients (to serve 6):

  • 1 3/4 cup of pudding rice
  • 1 teaspoon of good-quality vanilla paste
  • 3/4 cup of caster sugar
  • 1 cup of milk
  • 1 cup of double cream
  • 1 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter, for greasing the oven dish

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 390° F.
  2. Grease a large oven dish with a capacity of 40 fluid ounces.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together the rice, cream, milk, vanilla paste, and sugar. Mix until the graininess of the sugar has dissolved.
  4. Pour this mix into the oven dish, and sprinkle over the nutmeg.
  5. Bake in the oven for 35 minutes, until the rice pudding is set and the top is golden brown.

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]]> Leftover Easter Chocolate? Make These Seriously Rich Brownies https://foodisinthehouse.com/leftover-easter-chocolate-make-these-seriously-rich-brownies/ Wed, 03 Apr 2024 08:26:00 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=28660 Many households will find that their stash of Easter chocolate has already been depleted, but if you still have a decent quantity left, these brownies are a great option. Decadent and rich, yet surprisingly easy to make, these can be ready in under an hour, meaning you and your family could be enjoying that Easter […]

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]]> Many households will find that their stash of Easter chocolate has already been depleted, but if you still have a decent quantity left, these brownies are a great option. Decadent and rich, yet surprisingly easy to make, these can be ready in under an hour, meaning you and your family could be enjoying that Easter chocolate in an entirely new way very soon! You can adjust the amount of sugar in the brownies if you’d prefer something a little less sweet.

Ingredients (to make 12):

  • 3/4 cup of plain flour
  • 1 1/2 cups of unsalted butter
  • 2 cups of chocolate
  • 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups of caster sugar

Instructions:

  1. Melt the butter and chocolate together in a bowl or pan. Leave aside to cool.
  2. Preheat the oven to 380° F.
  3. Line and grease a 10-inch x 10-inch baking tray.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour and the cocoa powder.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and the sugar. The mixture should become pale and double in volume.
  6. Pour the chocolate mix into the eggs and sugar, folding gently with a spoon to mix them together.
  7. Sift in the flour and cocoa powder into the mix, folding this in with a spoon.
  8. Pour the mix into the lined tin, and bake for 25 minutes. The brownie is ready when the middle doesn’t wobble when the oven tray is shaken, it should have a glossy sheen on top. Allow to cool before serving.

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]]> This Basque Cheesecake Recipe Comes Out Perfect Every Time https://foodisinthehouse.com/this-basque-cheesecake-recipe-comes-out-perfect-every-time/ Fri, 22 Mar 2024 12:35:00 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=28532 Basque cheesecake is a great showstopper of a cake to bring out at birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions. It’s a bit less rich than New York-style cheesecake, and it goes perfectly with some fresh berries on the side. It also pairs nicely with a small glass of sherry, as the dry, crumbly richness of […]

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]]> Basque cheesecake is a great showstopper of a cake to bring out at birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions. It’s a bit less rich than New York-style cheesecake, and it goes perfectly with some fresh berries on the side. It also pairs nicely with a small glass of sherry, as the dry, crumbly richness of the cake complements the syrupy sweetness of the drink very well. However you choose to serve it, this Basque cheesecake recipe never fails, so you don’t have to worry about split sides or an undercooked middle.

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups and 2 tablespoons of cream cheese
  • 1 cup and 2 tablespoons of caster sugar
  • 2 tablespoons of gluten-free flour
  • 3/4 cup of soured cream
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons of vanilla

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 460 °F.
  2. Grease and line a deep 10-inch cake tin. Use plenty of parchment paper, it needs to come up and over the sides of the tin.
  3. Use a food mixer to whisk together the soft cheese and the sugar. Test it by rubbing a small amount between your fingers, if it feels grainy it needs more whisking.
  4. Add the flour, soured cream, eggs, and vanilla to the cream cheese mix. Mix by hand until it is smooth in consistency.
  5. Pour the mix into the cake tin. Tap the bottom of the cake tin with a wooden spoon to release any air bubbles.
  6. Bake the cake for 30 minutes, then leave it to cool and chill for 1 hour before serving.

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]]> 3 Delicious Ways To Use Dried Mushrooms https://foodisinthehouse.com/3-delicious-ways-to-use-dried-mushrooms/ Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:33:00 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=28434 Dried mushrooms are one of those fantastic ingredients that should always be in your store cupboard. Whenever you need to whip up a simple yet tasty vegetarian dish, these super-hero flavor bombs will do a lot of the hard work for you. Although you will need to remember to soak them half an hour before […]

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]]> Dried mushrooms are one of those fantastic ingredients that should always be in your store cupboard. Whenever you need to whip up a simple yet tasty vegetarian dish, these super-hero flavor bombs will do a lot of the hard work for you. Although you will need to remember to soak them half an hour before you start prepping the rest of the dish, overall dried mushrooms are easy to include in any dish – if you need any convincing, just check out these three simple ways to use them and you’ll be won over!

Risotto

Soak the dried mushrooms for at least half an hour before you start preparing the risotto, and then add them at the same point as you add any fresh vegetables (you could boost the nutritional content and textures of the risotto by including some fresh mushrooms too). The umami flavors work great in risotto, and if this needs a boost, simply add a tablespoon of soy sauce to the risotto about ten minutes before it’s cooked.

Ramen

Dried mushrooms are an ideal addition to a savory ramen broth. Once soaked, add the mushrooms to the soup at the same time as you add any fresh produce such as pak choi, onions, or chilies. You can also dice the soaked mushrooms and fry them before adding these to the broth, to bring out their savory flavors.

Pie

Adding some dried mushrooms to a pie mix or gravy can bring some delicious umami flavors to your pie, these are particularly useful if you’re whipping up a vegetarian pie. Use a mix of fresh and dried mushrooms to create some interesting flavors and textures in your pie.

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]]> This Red Lentil Soup Makes for an Awesome Midweek Meal https://foodisinthehouse.com/this-red-lentil-soup-makes-for-an-awesome-midweek-meal/ Mon, 26 Feb 2024 12:38:00 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=28280 Do you ever get to the middle of the week and start to feel like it might just be easier to get a takeaway or ready meal? It is possible to keep your healthy eating goals on track and have dinner on the table in under half an hour—just check out this super nutritious red […]

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]]> Do you ever get to the middle of the week and start to feel like it might just be easier to get a takeaway or ready meal? It is possible to keep your healthy eating goals on track and have dinner on the table in under half an hour—just check out this super nutritious red lentil soup, which can be made in around twenty minutes!

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup of dried red lentils
  • 1 can of coconut milk
  • Half a white onion
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 1 thumb sized piece of ginger 
  • 2 tablespoons of oil
  • 1 teaspoon each of: garam masala, grind cumin, ground coriander and ground ginger
  • 1 vegetable stock cube 
  • 1/2 cup of water

Instructions:

  1. Finely dice the onion, slice the garlic cloves and peel and grate the ginger.
  2. Heat the oil in a large saucepan, and then add the onion, garlic and ginger.
  3. Cook for 10 minutes, and then add the ground spices. Stir well and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Add the red lentils and stir well.
  5. Add the stock cube, cook for 1 minute and then add the water and coconut milk.
  6. Allow the soup to simmer for 10 – 15 minutes, then remove from the heat and serve.

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]]> This Red Pepper Soup is Healthy and Wholesome https://foodisinthehouse.com/this-red-pepper-soup-is-healthy-and-wholesome/ Fri, 16 Feb 2024 08:58:00 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=28200 Looking for a meal that delivers some serious flavor, gorgeous color, and health benefits in under an hour? Then check out this simple, wholesome red pepper soup, which delivers essential vitamins and minerals, all while tasting like summer in a bowl. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cooks By Son (@cooksbyson) Ingredients […]

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]]> Looking for a meal that delivers some serious flavor, gorgeous color, and health benefits in under an hour? Then check out this simple, wholesome red pepper soup, which delivers essential vitamins and minerals, all while tasting like summer in a bowl.

Ingredients (to serve 4):

  • 3 large bell peppers
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 1 tin of butter beans
  • 1 onion
  • 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
  • 1 cup of vegetable stock
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions:

  1. Deseed and quarter the peppers, roughly smash the garlic cloves in a pestle and mortar. Halve the onions.
  2. Heat the oil in a wide-based saucepan, and then add the peppers, garlic and onions. Keep stirring, cook through on a medium heat for about 10 minutes, until the onion is starting to soften.
  3. Add the beans (including their liquid) and the vegetable stock to the pan. Stir well and simmer for 25 minutes.
  4. You can leave the soup as it is, or blitz it in a blender or food processor. Season with salt and pepper, serve with some crusty white bread.

Simple, satisfying and nourishing, this red pepper soup is a great recipe for colder winter days.

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]]> The Best Blondie Recipes to Try https://foodisinthehouse.com/the-best-blondie-recipes-to-try/ Sun, 11 Feb 2024 16:46:00 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=26326 Blondies are very similar to brownies, just without the cocoa content. The lack of chocolate means you can experiment with a range of flavors and textures, and as delicious as brownies are sometimes it’s nice to try something a little different. Read on for a great blondie recipe, plus three ways to adapt it to […]

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]]> Blondies are very similar to brownies, just without the cocoa content. The lack of chocolate means you can experiment with a range of flavors and textures, and as delicious as brownies are sometimes it’s nice to try something a little different. Read on for a great blondie recipe, plus three ways to adapt it to make it your own.

Ingredients:

  • ¾ cup of butter
  • 1 cup of light brown soft sugar
  • 1/5 cup of caster sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • ¾ cup of plain flour
  • ½ teaspoon of baking powder

Instructions:

  1. In a pan over low heat, melt the butter and both types of sugar. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
  2. Beat the eggs into the butter and sugar mix, and then sieve in the flour and baking powder. Fold until you have a  smooth batter.
  3. Pour the batter into a lined and greased baking tray, and bake for 40 minutes in an oven heated to 350◦F.
  4. Leave the blondies to cool before serving.

Raspberry Ripple

Follow the recipe as above, but at the point that you add the eggs to the batter, add ½ cup of fresh raspberries and ¼ cup of white chocolate chips.

Peach Surprise

Follow the recipe as above, but at the point that you add the eggs to the batter, add ½ cup of fresh or tinned chopped peaches.

Passion Fruit Twist

Follow the recipe as above, but at the point that you add the eggs to the batter, add ½ cup of fresh passion fruit flesh.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> Lily F, Author at foodisinthehouse.com foodisinthehouse.com Thu, 09 May 2024 06:22:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://foodisinthehouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-favicon_wp-32x32.png Lily F, Author at foodisinthehouse.com 32 32 Use Date Syrup to Sweeten These Healthy Cake Bars https://foodisinthehouse.com/use-date-syrup-to-sweeten-these-healthy-cake-bars/ Fri, 10 May 2024 18:26:30 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=28809 A little sweet treat every now and again is a great way to boost your energy and your mood. If you seek out treats that are high in fiber, protein, and healthy fats, you will receive a great nutritional boost as you enjoy your afternoon pick-me-up. Check out this super simple recipe for tahini, dark […]

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]]> A little sweet treat every now and again is a great way to boost your energy and your mood. If you seek out treats that are high in fiber, protein, and healthy fats, you will receive a great nutritional boost as you enjoy your afternoon pick-me-up. Check out this super simple recipe for tahini, dark chocolate, and date syrup bars—they are ready in half an hour and will be stored in a sealed container for up to two weeks.

Ingredients (to make 12 bars):

  • 1 cup of oats
  • 1/2 cup of plain flour
  • 1/2 cup of sunflower oil
  • 2 tablespoons of tahini
  • 2 tablespoons of dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon of date syrup
  • 1/3 cup of warm water
  • 1 tablespoon of chia seeds

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the warm water, chia seeds, and tahini together to form a thick paste.
  3. In another large bowl, sift the flour and oats together.
  4. Stir the chocolate chips through the flour mix.
  5. Stir the date syrup into the tahini mix.
  6. Combine the wet and dry mixtures, adding a little more water to loosen if needed.
  7. Stir in the sunflower oil, until you have a thick, wet batter.
  8. Pour the batter into a greased and lined cake tin, 10 inches x 10 inches.
  9. Bake in the oven for half an hour, until set.
  10. Allow to cool before slicing into portions and serving.

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]]> This All-in-one Roasting Tin Dinner is Super Healthy https://foodisinthehouse.com/this-all-in-one-roasting-tin-dinner-is-super-healthy/ Sat, 20 Apr 2024 08:49:00 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=28751 Do you need a super healthy dinner that’s ready and on the table in under one hour? Then look no further than this incredibly simple roasting tin dinner, which provides up to four portions of fruit and vegetables. Make sure you use small baby potatoes, as not only will the flavor be better, these tiny […]

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]]> Do you need a super healthy dinner that’s ready and on the table in under one hour? Then look no further than this incredibly simple roasting tin dinner, which provides up to four portions of fruit and vegetables. Make sure you use small baby potatoes, as not only will the flavor be better, these tiny potatoes cook in less time than larger varieties. To make this dish vegan, simply swap out the cheese for a dairy-free alternative, or crumble over some crushed nuts at the end of the cooking time.

Ingredients (to serve 4):

  • 1 1/2 cups of baby potatoes

    2 leeks2 tablespoons of olive oil1 cup of tomato passata2 heads of broccoli 1 tin of butter beans1 vegetable stock cube1 cup of boiling water1/2 cup of cheese, grated

Instructions:

  1. Bring a pan of water to the boil. Peel any discolored parts of the potatoes off, and boil the potatoes for 6 – 7 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, cut the broccoli heads into small pieces (including the stalks).
  3. Use 1 tablespoon of olive oil to coat the broccoli, and place the broccoli in a large roasting tin.
  4. Place the broccoli in an oven heated to 400 °F. Roast for 10 minutes.
  5. Finely slice the leeks, and use the remaining olive oil to fry them in a large frying pan, taking care that they don’t burn. Cook until they are soft.
  6. Drain the potatoes, and add them along with the tomato passata to the roasting broccoli. Roast for a further 5 minutes.
  7. Stir the stock cube into the boiling water until it dissolves. Add the stock to the roasting tin. Roast for a further 15 minutes.
  8. Add the leeks as a top layer over the rest of the vegetables, and top with the grated cheese. Roast for a further 3 minutes.
  9. Remove the tin from the oven and portion the vegetables out into servings. This dish goes great with a fresh green salad on the side.

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]]> These Seasoned Fries are Great if You Have Lots of Guests to Cook For https://foodisinthehouse.com/these-seasoned-fries-are-great-if-you-have-lots-of-guests-to-cook-for/ Sat, 13 Apr 2024 08:20:00 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=28718 If you’re hosting a dinner party, you may want dishes that are quite refined to bring out to impress your guests. However, if you’re hosting a large event where there will be lots of hungry guests, sometimes the most important thing isn’t that your food looks beautiful and impressive, but that there’s enough to go […]

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]]> If you’re hosting a dinner party, you may want dishes that are quite refined to bring out to impress your guests. However, if you’re hosting a large event where there will be lots of hungry guests, sometimes the most important thing isn’t that your food looks beautiful and impressive, but that there’s enough to go around to keep everyone happy. Enter, these seasoned fries—tasty, satisfying, and healthier than traditional fries, these are perfect alongside any kind of cooked fish or meat, as a starter, or even as the main event themselves—although if you’re serving them as a main, you may want to consider loading them with cheese, fried vegetables or other toppings.

Ingredients (to serve 12):

  • 11 cups of white potatoes, scrubbed and peeled of any marks and blemishes
  • 10 fl ounces of vegetable oil
  • Paper towels, for soaking up excess oil
  • 2 teaspoons of salt
  • 2 teaspoons of garlic granules
  • 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons of oregano

Instructions:

  1. Mix all of the seasonings together.
  2. Slice the potatoes into rounds about half an inch thick. Try to make sure the slices are about the same size.
  3. Bring a pan of water to a boil, and boil the potato slices for 7 minutes.
  4. Drain the water from the pan, and leave the potatoes to steam off excess water for 1-2 minutes.
  5. In a large frying pan, heat 1/4 of the total amount of oil.
  6. Add 1/4 of the total amount of potato slices to the hot oil, making sure each slice is in contact with the oil.
  7. Fry for 1-2 minutes, and then sprinkle 1/4 of the total amount of seasoning over the potatoes.
  8. Fry for a further 4 – 5 minutes, and then flip the slices over using a fork or a spatula. Fry for a further 3-4 minutes.
  9. Carefully remove the slices from the pan, trying not to tip out too much of the oil. Place them on a plate or board lined with paper towels.
  10. Fry the remainder of the potato in batches, ensuring that every slice comes into contact with the oil to create a crispy finish.
  11. To serve the fries, heat them in a low oven for 10 minutes.

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]]> This Rice Pudding Recipe is Seriously Simple https://foodisinthehouse.com/this-rice-pudding-recipe-is-seriously-simple/ Sat, 06 Apr 2024 16:41:00 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=28659 All too often, we are put off from making our own desserts from scratch because the recipe instructions stretch for over a page, and the ingredients list requires three separate shopping trips. Every now and again, it’s wonderful to make a seriously intricate dessert, but most of the time we want simple, failsafe recipes that […]

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]]> All too often, we are put off from making our own desserts from scratch because the recipe instructions stretch for over a page, and the ingredients list requires three separate shopping trips. Every now and again, it’s wonderful to make a seriously intricate dessert, but most of the time we want simple, failsafe recipes that will turn out great every time. That’s why you need this easy baked rice pudding recipe up your sleeve—it’s a quick assembly job, and then the oven will do the rest for you!

Ingredients (to serve 6):

  • 1 3/4 cup of pudding rice
  • 1 teaspoon of good-quality vanilla paste
  • 3/4 cup of caster sugar
  • 1 cup of milk
  • 1 cup of double cream
  • 1 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter, for greasing the oven dish

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 390° F.
  2. Grease a large oven dish with a capacity of 40 fluid ounces.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together the rice, cream, milk, vanilla paste, and sugar. Mix until the graininess of the sugar has dissolved.
  4. Pour this mix into the oven dish, and sprinkle over the nutmeg.
  5. Bake in the oven for 35 minutes, until the rice pudding is set and the top is golden brown.

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]]> Leftover Easter Chocolate? Make These Seriously Rich Brownies https://foodisinthehouse.com/leftover-easter-chocolate-make-these-seriously-rich-brownies/ Wed, 03 Apr 2024 08:26:00 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=28660 Many households will find that their stash of Easter chocolate has already been depleted, but if you still have a decent quantity left, these brownies are a great option. Decadent and rich, yet surprisingly easy to make, these can be ready in under an hour, meaning you and your family could be enjoying that Easter […]

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]]> Many households will find that their stash of Easter chocolate has already been depleted, but if you still have a decent quantity left, these brownies are a great option. Decadent and rich, yet surprisingly easy to make, these can be ready in under an hour, meaning you and your family could be enjoying that Easter chocolate in an entirely new way very soon! You can adjust the amount of sugar in the brownies if you’d prefer something a little less sweet.

Ingredients (to make 12):

  • 3/4 cup of plain flour
  • 1 1/2 cups of unsalted butter
  • 2 cups of chocolate
  • 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups of caster sugar

Instructions:

  1. Melt the butter and chocolate together in a bowl or pan. Leave aside to cool.
  2. Preheat the oven to 380° F.
  3. Line and grease a 10-inch x 10-inch baking tray.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour and the cocoa powder.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and the sugar. The mixture should become pale and double in volume.
  6. Pour the chocolate mix into the eggs and sugar, folding gently with a spoon to mix them together.
  7. Sift in the flour and cocoa powder into the mix, folding this in with a spoon.
  8. Pour the mix into the lined tin, and bake for 25 minutes. The brownie is ready when the middle doesn’t wobble when the oven tray is shaken, it should have a glossy sheen on top. Allow to cool before serving.

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]]> This Basque Cheesecake Recipe Comes Out Perfect Every Time https://foodisinthehouse.com/this-basque-cheesecake-recipe-comes-out-perfect-every-time/ Fri, 22 Mar 2024 12:35:00 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=28532 Basque cheesecake is a great showstopper of a cake to bring out at birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions. It’s a bit less rich than New York-style cheesecake, and it goes perfectly with some fresh berries on the side. It also pairs nicely with a small glass of sherry, as the dry, crumbly richness of […]

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]]> Basque cheesecake is a great showstopper of a cake to bring out at birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions. It’s a bit less rich than New York-style cheesecake, and it goes perfectly with some fresh berries on the side. It also pairs nicely with a small glass of sherry, as the dry, crumbly richness of the cake complements the syrupy sweetness of the drink very well. However you choose to serve it, this Basque cheesecake recipe never fails, so you don’t have to worry about split sides or an undercooked middle.

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups and 2 tablespoons of cream cheese
  • 1 cup and 2 tablespoons of caster sugar
  • 2 tablespoons of gluten-free flour
  • 3/4 cup of soured cream
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons of vanilla

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 460 °F.
  2. Grease and line a deep 10-inch cake tin. Use plenty of parchment paper, it needs to come up and over the sides of the tin.
  3. Use a food mixer to whisk together the soft cheese and the sugar. Test it by rubbing a small amount between your fingers, if it feels grainy it needs more whisking.
  4. Add the flour, soured cream, eggs, and vanilla to the cream cheese mix. Mix by hand until it is smooth in consistency.
  5. Pour the mix into the cake tin. Tap the bottom of the cake tin with a wooden spoon to release any air bubbles.
  6. Bake the cake for 30 minutes, then leave it to cool and chill for 1 hour before serving.

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]]> 3 Delicious Ways To Use Dried Mushrooms https://foodisinthehouse.com/3-delicious-ways-to-use-dried-mushrooms/ Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:33:00 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=28434 Dried mushrooms are one of those fantastic ingredients that should always be in your store cupboard. Whenever you need to whip up a simple yet tasty vegetarian dish, these super-hero flavor bombs will do a lot of the hard work for you. Although you will need to remember to soak them half an hour before […]

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]]> Dried mushrooms are one of those fantastic ingredients that should always be in your store cupboard. Whenever you need to whip up a simple yet tasty vegetarian dish, these super-hero flavor bombs will do a lot of the hard work for you. Although you will need to remember to soak them half an hour before you start prepping the rest of the dish, overall dried mushrooms are easy to include in any dish – if you need any convincing, just check out these three simple ways to use them and you’ll be won over!

Risotto

Soak the dried mushrooms for at least half an hour before you start preparing the risotto, and then add them at the same point as you add any fresh vegetables (you could boost the nutritional content and textures of the risotto by including some fresh mushrooms too). The umami flavors work great in risotto, and if this needs a boost, simply add a tablespoon of soy sauce to the risotto about ten minutes before it’s cooked.

Ramen

Dried mushrooms are an ideal addition to a savory ramen broth. Once soaked, add the mushrooms to the soup at the same time as you add any fresh produce such as pak choi, onions, or chilies. You can also dice the soaked mushrooms and fry them before adding these to the broth, to bring out their savory flavors.

Pie

Adding some dried mushrooms to a pie mix or gravy can bring some delicious umami flavors to your pie, these are particularly useful if you’re whipping up a vegetarian pie. Use a mix of fresh and dried mushrooms to create some interesting flavors and textures in your pie.

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]]> This Red Lentil Soup Makes for an Awesome Midweek Meal https://foodisinthehouse.com/this-red-lentil-soup-makes-for-an-awesome-midweek-meal/ Mon, 26 Feb 2024 12:38:00 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=28280 Do you ever get to the middle of the week and start to feel like it might just be easier to get a takeaway or ready meal? It is possible to keep your healthy eating goals on track and have dinner on the table in under half an hour—just check out this super nutritious red […]

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]]> Do you ever get to the middle of the week and start to feel like it might just be easier to get a takeaway or ready meal? It is possible to keep your healthy eating goals on track and have dinner on the table in under half an hour—just check out this super nutritious red lentil soup, which can be made in around twenty minutes!

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup of dried red lentils
  • 1 can of coconut milk
  • Half a white onion
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 1 thumb sized piece of ginger 
  • 2 tablespoons of oil
  • 1 teaspoon each of: garam masala, grind cumin, ground coriander and ground ginger
  • 1 vegetable stock cube 
  • 1/2 cup of water

Instructions:

  1. Finely dice the onion, slice the garlic cloves and peel and grate the ginger.
  2. Heat the oil in a large saucepan, and then add the onion, garlic and ginger.
  3. Cook for 10 minutes, and then add the ground spices. Stir well and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Add the red lentils and stir well.
  5. Add the stock cube, cook for 1 minute and then add the water and coconut milk.
  6. Allow the soup to simmer for 10 – 15 minutes, then remove from the heat and serve.

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]]> This Red Pepper Soup is Healthy and Wholesome https://foodisinthehouse.com/this-red-pepper-soup-is-healthy-and-wholesome/ Fri, 16 Feb 2024 08:58:00 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=28200 Looking for a meal that delivers some serious flavor, gorgeous color, and health benefits in under an hour? Then check out this simple, wholesome red pepper soup, which delivers essential vitamins and minerals, all while tasting like summer in a bowl. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cooks By Son (@cooksbyson) Ingredients […]

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]]> Looking for a meal that delivers some serious flavor, gorgeous color, and health benefits in under an hour? Then check out this simple, wholesome red pepper soup, which delivers essential vitamins and minerals, all while tasting like summer in a bowl.

Ingredients (to serve 4):

  • 3 large bell peppers
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 1 tin of butter beans
  • 1 onion
  • 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
  • 1 cup of vegetable stock
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions:

  1. Deseed and quarter the peppers, roughly smash the garlic cloves in a pestle and mortar. Halve the onions.
  2. Heat the oil in a wide-based saucepan, and then add the peppers, garlic and onions. Keep stirring, cook through on a medium heat for about 10 minutes, until the onion is starting to soften.
  3. Add the beans (including their liquid) and the vegetable stock to the pan. Stir well and simmer for 25 minutes.
  4. You can leave the soup as it is, or blitz it in a blender or food processor. Season with salt and pepper, serve with some crusty white bread.

Simple, satisfying and nourishing, this red pepper soup is a great recipe for colder winter days.

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]]> The Best Blondie Recipes to Try https://foodisinthehouse.com/the-best-blondie-recipes-to-try/ Sun, 11 Feb 2024 16:46:00 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=26326 Blondies are very similar to brownies, just without the cocoa content. The lack of chocolate means you can experiment with a range of flavors and textures, and as delicious as brownies are sometimes it’s nice to try something a little different. Read on for a great blondie recipe, plus three ways to adapt it to […]

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]]> Blondies are very similar to brownies, just without the cocoa content. The lack of chocolate means you can experiment with a range of flavors and textures, and as delicious as brownies are sometimes it’s nice to try something a little different. Read on for a great blondie recipe, plus three ways to adapt it to make it your own.

Ingredients:

  • ¾ cup of butter
  • 1 cup of light brown soft sugar
  • 1/5 cup of caster sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • ¾ cup of plain flour
  • ½ teaspoon of baking powder

Instructions:

  1. In a pan over low heat, melt the butter and both types of sugar. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
  2. Beat the eggs into the butter and sugar mix, and then sieve in the flour and baking powder. Fold until you have a  smooth batter.
  3. Pour the batter into a lined and greased baking tray, and bake for 40 minutes in an oven heated to 350◦F.
  4. Leave the blondies to cool before serving.

Raspberry Ripple

Follow the recipe as above, but at the point that you add the eggs to the batter, add ½ cup of fresh raspberries and ¼ cup of white chocolate chips.

Peach Surprise

Follow the recipe as above, but at the point that you add the eggs to the batter, add ½ cup of fresh or tinned chopped peaches.

Passion Fruit Twist

Follow the recipe as above, but at the point that you add the eggs to the batter, add ½ cup of fresh passion fruit flesh.

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