December’s Food Posts

Spicy carrot & lentil soup

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The most highly rated soup on @bbcgoodfood had to be tried & tested…I can confirm it’s DELICIOUS!! I won’t believe you if you tell me you don’t like it! ❤️ SPICY LENTIL AND CARROT SOUP 🥣 ❤️ YOU NEED: ❌2 tsp cumin seeds ❌Pinch chilli flakes ❌2 tbsp olive oil ❌600g carrots washed and coarsely grated (no need to peel) ❌140g split red lentils ❌1l hot vegetable stock (from a cube is fine) ❌125ml milk METHOD: ❌Heat a large saucepan and dry-fry 2 tsp cumin seeds and a pinch of chilli flakes for 1 min, or until they start to jump around the pan and release their aromas. ❌Scoop out about half with a spoon and set aside. Add 2 tbsp olive oil, 600g coarsely grated carrots, 140g split red lentils, 1l hot vegetable stock and 125ml milk to the pan and bring to the boil. ❌Simmer for 15 mins until the lentils have swollen and softened. ❌Whizz the soup with a stick blender or in a food processor until smooth (or leave it chunky if you prefer). ❌Season to taste and finish with a dollop of plain yogurt and a sprinkling of the reserved toasted spices. Serve with warmed naan breads if you like. #bbcgoodfood #wintersoup #soup #souprecipe #foodie #recipevideo

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Spiced clementine & cranberry porridge

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The most deliciously warming and festive porridge you can get! We had this for breakfast in London this week and had to recreate it straight away when we got home… I hope you enjoy it! 🎄 YOU NEED: ❌1/2 a clementine ❌Handful of cranberries ❌3 tbsp of water ❌2 tsp of brown sugar ❌3 tbsp of porridge ❌Milk (more or less depending on how you like the consistency of your porridge) ❌Sprinkle of cinnamon ❌Sprinkle of nutmeg METHOD: ❌Put the fruit in a pan with 2 tbsp water and 1 tsp of brown sugar and cook gently. Add your cinnamon and nutmeg and continue to soften. Turn up the heat, add an extra tbsp of water and tsp of sugar and bubble until saucy. ❌Tip the oats and milk into a saucepan. Bring to the boil, stirring constantly, and simmer for 4-5 mins until creamy. Add more milk depending on how you enjoy your porridge. ❌Serve and enjoy! 
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Pad Thai

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I absolutely adore Pad Thai, it’s one of my go-to dishes when eating out or getting a takeaway. This one is by @donalskehan and I couldn’t recommend trying it more! Enjoy! ❤️ (Serves 4) YOU NEED: ❌250g of rice noodles ❌3 chicken breasts ❌6 spring Onion ❌3 garlic cloves ❌3 tbsp of fish Sauce ❌2 limes – juice and zest ❌Handful of coriander ❌1 red chilli ❌Handful of crushed peanuts ❌Sunflower oil for cooking ❌1 tbsp of brown sugar ❌2 free range eggs METHOD: ❌Soak the noodles in warm water until soft, drain and set aside. ❌Chop the garlic, coriander roots, red chilli and lime zest very finely with a sharp knife. ❌Heat the oil in a wok or a large non stick frying pan over a high heat. When the oil is just at smoking point add them in and fry for about 1 minute until it becomes aromatic. (Keep about half of the coriander aside for garnishing) ❌Add in the chicken and half the spring onions and fry until the chicken is fully cooked. ❌Add in the lime juice, fish sauce and brown sugar. Add in the drained noodles, mix through and cook for 2 minutes. ❌Pour in the beaten egg and mix through the noodles until just cooked. Tumble the noodles out onto serving plates and serve garnished with coriander leaves, chopped salted peanuts, the remaining spring onions and a lime wedge. #foodvideo #easyrecipes #healthyrecipes #fakeaway #padthai

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Chocolate flapjacks

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The perfect treat to have in the house for when Christmas visitors arrive ❤️❤️ these have been a staple in our house since I can remember, my friends will also vouch for how delicious these are…flapjacks were known to go missing from my lunch box in school 😂😂😂 I’ve also decided it’s time for the start of my CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAYS!!!! Tag a friend who you would share these with in the comments and make sure you’re following me to be in with a chance to win a surprise beauty package ❤️❤️❤️ Recipe… YOU NEED: ❌300g of Flahavans Progress Oatlets ❌220g Butter/Margarine ❌50g/2 tbsp of Golden Syrup ❌100g of Sugar ❌50g of Flour METHOD: ❌Soften the butter & golden syrup ❌Add in the dry ingredients until it’s all evenly mixed ❌Flatten the mixture out onto a swiss roll tin ❌Pop in the oven for 150 for 40 mins
❌Keep on eye on them though, you want to get that golden colour for a good crunch ❌Cut them while they’re hot ❌Leave them to cool in the tin ❌Add all the chocolate that you want & then enjoy!

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Chocolate Biscuit Cake

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I don’t think I’ve ever met someone who doesn’t enjoy a slice of chocolate biscuit cake! Tis the season…Also it’s time for another CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY!!!! Tag a friend who you would share a slice of cake with in the comments and make sure you’re following me to be in with a chance to win a surprise beauty package ❤️❤️❤️ this recipe is by @edwardentertains 🎄 YOU NEED: ❌1 tin condensed milk ❌225g dark chocolate ❌110g butter ❌450g Selection of biscuits or bars (Digestive, Rich Tea, Twix, Gingernuts, Mars Bars, Toffeepops, or anything you like really!) METHOD: ❌Line the tin with a triple layer of cling film ❌Gently heat the condensed milk, butter and chocolate together. Stir carefully as it has a tendency to burn. ❌Add the biscuits and bars- just throw them in and mash them up very roughly in the chocolate mixture. ❌Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf tin and leave in the fridge for 5-6 hours.
❌Cut with a sharp knife and serve. #foodvideo #recipevideo #chocolatebiscuitcake #christmasrecipe

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I really hope you are enjoying the recipe videos so far this month!

Niamh xx