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<p>Treat your friends or family to these chicken bites, delicious with mango chutney and rice - and good cold the next day too</p>

Coconut-crusted lime chicken

skinless, boneless chicken thighs

tsp medium curry powderor garam masala

tsp chilli powder(optional)

desiccated coconut

vegetable oil

mango chutneyand rice, to serve

<p>Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the chicken in a large bowl with the lime zest and juice, curry powder, chilli powder, if using, and seasoning. Mix well, then toss in the coconut. Place chicken on a rack sitting in a roasting tin, drizzle with the oil, then bake for 25 mins until cooked through and tender. Serve with mango chutney, lime wedges for squeezing over and rice, if you like.</p>

Yummy and easy to make these no bake chewy choc chip muesli bars are perfect for the lunchbox and super kid friendly! Better than bought ones.

No bake chewy choc chip muesli bars

butter

coconut sugar

honey

vanilla

quick oats

rice rice

quinoa flakes

linseeds (flaxseeds)

coconut

dark choc chips

In a sauce pan, melt the butter with the honey and the coconut sugar.

Bring to the boil, then allow to simmer for about 5 minutes, it will be thick and gloopy.

Remove from the heat and stir through the vanilla.

Add the oats, puffed rice, quinoa flakes, desiccated coconut, flax seeds to the hot mixture and mix well.

Line a baking dish (mine was about 22cms by 33cms) with either: a double layer of baking paper or a silicone mat.

Press the mixture down well into the baking dish.

Top with the chocolate chips, pressing them into the mixture.

Refrigerate for 2 hours.

Remove from the fridge and the baking dish and slice into bars. I got 20 yumbox sized ones from this batch.

Store in the fridge in a sealed container with baking paper in between the layers.

Two Bite Brownies are that little bit of indulgence you need without going overboard. Just a few bites, and you&#x27;re satisfied!

Two Bite Brownies

Unsalted Butter, Softened

Sugar

Brown Sugar, Lightly packed

Pure Vanilla Extract

Eggs

All-Purpose Flour

Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

Salt

Baking Soda

Mini Semisweet Chocolate Chips

In the bowl of a stand mixer, or with...

In the bowl of a stand mixer, or with an electric mixer, cream together the butter, sugar, brown sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy.

Add the eggs and mix again until well...

Add the eggs and mix again until well combined.

Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt and...

Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt and baking soda. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.

Mix in the chocolate chips.

Chill the dough for 1-2 hours until it...

Chill the dough for 1-2 hours until it is firm.

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two mini...

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two mini muffin tins (48 cups) with paper liners or lightly spray them with non stick cooking spray.

Roll the dough into one inch balls and...

Roll the dough into one inch balls and place them in the prepared muffin tins.

Bake for 9-10 minutes, or just until the...

Bake for 9-10 minutes, or just until the brownies are set. They will still be quite soft. Don’t over-bake them or they will be dry.

Cool completely in the tin before removing them....

Cool completely in the tin before removing them. Store the brownie bites in an airtight container at room temperature or freeze for up to 3 months.

Broccoli Paneer Paratha is a delicious and healthy paratha recipe which makes an wholesome breakfast or lunch and also a great kids lunch box

Broccoli Paneer Paratha

whole wheat flour (Chapati flour)

salt

Broccoli ((steamed

grated paneer ((about 175 grams))

amchur powder

cumin seeds(jeera) powder

red chilli powder ((Or to taste))

garam masala ((Or

chaat masala

coriander leaves (finely chopped)

salt (adjust

Firstly blanch or steam the broccoli florets. Then chop the broccoli finely. You can also chop using the food processor.

Take wheat flour, salt, and oil in a bowl and mix well.

Add water and knead together to make a soft dough. Now apply oil over the dough and let it rest for at least 15 mins.

Meanwhile, for the Broccoli paneer filling, mix all the ingredients listed for making the filling in a bowl.

Divide the dough into equal portions—dust and roll the dough ball to make a 4-inch circle.

Keep 2-3 tbsp of filling in the circle&#39;s center and then bring the ends together.

Dust and roll gently to make a 6-8 inch diameter paratha.

Heat a griddle/tawa. Transfer the paratha to the hot griddle. Cook until brown spots appear on both sides.

Apple oil or ghee and cook until nicely browned.

Serve stuffed broccoli paneer paratha hot with raita and pickle.

These glazed Lemon Cranberry Muffins are amazing! Easy to make and so tasty, they&#x27;re perfect with your morning coffee!

Glazed Lemon Cranberry Muffins

Fresh Cranberries, Quartered

Lemon Zest, From 1 lemon

Granulated Sugar, Plus 1 tablespoon

Baking Powder

Unsalted Butter, Melted and cooled

Canola Oil

Milk

Powdered Sugar

Lemon Juice, From 1 lemon

Preheat the oven to 425°F.

Lightly spray a 12 cup muffin tin with...

Lightly spray a 12 cup muffin tin with non-stick spray, or line it with paper liners and set aside.

In a small bowl, toss the cranberries and...

In a small bowl, toss the cranberries and lemon zest with the 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar. Set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flours,...

In a large bowl, whisk together the flours, baking powder and salt.

In another bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/2...

In another bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, eggs, melted butter and oil until well combined. Add the milk and vanilla and whisk until combined.

Add this mixture to the flour mixture and...

Add this mixture to the flour mixture and stir until just combined.

Fold in the cranberries.

Scoop the muffin batter into the prepared muffin...

Scoop the muffin batter into the prepared muffin tin, dividing it between the 12 muffin cups.

Bake for 5 minutes, then lower the oven...

Bake for 5 minutes, then lower the oven temperature to 350°F and continue baking for 14-17 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Allow the muffins to cool for 5-10 minutes...

Allow the muffins to cool for 5-10 minutes in the muffin tin, and then remove them to a wire rack to cool completely.

In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered...

In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth to make the glaze.

Drizzle the glaze over top of the cooled...

Drizzle the glaze over top of the cooled muffins.

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These glazed lemon cranberry muffins are light and fluffy with the tart, fresh cranberries complimenting the sweet lemon glaze perfectly!

Throw together a filling and fragrant couscous salad for a vegetarian lunchbox meal, or double it for a buffet

Roasted veg & couscous salad

yellow pepper

butternut squash

courgettes

garlic

olive oil

red onion

cumin seeds

harissa paste

whole blanched almonds

couscous

vegetable stock

lemon

pack mint

Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Cut peppers and squash into bite-size pieces (leave skin on the squash). Tip all the veg into a baking tray, add garlic, 2 tbsp oil and seasoning, then mix and roast for 20 mins. Add onion, cumin, harissa and almonds. Roast for another 20 mins, then cool.

Put couscous into a large bowl, pour over the stock, cover, then set aside for 10 mins. Fluff up with a fork.

In a bowl, mix zest, juice and remaining oil. Squeeze garlic pulp from skins into the bowl, mash well and fold in the mint. Pour over the veg, then toss with the couscous.

Thai Lemongrass Rice is a quick and easy-to-make, so flavorful and delicious rice recipe that I could eat every day. This dish can be prepared in less than 20 minutes and under 500 calories per serving. The combined flavor of lemongrass, lemon zest, ginger, and garlic cloves gives an additional kick to this dish.

Best Thai Lemongrass Fried Rice

Rice ((3 cups cooked rice))

tbsp Butter (use Oil

Vegetable oil

tbsp Lemongrass (finely chopped)

Garlic (finely chopped)

tsp Ginger (grated)

Lemon

Onion (finely chopped)

Green chilies (finely chopped/slit)

tsp Soy sauce

Worcestershire sauce ((use vegan-certified if need))

(adjust

tbsp Cilantro (for garnish)

tbsp Spring onions (for garnish)

cook rice

Cook the rice according to package instructions. I use 1 ½ cup of water for 1 cup of rice. Add salt and butter while cooking.

Bring it to boil, cover with lid and simmer for 10 minutes. Leave it undisturbed.

If you are using leftover rice, then ignore Step 1.

Step 1

crush garlic

Meanwhile, in mortar and pestle finely crush the garlic cloves and green chilies.

saute lemongrass

Heat oil in a pan. Add finely chopped lemon grass and saute for a minute on low flame.

add aromatics

Add onions, ginger, lemon zest, finely crushed garlic and green chilies, and saute till it becomes translucent. Add a pinch of salt if desired.

add sauces

Add soya sauce and Worcestershire sauce and mix well.

Step 2

Add cooked rice and mix

Add the cooked rice and mix it well combined with the sauteed ingredients.

garnish

Garnish it with cilantro/coriander leaves and spring onions.

Dish is ready. Serve.

Flavored Thai lemongrass fried rice is now ready. Serve hot with crispy potatoes and enjoy.

Step 3

Such flavorful rice :) I love lemon grass - will give this a try :)

Now that's really a flavourful dish !
Love the lemon grass addition ,kushi?

Love the flavor of lemon grass. I have included them tea yet to try rice. lovely recipe

Sure, looks like an interesting combination of flavors. Simple and delicious.

I love lemongrass flavoured rice. This recipe is so cool . I make a similar rice but cook the rice with coconut milk....and lemongrass infused....
Should try this method as well :)

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