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  • 16 of 16 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 5 AngelEyes76

    Member since 25/05/2006

    Reviews written: 78

    5 Stars Chicken, bacon and cheese - mmmm mmmmm 10/09/2012
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Tastes delicious, minimum prep time

    Disadvantages Disadvantages not healthy

    ** INTRODUCTION ** I have decided to share one of my own recipes with you, after eating out at restaurant years ago, and ordering this meal, I decided to make it myself and tastes just like what I ordered, made me feel proud. Maybe this recipe will tempt you to make it as well. There is not much to it but it tastes delicious and very filling, ok it might not be very healthy but a one off meal won’t hurt you. ** INGREDIENTS ** You will need:- 1 chicken breast per person 2 rinds of bacon per chicken breast, smoky or not 1 cheese slice per chicken breast or what cheese you prefer You can add ... more
  • 55 of 55 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 5 MrsW2011

    Member since 17/10/2011

    Reviews written: 89

    5 Stars Delicious fish bake - like fish pie without the potato topping. 25/03/2012
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Fairly quick and easy to make.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Lots of pans to wash up after.

    My husband hates fish, but knows he needs to eat more of it, and cut down on red meat. In an attempt to get him to eat more, I am trying to dress it up in as many healthy ways as possible, especially on a low carb diet (no potatoes, pasta or any fun stuff like that). I am rather bored of fish baked with tomatoes, so decided to try a lazy version of fish pie. I kind of made it up as I went so I can't give exact quantities. Basically, steam about three handfuls of fresh baby leaf spinach (frozen will work too but I only had fresh) according to the cooking instructions. Chop up and put in the ... more
  • 10 of 11 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    smiles4sre

    5 Stars Andhra Spicy Chicken Curry Review with images 22/12/2011
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Popular and very easy

    Disadvantages Disadvantages None

    I would like to share how to prepare a very popular recipe in south india. Ingredients Required 1.) 1 whole chicken with bones 2.) 2 yellow onions (medium size chopped) 3.) 2 medium tomatoes (chopped) 4.) 5 green chillies 5.) 2 tablespoon poppy seeds 6.) 1/4 cup cilantro 7.) 50 cashew nuts 8.) 3 tablespoon ginger and garlic paste and red chilli powder 9.) 2 cloves 10.) 1 elachi 11.) 3 tablespoon yogurt 12.) 1/4 table spoon turmeric 13.) 1 table spoon garam masala 14.) 5 table spoon vegetable oil 15.) 1 cup water 16.) salt to taste How to Prepare 1.) First wash the cut chicken in a big bowl, by ... more
  • 10 of 10 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    daisyleex

    5 Stars Bean Burgers 08/06/2011
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Taste nice, full of vitamins

    Disadvantages Disadvantages None

    This is a personal favourite. I first made the recipe after wanting to make my own, healthy bean burgers that had plenty of flavour. It tastes better than it sounds! Ingredients can be altered to your own taste, with excact measurements not strictly important. You will need: 1 large onion half a can of kidney beans (drained) half a can of chickpeas (drained) half a tin of tinned tomatoes half a clove of garlic 5 tablespoons of lemon juice half a courgette 6 tablespoons olive oil salt and pepper Optional: tablespoon or 2 of flour to thicken up the burgers. one large bowl one frying pan large ... more
  • 20 of 20 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 5 graceyyxx

    Member since 14/02/2010

    Reviews written: 178

    5 Stars Pesto Crusted Salmon 19/05/2011
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Tasty and easy.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages None.

    I’m pretty unadventurous when it comes to fish, I aren’t that keen to try many new types of fish so for me it’s all about experimenting with the fish I do know and love, the main one being salmon. This recipe came around one Sunday Evening when I fancied cooking something a bit different for me and my girlfriend, it’s really simple but tastes great! Ingredients per Person: 1 Salmon Fillet 30g of Philadelphia 20g of Plain Flour 10g Butter 2 Tea spoons of Pesto Salt and Pepper I start by poaching my salmon, I choose to poach as it keeps the fish nice and moist, I’m a big fan of boil in the bag ... more
  • 3 of 3 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 3 kell.b

    Member since 02/08/2004

    Reviews written: 91

    5 Stars Macaroni Surpise 29/04/2011
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Quick, easy and I can make it myself

    Disadvantages Disadvantages none

    This reciepe is cheap and easy to cook. If you've read my other food related reviews you will know that cooking is not my greatest skill. Ingredients - Pasta Two sausages Cheese sauce Cheese Again I'll apologise now as there is no measurements in the recipe, with me it's all trial and error. The way to keep the cost of this dish down is to buy the ingredients either when on offer, shops own brand, or value ranges. For this I used Tesco value Pasta, chedder and sausage, and Bisto ready made cheese sauce. I can make my own cheese sauce but this was on offer at a ridiculous price. Instructions ... more
  • 1 of 2 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    davegrib83

    5 Stars individual pheasant wellingtons. 04/04/2011
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages major crowd pleaser, great use of what can sometimes be a "dry" bird

    Disadvantages Disadvantages cant be done in a rush, some time consuming preperation to the dish

    A great dish for a dinner party, impressing new in-laws!! or even just for something that bit different. Great results everytime and a healthier and more economical alternative to red meat in my opinion. For ease get all ingredients measured and chopped e.t.c before starting.The stuffing and sauce can even be made a day in advance serves 4 2 oven ready pheasants (breasts removed/carcasses kept for sauce. you can ask your butcher to do this for you) 4 slices of cured ham 400-500g puff pastry (pre rolled ideal) 4 finger lengths of chicken liver pate/parfait stuffing 200g mushrooms finely chopped ... more
  • 8 of 8 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    shandygirl34

    4 Stars A tasty Spicy Lamb Tangine 14/01/2011
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Very filling and wholesome feeling dish

    Disadvantages Disadvantages None that I can think of!!!

    I must admit I put this receipe together with a few bits and pieces, and then passed it to a friend who loves is so I thought I would share it with you all. This is for Lamb Tangine- so all you Spice lovers out there should like this one: ~~Ingrediants~~ 1lb(500g) minced lamb 1 onion 2-3 garlic cloves (I always use 3 as I love garlic) 1 1/2 inch garlic( I just bought a little bit from the supermarket but at the moment this may be hard to find- my pal uses garlic paste and said it works just as well) 1 teaspoon tumeric 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 2 tablespoons plain ... more
  • 15 of 15 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    tartupets

    5 Stars The Everyday Menu 28/09/2010
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages A rich in taste and a proper dinner!

    Disadvantages Disadvantages the wieners are full of crap!

    This dish got its name, during my colledge freshman year. Because I made it everyday, my roommate, being funny, asked: " Everyday menu?" And with that, the name was born. Its hard to find a similar dish, with the same ingridiants. But what is sure, is that its one of the best dishes Ive come up with. The base of this dish was, at first made up of wieners, pasta, tomatoes and cheese. The secret ingridient is something called "potatoe seasoning" the recipe is here. 1 Tbsp. Paprika 3 tsp. Salt 2 tsp. crumbled Oregano Leaves 2 tsp. Garlic Powder 1 tsp. Onion Powder 1 tsp. Chili Powder 1 tsp ... more
  • 29 of 29 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    ciaomiaow

    5 Stars Meatballs with dates and almonds 07/06/2010
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Cheap and sociable way to feed a group, taste amazing

    Disadvantages Disadvantages None unless you are veggie

    Summer is coming and I thought I would share with you lovely people my absolute favourite meat recipe which works particularly well on a BBQ. Even if the weather isn't up to much, this is a totally adaptable recipe and can be cooked in the oven or under the grill. It is cheap and easy to make and can be ready in no time at all - I find it a great way to feed a few people on a budget. Delicious fast food! "Ingredients" 450g minced beef (as lean as possible) one small red onion 2 large handfuls of flaked almonds 2 large handfuls of chopped dates sprinkle of cinnamon "Method" Preheat the oven to ... more
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