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[wvc_recipe title="Monkfish and King Prawn Stew" image="8262" subtitle="It's the season for heart warming stews and warm drinks and wrapping up in snuggly warm winter clothes." description="My new recipe with delicious fresh monkfish and king prawn stew tasted divine and so easy to make. The spices in the soup were just the perfect quantity to give it a nice kick. Literally prepped and cooked in one hour. You can also opt for Hake instead of Monkfish if you can't get your hands on it. Once it's a white meaty fish this sumptuous dish will got down a treat with all the......

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[wvc_recipe title="Salmon & Vegetable Casserole" image="8259" subtitle="Tonight on the menu at Lara's Taverna is delicious healthy Salmon & Vegetable Casserole giving a true taste of the Mediterranean. Just so easy to make and a real family pleaser." ingredients="3 ½ cups (800g) baby potatoes, washed 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 cup (200g) tender steam broccoli or green beans 3 small red onions, cut into wedges 1 ¼ cup (250g) cherry tomatoes 2 rosemary springs 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar 1 lb (500g) salmon fillets" instructions="Pre-heat oven to 360°F (180°C). Place the potatoes in a large baking tray and rub them in the......

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[wvc_recipe title="Peppered Steak" image="8253" subtitle="Make no mis-steak this recipe packs a perfect protein punch and tastes delicious and so easy to prepare for lunch or dinner. So simply to make and very healthy and low in fat." ingredients="12 oz. (340g) round beef, trimmed 4 tsp. plus 3 tbsp. soy sauce 1 tbsp. rice wine vinegar 3 tsp. buckwheat flour 2 tsp. coconut oil 1 large onion, sliced into strips 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips ½ tsp. black pepper crushed red pepper flakes, to taste" instructions="Slice the beef into thin slices. Place in a bowl and add 4 tsp.......

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[wvc_recipe title="Zesty Orange Chicken Stir Fry" image="8244" subtitle="This simple new recipe tastes truly divine and contains roughly 34grams of protein per serving ensuring I'm hitting my protein punch for the day." ingredients="For the sauce: 1 orange, juice only ⅓ cup (100g) marmalade (low sugar) ¼ cup (60ml) soy sauce 1 tsp. hot piri piri sauce 1 tbsp. buckwheat flour For the stir fry: 1 tbsp. coconut oil 1 lb. (450g) chicken breast, chopped 1 tbsp. garlic, minced 3 sprigs green onion, chopped 1 cup (150g) snap or mangetout peas 1 red bell pepper, chopped 3 cups (450g) cooked brown rice......

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[wvc_recipe title="Chicken & Aubergine Stir-Fry" image="8241" subtitle="On a cold Winter's night after a hard work out or days work, it's important to fuel the body with the right food." description="This delicious chicken and aubergine casserole hits the spot. It's really easy to make and tastes delicious and if your lucky to have some left over you can always use some for lunch the next day. Aubergines are vegetables that are completely under rated and a great vehicle for flavour and spice, they work really well in many dishes, from stews and curries to salads and pasta dishes. They are also......

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[wvc_recipe title="Garlic & Truffle Potato Soup" image="8226" description="Below is my beautiful recipe for the perfect Christmas starter, garlic truffle and potato soup, which takes about 45 minutes to cook between prep and cooking which can be served with fresh garlic sourdough and will be loved by everyone on Christmas Day and it's vegan friendly." ingredients="1 tsp. olive oil•bunch thyme 2 bay leaves 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 celery (2.2lbs./1kg), peeled and chopped 1 potato (7oz./200g), chopped 1l vegetable stock 3.3 oz. (100ml) dairy free cream or ordinary cream (up to you) ⅓ cup (50g) hazelnuts, roughly chopped......

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[wvc_recipe title="Zesty Orange Baked Salmon with Cranberries" image="8223" description="As we approach the final furlong of 2020 tis certainly the season to eat, drink and to be merry and rightly so with only 6 short days to Christmas Day which reminds me I better get my skates on this weekend and start drawing up my shopping list for all the delicious recipes and creations. Today's lunch was divine and really put me in the Christmas spirit. It was so healthy and very easy to put together. Nutrition should not be complicated nor should preparing delicious healthy meals." ingredients="4 salmon fillets (1.2......

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[wvc_recipe title="Beef Wellington" image="8211" description="If you want to make a big impression for Christmas dinner, you can't really do better than Beef Wellington and it tastes delicious served with with crispy potatoes, roasted garlic, spring greens, and gravy." ingredients="1.3 lbs. (600g) beef tenderloin (fillet) 1 oz. (30g) unsalted butter 9 oz. (250g) chestnut mushrooms, finely chopped ¼ cup (20g) parsley, leaves only, chopped 2 tbsp. chives, chopped 6 oz. (180g) Parma ham 9.5 oz. (270g) ready made puff pastry 1 egg, yolk only salt and pepper" instructions="Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat dry the beef tenderloin with kitchen paper and......

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[wvc_recipe title="Stuffed Garlic Pork Tenderloin" image="8208" subtitle="If you are feeling a bit like me right now you are Turkey'ed out!" description="All our left overs are gone and I must admit our little buttercup Homer (our French Bulldog) got spoilt with lots of leftover meat to help him on his road to recovery. As the New Year approaches and none of us can sadly go out wining and dining we simply have to make the most of what we have at home and a change to the turkey is a succulent stuffed garlic pork tenderloin cooked to perfection and served with......

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