Over the past few weeks the Cook Together Eat Together team in Coventry have been working on an exciting partnership with Coventry City Council and Feeding Coventry to support families to cook simple, low cost meals. The Groundwork team have: Created ‘5 meals for £15’ leaflets, which include a shopping list of what people can…Read More »
strawberry smoothies
this deliciously fruity smoothie is a great way to get 1 of your 5 a day in at breakfast time 2 People 5 minutes 0 minutes Equipment Blender Ingredients 280 ml semi-skimmed milk Small carton low fat plain or fruit yoghurt 1 banana Handful of strawberries Simple steps Add the fruit, yoghurt and milk to a blender….Read More »
Vegetable Jalfrezi
this spicy dish crams in loads of your 5-a-day! 4 People 20 minutes 40 minutes Equipment Frying pan Wooden spoon Measuring jug Sharp knife Chopping board Ingredients 1 onion 800grams skinless and boneless chicken 1 tbsp sunflower oil 2 red onions, thinly sliced 175g jalfrezi curry paste ½ butternut squash, chopped 400g can chickpeas, drained and…Read More »
Vegetable Chow Mein
4 People 15 minutes 15 minutes Equipment Scales Chopping board Sharp knife Can opener Lemon sqeezer Colander Measuring spoons Mug Large saucepan Wok Spatula Ingredients 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 onion, chopped 1 red chilli, finely chopped 200g mangetout, chopped 1/2 lime, squeezed 1 pepper, chopped 200g baby sweetcorn, chopped 100g bean sprouts 125g can…Read More »
Sweet and Sour Chicken
This is exactly like your favourite sweet and sour from the local down the road, but with fewer calories! why not give it a try? 4 People 10 minutes 15 minutes Equipment Chopping board Sharp knife Can opener Small bowl Large pan/wok Stirring spoon Measuring spoons Measuring jug Ingredients 1 onion 2 peppers 4 chicken…Read More »
Singapore Noodles
This spicy noodle dish is easy to make and tasty to eat! 4 People 15 minutes 25 minutes Equipment Saucepan Wooden spoon Sharp knife Chopping board Colander Wok Measuring jug Ingredients 250g dried medium egg noodles 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 chicken breasts, cut into strips 150g peeled prawns (optional) 1 carrot, peeled & cut into matchsticks 1…Read More »
Simple Chicken Curry
Fancy a spicy, satisfying curry? Try this recipe out!! 4 People 10 minutes 40 minutes Equipment Garlic crusher Sharp knife Chopping board Large frying pan Measuring spoons Wooden spoon Measuring scales Ingredients 1 clove garlic 230g mushrooms 4 boneless chicken breasts 1 level teaspoon curry powder 1 large onion 1 level teaspoon ground ginger 1…Read More »
Rogan Josh Curry
This spicy curry can be cooked using lamb, chicken, or quorn! 4 People 10 minutes 45 minutes Equipment Chopping board Sharp knife Garlic crusher Large pan/wok Stirring spoon Measuring spoons Measuring jug Tin opener Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 onion, sliced 1 red pepper, sliced 1 garlic clove, crushed 3 cm piece of ginger…Read More »
Quick Pad Thai
This simple version of Thai takeaway favourite is quick and tasty 4 People 10 minutes 15 minutes Equipment Saucepan Frying pan/wok Sharp knife Chopping board Spatula Colander Ingredients 200g rice noodles 200g frozen cooked prawns 140g frozen peas 2 carrots 2 tbsp sunflower oil 100g beansprouts 50g spring onions, sliced 2 beaten eggs 15g peanuts, chopped 2 tbsp light soy…Read More »
Fish and Chips
This breaded fish and homemade chips tastes great, and much healthier than the takeaway! 4 People 20 minutes 20 minutes Equipment Small saucepan 2 baking trays Pastry brush Chopping board Sharp knife Lemon squeezer Food processor Medium mixing bowl Fish slice Ingredients 1 lemon 25g margarine 75g wholemeal bread Small bunch parsley 1.6kg potatoes 2 tbsp olive…Read More »