Author name: Chef Mari

Method Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil4 rashers smoked streaky baconfinely chopped2 medium onionsfinely chopped2 carrotstrimmed and finely chopped2 celery sticksfinely chopped2 garlic clovesfinely chopped2-3 sprigs rosemaryleaves picked and finely chopped500g beef minceFor the bolognese sauce2 x 400g tins plum tomatoessmall pack basilleaves picked, ¾ finely chopped and the rest left whole for garnish1 tsp dried […]

Method Ingredients: 185g unsalted butter185g best dark chocolate85g plain flour40g cocoa powder50g white chocolate50g milk chocolate3 large eggs275g golden caster sugar Nutrition: Nutrition: per triangle

Method Ingredients: 225g unsalted buttersoftened225g caster sugar4 eggs225g self-raising flour1 lemonzestedFor the drizzle topping1½ lemonsjuiced85g caster sugar Nutrition: Nutrition: per slice

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Method Ingredients: 50g baguettecut into small chunks2 tbsp butterplus 1 tbsp melted350g spiral or other short pasta1 garlic clovefinely chopped1 tsp English mustardpowder3 tbsp plain flour500ml whole milk250g vegetarian mature cheddargrated50g parmesan(or vegetarian alternative), grated Nutrition: Nutrition: per serving kcal884fat41gsaturates25gcarbs87.09gsugars8glowfibre5.02gprotein38gsalt1.9g

Method Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil2 chicken breastschopped1 oniondiced1 red pepperthinly sliced2 garlic clovescrushed75g chorizosliced1 tbsp Cajun seasoning250g long grain rice400g can plum tomato350ml chicken stock Nutrition: Nutrition: per serving kcal445lowfat10glowsaturates3gcarbs64gsugars7glowfibre2gprotein30ghighsalt1.2g

Method Ingredients: 4 tbsp olive oil1 onionfinely chopped2 garlic clovescrushed¼ tsp chilli flakes2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes1 tsp caster sugar6 tbsp mascarpone4 skinless chickenbreasts, sliced into strips300g penne70g mature cheddargrated50g grated mozzarella½ small bunch of parsleyfinely chopped Nutrition: Nutrition: Per serving kcal575fat30gsaturates14gcarbs41gsugars9glowfibre5gprotein33gsalt0.5g

Method Ingredients Nutrition Nutrition: per pud (8 large puds)

Methodstep 1Prepare your vegetables. Chop 1 large onion into small dice, about 5mm square. The easiest way to do this is to cut the onion in half from root to tip, peel it and slice each half into thick matchsticks lengthways, not quite cutting all the way to the root end so they are still held together.

Methodstep 1Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 4. Heat the oil in a large pan and add the minced beef. Cook for 5 mins until browned all over, then add the carrot and cook for 2 mins more. step 2Stir in the tomato purée and add seasoning. Cook for a few mins, then add the lentils