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Poireaux Vinaigrette (Leek Vinaigrette)

Poireaux vinaigrette is a simple poached vegetable dish with a vinaigrette dressing. Poireaux means leek in French and this leeks vinaigrette recipe is so easy to make. In France it is often served as a starter, but we like to serve it as an easy side dish.


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Napoli Sauce

Want a simple and delicious dairy free pasta sauce? Make this Napoli sauce! It’s quick to make, full of flavour and very healthy. Napoli or Neapolitan sauce is a very easy thick tomato based sauce that is super quick to whip up.


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Broccoli And Cauliflower Soup

Broccoli and cauliflower soup is tasty, filling, cheap and very simple to make. It’s a hearty soup and packed with other veggies too. It’s gluten free and with a few food swaps can be made vegetarian and vegan.


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Recipes for Soups With Potatoes

Want an easy potato soup recipe? Well, I’ve got you covered with this collection of easy to make soups with potatoes.

You will never be short on ideas with this collection!

Choose from over 40 mouth-watering and deliciously easy potato soups that will keep you warm and full this winter.


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Easy Marinara Sauce

This easy marinara sauce is rich in flavour and quick to make – and it’s made with just a few simple ingredients. Very little preparation and some time to simmer this recipe is a keeper.


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Sweet Corn Fritters

Make these sweet corn fritters any time of the year using canned corn. It’s fast to make, fairly healthy and can be eaten as part of a main meal or snack. These corn fritters are peppered with soft juicy corn kernels and chives, moistened with cream corn and eggs making them light and soft.


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Slow Cooker Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers

Slow cooker chicken stuffed bell peppers are not only delicious but, so easy to put together! Tender ground chicken, finely diced veggies, panko breadcrumbs, ham and parmesan cheese are cooked and served in tender and sweet yellow bell peppers (capsicums).


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Pumpkin Salad With Halloumi

An easy pumpkin salad with halloumi cheese. Quick to make and goes well with grilled meats, making it ideal for busy weeknight meals. It’s gluten free and vegetarian. Great for serving at dinner parties or summer barbecues.


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Potato Salad With Greek Yogurt

You will love how easy this potato salad with Greek yogurt is to make. Made with no mayo, this salad a lighter and healthier than traditional recipes, and still has flavour and creaminess. Perfect for summer BBQ’s, potlucks, tailgating and holiday dinners.


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Creamy Sweet Potato Soup With Bacon and Chives

This sweet potato soup with bacon and chives is perfect for chilly days. Easy to make, freezer friendly and can be piled with any number of toppings. Have a big bowl of this soup for dinner or lunch with a simple salad or sandwiches. It would also make a lovely starter for a winter dinner party.


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Oven Baked Sweet Potatoes

Making oven baked sweet potatoes at home is very simple to do. This quick recipe will give you soft and sweet baked potato halves, that can be used to make loaded and stuffed sweet potatoes. The flesh can also be cooled and mashed to make many sweet and savoury dishes.


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How To Boil Potatoes

If you are a beginner cook, learning how to boil potatoes is a basic skill you will need. It’s a simple process, and one that you can master quite quickly. We’ll show you how to prepare and cook your potatoes so that you get them perfect every time.

Plain boiled potatoes are not only great as a side dish, they can also be turned into mashed potatoes, potato salads, potato croquettes, gnocchi, pie toppings and so much more.


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Indian Cabbage Recipe With Split Peas

This Indian cabbage recipe with yellow split peas is a quick and healthy side dish. Delicious with rice and curries or eat it as a healthy snack.

Cabbage is a wonderful underrated vegetable. It’s not only healthy, it is relatively inexpensive and can be prepared in so many different ways. It can be made into soups, stir fried, sautéed, made into rolls and so much more.


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Healthy Stuffed Tomatoes With Mince and Rice

Tomatoes aren’t just for salads, you can cook them in so many different ways. Try this recipe for stuffed tomatoes with mince, you’ll love it! It’s healthy and easy to make. Serve this as a side dish or eat it as a light main meal. Made with lean ground beef and left-over rice this is a cheap and healthy dish to make. Not only that, this stuffed tomato recipe can be made ahead of time.


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Healthy and Easy Carrot Salad Recipe

This easy carrot salad recipe is simple to make. With an olive oil and red wine vinegar salad dressing, this cooked carrot salad has Mediterranean flavours. It’s quick to make. Add it to your list of vegetable side dishes.


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