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Cranachan
A classic Scottish dessert of raspberries, honeyed cream, toasted oats and whisky.
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Black Pudding & Mushroom Breakfast Skillet
A hearty British breakfast skillet with crisp black pudding, mushrooms and eggs, ready in one pan.
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Black Pudding & Beetroot Salad
Roasted beetroot and crisp black pudding with creamy goat cheese, salad leaves and a sharp balsamic dressing.
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Easy Homemade Sausage Rolls
Crispy homemade sausage rolls with a simple puff pastry finish and a fun job for little helpers.
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Beetroot and Orange Salad with Ricotta and Almonds
A bright beetroot and orange salad with creamy ricotta, toasted almonds and a sharp lemon dressing.
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Cheese-Stuffed Potato Cakes
Golden pan-fried potato cakes with a crisp outside and a soft melted-cheese centre.
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Breakfast Sausage Crescent Roll Bake
Flaky crescent rolls filled with sausage and cream cheese, baked in a savoury egg and Cheddar custard.
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Crispy Cabbage and Egg Fritters
Golden cabbage and egg fritters with garlic, parsley and paprika, ready in under 30 minutes.
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Bacon-Wrapped Cheese Bombs
Crisp bacon-wrapped mozzarella bites with a gooey cheese centre, made for easy party snacking.
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Chicken Fajita Pasta
Sliced chicken and peppers tossed through glossy tomato fajita pasta for a quick, satisfying midweek dinner.
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Blackberry Balsamic and Brie Grilled Cheese
A crisp, buttery grilled cheese filled with molten Brie, sharp blackberry balsamic relish and fresh thyme.
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Beef Stir-Fry with Asparagus and Mangetout
Thinly sliced beef, crisp asparagus and mangetout tossed in a quick sake, soy and ginger glaze.
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Beef Pita Wraps with Roasted Garlic Feta Cream
Warm pita wraps filled with smoky beef, crisp salad and a creamy roasted garlic feta sauce.
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Beef Fillet with Wild Garlic Purée and Mushroom Fricassee
Tender beef fillet with a smooth wild garlic purée, buttery mushrooms and charred asparagus for an elegant dinner-party main.
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Beef & Onion Noodle Soup
A rich, comforting noodle soup with tender beef, caramelised onions and a savoury soy broth.
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Beef & Broccoli in Rich Gravy
Tender beef and crisp broccoli coated in a glossy soy, oyster and beef-stock gravy.
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Basic Pancakes
Light, fluffy pancakes with crisp golden edges, ready in under 30 minutes.
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Basic Naan Bread
Soft, chewy homemade naan, cooked in a hot pan and ready to serve with curries, dips or grilled dishes.
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Bang-Up Broccoli Pasta
A quick, fresh pasta supper with tender broccoli, garlic, lemon and Parmesan.
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Banana Splits with Candied Hazelnuts and Chocolate Rum Sauce
Warm caramelised bananas with crisp candied hazelnuts, chocolate rum sauce and cool vanilla ice cream.
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Banana Pancakes with Crispy Bacon
Fluffy banana pancakes with crisp bacon and maple syrup make a relaxed weekend brunch.
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Banana Blueberry Pancakes with Pecans
Oaty banana pancakes with juicy blueberries, caramelised banana and toasted pecans.
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Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Subs
Toasted sub rolls loaded with rich pizza sauce, pepperoni, peppers and bubbling mozzarella for a quick family favourite.
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Classic American Beef Sliders
Juicy thin beef sliders with softened onions, melted cheese, pickles and a buttery toasted roll.
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BBQ Beef Super Noodle Soup
A quick, warming noodle soup with savoury beef, mushrooms, peppers and a smoky BBQ finish.
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Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts
Roasted Brussels sprouts with a glossy balsamic and honey glaze, finished with Parmesan.
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Beer-Battered Pollock Baguette with Mushy Peas and Lemon Mayonnaise
Crispy beer-battered pollock tucked into a buttered baguette with proper mushy peas and bright lemon mayonnaise.
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Beef, Onion & Broccoli Stir-Fry
A quick, savoury beef stir-fry with crisp broccoli and onions in a glossy soy sauce, served with rice.
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Baked Haddock and Broccoli with Cayenne-Parmesan Sauce
Tender haddock and broccoli baked in a lightly spiced milk sauce with a golden Parmesan topping.
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Baked Eggs Napoleon
Crisp puff pastry topped with garlicky mushrooms, spinach and baked eggs.
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Baked Egg with Smoked Salmon, Ham or Mushrooms
A quick baked egg for breakfast or brunch, with smoked salmon, ham or mushrooms tucked under a soft-set white and runny yolk.
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Beef Loc Lac with Fried Egg
A quick Cambodian-style stir-fry of marinated beef, served with a fried egg, crisp salad vegetables, and a punchy lime-pepper dipping sauce.
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Baked Cowboy Butter Cod with Butter Beans
Tender cod baked with smoky cowboy butter, creamy butter beans and lemon for an easy one-dish dinner.
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Beef Avocado Tortilla Wraps
Spiced beef, creamy avocado and fresh toppings wrapped in warm flour tortillas for a quick Mexican-inspired lunch.
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Bacon-Wrapped Garlic Philly Chicken
Juicy chicken breasts filled with garlicky soft cheese, wrapped in streaky bacon and roasted until golden.
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Bacon-Wrapped Cream Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Juicy chicken breasts filled with seasoned cream cheese, wrapped in bacon and baked until golden.
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Bacon, Onion & Red Pepper Tomato Rice with Broccoli
Smoky bacon and sweet peppers folded through tomato rice, finished with tender broccoli for an easy one-pot dinner.
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Bacon & Potato Egg Scramble
Crisp bacon, golden potatoes and softly scrambled eggs make a hearty breakfast or brunch for four.
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Avocado and Mint Pasta with Peas
A quick, creamy avocado and mint pasta with sweet peas, lemon and a little chilli for freshness.
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Apple, Cinnamon & Cream Cheese Dessert Toastie
A golden dessert toastie filled with cinnamon apples and sweetened cream cheese, crisp outside and soft in the middle.
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Airfryer Sausage Cheese & Bean Melt
A quick air-fryer melt with sausages, baked beans and bubbling cheddar — proper comfort food for lunch or an easy tea.
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Air Fryer Potatoes
Crisp-edged air fryer potatoes tossed with paprika, garlic and olive oil for an easy weeknight side.
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Air Fryer Ham and Cheese Pastry Parcels
Flaky air fryer pastry parcels filled with ham, cheddar and soft cheese for a quick lunch, snack or packed-tea win.
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Air Fryer Glazed Salmon Fillets
Tender air fryer salmon fillets with a sticky soy, honey, garlic and ginger glaze, ready in about 20 minutes.
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Air Fryer Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies
Soft-centred chocolate hazelnut cookies made in the air fryer, with crisp edges and toasted hazelnut crunch.
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Air Fryer Cheeseburger Rolls
Crispy air fryer rolls filled with seasoned beef, onion, ketchup, mustard and melted cheddar.
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Air Fryer Boiled Eggs
Cook reliable boiled eggs in the air fryer with almost no effort — ideal for breakfasts, salads, lunchboxes and high-protein snacks.
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Air-Fried Gnocchi with Pesto-Mayonnaise Dip
Crisp air-fried gnocchi with a quick pesto-mayonnaise dip for dunking.
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Air-Fried Chicken Bites with Sweet and Sour Sauce
Crisp air-fried chicken pieces tossed in a glossy sweet and sour sauce with pineapple, spring onion and a proper takeaway-style tang.
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Air-Fried Brioche with Custard and Raspberries
Thick brioche slices filled with a quick yoghurt custard, raspberries and a little honey, then air-fried until crisp-edged and softly set.
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5-Minute Fruit Nachos
Crisp apple wedges piled with berries, yoghurt, honey and dark chocolate for a colourful no-cook pudding or snack.
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5-ingredient sausage pasta
A fast sausage pasta with red pepper, penne and a spicy tomato sauce shortcut for a low-effort weeknight dinner.
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Gourmet Cheddar and Parmesan Cheese Sauce
A silky stovetop cheese sauce with mature Cheddar, Parmesan and a tiny mustardy kick — ideal for pasta, cauliflower cheese or spooning over baked potatoes.
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Gherkin and Dill Potato Salad
A crisp, creamy potato salad with chopped gherkins, fresh dill and a mustardy yoghurt dressing — ideal for barbecues, picnics and simple lunches.
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Crispy Cornflake-Crusted Chicken Burgers
Crunchy air fryer chicken burgers with a seasoned cornflake crust, crisp bacon, lettuce, tomato and a simple mayo finish.
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Crispy Air-Fried Mozzarella Sticks
Crunchy double-coated mozzarella sticks cooked in the air fryer, with a garlicky panko crumb and a molten, stretchy centre.
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Creamy Egg-Stuffed Avocado Boats with Cheddar and Chilli Flakes
Creamy baked avocado halves filled with eggs, cheddar, cherry tomatoes and a gentle chilli kick — a simple brunch that feels a little bit special.
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Cumin Beef Stir-Fry
A bold Chinese-style beef stir-fry with toasted cumin, chilli, garlic, ginger and Sichuan pepper, ready in about 25 minutes.
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Chilli Garlic Ramen Noodles
Fast, glossy chilli garlic ramen noodles with soy, oyster sauce, lime and fresh coriander for a punchy ten-minute bowl.
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Ginger Soy Glazed Salmon
Oven-baked salmon fillets brushed with a sticky ginger, soy and honey glaze, finished with spring onion and sesame.
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Egg Paratha with Yogurt and Chutney
Crisp-edged homemade parathas cooked onto a spiced egg filling, served with cooling minted yoghurt and chutney for a satisfying brunch or light supper.
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Black Bean Beef Stir Fry
A fast wok-style beef stir fry with peppers, onion and a glossy fermented black bean sauce — big takeaway flavour without a long ingredient list.
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Deluxe Spam, Egg & Rice Bowl
A speedy Asian-fusion rice bowl with crisp-edged Spam, a runny fried egg, garlicky spinach and a soy-sesame finish.
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Beef Quesadillas
Crisp folded tortillas filled with spiced beef mince, peppers and melted cheese, ready for salsa and soured cream on the side.
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Chicken Garlic Sandwich
A quick toasted chicken garlic sandwich with melted cheese, garlic butter and parsley.
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Classic Margherita Pizza
A crisp homemade Margherita pizza with bright tomato sauce, bubbling mozzarella and fresh basil.
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Creamy Bacon & Mushroom Soup
Smoky bacon, golden mushrooms and a gentle swirl of cream make a rich, cosy soup that is ready for crusty bread.
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Cod & Prawn Bake
A creamy cod and prawn bake with sweetcorn, parsley and a crisp cheesy potato topping.
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Crispy Banh Mi Sandwich
Crisp baguettes filled with sticky pan-fried pork, quick pickled carrot, cucumber, chilli and coriander.
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Classic Chicken Tikka Masala
Tender yoghurt-marinated chicken folded through a creamy, gently spiced tomato masala sauce.
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Cheesy Pasta & Peas with Crispy Bacon
Creamy cheddar pasta with sweet peas and crisp bacon — a quick, comforting tea that lands on the table in about half an hour.
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Air-Fried Gnocchi with Pesto-Mayonnaise Dip
Crisp, golden air-fried gnocchi with a creamy pesto-mayo dip — an easy Italian-inspired snack or starter for sharing.
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Cheesy Beans & Sausage Toastie
A crisp, buttery toastie packed with baked beans, sliced sausage and melting Cheddar for a quick British lunch.
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Bacon, Peppers & Mushroom Omelette
A comforting, flavour-forward bacon, peppers & mushroom omelette made for practical home cooking.
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Cheat's Quick Samosas
Quick, crispy, and packed with flavour, our Cheat's Quick Samosas are the perfect solution for a tasty snack or side dish without the fuss.
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Easy Cheesy Savoury Pancakes
Quick savoury pancakes folded with cheese, herbs and parsley for an easy breakfast or brunch.
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Creamy Bacon Pasta Salad
Crisp bacon, green beans, spinach, and cucumber tossed with red lentil fusilli in a light lemon crème fraîche dressing.
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10-Minute Tuna Wraps
Quick tuna wraps with yoghurt mayo, crunchy salad, and lemon for an easy no-cook lunch.
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Bacon & Mushroom Pasta
A speedy, savoury pasta dinner with crispy bacon, garlic mushrooms, and parmesan.
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Air-fryer Gammon Steaks & Garlic Parmesan Fries
Juicy air-fryer gammon steaks served with crispy garlic-Parmesan fries for an easy, high-protein dinner.
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Air Fryer Tornado Potatoes
Crispy, spiral-cut potatoes cooked in the air fryer for a fun, family-friendly side or snack with simple seasoning and a golden crunch.
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Easy Chicken Parmigiana
Crispy crumbed chicken baked with tomato sauce and mozzarella, served with spaghetti for an easy weeknight dinner.
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Air Fryer Cheeseburger
Juicy air-fryer cheeseburgers with melted cheddar, toasted buns, and crisp salad toppings for an easy family dinner.
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Air Fryer Poached Eggs on Garlicky Mushroom Toast
Soft air-fryer poached eggs over buttery garlic mushrooms on crisp toast — a fast, comforting meal for brunch or a light supper.
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Banana Yogurt Smoothie
A creamy banana yogurt smoothie blended in minutes for a quick breakfast or snack.
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Air Fryer Soft-Boiled Eggs
Make reliable air fryer soft-boiled eggs with tender whites and jammy centres in under 20 minutes, no saucepan needed.
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Cashew Chicken
Takeaway-style cashew chicken with tender chicken pieces, crisp vegetables and a glossy savoury sauce, ready in about 30 minutes.
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Black Bean & Mango Quesadillas with Avocado Crema
Crisp, cheesy black bean and mango quesadillas served with a cool avocado-lime crema for an easy weeknight meal.
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Balsamic Vinegar Garden Salad
Enjoy a burst of Mediterranean flavors with this colorful balsamic vinegar garden salad.
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Classic Cheese & Mushroom Omelette
A soft, buttery omelette filled with golden mushrooms and melted cheese, ready in minutes.
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Beef & Tuna Patties with Tangy Dipping Sauce
Crispy beef and tuna patties served with a bright lemon-mustard mayo dip.
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Garlic Mushroom Toast
Creamy, savory garlic mushrooms piled high on thick, crispy toast. A simple yet elegant dish perfect for a quick lunch, brunch, or a satisfying appetizer.
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Classic Yakisoba
A classic Japanese street food favourite, this stir-fried noodle dish is packed with savory-sweet flavour and crisp vegetables. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.
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Creamy Hotdog Pasta (Mac-n-Dogs)
A nostalgic and comforting one-pan meal that combines creamy, cheesy pasta with savory hot dogs. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
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BBQ Beef Super Noodle Stir-Fry
A speedy and delicious stir-fry combining tender beef strips, instant noodles, and a smoky BBQ sauce. A guaranteed family favourite for any night of the week.
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Craig's Breakfast Pie
A hearty and delicious all-in-one breakfast bake, combining flaky pastry with a savory filling of sausage, bacon, eggs, and cheese. Perfect for a weekend brunch!
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Garlic Butter Bacon Cheeseburger Rollups
Crispy baked rollups packed with seasoned beef, smoky bacon, melted cheddar and garlic butter, with classic burger flavours in every slice.
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Egg & Spinach Pita Pockets
Quick, protein-rich and perfect for breakfast or lunch. Soft scrambled eggs, wilted spinach and melty cheese are tucked into warm pitas for an easy hand-held meal.
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Egg Fried Rice
A fast, savoury egg fried rice that is perfect as a side dish with stir-fries, grilled meats or curries.
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Cheese & Bacon Toastie
A crisp, golden toastie packed with smoky bacon and melted cheddar.