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Quick and Simple recipes

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Dara Fri 04-Mar-16 16:31:01

Not quite at the ready-meal stage,but I wondered if anyone quick, simple recipes to share please?

Tizliz Fri 04-Mar-16 17:00:26

I made this last night

www.greatitalianchefs.com/recipes/paccheri-tomato-sauce-recipe

It is not particularly quick, but you don't need to stand over it, was very easy and very tasty.

jinglbellsfrocks Fri 04-Mar-16 17:43:25

When we have a curry with chicken and a jar of sauce, I sometimes add a bag of ready-washed spinach for the last few minutes. Makes the meal a bit more complete. The Birds Eye small bags of mixed veg work too.

Accompany it with the two minute microwave bags of rice of course.

jinglbellsfrocks Fri 04-Mar-16 17:50:22

That sounds delicious Tizliz. Will try that.

phoenix Fri 04-Mar-16 17:50:30

With you on the spinach, there is a slow cooker mix for chicken curry where you add a load of fresh spinach for the last 5 minutes, I have nicked the idea and use it for other recipes too. Just sort of let it "wilt" down a bit, adds a veg and looks authentic.

hildajenniJ Fri 04-Mar-16 19:50:24

A homemade curry, even with a jar of sauce, is enhanced also if you add a handful of fresh coriander leaves along with the spinach.