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Sunday, February 18, 2018

Baguette Pizza

Baguette Pizza 
(Cooking in a jiffy )


Par baked baguette is a must to keep in your larder.

Usually, students and the young generation are so busy studying or working that they don't have time to bother with cooking .

The sheer convenience of ordering a pizza via an App can promptly debit anywhere between £10 -  £12 (or €)

Basically, a pizza is a flat bread with sauce and toppings! All a baguette does is replace the pizza  base which is usually white flour dough. When buying baguette, one can buy wholemeal or multigrain or even gluten free which are definitely healthier options.


A baguette pizza will satisfy your hunger for a fraction of the price of a pizza !


Ingredients:

  1. A jar of spaghetti sauce (Remember...you are short of time !)
  2. Grated cheese 
  3. Any of the following-
  • Chopped onion
  •  red and green bell peppers
  • mushrooms (optional)
  • sliced olives (optional )
  • courgette chopped small (optional )
       or any vegetable lying around in your fridge!

Method:
  1. Cut baguette in even halves
  2. Spread desired amount of sauce
  3. Sprinkle cheese
  4. Add toppings
Bake in a pre heated oven at 180 C for about 3-4 minutes 

Enjoy with a dash of Chilly flakes,Chilly oil or Tabasco

A side of salad will be perfect.

Courgette Spinach Soup


Courgette & Spinach Soup 








One of my favourites with the goodness of Courgette and the added nutrition of Spinach.
          Very easy to prepare.

Ingredients:

1 Medium sized Courgette . Washed and diced into cubes
1 Onion peeled, washed , chopped roughly
1 or 2 handful of Spinach .Washed 
1 small potato , peeled and chopped (Optional)
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
Salt and Pepper to taste

Tip: Keep boiling water ready in kettle or a pan  to minimise cooking time

Method:
  1. In a medium sized pot, add oil.
  2. Add onions and fry for two minutes on low heat
  3. Add diced courgette (and potato ). Stir. Cook for 2-3 minutes
  4. Add hot water enough to cover the vegetables. Cover with a lid. Let it boil for 7 minutes. ( If you have a timer, please use it )
  5. Add spinach leaves, Salt and Pepper . Mix.
  6. Let it cook covered for further few minutes till the spinach is wilted but still green in colour. ( Over cooking will result in discoloured veggies )
  7. Blend with a hand blender till a smooth texture is obtained
  8. If desired, add some more boiling water.
Enjoy in a mug or a bowl with toasts, dry toast, crackers or as a starter.