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The Best Guide for the SO50 Area
SO50 news, reviews and local events in SO50 areas like Eastleigh, Fair Oak and Horton Heath, Bishopstoke West, and communities in SO50.
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Recipes
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Published: Tue, 17/06/2008 20:33
I love this classic way of cooking fish, sealing it in its own little bag so none of the sublime flavours can escape.
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Published: Tue, 17/06/2008 20:28
This is a wonderfully light way to dress pasta; you can also eat it cold the next day as a delicious pasta salad.
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Published: Tue, 17/06/2008 20:24
This has to be one of the easiest dips ever. Packed full of flavour, it sings of summer. It would also work as a great accompaniment to spring lamb.
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Published: Tue, 17/06/2008 20:14
This recipe uses an ultra-light Japanese tempura batter, making for an extra crunchy fritter.
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Published: Tue, 17/06/2008 20:05
A versatile dish that can be eaten hot or cold.
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Published: Tue, 17/06/2008 19:56
I'm absolutely crazy about Greek yogurt. This is a much lighter version of the classic cream-based fool.
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Published: Tue, 29/04/2008 20:00
Sorrel has a wonderful citrus taste which really brings this pesto to life.
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Published: Tue, 29/04/2008 19:56
This is the most deliciously easy dish, it is so light and virtually fat-free. Easy enough to prepare after work and serve with rice or a simple vegetable stir fry.
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Published: Tue, 29/04/2008 19:52
My husband calls these ‘meat lollypops', they are a little Fred Flintstone but totally delicious hot or cold. They are a refreshing change from cocktail sausages & mini scotch eggs
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Published: Tue, 29/04/2008 19:43
Trifle gets a bad rap, some people think trifle is old fashioned, and I say yes it is, but what's wrong with that!
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Published: Tue, 29/04/2008 19:38
A perfect way of using up that glut of rhubarb and preserving a little summer sunshine. I like this chutney with cheese or, even better, pork pie on a picnic ...
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Published: Tue, 29/04/2008 19:29
A quick and easy lunch dish for two. Halloumi is a cheese from Greece that hardly melts when heated, allowing it to be chargrilled.
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Published: Mon, 31/03/2008 20:07
This is a kind of transitional dish for when you are torn between wanting a fresh salad and it being just that little bit too cold outside.
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Published: Mon, 31/03/2008 20:04
This is a modernised version of the boiled new potatoes and bacon that my Nanna used to cook when I was little. Later in the season you can add blanched broad beans to the salad.
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Published: Mon, 31/03/2008 20:00
You can always use the fact that this dish is packed with Omega 3 and 6 oils as an excuse to indulge in this extra special light lunch or starter.
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Published: Mon, 31/03/2008 19:56
Fresh and zingy yet substantial; a perfect Spring salad. I like my beef really underdone but if you don't then just cook the beef steak for a few minutes longer.
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Published: Mon, 31/03/2008 19:51
This is a great combination of crispy skinned oily fish with a fresh salad and creamy fleshed potatoes. Makes a wonderful dinner party dish for those warmer evenings.
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Published: Thu, 27/03/2008 20:57
Traditionally the pastry in a pie was there only to protect the meat and was not eaten. This method of cooking is particularly suited to fish as the fish ‘steams' inside the pastry
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Published: Thu, 27/03/2008 20:53
A great Greek lunch dish, just as good cold the next day as it is hot out of the oven with a simple salad.
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Published: Thu, 27/03/2008 20:48
I love this juicy roast lamb with new potatoes and a few lightly cooked spring vegetables, and you can make the most amazing gravy with the pan juices.
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Published: Thu, 27/03/2008 20:44
Focaccia has now become pretty common in most supermarkets, but you can't beat a homemade version with fresh rosemary and a good-quality olive oil.
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Published: Thu, 28/02/2008 15:22
Aioli is a garlic flavoured mayonnaise popular in the south of France and the Mediterranean. Spread on croutons for full effect.
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Published: Thu, 28/02/2008 15:14
A creamy rustic-style soup; roasting the garlic mellows the flavour and releases a wonderful sweetness as the garlic caramelises.
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Published: Thu, 28/02/2008 10:57
Spicy little bites of prawn and spring onion, perfect for lifting you into spring mode, even if it is drizzling and grey outside.
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Published: Thu, 28/02/2008 10:50
A quick & easy weekday supper; help your family get their five a day. Try this healthy alternative to cauliflower cheese.
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Published: Thu, 28/02/2008 10:44
Soft, moist and slightly spicy, this is a fantastic cake. Perfect with a cup of coffee mid-afternoon to galvanise you before the kids get back from school.
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Published: Thu, 28/02/2008 10:40
I love this combination of rich buttery sauce and pure white light fish. A real old school dish, but now cod is so unsustainable hake is the perfect substitute.
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Published: Thu, 24/01/2008 20:13
No more soggy or burnt offerings that stick to the pan or the ceiling . . .
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Published: Thu, 24/01/2008 20:08
A perfect winter salad, a welcome lighter meal in a season of much heavier fayre.
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Published: Thu, 24/01/2008 20:05
Simply the best fruit bread ever. The marmalade adds an extra dimension of flavour that makes this bread simply wonderful
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Published: Thu, 24/01/2008 19:58
The best way of preserving these wonderfully tart fruits that have such a short season. The robust flavour of Seville oranges really stand up well to the sugar ...
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Published: Wed, 23/01/2008 20:23
Make the salmon the star of the show with this super recipe
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Published: Wed, 23/01/2008 20:17
A great lunch for two or starter for four, this dish contrasts the creamy sharpness of the goat's cheese with the melting sweetness of the onions.
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Published: Wed, 23/01/2008 20:13
One of the easiest soups to make; if you've never made soup before, French onion soup is the place to start.
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Published: Wed, 23/01/2008 20:08
Ideal for leftovers, any vegetables can be substituted into the potato and cheese base.
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Published: Wed, 23/01/2008 20:02
Perfect for Valentine's Day, really simple to make but delicious.
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Published: Tue, 15/01/2008 20:41
A lighter sweet treat and although I've given the recipe for making your own, if you're in a hurry you can buy the meringue and a low sugar fruit sauce.
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Published: Tue, 15/01/2008 20:36
A fantastically easy yet sumptuous dish to evoke memories of Greek holidays.
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Published: Tue, 15/01/2008 20:28
Making your own curry means you can control how much fat, salt and sugar goes in.
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Published: Tue, 15/01/2008 20:21
The laziest pasta sauce ever.
Quick tomato sauce.
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Published: Tue, 15/01/2008 20:14
This really feels and tastes like the genuine article but without the fatty butter and egg yolk.
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Published: Tue, 15/01/2008 20:01
Makes enough to have falafel and pitta for lunch the next day.
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Published: Tue, 15/01/2008 19:54
A delicious, healthy, quick midweek Japanese supper. The carnivores amongst you will find Shiitake a robust meaty mushroom and fully satisfying.
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Published: Tue, 15/01/2008 19:46
The bulgar wheat brings a sweet nutty flavour to the burger as well as reducing the calories. By keeping the chips extra chunky you are minimising the amount of fat per 100g.
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Published: Tue, 15/01/2008 18:31
A firm family favourite, with a few changes to make it a much healthier version. Serve with Brown rice for extra fill and fibre.
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Published: Tue, 15/01/2008 18:23
A spicy little energy boost when you need it. Something to keep you going on the way to the gym or on the journey home . . .
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Published: Tue, 15/01/2008 14:21
Basmati Salad
Pasta & Prawn Salad
Lebanese Couscous Salad
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Published: Tue, 15/01/2008 14:13
Lots of top tips for healthy, tasty sandwich fillings! Including our recipe for the best prawn salad sandwich.
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Published: Tue, 15/01/2008 13:57
2 fab vegetable soups - a quick and a slow version!
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Published: Tue, 08/01/2008 20:30
Oats are a complex carbohydrate which means that they don't provide an instant sugar hit; your body has to work to extract the calories, keeping you fuller for longer.
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Published: Tue, 08/01/2008 20:20
Lemon & poppyseed muffins
Blueberry muffins
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Published: Thu, 03/01/2008 16:47
A substantial weekend breakfast or brunch dish
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Published: Thu, 03/01/2008 16:17
For when you need a hot hearty breakfast to keep out the cold chill of those winter days.
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Published: Thu, 03/01/2008 16:01
Make this wonderfully tasty muesli once a week and keep it in an air tight container, then it's ready to go on those days when you have only minutes for breakfast.
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Published: Thu, 13/12/2007 20:59
Ideas for things to cook with all your Christmas leftovers.
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Published: Thu, 13/12/2007 13:40
Most of the hard work has already been done. The pork pie, chutney, pickled onions, pickled cabbage and cold meats are in the fridge and ready to go; but here are a few extras ..
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Published: Thu, 13/12/2007 13:35
Usually I don't eat again after Christmas lunch until Boxing Day breakfast which means I'm starving. This is what I have, it's basically bubble and squeak so raid the leftovers ..
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Published: Thu, 13/12/2007 13:32
Roast goose, buttered turkey, sage & onion stuffing, roast potatoes, parsnip puree, carrot & swede mash, bread sauce, brussels sprouts with chestnuts and bacon, perfect gravy ...
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Published: Thu, 13/12/2007 13:23
Gravalax, Blinis, Russian Salad, Raw Beetroot & Dill Swedish Salad, Tiramisu
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Published: Thu, 13/12/2007 13:17
Oooooh . . .. yummy!!
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Published: Thu, 13/12/2007 13:14
Perfect little white minty nuggets; elegantly wrapped, they make a lovely homemade Christmas gift. Easy for children to make as no heating is involved.
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Published: Thu, 13/12/2007 13:12
A traditional Austrian Christmas fruit and marzipan sweet bread. A great alternative to mince pies or Christmas cake.
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Published: Thu, 13/12/2007 13:08
Let's turn that homemade mincemeat that's been maturing into some outstanding mince pies with an extra rich shortcrust pastry.
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Published: Thu, 13/12/2007 13:04
Wonderful served hot with Cumberland sauce or cold between two doorstops of white bread with English mustard.
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Published: Sun, 02/12/2007 21:04
This recipe is a lot of fun to make with the kids, and the cookies look great once they're baked.
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Published: Sun, 02/12/2007 20:06
A classic accompaniment to Mince pies or Christmas pudding. Super simple to make and easy to adjust to your own taste.
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Published: Sun, 02/12/2007 19:56
A classic French Christmas treat, the light flourless sponge and chestnut filling make a welcome change to heavy chocolate logs available in the shops.
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Published: Sun, 02/12/2007 19:55
Margarita, Cosmopolitan, Moscow Mule, & alcohol-free cocktails too.
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Published: Sun, 02/12/2007 19:50
Perfect to nibble on while knocking back a cold beer. These nuts are crunchy, sweet and salty, much butter than opening a bag of dry roasted peanuts.
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Published: Sun, 02/12/2007 19:46
A perfect vegetarian canapé, using leftover risotto to make the most wonderfully crisp nibbles with melting mozzarella centres.
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