Once a Week Kitchen's Recipes

MAKING 1. In a 3 separate piece of foil paper spread little and sprinkle demerara sugar and place the slit bananas in it. 2. Sprinkle some raisins on each of the bananas and 1 tablespoon of rum and also dash of lemon juice on all the 3 banana. 3. Now fold the... - 82.6192

GETTING READY 1. Break the egg in a bowl and add the salt, pepper & mustard. Beat well and set aside. 2. In a large bowl place all the onion and cook it in the microwave for about 2 minutes once done keep it aside. 3. Great a baking dish or pie dish. 4. Pre... - 94.8588

MAKING 1. In a large pan add butter, melt and bring to a boil. When it begins to froth, reduce the flame and add flour and whisk it well and cook the flour for 1 minute. 2. Add beaten egg little at a time continue whisking until all the egg is incorporated.... - 91.9162

GETTING READY 1. In a small bowl marinate the chicken with chili and garlic and keep it aside. MAKING 2. In a large pot cook the pasta in boiling salted water. When cooked al dente, drain and set aside. 3. In a large skillet or wok heat oil and brown the... - 94.6404

MAKING 1. In a microwaveable bowl add the butter and melt for 30 seconds in the microwave. 2. Once done add the mustard, salt,pepper and plain flour. Whisk all the ingredients well to make a smooth paste. 3. Cook in the microwave for 30 seconds until flour... - 90.2687

MAKING 1. In an individual portion baking dish, combine cooked pasta, peas & sundried tomatoes. 2. Pour the cheese sauce on to and sprinkle grated cheese. 3. Bake at 200 degree C or 400 degree F for 15-20 minutes until pasta is heated, sauce is bubbly and... - 84.4641

GETTING READY 1. Preheat the oven to 200 degree C or 400 degree F. MAKING 2. In a mixing bowl cream sugar and margarine or butter until light and fluffy. 3. Then add 2 eggs at a time and whisk well until incorporated before adding more eggs. 4. Once done... - 91.9833

GETTING READY 1. Clean the salmon fillet and de bone it and keep it aside 2. In a small bowl mix the butter, chop parsley & lemon juice. MAKING 3. Roll out the pastry dough thinly once done brush the edges with egg and place the salmon fillet in the center.... - 97.2687

MAKING 1. Cook the noodles in hot salted water until tender-crisp. 2. In a wok heat the oil on medium high. Add onions and stir fry for a minute then put in the peppers. 3. Add some water and then the marmite. Stir well. 4. Blend the corn flour and tomato... - 94.8492

GETTING READY 1. Clean the fish and ensure there are no bones. 2. Cut the fish fillet into half and keep it aside. 3. Cut the potatoes into think long slices and keep it aside. MAKING 4. In a bowl put flour, vinegar, salt and baking soda and little water... - 93.24

MAKING 1. In a large wok add the oil and garlic wok it for few seconds and the add the mince and then add the onion and mix all the ingredients well. 2. Keep cooking the mince until it changes color approximately 5 minute. 3. Then add flour for thickening the... - 96.1682

GETTING READY 1. Slice the aubergines and sprinkle salt over it and keep it aside for 30 minute. This will remove all the bitter juice from the aubergines. MAKING 2. In a sauce heat the olive oil and add garlic and onions. Saute till it becomes translucent.... - 101.959

MAKING 1. In a large pan pour oil and fry the onion, chillies.garlic, ginger & tumeric,coriander & cumin powder. 2. Cook all the spices and once done add the coconut milk and then add the chicken stock. 3. Add the chicken and cardamom and bring it to a boil... - 102.069

MAKING 1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water add a dash if cooking oil. 2. Cook the pasta for 6 minute 3. In a sauce pan melt the butter and add the mustard, flour and whisk it well till 2 minute until the flour is cooked. 4. Add salt & pepper and... - 97.378

Another great meal for 4 people for under £5! - 98.5115

Another great meal for 4 for under a fiver!! - 95.34

A wonderful easy and economical way to turn leftover beef stew into a complete meal for a busy, weekday supper. - 94.779

MAKING 1. In a large bowl put all the ingredients except water and butter (if using). 2. Then pour in the boiling water in the bowl mix all ingredients well and leave it aside for 5 minute. 3. Once all the water is absorbed put in a little butter and mix it... - 87.3636

GETTING READY 1. Pre heat the oven at 200 degree C or 400 degree F. MAKING 2. Take one sheet of pastry sheet and cut it into 3 pieces. 3. Then brush egg on each sheet. 4. On first sheet sprinkle poppy seeds. Once done cut them into 1-inch thick long strips.... - 95.854

Posh Broad Beans is a simple dish to make. It's very healthy too. Do try making this dish at home. - 79.9666

If you have some leftover veggies in the fridge, then this recipe can be very useful. The Chef makes Tasty Savory Rissoles in the video. It tastes great with baked beans. - 78.215

If you're fond of making Quiches, then you can try this one out. The Chef makes Smoked Salmon Quiche in the video. It's a filling and tasty appetizer. - 75.0084

If you are looking forward to prepare something special for your loved one, you might want to consider this Chicken in Mushroom and Sherry Sauce for the main dish. This simple dish comes together fairly easily and tastes nice too. So watch this video and give... - 92.9589

Are you a newlywed or a beginner in the kitchen terrified of preparing a Christmas turkey dinner? If you are one of those, who do not know how to make a homemade Christmas turkey meal for your family, this four part video will help you get through the task... - 78.4233

Are you a kitchen newbie terrified of preparing a Christmas turkey dinner. If you are one of those, who do not know how to make a homemade Christmas turkey meal for your family, this four part video will help you get through the task with ease. Watch this... - 86.2781

The novice in kitchen can find preparing a Christmas dinner a terrifying and daunting task. If you are one of those, who do not know where to start when planning a Christmas meal for your family, this four part video will help you get through the task with... - 81.5871

For a newlywed and a beginner in the kitchen, preparing a Christmas dinner can be a terrifying and daunting task. If you are one of those, who do not know where to start when planning a Christmas meal for your family, this four part video will help you get... - 93.9971

If you are on a tight food budget and cutting down on expenses, don’t call for pizza, make it at home. You can get 6 homemade pizzas at the cost of one delivered one and you can put the toppings of your choice at no additional cost! - 69.1391

If you are on a tight food budget and cutting down on expenses, don’t call for pizza, make it at home. This recipe shows you how to make the pizza bread from scratch. The recipe will make 2 pizzas and 1 small loaf of the best smoothest bread you have ever... - 81.5226

Do you want mashed potatoes in a snap? Make some in advance and tuck them in your freezer so you can enjoy mashed potatoes in almost no time. A creamy mashed potato recipe that is delicious, even after it has been frozen. This is perfect economical cooking... - 72.5194

Juicy jumbo prawns turn this simple dish into something really special. This is a wonderful summer meal, picnic or potluck salad to be eaten with bread tapas. - 79.4875

You have probably seen this curry dish in an Indian or Pakistani restaurant menu. It is so easy to make this at home and is a perfect one-pot curry, ideal for an Indian dinner party or when catering to a large crowd. Boneless chicken thighs cooked with bell... - 88.858

Affordable, quick and delicious – make wonderful meals of beef mince, from juicy beef burgers and meatballs to cottage pie and the perfect Bolognese. This is a great way to save money, time and effort and a guide to sensible, economic cooking. Having... - 81.6174

This is a warm, creamy dish that's perfect for using up all the leftover turkey meat . This makes a quick and easy weeknight meal. Instead of the traditional beef strips, this stroganoff recipe is made with lean turkey breast strips. - 84.4738

This stir fry is low in carbohydrates but not low in taste. What a wonderfully easy, economical and nutritious meal that is ready in less than 15 minutes. It uses ingredients that you are sure to have in your kitchen and is the perfect meal to make for... - 84.0573

This simple and basic pilau rice is perfect as the base to any Asian curry. The delicious yellow rice is fragrant and lightly spiced and buttery. Preparing pilau using this method is an excellent way of enjoying the taste of basmati rice. The rice comes out... - 87.9121

Turn Christmas leftovers into this delicious turkey curry. This turkey curry is quick and tasty and uses a jar of ready curry spice paste and leftover Christmas dinner turkey meat and veggies. Serve it over fragrant basmati rice and accompany with chutney... - 103.893

A bowl of this vegetable and barley soup makes a warm and hearty meal on a cold winter day. This recipe is easy, very delicious and really cheap, using leftover veggies. This is a really low-fat, satisfying meal full of flavor and good nutrients. - 97.6462

A nice hot bowl of creamy corn soup on a cold winter day will warm your heart and soul. This soup makes a delicious and nutritious meal. Whole sweet corn added to a cream soup base with onion, potato, mushrooms and green pepper, cooked in a chicken broth. - 92.9653

Here is a real low cost “frugal fabulous" soup to help you beat the recession without compromising on flavor and nutrition. This vegetable soup is not only healthy and delicious, but also pretty easy on the wallet. Use every last, soggy, wilted, leftover... - 82.0547

On a chilly winter night, all you need is a large bowl of hearty bean soup to warm your toes and satisfy your screaming tummy. The soup looks so hearty and healthy with the veggies rice and beans! That slice of bread at the end there makes this the perfect... - 98.7197

This is a wonderful recipe to impress your Indian guests at a dinner, but that does not mean that you cannot include it in your normal weekend meals. Cashews paste combined with the staple onions, tomatoes and aromatic spices to form a rich creamy curry, to... - 89.4318

 This chicken and spinach curry celebrates the British love of Indian cooking with its national favorite. This is a wonderful way to use spinach, cooked with the chicken and flavored with spices. It is a great way to get vegetables and protein into one... - 85.7424

Get all of your five-a-day in one hit, with this fragrant, low-fat, curry. There's lots of satisfying flavor in this inexpensive high-fiber vegetarian dish. - 80.2857

Now this may sound like a dish from the seventies but this duck recipe is timeless. Duck deserves better treatment and a better reputation than it often gets. A gorgeous dish of succulent well done meat and a velvety citrus sauce that tastes like... - 90.5292

This lamb is so tender it just melts in your mouth. The dish is quick and easy to prepare. The recipe yields lamb that is tender and succulent and just melts in your mouth. Put aside you notions of overpowering flavor and tough cuts and try this lamb chop... - 78.7784

This pork chop recipe is not quite like the restaurant style, pink pork chop. It is typical country style, rustic flavors, well cooked and flavored, slow roasted meat and vegetables. This definitely is meant for those who do not like their pork pink. If you... - 81.3522

This healthy recipe for turkey burgers satisfies your burger craving without expanding your waistline. This recipe is for those who want to cut beef out of their diet, but still love a good burger! Turkey is tasty, cheap and low in calories so it's... - 80.1795

This luscious fruit salad is the perfect way to refresh you on a hot summer day and makes an easy and healthy weeknight dessert. Fresh Mediterranean fruits like melon, grapes, figs, pear, plums, peaches and pomegranate mixed in a bowl and dressed with fruit... - 87.2582

It's good for your heart! The garlic, not mayonnaise. This dip is a quick and easy and always goes well with everything; steak, hamburgers, chicken, fish, fries, on sandwiches, in salads, hot dogs and just about anything you like. Make a bottle of this and... - 72.9104

Wow the guests at your next party with this tasty trio of dips. By making a trio of dips for people to choose from, you can create really impressive finger food with lots of flavorful little bites for people to choose from.  - 77.0559

If you love mackerel, then you will love this! A super fast, delicious Scandinavian style hors d'oeuvre. Horseradish gives a wonderfully warming heat to the smoked fish and creamy yogurt. Quite simply the easiest pâté you have ever made. Serve with... - 65.458

This rice salad not only looks gorgeous and colorful, it tastes fantastic and is perfect for a party buffet! The 'jewels' in the salad are raisins, sweet corn, red pepper and peas. It is healthy, satisfying, pretty to look at, and easy to make and can be... - 77.5093

If you are on a low fat diet, you must have a salad in the fridge on which you can snack on when you get the hunger cravings. This hearty bean and pasta salad has everything, is high in fiber and proteins and low in calories and fat and ideal to satisfy even... - 102.028

Why eat mint sauce from a jar when all you need is a few stalks of fresh garden mint, vinegar and sugar to make fresh mint sauce in less than 5 minutes. For your favorite lamb dishes, to serve at your next dinner party, here is a super easy and delicious... - 75.193

No Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner is complete without a gorgeous cranberry sauce. Don’t commit a crime by serving cranberry sauce from a canned or jar when all it takes is four ingredients and four minutes to make a delicious homemade cranberry sauce. - 82.8008

Scrambled eggs in a pan can make such a mess and can be quite a task to clean. Making them in the microwave is not only less messy, it’s so quick and easy to get the perfect soft scrambled eggs. If it’s a special occasion, add some salmon to the eggs and... - 78.0676

Heating the oven to bake a potato for one is rather wasteful. If you want a single jacket potato for dinner, watch this video to learn how to have it ready in 6 minutes. - 76.1825

Accompany soup or wine with these fancy, restaurant-style, cheese crisps to impress your guests no bounds. They can be made ahead, and they don't need to be passed cause once they've been set out, they disappear quickly. - 72.1275

If you're not confident making a roux for a cheese sauce then this recipe is meant for you! There are times when you just want to spend as little time as possible in the kitchen. Making a cheese sauce may not be the easiest for a beginner because you do need... - 83.6647

A wonderful way to use Halloumi the firm textured Cypriot cheese, grilled with peppers and served on a bed of toasted granary bread. This is a great recipe to have up your sleeve for the unexpected vegetarian. A delicious light, yet satisfying summer meal or... - 85.4963

Use up odds and ends from your freezer to make a gourmet affair for a weekend night. Use frozen pizza dough and leftover pasta sauce to make a delicious dinner or char grilled pepper pizza. Serve this delectable pizza with a side salad for a fancy and... - 67.4609

In Northern England, corned beef hash is a traditional cheap and quick meal. Watch this video to learn how to make this classic, a hearty winter comfort food. You may want to make extra cause leftovers make the most delicious sandwiches.   - 80.8382

If you have sudden guests over and want to make something impressive but do not have time to prepare, this recipe of spicy and crispy crab cakes is what you should be pulling out. It is easy and does not need much preparation. These are a crowd please and an... - 77.4727

A full English breakfast is an enjoyable and satisfying meal for many but it is rarely considered the healthiest of combinations one can prepare. This recipe allows you to indulge in a full English breakfast without clogging your arteries. - 82.7233

Add great taste and crunch to any soup or salad. These are so delicious you may forget the soup and just eat these crispy garlicky croutons. A good way to use up stale bread! - 69.3403

The flavors of a Moroccan tagine in meatball form. The fragrant spices go really well with the lamb and the chickpea help to give the meatballs a wonderful crispiness. These are just delicious over couscous and a cooling dollop of yogurt. Serve them at a... - 90.1988

A great way to use up a can of corned beef, these fritters taste delicious with eggs for breakfast, instead of hash. Not exactly very healthy, but if you are not calorie conscious and like some meat for breakfast, try them. - 81.4068

 Gluten free pancakes often don't taste so nice, or contain many ingredients in them, making them a huge pain in the neck to make, and not an easy quick meal. Or they contain really expensive ingredients, or premade gluten free flour mixtures that are not... - 89.9391

If you have some leftover mashed potatoes try this simple favorite. It is a great way to use convenient canned salmon and makes a healthy meal, that boosts your intake of omega 3 fatty acids. The tangy dill sauce provides a tart balance. It is a quick and... - 81.5462

These are naughty but nice! Not for slimmers or people with heart problems unfortunately, but if you are one of those who don’t watch the calories, try these delicious onion chips! This is the kind of dish that you make when the fat or oil needs changing.... - 83.9823

One of the British classics, sausage and mash is the ultimate comfort food for a cold gloomy day. Try this quick and easy recipe complete with delicious onion sauce to go with the bangers and potatoes. - 71.2518

This traditional English hotpot of chicken and autumn vegetables is simmered together with a handful of barley in a crock pot for a wholesome, hearty main course, ready for dinner while you are at work or for lazy cold days when you do not feel like cooking. ... - 90.3744

When there is an abundance of summer berry fruits, one of the best ways to use them is to make an English Summer Pudding. This recipe shows you how to stew the fruit in a microwave, a great way to use frozen fruits and convert them into something useful... - 81.213

Summer is the perfect time for no-cook recipes. Who likes to bake during the summer? If you are having a summer party, and have a whole lot of fresh strawberries in stock, try this easy no-cook, no-bake cheesecake. It is a delicious summer dessert for all... - 89.2786

An Easy, economical and nutritious meal. This recipe uses readily available everyday ingredients which are easy to source. Definitely a good recipe for those who are watching their weight. - 78.9653

A warming dish of beef and thick gravy, there's nothing better on an autumn or winter evening. The Braising steak is cooked to tender perfection in the slow cooker while you are at work or spend your time preparing for a holiday dinner. This makes a... - 84.927

This is a flavorful and satisfying pork stew in which the flavor of pork is complemented by the sweet pleasant acidity of apricots. This dish is perfect to serve with jacket potatoes for a simple and cheap meal when you have guests over dinner. - 92.7458

Pearl Barley is rated as one of the world’s “Healthiest Foods” and it makes a wonderful addition to soups and stews. Having ready cooked pearl barley in the freezer provides you with a convenient ingredient for your winter meals. Watch Sylvia from the... - 86.8786

Every budget cook must have a good recipe of chicken stock. The best way to tighten your purse strings is by using homemade basic ingredients like stock.   You don't need much more than a big soup pot, the leftover bones and a few left over veggies to make... - 75.5008

Are you one of those people who are strapped for time and prefer to use ready rice out of bags? Well this is one recipe that will change your life! Not only do you save time and money, you can eat healthy. You can cook wholegrain rice, pack and freeze them so... - 76.4834

Pasta is a favorite family comfort food—it’s quick and easy to cook and always tastes good. But with all those carbs can it be healthy too? You bet! Say “yes” to pasta once again, and enjoy this quick and healthy recipe. All can be prepared in 30... - 82.5627

Have you ever been put off by the idea of making a homemade pudding because you do not want to have to make custard? Making traditional custard is quite irksome especially if you are a lazy cook. This recipe of instant custard is something that is definitely... - 95.6311

There are some ingredients that create magic when paired together, like tomato and basil. This soup is an all time, all year favorite. Can be served hot or cold and makes a delicious meal with crusty bread. - 85.7113

This buttercream recipe is different from the regular ones. Most buttercream icings for cakes are a bit gritty, but this one is silky smooth; so smooth that it gives fondant a run for its money. Well almost! What is the trick you say? Evaporated milk. - 74.2722

Don't commit a crime by using a packet of ready-mix bread sauce when you have a such an easy recipe of a creamy, delectable homemade bread sauce such as this. This traditional British sauce is the classic and medieval accompaniment to your Christmas roast... - 97.2213

Why buy readymade pastry when making it at home requires four ingredients from your pantry and 10 minutes of your time. This recipe yields a light, melt-in-the mouth short crust, just like your grandma used to make. Make a large batch and keep the pastry... - 76.8295

A deliciously warming soup, perfect for lunch or chilly evenings. It makes a wonderful, healthy post holiday meal and is a great way to use up Stilton cheese. This recipe does not use any cream. - 89.9465

Looking for a sauce to pour over Christmas pudding, fruit cake, panettone or apple pie? Try this delicious rum cream sauce. It is so easy to make and tastes divine. It will make even the most boring desserts an instant hit! - 75.674

This royal icing recipe using egg white and icing sugar, produces a white, hard icing, perfect to cover a Christmas or fruit cake or any celebration cake like a birthday cake, wedding cake and to decorate candies, cookies, and gingerbread houses. It is a... - 65.2914

Not everyone likes Christmas pudding cause it is loaded with dried fruits and if you are a vegetarian, Christmas pudding made with suet is not meant for you. Here is a great alternative to Christmas pudding that is equally rich and indulgent and special... - 107.808

Finding different and unique vegetarian recipes to please your guests during holiday parties can be quite a task. This recipe of Mediterranean Roasted vegetables and goat’s cheese puffs is a show-stopping vegetarian one that will dazzle your... - 105.264

Making Yorkshire pudding from scratch is not rocket science. It is really simple, cheap and much tastier than ready frozen ones. Traditionally this savory pudding was served before the Sunday lunch so that it would partially fill people up so that they would... - 87.9979

Nothing beats homemade bread straight from the oven. This simple, healthy bread is a beloved by the British. If you are fed up of eating stale store-bought bread, try this recipe of country granary-style" loaf.  - 81.7006

Who doesn’t love Mac and cheese? It is true comfort food for a cold winter night. Whip up this cheap, simple and satisfying meal of pasta and veggies in cheese sauce, in just 30 minutes. This is a meal even the fussiest eaters will love. This recipe is of a... - 67.9841

This is an indulgent and comforting tart that is perfect for your holiday dinners and can be made with minimal effort. It is a wonderful appetizer for vegetarians or can be served as a side dish to the main. - 86.1866

This crisp short crust pastry and a just-set no-cream cheesy and onion filling is a good perfect for dinner parties, Sunday brunches, pot lucks, picnics and even afternoon tea. You can whip up this tasty, homemade quiche in no time and serve it warm or... - 88.9112

Hot cross buns, one a penny buns, two a penny, hot cross buns. Everybody loves hot cross buns and they are as much an Easter tradition as eggs, bunnies and bonnets so why not have a go at baking them this year instead of buying them. They are sweet and... - 100.329

This classic coffee walnut cake is topped with an delicious, coffee-infused butter cream icing. The moistness of the buttery cake and subtlety of the walnuts combine with the real coffee flavor to make a truly lovely piece of cake, perfect with a nice cup of... - 88.3233

You can't go wrong with this perfect uniquely English teatime-treat; a moist and feather light buttery cake sandwiched with jam and cream. This cake has a granny-style flavor and will brings back fond memories of childhood summer holidays spent in England. - 78.2561