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  • Nafisa’s Pancakes

    Nafisa’s Pancakes

    The perfect recipe for some flipping good pancakes

    Ingredients

    200g plain flour

    4 large eggs

    600ml milk

    200g caster sugar

    1 tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil

    Method

    Step 1 – Put 200g plain flour, 4 large eggs, 200g caster sugar, 600ml milk, 1 tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil and a pinch of salt into a bowl or large jug, then whisk to a smooth batter.
    Step 2 – Set aside for 30 mins to rest if you have time, or start cooking straight away.
    Step 3 – Set a medium frying pan or crêpe pan over a medium heat and carefully wipe it with some oiled kitchen paper.
    Step 4 – When hot, cook your pancakes for 1 min on each side until golden, keeping them warm in a low oven as you go.
    Step 5 – Serve with lemon wedges and caster sugar, or your favourite filling.

    If you try this at home, get in touch and let us know!

  • Ben’s Cheesy Chicken Pasta

    Ben’s Cheesy Chicken Pasta

    If you love cheese, chicken and pasta this is definitely the dish for you.

    ingredients

    4 tbsp olive oil

    1 onion, finely chopped

    2 garlic cloves, crushed

    ¼ tsp chilli flakes

    2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes

    1 tsp caster sugar (optional)

    6 tbsp mascarpone

    4 skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips or 600g of diced chicken breast

    300g penne pasta

    70g mature cheddar, grated

    50g grated mozzarella

    Add more cheese if you like it cheesy

    Method

    STEP 1

    Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a pan over a medium heat and fry the onion gently for 10-12 mins. Add the garlic and chilli flakes and cook for 1 min. Tip in the tomatoes and sugar and season to taste. Simmer uncovered for 20 mins or until thickened, then stir through the mascarpone.

    STEP 2

    Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a non-stick frying pan. Season the chicken and fry for 5-7 mins or until the chicken is cooked through.

    STEP 3

    Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Cook the penne following pack instructions. Drain and toss with the remaining oil. Tip the pasta into a medium sized ovenproof dish. Stir in the chicken and pour over the sauce. Top with the cheddar and mozzarella. Bake for 20 mins or until golden brown and bubbling.