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Preparing Vegetables

Featured Skill:
How to prepare potatoes

How to prepare a pepper Problems viewing video? Click here
How to prepare fresh ginger Problems viewing video? Click here
How to prepare carrots and potatoes Problems viewing video? Click here
How to prepare asparagus Problems viewing video? Click here
How to prepare an onion Problems viewing video? Click here
How to prepare spinach and leeks Problems viewing video? Click here
How to prepare a fresh chilli Problems viewing video? Click here
How to prepare broccoli and cauliflower Problems viewing video? Click here
Chopping an onion Problems viewing video? Click here
Chopping a carrot Problems viewing video? Click here
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Tomato soup

Home-made tomato soup is a classic and you'll be surprised at the difference between your version and the tinned stuff.
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Leek and potato soup

Leek and potato is one of those classic soup combos. It�s the perfect thing to tuck into on colder days as it�s really hearty and comforting.
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Spring vegetable and bean soup

This is a lovely soup � very simple and traditional. It�s sort of like minestrone which you see sold pretty much all over the place.
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Brilliant broccoli

Broccoli sometimes gets a bad rap but, like anything, if you give it a bit of love and cook it just right, it's going to taste delicious.
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Jacket potato with prawns and Marie Rose sauce

There is nothing better when you�re hungry than a hot, steaming, fluffy jacket potato. Even simply served with a knob of butter or a drizzle of olive oil, it is one of the most comforting things to eat.
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Potato wedges

With just a splash of oil and a pinch of salt and pepper, you can turn the humble potato into delicious home-made wedges.
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Vegetarian chilli

This is a lovely alternative to traditional chilli con carne. It's packed with good stuff so is a great choice for veggies and meat eaters alike.
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Bolognese sauce with pasta

The classic pastas to serve this with are spaghetti, tagliatelle and penne, but this sauce can also be used for many other things, like filling cannelloni or layering up a lasagne.
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Vegetable jalfrezi

The great thing about this curry is the slightly sweet and sour flavour from the peppers.
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Lamb stew

This is a good recipe for a basic stew. You�re going to love it because it's so simple and gives consistently good results.
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Salmon baked in a foil parcel with green beans and pesto

This is so simple to put together � a portion of salmon, a handful of green beans, a dollop of good-quality pesto and a little squeeze of lemon juice. Such a great combination.
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Chicken fajitas

Fajitas are basically Mexican-style wraps. A griddle pan gives the nice, charred effect you want with fajitas, but you can also use a large pan or wok.
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Vegetable and halloumi kebabs

Halloumi cheese is great vegetarian option for barbecuing because it's firm enough to hold its shape as it cooks. The saltiness of the halloumi balances out the sweetness from the peppers and cherry tomatoes.
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Mushroom omelette

Mushrooms seem to be one of those things people either love or hate. Personally, I�m a big fan, so this omelette is right up my street.
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$Summer veg and goat\'s cheese frittata$

Summer veg and goat's cheese frittata

Think of a frittata as a posh omelette. They're delicious hot, but just as good cold so you can even try popping a wedge in your lunchbox.
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A healthier full Monty

It's fair to say that a lot of fry-ups aren't necessarily healthy, but if you remove the fat from the bacon, use high-meat-content sausages and leave out buttering your toast, you'll be amazed how healthy they are in comparison to things like muffins, pastries and croissants, which can be very calorific.
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Superb squash soup with parmesan croutons

This fantastic soup is best made with varieties of squash that have dense, orange flesh, such as butternut or onion squash.
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Smoked trout, horseradish and new potato salad

I'm pretty sure that smoked fish and new potatoes are a match made in heaven, but there are a few extras that can turn it into something even more memorable and comforting.
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Root vegetable salad with grilled chilli dressing

Though you might not expect it, root vegetables work really well in a salad. As long as you finely slice or speed peel everything so it�s not too chunky, it�ll be delicious.
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Pizza margherita with different toppings

When it comes to topping a pizza, the only thing you need to remember is: less is more. Keep your combinations simple and don�t overload it with toppings.
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Butternut squash and sweet leek lasagne

Butternut squash and leeks make a lovely veggie filling for lasagne, and to be honest, this one is so delicious meat eaters will love it too.
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Baked French potatoes

This is my take on a classic French recipe. It's a great dish; once it�s assembled you just leave it in the oven while you get on with other jobs.
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Roasted vegetables

When you roast vegetables, something amazing happens; they become so sweet and delicious.
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$Shepherd\'s pie$

Shepherd's pie

Shepherd�s pie is a classic British dish which pretty much everyone I�ve ever met has their own way of making. This is my way which I�ve kept really simple and I reckon you can�t go wrong with it.
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$Vegetarian shepherd\'s pie with Cheddar and lentils$

Vegetarian shepherd's pie with Cheddar and lentils

Lentils are a great alternative to mince when making a shepherd�s pie. A little bit of cheese bumps up your protein intake and also adds a great bit of extra flavour.
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Lamb stew kinda hot-pot

I like making a kind of hot-pot topping for a basic lamb stew by layering up potatoes. They go lovely and crispy and delicious.
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Fish pie

You can use whatever fish you like in this pie, making it as luxurious as you want it to be. If you like your fish pie to be creamy, feel free to add a few tablespoons of cr�me fra�che to the fish.
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Roast potatoes, parsnips and carrots

No roast chicken dinner would be complete without beautiful roast vegetables. This recipe will give you perfect veg every time � golden and crisp on the outside and fluffy in the middle.
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Buttered spinach

Buttered spinach is a tasty side that can be made in minutes. It goes so well with the perfect roast chicken dinner.
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Marinated lamb kebabs

You�ll see that there aren�t a huge number of ingredients here, but because you�re marinating the meat, you�ll still get amazing flavours.
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Butternut cupcakes with a frosty top

You might think I�m mad using butternut squash to make cakes, but it�s really just like using carrots as the two vegetables are very similar � I've simply swapped carrots for squash. The skin of a butternut squash goes deliciously chewy and soft when cooked, so there's no need to peel it off. Give these cakes a go � they're a perfect naughty-but-nice treat.
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Rice stir-fry

This works best with rice that has completely cooled down, or better yet, been made earlier and kept in the fridge.
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Vegetable stir-fry

Stir-frying veg like this is a great way to keep in maximum nutrients, as well as keeping a lovely bit of crunch.
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Veg in foil

Making a little foil parcel of vegetables with a nice bit of seasoning is a great way to cook veg on the barbecue.
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