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Chilli with a twist

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This is a dish I make all the time. It is so easy to do, and fab to freeze individual portions for later in the week. I don't add anything fancy into this, I just use bits and pieces from my cupboards which I find make it a little more flavoursome! Serves approx 6 500g mince beef  1 onion (diced) 4 cloves of garlic 1 yellow/orange pepper (diced) 1 courgette (diced) 1 beef stock cube  1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce  2 tins kidney beans in chilli sauce  1 tsp chilli powder 1 tsp mixed herbs  1 tsp olive oil 1 tin of chopped tomatoes Prep Put the olive oil, onions and garlic to a frying pan and cook on a medium heat until the onions are soft  Add the minced beef and cook until brown  Once the meat has cooked, add the courgette and peppers along with the chilli powder, mixed herbs and Worcestershire sauce Stir together whilst pouring in the chopped tomatoes, kidney beans and stock cube Simmer for 10-15 minutes If you like it a little spicier, just add more ch

Avocado Toast with Poached Eggs

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A simple and healthy yet delicious brunch feast! Per portion: 1-2 slices of toast  Butter 1 avocado  Squeeze of lemon juice 1-2 eggs 2-3 cherry/small tomatoes  Handful of spinach Prep: Cut the tomatoes into halves and fry them on a medium heat  Roughly mash the avocado up in a bowl with lemon, fresh coriander, salt and pepper  Poach the two eggs by cracking the eggs into simmering water (or using an egg poacher) and cook for 3-4 minutes To serve, cover the toast in butter then top with the avocado Add the spinach, tomatoes and poached eggs Season well and serve with a good cup of tea!