savoury snack

Spice up popcorn with rosemary, chilli and garlic for a quick and easy snack. It's healthy, vegan and gluten-free

Rosemary, garlic & chilli popcorn

tbsp rapeseed oil

garlic

tsp chipotle or other chilli flakes

rosemary

popcorn kernels

Heat the oil in a saucepan over a medium heat, then fry the garlic, chilli and rosemary for 2-3 mins. Remove from the heat, set aside and leave the oil to infuse for 30 mins.

Cook the popcorn according to pack instructions. Scoop the garlic out of the infused oil and discard. Toss the popcorn with the oil, then season and serve straightaway.

A tasty savoury snack. Pumpkin seeds are a great source of fibre and minerals such as zinc and magnesium.

Oven Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

pumpkin seeds (cleaned and dried as above)

olive oil

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees (160 fan).

Toss the pumpkin seeds in the olive oil so they are evenly coated.

Spread the seeds out on a tray, and roast in the preheated oven. Check after 10 minutes, the seeds are ready when they are starting to turn golden brown. If you need to roast them for longer, keep an eye on them, as they will burn easily.

Leave the seeds to cool and store in an airtight container.

This mixed vegetable pakora is a must-try recipe for fritter lovers! Made with onion, carrots, potatos, and fried until crispy in Indian spiced batter. It is ideal to serve as an appetizer or a side dish at family dinners and parties. You can prepare it using only simple ingredients and is ready in under 30 minutes! 

Vegetable Pakora

Onion (About 120 gramsrams/4.2 ounces, Cut thin slices)

Carrot (About 120 gramsrams/4.2 ounces, Julienned)

Potato (About 120 gramsrams/4.2 ounces, Julienned)

2-3 Green Chilli (Cut thin slices)

Oil frying

Gram flour (Or Chickpea flour, About ½ cup)

tbsp Cornstarch

tbsp Water (Add more water if needed)

Chilli powder (Or paprika powder)

Turmeric powder

tsp Garam masala

Cumin powder

Coriander powder

Salt

Pepper

Cut onion and green chilli into thin slices and julienne the carrot and potato. Place the vegetables in a large mixing bowl.

Add the gram flour, cornstarch, chilli powder, turmeric, garam masala, cumin powder, coriander powder and water. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Combine everything well by using your hand until it forms a thick sticky batter mixture. ( Add a bit more water if needed. )

Fill the frying pot with oil about 3” high. Heat the oil to medium heat. (The oil temperature can be checked by adding a small piece of batter in the oil. If it sizzles steadily, the oil is ready.)

Scoop one heap tablespoon of pakora batter with one spoon and use another spoon to slide it down into the oil.

Repeat the process with the rest of the batter and fry the pakoras with medium heat until crispy golden brown. ( Fry with batches and do not overcrowd the frying oil. )

Once they are crispy golden brown, remove from oil and place them over a cooling rack or paper towel.  Serve with your favourite dipping sauce.

Get the kids to help make these yummy muffins, perfect for lunchboxes

Welsh rarebit muffins

self-raising flour

plain flour

tsp baking powder

½ level tsp bicarbonate of soda

salt

½ level tsp mustard powder

strong cheese

vegetable oil

Greek yogurt

milk

Worcestershire sauce

Mix together the self-raising and plain flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, salt and mustard powder in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, mix the cheese, oil, yogurt, milk, egg and Worcestershire sauce.

Combine all the ingredients and divide between the muffin cases in the muffin tin.

Place in the oven for 20-25 mins until golden. Remove and cool slightly on a rack.

What you need: Ask the kids to help get everything ready, weighing scales, measuring jug, fork, 2 mixing bowls, 12 paper muffin cases, muffin tin, cheese grater, sharp knife, tablespoon, cooling rack.

Easy air fryer sesame prawn toast recipe, loaded with delicious prawn fillings and crispy toasty bread. No deep frying needed! Tastier and healthier options for Chinese takeaway shrimp toast. Perfect finger food for your next party!

Air Fryer Prawn Toast

Prawn (Or shrimp, peeled and deveined)

Sesame seeds (Raw

bread

Egg white

2-3 Spring onion (Cut thin slices)

tsp Garlic (Grated)

Cooking oil spray

tsp Soy sauce

White pepper

Sesame oil

Use a sharp knife and chop the prawns until it forms a paste. ( You can use food processor instead. )

Mix it with egg white, grated garlic, spring onions, soy sauce, cornstarch and sesame oil. Season it with salt and pepper to taste.

Trim off the crusts of the bread and slice each piece into triangles or squares on your preference. ( You can leave the crust for extra texture.  ) Preheat the air fryer to 200C/400F. 

Divide the prawn fillings into 12 portions. Spread the prawn mixture evenly on the bread. Sprinkle sesame seeds over it.

Place the prawn toasts in a single layer in the air fryer basket. 

Spray cooking oil over them. Air fry the toasts for 5-7 minutes or until golden and crispy. Enjoy with your favourite dipping sauce. 

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