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Slow Cooker Chocolate Lava Cake

Delicious Cheesy Leek and Potato Bake - easy to make and perfect to enjoy as a side dish or even a main course.

It's that time of the year when everyone's full of too much turkey, wine and chocolates, and attention turns from Christmas to the New Year. And once again it's time to make those New Years resolutions, whether it's to stop smoking, fulfil a lifelong dream or to lose a bit of weight. The diet industry unsurprisingly booms at this time of year, with slimming gurus keen to take advantage of those New Year desires to become healthier or just get slim ready for the summer holidays. One diet that…

I adore chick peas, it doesn’t matter how they come actually, in a Dhal, a salad, falafel, dip, any which way. But I know a lot of people will not have heard of this really simple way of cooking c…

Ireland's most famous bread is made with two of the oldest foods, wheat and buttermilk.

For on a day when you don't have much time to cook and don't want to spend ages in the kitchen, this dish is perfect. Ok so it's not the prettiest looking chicken, but it sure makes up for it with flavour! and it is so tender too... Syn free on extra easy. Ingredients 4 large chicken breasts, or you could use thighs with all the skin and fat removed. 1 tsp garlic salt 2 tsps dried onions 1 tbsp dried mixed herbs ½ cup balsamic vinegar 2 star anise salt and pepper to taste 1 tsp tabasco sauce…

It's that time of the year when everyone's full of too much turkey, wine and chocolates, and attention turns from Christmas to the New Year. And once again it's time to make those New Years resolutions, whether it's to stop smoking, fulfil a lifelong dream or to lose a bit of weight. The diet industry unsurprisingly booms at this time of year, with slimming gurus keen to take advantage of those New Year desires to become healthier or just get slim ready for the summer holidays. One diet that…

I love this chicken and bacon slimming world sandwich filling. At 1.5 syns and 57p a portion is perfect for your wallet and waist line! Check the recipe now

This Syn Free Chilli Beef Noodles - a delicious Asian inspired dish with a spicy kick can be made in just 20 minutes.

This yummy recipe is for anybody who enjoys the very deliciously but very naughty KFC chicken. My nan (who as well is a member of slimming world) told me about this recipe. I spend Wednesdays evenings with my Nan, where we try out healthy recipes and eat what we make :) I love the original KFC chicken so when I was told couscous was going to be the breadcrumb alternative I was a little dubious. However not one to turn down a new experience we gave it a go... All you need is 200grams plain…

This yummy recipe is for anybody who enjoys the very deliciously but very naughty KFC chicken. My nan (who as well is a member of slimming world) told me about this recipe. I spend Wednesdays evenings with my Nan, where we try out healthy recipes and eat what we make :) I love the original KFC chicken so when I was told couscous was going to be the breadcrumb alternative I was a little dubious. However not one to turn down a new experience we gave it a go... All you need is 200grams plain…

Syn free on extra easy 300g basmati rice 4 chicken breast diced 800ml chicken stock 1 large onion diced 2 tbsp curry powder 1/2 Tsp t...

Serves 4 1 syn per portion (heb for pitta bread) (extra 0.5 syns for white kebab sauce) 1 teaspoon plain flour 1 teaspoon dried oregano Half teaspoon dried Italian herbs Half teaspoon garlic powder Half teaspoon onion powder Quarter teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon salt Half teaspoon black pepper 500g Lamb mince Combine all the ingredients. Work the mixture well with your hands, pounding & kneading until there are no air pockets. It shold be a smooth mixture. Shape into a loaf shape, and…

I made these brownies with high hopes that they would curb my craving for chocolate, and if i'm honest they do as they are very chocolatey! I will say though if you're not a fan of the aftertaste you get from sweetener, then maybe you should give these a miss. These are not gooey like a regular brownie but they are moist. I personally won't be making them very often as i would prefer to use my syns on savoury foods, but for someone with a sweet tooth they are great!! They would make a great…

Serves 2, syn free Ingredients 2 baking potatoes Fry light Salt Method 1. Slice the potatoes finely with a potato peeler, gra...