Tuna & corn burgers with olive & parsley salad »

Ingredients (serves 4)
* 3 slices white bread, crusts removed
* 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
* 310g can corn kernels, drained, rinsed
* 425g can tuna in oil, drained
* 1 egg, lightly beaten
* 1/2 cup (60g) grated cheddar
* Sunflower oil, to shallow-fry
* Toasted wholemeal rolls and mayonnaise, to serve
*Olive & parsley salad
* 1 cup (120g) green olives, pitted
* [...]

ITALIAN VEGETABLE SOUP »

INGREDIENTS
* 1/2 tsp salt
* Cooking oil spray
* 450g/1lb lean minced beef
* 100g/4oz cup diced onion
* 100g/4oz sliced celery
* 50g/2oz sliced carrots
* 1 410g can red kidney beans, drained
* 1 410g can black eyed beans, drained
* 500ml/16fl oz beef stock
* Handful of finely chopped fresh parsley
* 2 400g cans chopped tomatoes
* 1/4tsp each dried oregano and [...]

CHUNKY CHICKEN SALAD »

INGREDIENTS
*150ml/5fl oz sour cream
*150ml/5fl oz light mayonnaise
*2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
*1/4 tsp black pepper
*250g/9oz cooked and cubed, skinless chicken breast
*1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
*1 small red onion, chopped
*1 tbsp each finely chopped fresh dill and parsley
*2 tbsp pitted, sliced black olives
*1/2 tsp salt
METHOD
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt [...]

Recipe: Pumpkin, raisin and cinnamon cookies »

Makes about 40-50
INGREDIENTS

225g (8oz) butter, softened

300g (10½oz) soft brown sugar

1 large egg

1tsp vanilla extract

250g (9oz) pumpkin purée (see Top Tip)

75g (2 1/2oz) rolled oats

1tsp baking powder

1tsp ground cinnamon

Pinch of salt

150g (5 1/2oz) plump raisins

300g (10 1/2oz) plain flour

METHOD

Trick or treat: Pumpkin, raisin and cinnamon [...]

Recipe: Chocolate, pumpkin and pecan brownies »

Makes about 20 squares
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE PUMPKIN MIXTURE

25g (1oz) butter

75g (2 1/2oz) cream cheese

100g (3 1/2oz) caster sugar

1 egg

100ml (3 1/2fl oz) pumpkin purée

1tsp vanilla extract

1/2tsp ground ginger

75g (2 1/2oz) plain flour

FOR THE COCOLATE MIXTURE

200g (7oz) unsalted butter

200g (7oz) dark chocolate (70 per cent cocoa solids), [...]

Halloween recipes: A smashing pumpkin feast »

Don’t bin the flesh when you hollow out your Halloween pumpkin – try making these scarily tasty dishes the kids’ll love…
Although the Americans were first to carve Halloween lanterns out of pumpkins (they are a native fruit there, after all), the Jack-o’-lantern actually has its roots in Britain and Ireland, where for centuries our forefathers [...]

Spicy Mussel Spaghetti »

Preparation time less than 30 mins
Cooking time less than 10 mins
Ingredients
50ml/2fl oz olive oil
½ chilli, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
3 spring onions, chopped
100g/3½oz spaghetti, cooked
25g/1oz mussels, cooked
1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
salt and freshly ground black pepper
Method
1. Heat the oil in a wok over a medium heat and fry the garlic, chilli and spring onion [...]

Creamy Mussel Pasta »

Preparation time less than 30 mins
Cooking time less than 10 mins

Ingredients
50ml/2fl oz olive oil
½ chilli, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
3 spring onions, chopped
3 tbsp double cream
1 tsp turmeric
25g/1oz cooked mussels
100g/3½oz cooked spaghetti
1 tbsp chopped fresh chervil
salt and freshly ground black pepper
Method
1. Heat the oil in a wok and sauté the chilli, garlic and spring [...]

Cider Marinated Pork Chops With Cranberry Chutney »

Serve these tasty marinated pork chops with homemade cranberry chutney or heated cranberry sauce.
Ingredients:

4 thick boneless pork chops
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Marinade:
2 cups apple cider
1 tablespoon Kosher salt
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 cinnamon sticks, broken up
1 teaspoon allspice berries, coarsely crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 cup cider vinegar
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2 tablespoons olive oil, grape seed oil, or canola
cranberry chutney or cranberry [...]

Boneless Pork Chops With Sauce »

Cook Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Ingredients:

1/2 cup flour
2 teaspoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds boneless pork chops
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
4 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cups milk
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Preparation:
In a pie plate or wide, shallow bowl, combine [...]