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Spinach is rich in vitamins, minerals and anti oxidants and really needs no cooking at all.

(Lunch), (Dinner), (Chicken) Serves 4

So handy to have some of these in the freezer. Slice them straight from frozen and use to enhance the flavour and presentation of various meats and fish.

(Lunch), (Dinner)

Really easy to do, takes very little time & even better as there is only one pan to wash up!

(Brunch), (Lunch), (Dinner), (Fish) Serves 2

This is a basic biscuit dough which is so quick and easy to make. Un-iced, these biscuits make great dunkers but otherwise get the kids involved with the decorating - buttercream or melted chocolate both work brilliantly!

(Biscuits), (Baking) Makes 20

This recipe can be adapted to include your favourite chocolate toppings - the list is endless. Great for a post lockdown family and friends get together and can be made a couple of days in advance.

(After School Snack), (Treat) Makes 12

A great prepare ahead lunch or dinner, perfect to serve with a crunchy green salad.

(Lunch), (Dinner), (Pork), (Gluten Free) Serves 4

Risottos can be time consuming to make but this oven baked version is a doddle!

(Lunch), (Brunch), (Dinner), (Fish) Serves 4

Sometimes keeping things simple is best. This family friendly pasta dish has just five ingredients along with some store cupboard staples. We hope you love it!

(Lunch), (Dinner), (Pasta) Serves 4

We know it can be difficult to get the younger members of the family to eat their greens but incorporating broccoli into these salmon cakes makes it easier! Frozen salmon can be used successfully.

(Lunch), (Dinner), (Fish) Serves 4

Is it colcannon or champ?! This is our spin on this Irish classic in time for St Patrick's Day.

(Dinner), (Potatoes), (Vegetarian) Serves 4

We love a scone at Thyme To Cook! Great to have a batch in the freezer and they defrost quickly too.

(Baking), (Afternoon Tea) Makes 12

Perfect as an after school treat!

(Baking), (Vegetarian) Makes 12

So quick and easy - the marinade can be made in advance along with preparing the veggies.

(Dinner), (Fish) Serves 4

The leek topping can be prepared in advance. Perfect served with lots of green veggies!

(Dinner), (Pork) Serves 4

Whether it's Meat Free Monday or Friday Fakeaway this is a winner. We would encourage anyone to try Quorn as it's high in protein and low in saturated fat.

(Dinner), (Meat Free), (Low Fat) Serves 4

Simple, refreshing and filling, this is perfect as we start to see the milder days of Spring emerge.

(Lunch), (Dinner) Serves 4

Roasting the cauliflower gives this soup so much more flavour. Freezes well.

(Lunch), (Dinner), (Vegetarian) Serves 4

A really moreish sauce which can be made the day before you need it and the kids can help with measuring ingredients for the sauce! The chicken can also be swapped out for pork or salmon.

(Lunch), (Dinner), (Chicken), Serves 4

These wraps have been a firm favourite in the Thyme To Cook HQ since Lockdown 1!

(Lunch), (Vegetarian)

This is a great recipe that the kids can get involved with.

(Brunch), (Lunch) Makes 10

The frangipane itself can be made in advance and kept in the fridge, covered for up to a week. The frangipane isn't made the traditional way but when you're short of time - this really works! This recipe works just as well with plums, peaches and nectarines when in season. Will keep in an airtight container for 2 - 3 days.

(Dessert), (Baking) Makes 18 generous squares or 8 - 10 bar shapes if using for a dessert

Not just for Valentine's Day but a grown up treat for your loved one at any time!

(Baking), (Treat), (Afternoon Tea)

We love granola at Thyme To Cook! This is a really flexible recipe in that you can swap the maple syrup for honey and use hazelnuts or pecans instead of the coconut. A batch will keep in an airtight container for 2 weeks. Perfect as a topping for yoghurt at breakfast.

(Breakfast), (Brunch), (Vegetarian) Serves 4

The secret to this is to cook the lamb for long enough so that it goes lovely and crispy. Can be served as it is or with a crisp green salad.

(Lunch), (Brunch), (Dinner) Serves 4

Turkey is a low fat source of protein. Using the oats provides a different texture than just using breadcrumbs. These can be prepared the night before so you can avoid the flour, egg, oat dipping scenario on the day you're cooking them!

(Lunch),(Dinner), (Low Fat), Serves 2

This is the simplest bread you'll ever make. Yeast free so no need to prove. Whether you enjoy it for breakfast or lunch you won't be disappointed!

(Baking), (Breakfast), (Lunch), (Vegetarian)

Ideal for a lazy weekend breakfast when you want to treat yourself.

(Breakfast), (Brunch), (Vegetarian) Serves 4

We wanted to experiment using dairy free alternatives to milk and yoghurt in a smoothie. Both of these are packed full of fruit and use Alpro almond milk and a great product from the Coconut Collaborative. Let us know what you think!

(Breakfast/Brunch/After School/Dairy Free) Makes 300ml

This is so easy to prepare - it literally takes 5 mins. You then leave it in the fridge overnight where the magic happens and then you've got breakfast ready for the whole family!

(Breakfast/ Brunch/Vegetarian/Low Fat) Serves 4

This is a recipe found in a newspaper in 2000. We've lost count of how many times this has been made but it works every time and is a firm favourite with family and friends. Freezes and defrosts well so a great dessert to prepare in advance of entertaining.

Serves 9.

These are really easy to make and can be prepared well in advance of cooking. Along with the tabbouleh, this is a flavoursome combo good at any time of the year!

(lunch)(dinner)(vegetarian)Serves 4 (12 patties or 4 regular burgers).

Lets face it, we all love some rainy day baking and this recipe was born during one of the few rainy days we had in the Summer of 2020.

(afternoon tea)(after school snack)(treat) Makes 18 .

I love a braised casserole - once you've browned everything off, it goes in the oven and you can forget about it for a couple of hours. Plus there's very little washing up!

(Winter Warmer)(Dinner)Serves 4

This recipe can be adapted to use cooked leftover chicken/turkey/gammon. You could also use smoked bacon instead of the gammon. The filling can be made, pie assembled & left in the fridge overnight before finishing the next day. Serve with any veg of your choice!

(Winter Warmer)(Dinner)Serves 4

A stash of flapjacks are so handy to have in the cupboard for after school snacks. Put your own spin on the recipe by using different dried fruits.

(After School Snack)(Breakfast)Makes 16

We made this dish a few times now for various family members. It's so easy, can be prepared in advance and there's just one tray to wash! What's not to love?

(Dinner)(Gluten Free)Serves 4

If you're short on ideas for a Meat Free Monday dinner, then this Butternut squash and Mushroom pasta is a winner.

(Brunch)(Lunch)(Dinner)(Vegetarian)Serves 4

If you've got a batch of homemade curry sauce in the freezer, combine it with a selection of roasted vegetables. A great way of using up what's in your fridge. A bought jar of your favourite flavour sauce will also work. It's ok to cheat sometimes!

(Brunch)(Lunch)(Dinner)(Vegetarian)(Low Fat)Serves 4

A midweek vegy dish that's really versatile and a good way of using up bits and bobs in the fridge to avoid waste. All ingredients can be prepared in advance and then brought together once you're ready to start dinner.

(Brunch)(Gluten Free)Serves 4

A dish that can be prepared in advance and then popped in the oven to cook when you get home. We like to have this with a jacket potato but a nice crisp green salad would work well too.

(Dinner)Serves 6

Anyone that has an Irish Mammy will know the true value of a decent scone! Mark refers to his Mother in Law as 'The Master' when it comes to cheese scones so we hope you enjoy trying these! We think we've cracked Mammy's secret! It's all in the cheese - the stronger the better!

(Breakfast)(Brunch)(Baking)Makes 12

A 'cut and come again' light fruit cake, lovely and moist and keeps really well in an airtight tin. Fat free too!

(Afternoon Tea)(After School Snack)(Baking)(Fat Free)

These are so easy to make. Don't worry if you haven't got a griddle pan; a non stick frying pan will do just fine!

Makes 10

Who doesn't love a big bowl of soup? Filling and flavoursome this recipe is a huge hit in our house, particularly when it's served with garlic and coriander flat breads! (see separate recipe on website) Can be batched and frozen too!

(Brunch)(Lunch)(Soup)(Vegetarian)(Low Fat)Serves 8

A lovely summery cheesecake, perfect after a BBQ and can be made a couple of days in advance

(Dessert)(Cake) Serves 12

This recipe uses minimum ingredients but comes with maximum flavour.

(Dinner)Serves 4

Lovely served with our coriander and garlic flatbreads or as a side dish with chicken.

(Side)(Curry)(Vegetarian) Serves 4

Peanut butter never lasts very long in our cupboard, particularly when it's used to make these very indulgent brownies!

(Dessert)(Snack)(Treat) Makes 12

You can't go far wrong with tomato soup and this one is so easy. If you don't have a liquidiser, a stick blender will work just as well. Full of goodness and can be served with cheese toasts on the side. Freezes really well so get yourself a batch in the freezer pronto!

(Dinner)(Lunch)(Brunch)(Soup)(Vegetarian) Serves 8

So many of us have made banana bread in 2020 but this one includes sultanas which gives a nice texture and makes for a moister bread. Lasts for a week in an airtight container but we bet it gets eaten within that time!

(Baking)(Afternoon Tea)(Snack) Serves 8

A Friday Fakeaway or Saturday Night treat, these are full of flavour. We enjoy these with a bulghar wheat salad and herb yoghurt. The koftas can be prepared the day before and then griddled or popped in the oven to cook when you need them.

(Dinner) Serves 4.

If you've ever grown courgettes, you'll know they have a knack for reproducing! This recipe is the result of too many courgettes!!

(Lunch)(Brunch)(Vegetarian) Makes 10.

If you've ever grown courgettes, you'll know they have a knack for reproducing! This recipe is the result of too many courgettes!!

(Lunch)(Brunch)(Vegetarian) Makes 10.

We've used this recipe in many forms - added it to a glut of vegetables for a Meat Free Monday dinner or used with leftover roast chicken as a Friday Night Fakeaway! This recipe freezes exceptionally well so really worth spending some time making a batch.

(Dinner)(Vegetarian) Makes enough to use in any type of curry for 4.