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Veggie chimichangas

July 4, 2021 by Stuart Melling
Veggie chimichangas

If you ever need a reason to grab an air fryer, this one is in the top tier of best things to cook. Simply create your favorite burrito, make sure …

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Pork and beans in green tomatillo sauce

May 31, 2021 by Stuart Melling
Pork and beans in green tomatillo sauce

This one came together out of ‘leftover necessity’. I’m sure you know the feeling, the pantry, freezer and fridge are endlessly piling up with a little of this, a little …

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Burger and fries burrito

August 15, 2020 by Stuart Melling
Burger and fries burrito

If you’re rolling your eyes right now, I get it. That’s pretty much been the response from everyone I’ve shown these photos too. Still, I’m undeterred, I love this, and …

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Categories Burgers, Comfort Food, Dinner Ideas, Mash Up, Mexican Tags Ore-Ida, Simple Truth, Wild Coyote Leave a comment

Enchilada with Home Made Chile Sauce

May 16, 2020 by Stuart Melling
Enchilada with home made chilli sauce

This home made chili sauce is the basis for many of the dish I cook. It’s not particularly difficult, just time consuming. It takes a couple hours to deseed, trim, …

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Chicken Tinga with Pan Fried Crisp Potatoes

May 16, 2020 by Stuart Melling
Chicken tinga with pan fried crispy potatoes

You can find my recipe for chicken tinga here. It’s as simple to make as it is vibrant in taste. Best of all the dish freezes up extremely well. That means …

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Fajitas with Gardein chicken strips

May 16, 2020 by Stuart Melling
Gardein Meatless Chick'n Strips fajitas

Dinner in 20 minutes – a no brainer. Think sliced bell peppers and onions, zucchini too if you’re feeling like a bulkier mix. I prefer to fry them all over …

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Categories 30 Minute Meals, Dinner Ideas, Healthy, Meat Free, Mexican Tags Gardein Leave a comment

Black bean and corn salad

May 21, 2020May 16, 2020 by Stuart Melling
Black bean and corn salad

I’m a big fan of this one as the main ingredients can sit in the cupboard until you need them. It’s a great last minute goto. Simply mix a can …

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Categories Dinner Ideas, Healthy, Meat Free, Mexican, Salad Tags SW Beans Leave a comment

Nachos with MorningStar Farms crumblers

May 16, 2020 by Stuart Melling
MorningStar Farms nachos

These Mission Brand tortillas were chopped, tossed in canola oil and salt then baked for about 15-20 minutes at 425F. Once nicely crisp we topped with MorningStar Farms crumblers, pan …

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Categories 30 Minute Meals, Comfort Food, Confort Food, Dinner Ideas, Meat Free, Mexican Tags MorningStar Farms Leave a comment

Veggie nachos with Tajinn jicama

June 24, 2020May 15, 2020 by Stuart Melling
Air fried nachos with jicama

It sounds complicated but its crazy quick and easy. It’s also a damn sight healthier than those fast food nachos you might be eyeing up to save time – and …

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Categories 30 Minute Meals, Dinner Ideas, Healthy, Meat Free, Mexican Tags SW Beans, Tajin Leave a comment

Hatch green chile enchiladas

May 15, 2020 by Stuart Melling
Hatch green chile enchilada with avocado

We love to make enchiladas for a quick dinner. However one debate we’ve never settled is red or green sauce – which is best? I love this green chile sauce …

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  1. Stuart Melling on Review: Great Value BBQ Pork Rib SandwichesJune 21, 2022

    Quite correct Dan, now fixed, thanks!

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    I'm sure you meant microwave, unless a nivrowave is a new appliance I haven't heard of...

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