Must Have Tomato Pasta Sauce

Ingredients 

2 x 400g tins of chopped tomatoes

2 cloves of garlic, peeled

1 teaspoon of tomato puree

1 teaspoon of granulated sugar

1 heaped teaspoon of sundried tomato paste

1tbsp olive oil

pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Add the oil and the garlic cloves and cook for a minute, or until the garlic cloves look softer.
2. Pour the tins of chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, sugar, salt, pepper and sundried tomato paste.
3. Bring to a Simmer and cook for 1 hour. 
4. Add basil and place on any pasta or chicken dish. 

Winter warming Lobscouse

This stew is traditionally made with lamb or beef, which originated from Northern Europe by the sailors. You can easily adapt the recipe to other meat, but personally I prefer chicken.  It is full of nutrients and very heart-warming, therefore perfect for the cold weather, or when your feeling a little bit under the weather.   

Ingredients 

1/2 swede

4 large carrots

1 large onion

3 large sweet potatoes

3 leeks

3 cloves of garlic

2 skinless chicken breast

5 OXO vegetables cubes 

1.5 L of boiling hot water

Salt and pepper to taste

Sprinkle of chilli flakes 

Instructions

1. Peel and chop all the vegetables into bite sized chunks.

2. Chop the chicken breast into large chunks

3. Heat oil in a large pot.

4. Add the chopped onions, leek and garlic, and cook until soft.

5. Add the sweet potato and swede and cook for a further two minutes.

6. Add the carrots, and cook for a minute.

7. Crumble over the stock cubes and add the chicken.

8. Add the water, you may need a little extra, just make sure the vegetables and chicken are covered.

9. Season with a salt and pepper, and a sprinkle of chilli flakes.

10 . bring to the boil, and then set on a low heat for 5 hours. (you can speed up the process by letting it simmer, just make sure the vegetables are soft and the chicken is cooked)

11. Serve with crusty bread and Enjoy!