Celebrate the best of British
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Recipes
Indulge in British food! Seek out in-season fruits and vegetables, quality British meat and some of our country's fabulous cheeses and dairy produce when you are out shopping and use these to create delicious meals at home. What about trying some of our most traditional dishes, such as Shepherd's Pie or Apple Crumble, and giving them a modern twist?!
If you have children, consider involving them in the preparation of the meal - British Food Fortnight is a great opportunity to teach them a few cooking skills as well as an appreciation of the pleasures and health benefits of eating good food.
There are lots of recipe ideas for you to try. Follow the Recipe menu options to find the one that tempts you most!
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Serves 4
Per serving: 592kcals, 12.9g fat, 4.5g saturated fat, 2 of your 5 a day
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped
500g British turkey mince
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 sticks of celery, finely chopped
400g can chopped tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato puree
200 ml water
½ tsp of dried oregano or marjoram
Salt and black pepper, to taste
350g spaghetti
Freshly grated Parmesan to serve
Method:
- Heat the oil in a large non stick pan, add the onion and cook over a gentle heat for 2-3mins or until just starting to soften.
- Increase the heat and add the turkey mince and cook for 1 minute, breaking up any lumps with a wooden spoon.
- Add the garlic, carrot, celery, chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, water, herbs and seasoning to taste. Bring to the boil then reduce the heat, and simmer for 20-25mins
- Cook the spaghetti according to instructions on the packet, Drain well then transfer to a warm serving bowl, spoon over the Bolognese sauce and serve with freshly grated Parmesan.
Top tips: Add any vegetables you have, such as mushrooms, red pepper, sweetcorn they all help to boost your recommended 5-a-day. And for an extra flavour boost add a splash of red wine or Worcestershire sauce.
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