FoodSavvy Recipes

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Rice N’ Peas

The staple food of Jamaica is rice n peas. The type of ‘pea’ can vary, some people use gungo peas, others pigeon peas. We like the rice with red kidney beans as it adds a rich red flavour. The addition of coconut makes a rich creamy tasty rice.

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Fridge Forage Stir Fry

Fridge forage is a term we use for when we’re making the most out of the ingredients we already have in the house. It’s better for the environment and your pocket. This fridge forage stir fry is versatile to help you make use of what you have, and the sauce totally pops in a way that means you’ll be making it again and again.

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Pangrattato (Garlic and Rosemary Breadcrumbs)

Crispy, crunchy breadcrumbs flavoured with rosemary and garlic. A delicious way to use up leftover bread and perfect to sprinkle over your finished pasta dish. Some call it poor man's Parmesan', as it’s a thrifty alternative, but it doesn’t taste second best.

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Tom’s Turkey, Sausage, and Bacon Pie

This recipe is a great way to make the most of turkey pieces, leftover herbs and vegetables, and even spare sausages and bacon from those family fry-ups on Christmas morning and Boxing Day. It’s an easy recipe to do, especially if you buy in quality puff pastry, and a great way to clear out the fridge of cooked meat and surplus vegetables.

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Eggless Mushroom and Greens Frittatas

These frittatas are made from the very versatile pulse, the chickpea. Chickpea flour is essentially dried, ground chickpeas—fancy that?

Use up whatever veg you have in your fridge and serve with a pesto or tomato-based dip. They can be made in advance and will keep in the fridge for about 5 days and they also freeze well.

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