22 favourite plain Recipes

plain yogurt, milk, cucumber, peeled and finely chopped, tomato, finely diced, onion, finely chopped, fresh ground black pepper, salt, cumin seed, mint leaves, roughly chopped, green chili, finely chopped (omit if you dont like all the heat from the chillies)

chicken thigh fillet, cubed into bite size pieces (can use bone in if you like ), plain flour, vegetable oil, yellow onions, sliced, garlic cloves, crushed, chili powder, cumin powder, curry powder , adjust to your taste (i use keens), crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar, chicken stock

fresh corn kernels or 375 g frozen corn kernels, plain flour (all purpose flour), rice flour, baking powder, ground coriander, cumin, chili powder (optional but i use it ), yellow onion, stalk celery, egg, beaten, water, good squeeze lemon juice

water, water, lemon , juice of, plain flour, lamb or 4 chicken pieces, preferably on the bone, carrot, potato, courgette (zucchini), fresh tomatoes, coriander (cilantro), fresh fennel bulbs or 1 pinch fennel seed, celery seed, onion, garlic cloves, chickpeas, green lentils, olive oil oil (for frying ), ras el hanout spice mix (heaped), salt and pepper

plain flour (all purpose), salt, egg, beaten, milk (can use half half water), good quality thick tomato sauce for pizza pasta (any size really, just use your favourite, i like tesco s finest chunky passata), grated cheese, oregano (approx ), black pepper (approx )

leftover cooked rice, chicken breasts, grilled, cooled and cubed fairly small, diced tomatoes with juice, kidney beans, drained, creamed corn, seeded diced jalapeno, taco seasoning, cream cheese, cubed, corn tortillas, tomato sauce, plain or 680 ml garlic, shredded cheese (your favourite kind)

your favourite fish fillets, plain flour, self raising flour, chopped fresh herb, cold beer, egg, beaten, oil , for deep frying

stove top stuffing mix , your favourite kind, milk, plain flour, cheddar cheese, grated, vegetable oil, chicken breasts, boneless, skinless or 1 1/2 lbs steak, cubed or 1 1/2 lbs pork chops or 1 1/2 lbs simulated ground beef, broccoli florets or 2 cups zucchini, sliced and 1 chopped red pepper or 3 cups mixed vegetables, fresh, cut-up or 1 cup mushroom, sliced and 2 cups and 1 19 oz can italian stewed tomatoes, thyme or 1 tsp basil or 1 tsp rosemary or 1 tsp oregano

nice and tender baby spinach leaves, fresh parsley, ripe avocado, peeled and diced, fresh lemon juice, home made chicken stock, hot pepper sauce (use your favourite and to taste), salt, freshly ground black pepper, plain yogurt, yogurt (to garnish ), parsley (to garnish )

quinoa, green peas , frozen ok, peanut oil or 2 tbsp other light oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves (minced or grated ), whole cumin seed, fenugreek leaves (optional), fennel seed (optional), curry powder (your favourite), turmeric, vegetable broth, head cauliflower (about 1 1/2 lb), low-fat plain yogurt, raw cashews (or sub roasted salted is ok too), fresh cilantro, chopped (or sub parsley if need be), salt and pepper, mango chutney , for serving

all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, oil, sugar, yogurt (plain ), water , to knead, oil (for frying )

cooking oil, beef mince, onion, garlic clove (1 tsp salt or paste), carrots, peeled and chopped, mushrooms, red pepper, orange bell pepper, green pepper (i buy these mixed in frozen packs in frozen packs), passata (sieved toms-amount depends on how many people and if you like the lasagne to be juicy), canned tomatoes with basil (or fresh tomatoes without skin), oregano, parsley, rosemary, thyme (dried mixed herbs are also fine), beef bouillon cube (or 2 tsp beef granules), cheddar cheese , to sprinkle over the top 300g lasagna sheet, butter or 2 tbsp margarine, plain flour, milk, cheddar cheese, grated

garlic, minced, minced parsley, anaheim pepper , sm dice, sweet (vadalia ) onion, minced, tabasco sauce, cooking oil, lemon juice, dry white wine, raw shrimp, peeled with tails on, plain breadcrumbs, melted butter

butter, brown sugar (1 cup firmly packed), treacle, eggs, lightly whisked, plain flour (4 cups), self raising flour (1 cup), ground ginger, ground cinnamon, bicarbonate of soda

oxtails , pieces rolled in plain flour, olive oil, onion, carrots, parsnips, leeks, half a celeriac, chopped tomato (tinned ), paprika, tomato puree, red wine, vegetable bouillon cubes, water, crushed whole garlic cloves, smoked bacon, chopped (or lardons), cracked black pepper, fresh thyme leaves , picked

whole-berry cranberry sauce (i make my own, adding a little blood orange zest), honey , or to taste, yogurt cheese (preferably made with non-fat organic yogurt), plain instant oatmeal (your favourite brand, i use quaker)

hard-boiled eggs, halved and cooled, soft tofu, plain nonfat yogurt, dijon mustard (or your favourite), worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, light soy sauce, to your taste, onion, minced, black pepper , to taste, sweet gherkin, chopped (optional), paprika (optional), capers, minced (optional), jalapeno pepper, chopped (optional), bell pepper, chopped (optional), green onion, sliced to garnish (optional), dried herbs , of your choice (optional)

pancakes, potatoes, plain flour (or more if potatoes not starchy enough), salt, pepper, garlic cloves, table spoons marjoram, sauce - make your favourite sauce, tomato & pepper sauce, curry, oil to fry