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These salmon fish cakes use fresh salmon fillets and are a great way to get the family to eat more fish. This recipe works equally well with trout. Ingredients 250g/9oz fresh salmon fillets 1 large floury potato, peeled and quartered generous knob unsalted butter 1 tbsp tartare sauce ½ unwaxed lemon, finely grated zest only 60g/2¼oz frozen peas, defrosted 2 large spring onions, finely sliced 1 small free-range egg, lightly beaten 55g/2oz plain flour 40g/1½oz panko breadcrumbs sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Method Preheat the oven to 220C/200C Fan/Gas 7. Place the salmon fillets on a large sheet of kitchen foil and raise the edges slightly so it will hold...

A simple salmon pasta that’s ready in under 15 minutes. This recipe makes two generous servings or three lighter meals. It’s also very easy to double up. Ingredients 150g/5½oz dried pasta, any kind 150g/5½oz broccoli, cut into small florets 1 tbsp olive oil 4 spring onions, trimmed and sliced or ½ small onion, very finely sliced 2 skinless salmon fillets (around 120g/4½oz each), cut into roughly 3cm/1¼in chunks good pinch dried chilli flakes (optional) 100ml/3½fl oz double cream ½ small lemon, finely grated zest only salt and freshly ground black pepper Method Half fill a large pan with salted water and bring to the boil. Add the pasta and cook for...

For a leisurely weekend brunch or a light meal any day of the week, these breakfast quesadillas are filled with bacon and scrambled eggs and served with colorful salsas, guacamole and refried beans. Ingredients unsalted butter, for cooking 6 rashers bacon, chopped 6 large free-range eggs splash milk 4 flour tortillas ½ small red onion, finely chopped 4 tbsp cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, grated small handful chopped fresh coriander cayenne pepper For the tomato salsa 150g/5½oz small cherry tomatoes, chopped ½ red onion, finely chopped 1–2 tsp finely chopped hot green jalapeño chillies (from a jar) 1 tbsp honey 1 lime, juice only pinch cayenne pepper ¼ tsp salt pinch freshly ground black pepper 4 tbsp chopped fresh coriander...

Quesadillas are just flattened, fried wraps. It is without question the best option when you need dinner in an instant. This quesadilla recipe uses black beans and cheese, and are served with an avocado side salad. Ingredients 1 x 400g/14oz can black beans, drained, rinsed ½ tsp ground cumin ½ tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried chilli flakes (optional) 2 spring onions, trimmed, sliced 1 red pepper, chopped 80g/3oz cheddar, grated salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 x 25cm/10in flour tortillas 1 garlic clove, peeled, cut in half 1 tbsp oil For the avocado salad handful fresh coriander leaves, washed, chopped, plus extra to serve 1 ripe avocado, peeled, stone removed, chopped, plus extra to...

You might think of puff pastry as a dessert, but this flaky pastry is quite versatile! Since puff pastry isn’t sweet on its own, it’s surprisingly easy to turn it into savory treats, as well. This puff pastry egg tart is a delicious weekend brunch option that’s easy to make and impressive to serve! THESE EGG TARTS START OUT WITH A SHEET OF PUFF PASTRY. You can use homemade puff pastry, but store-bought puff pastry is usually a quicker and easier option — and it works just as well here. A “sheet” of puff pastry is about ½ pound of pastry and...