This lentil and red pepper sauce makes a lovely, creamy and versatile sauce. Stir into pasta, make into a mild curry (with a few tweaks), or pour over your favourite protein and vegetables!

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30.06.2025

Baked Fish with Lemon and Feta - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Lemon Feta Fish - I love a recipe that calls for adding everything to a dish and leaving it to cook with no intervention! Big on flavour, serve with a wedge of crusty bread for dipping in the sauce!

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25.06.2025

Peri Peri Sauce - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Fiery, zesty, and packed with bold, tangy heat, this peri peri sauce delivers a real punch of flavour.

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24.06.2025

Chorizo Scotch Eggs with Gooey Yolks = Perfect Picnic Recipe

Smoky, spicy and picnic-perfect — these chorizo scotch eggs with a runny yolk centre and bonus smoky wedges are the ultimate portable snack.

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20.06.2025

Buffalo Chicken Mac n' Cheese - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

This buffalo chicken Mac n' Cheese is a cosy, creamy, slightly spicy pasta dish with 3 cheeses, PLUS juicy pieces of buffalo chicken. No oven required - it's all done on the stovetop!

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17.06.2025

Cinnamon French Toast - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Cinnamon French Toast - this caramelized cinnamon-sugar-crusted French toast totally hits the spot. Serve it on its own, with fruit, or pile it high with whipped cream and syrup!

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11.06.2025

How to spatchcock a chicken (butterflied chicken) - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Spatchcock Chicken delivers juicy meat with perfectly golden-brown skin. Mastering this simple technique results in perfectly even cooking, whilst cutting down the overall cooking time.

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10.06.2025

Chinese Plum Chicken Stir Fry [Quick & Easy]

Chinese Plum Chicken Stir Fry - Crispy coated chicken in a lightly spicy sticky-sweet sauce with crunchy peppers and sliced plums (if you like pineapple in sweet & sour you'll LOVE this).

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06.06.2025

Chinese Plum Chicken Stir Fry - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Chinese Plum Chicken Stir Fry - Crispy coated chicken in a lightly spicy sticky-sweet sauce with crunchy peppers and sliced plums (if you like pineapple in sweet & sour you'll LOVE this).

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05.06.2025

Easy Stir Fry Sauce

My easy stir fry sauce and can be made ahead and lasts up to two weeks in the refrigerator. It's a great staple for getting dinner on the table quickly.

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29.05.2025

Easy Chicken Fajitas Recipe - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Easy chicken fajitas! Marinated chicken, seared to perfection and served with smoky charred peppers and onions on flour tortillas.

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23.05.2025

Pork & Lemongrass Meatballs - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Pork & Lemongrass Meatballs - the lemongrass adds a delicious fragrance and slightly citrussy flavour to these spicy meatballs. Served in a warming savoury sauce with a hint of sweet and sour flavour.

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20.05.2025

Avocado Egg Bagels - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Creamy avocado meets perfectly runny egg in a warm, toasty bagel. Finished off with feta, coriander and some sweet chilli sauce, this avocado egg bagel is equal parts indulgent and satisfying.

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16.05.2025

Baked Gnocchi with Chicken - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Baked gnocchi with chicken — soft, pillowy gnocchi baked in a rich red pesto sauce with tender chicken and topped with bubbling cheese. A cozy, oven-to-table meal, ready in under 30 mins!

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14.05.2025

21 Pasta Recipes - That aren't Spag Bol! - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Gotta love the versatility of pasta. Quick, easy and the one thing I can guarantee the kids will devour! Here's 21 of my favourite recipes for when you're stuck in a pasta rut and don't want spag bol.

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14.05.2025

Bang Bang Cauliflower - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Crispy baked panko-coated caulifower pieces smothered in a spicy, creamy bang bang sauce. A great vegetarian starter or party food!

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14.05.2025

Spicy Mee Goreng (Fried Noodles) - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Mee Goreng - Spicy fried noodles with chicken and crispy shallots. So simple and easy to prepare - ready in 25 minutes! #meegoreng #miegoreng #asiannoodles #friednoodles

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13.05.2025

Chicken Doner Recipe - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Make Chicken Doner Kebabs at home! Tender, spiced, marinated chicken cooked until lightly charred, then sliced thinly and served in warm flatbreads. You can make this in the oven or on the barbecue!

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09.05.2025

Cajun Prawns with Noodles - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Cajun Prawns with Noodles - Juicy king prawns in a spicy and just-a-little-bit-creamy sauce with lots of noodles makes a lovely, lip-smacking dinner!

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07.05.2025

Roast Pork with SERIOUSLY GOOD Crackling - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Succulent roast pork with crispy crackling, homemade apple sauce and gravy. Check out my tips for the perfect crackling and an easy flavour-packed gravy. #roastpork #porkroast #crackling #applesauce #roastdinner

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02.05.2025

Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Garlic Bread - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

This buffalo chicken stuffed garlic bread is the ultimate gourmet sandwich. Creamy, spicy buffalo chicken with peppers and onion, stuffed into a buttery garlic baguette.

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29.04.2025

How to make Salsa - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Our favourite homemade salsa. It's rich and tomatoey with a little kick of heat. We actually cook this salsa to thicken the tomato sauce and strengthen the flavours. Better than any jarred salsa!!

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25.04.2025

Minute Steak Curry - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

A tender beef curry in 25 minutes? Yep! This Minute Steak Curry uses strips of thin steak - which is perfect for quick cooking. Meaning your curry is ready in less than half an hour!

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23.04.2025

Mac 'n' Cheese with Garlic Chicken - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Mac and Cheese with Garlic Chicken (no packet mixes). We're talking THREE cheeses, tender garlic chicken pieces and a golden, crunchy topping. Not forgetting the creamiest delicious sauce (no cream included!).

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22.04.2025

Coconut Curry Sauce - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Coconut Curry Sauce - a creamy, coconut-ty base curry sauce, made to the heat level of your choice. I like to keep this in the freezer in single portions so it’s quick to defrost and use.

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17.04.2025

Chicken Fried Rice - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

A quick recipe for takeaway-style chicken fried rice with loads of flavour! Great for using up leftover cooked chicken!

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11.04.2025

Lemon Butter Sea Bream - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

I love this creamy lemon butter sea bream as a bit of a fancy date-night meal. The sauce cooks with the fish, so it all comes together quite quickly (about 10 minutes cooking time).

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07.04.2025

Red Pepper Pesto - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

This vibrant red pepper pesto has a slightly smoky-sweet flavour. I love to stir it through pasta or gnocchi, use it as a base sauce for pizza, or drizzle it on top of a creamy risotto or soup.

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03.04.2025

Rotisserie Chicken Burritos - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

We’re using all the shortcuts to get these rotisserie chicken burritos on the table quickly. I like to spice things up by adding fajita seasoning to the chicken and some pickled jalapeños too!

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01.04.2025

Chicken Madras - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

A rich, fragrant and relatively hot curry, chicken madras is easy to make at home in one pan. A great Friday night curry! #chickenmadras #madras #madrascurry #hotchickencurry #betterthantakeout

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31.03.2025

Garlic Parmesan Chicken (Creamy Sauce!) - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

This garlic parmesan chicken in a luscious creamy sauce makes a real treat dinner. I love to serve it over mashed potatoes with buttery green beans or broccoli.

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28.03.2025

Spicy Bean Tacos - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Spicy Bean Tacos - At three apiece, these bean tacos make a tasty and filling vegetarian dinner. Marinated onions ads a lip-smackingly tasty tang and the watercress adds sweetness and crunch!

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25.03.2025

Traditional Cornish Pasty - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Cornish Pasties with tender peppery chunks of beef mixed with melt-in-your-mouth vegetables, all wrapped up in buttery golden pastry. #cornishpasty #cornishpasties #pasty #handfood

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21.03.2025

Tuna Spaghetti in Tomato Sauce - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

This Tuna Spaghetti is an AMAZING way to use canned tuna for a rich, flavour-packed dinner. The easy tomato sauce has a hint of chilli, plus garlic and olives for a lovely Mediterranean feel.

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18.03.2025

Easter Dinner Ideas - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Over 40 Easter dinner recipes from succulent mains to vibrant sides and tasty desserts, create a meal that's as festive as it is flavourful.

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17.03.2025

Lamb Kleftiko - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Lamb Kleftiko - succulent, tender, seasoned lamb with potatoes, peppers, plenty of garlic and creamy feta cheese - all cooked in the oven, in one dish. I love using lamb shanks for this recipe.

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14.03.2025

Chicken, Sweet Potato and Peanut Stew - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

This Chicken, Sweet Potato and Peanut Stew is a comforting recipe with a little heat, that's similar to a curry, but with fewer spices and (no curry powder). Serve on its own or with rice and greens.

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13.03.2025

Korean Steak Sandwich

Juicy, caramelised steak meets the bold Korean flavours all packed into a toastie. This Korean Steak Sandwich might just be the best sandwich you've ever eaten!

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12.03.2025

Lamb Barbacoa

Tender shredded Welsh Lamb in a spicy barbacoa sauce, piled onto soft tacos and loaded with toppings. A brilliant alternative to the traditional Sunday Roast! #ad #carnitas #pulledlamb #lambbarbacoa

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Chinese Beef Curry - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Lentil & Red Pepper Sauce - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Baked Fish with Lemon and Feta - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Peri Peri Sauce - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Chorizo Scotch Eggs with Gooey Yolks = Perfect Picnic Recipe

Buffalo Chicken Mac n' Cheese - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Cinnamon French Toast - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

How to spatchcock a chicken (butterflied chicken) - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Chinese Plum Chicken Stir Fry [Quick & Easy]

Chinese Plum Chicken Stir Fry - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Easy Stir Fry Sauce

Easy Chicken Fajitas Recipe - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Pork & Lemongrass Meatballs - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Avocado Egg Bagels - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Baked Gnocchi with Chicken - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

21 Pasta Recipes - That aren't Spag Bol! - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Bang Bang Cauliflower - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Spicy Mee Goreng (Fried Noodles) - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Chicken Doner Recipe - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Cajun Prawns with Noodles - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Roast Pork with SERIOUSLY GOOD Crackling - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Garlic Bread - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

How to make Salsa - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Minute Steak Curry - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Mac 'n' Cheese with Garlic Chicken - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Coconut Curry Sauce - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Chicken Fried Rice - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Lemon Butter Sea Bream - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Red Pepper Pesto - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Rotisserie Chicken Burritos - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Chicken Madras - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Garlic Parmesan Chicken (Creamy Sauce!) - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Spicy Bean Tacos - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Traditional Cornish Pasty - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Tuna Spaghetti in Tomato Sauce - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Easter Dinner Ideas - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Lamb Kleftiko - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Chicken, Sweet Potato and Peanut Stew - Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary

Korean Steak Sandwich

Lamb Barbacoa

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