Sunil Vijayakar

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Frozen berries

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Lucy Parker |Nadiya Hussain |Rupy Aujla |Sunil Vijayakar

by Emily AngleThis easy layered traybake is inspired by American coffee cakes – which contain no actual coffee, but are meant to be eaten with your morning cuppa. If you are really pushed for time, you could use a very good quality soft jam for the filling, but it will be much sweeter.
Red Nose Day snacks

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Annie Rigg |Sunil Vijayakar |Holly Bell |Tom Kerridge

Treats and snacks to enjoy as you watch the show.
Absolute classics

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Sunil Vijayakar |Galton Blackiston |Allegra McEvedy |Rachel Allen

These absolute classic recipes should be in your favourites so you can enjoy them on repeat.
Make ahead chicken dinners

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Sunil Vijayakar |Elaine Wilson |Justine Pattison |Annie Rigg

Make these freezable chicken meals for tonight's dinner, but don't forget to make some extra portions for your freezer so you are stocked-up for those days when you need something filling fast.
Takeaway favourites

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Bianca Nice |Jo Pratt |Jeremy Pang |Sunil Vijayakar

The fakeaway is the new takeaway! Whether it's a curry, kebab, stir-fry or burger, your favourite take-out can easily be made at home.
High protein snacks

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Rhiannon Lambert |Sunil Vijayakar |Rachel Phipps |Justine Pattison

by Helen UpshallPacked full of high-protein ingredients, these muffins are an easy and delicious way to start the day. Each serving provides 140 kcal, 7.2g protein, 15.6g carbohydrate (of which 4.4g sugars), 5.8g fat (of which 0.8g saturates), 1.4g fibre and 0.32g salt. Equipment and preparation: You will need a 12-hole muffin tin and muffin cases.
Burns Night recipes

2 months ago | bbc.co.uk | Mary Berry |Sue Lawrence |Julie Qiaojin Lin |Sunil Vijayakar

If you’ll be celebrating with a wee dram this Burns Night, make sure your whisky’s Scotch – and top notch. You don’t have to drink it neat; try adding a nip to creamy soups, sauces and desserts.
Best veggie burgers

Nov 20, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Craig McAnuff |Hattie Ellis |Sunil Vijayakar |Chetna Makan

Mellow celeriac takes a hero role in this tender and savoury burger. The fennel slaw acts as a fresh foil to the surprising richness of the harissa and miso celeriac 'steaks'.
Veggie crowd pleasers

Oct 17, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Lorraine Pascale |Justine Pattison |Olia Hercules |Sunil Vijayakar

All the flavours of a potato and vegetable samosa in a pretty swirl. Not only does this look and taste beautiful, but it uses puff pastry, which means you can have all the flavours of Indian samosas without having to deep-fry a thing. A real crowd-pleaser for Diwali parties!
High protein pasta

Oct 14, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Buddy Oliver |Rosie Reynolds |Sunil Vijayakar |Rebecca Woods

by Danny BarnettChicken tomato pasta has to be the ultimate midweek dinner. Packed with protein and flavour but ready in less than half an hour. Each serving provides 605 kcal, 50.1g protein, 12.4g carbohydrate (of which 6.1g sugars), 40.4g fat (of which 10.3g saturates), 4.2g fibre and 1.18g salt.