Looking for some variety during this Easter long weekend at home?
…why not use the extra time to try these easy swap ideas to mix up your usual meals ….

• Swap out the protein  – if you always use beef mince in a dish, swap it for pork, veal or lamb mince – this could be in a shepherds pie, burger patties, or pasta dishes.
• Change the herbs and spices – time to tidy up the spice cupboard and try some new ones – garam masala or chinese five spice are easy to use  – here is 4 lunch bowl recipes – with a chicken salad using five spice powder to get you started.
• Vary the cooking method  – do you always pan fry or grill chicken ? Why not try poaching chicken breast with some dried mixed herbs ?
• Try a new vegetable  – do you always use baby spinach leaves or rocket leaves in a salad ? Why not try some radicchio ? or grated fennel ?  Here is a fab salad recipe
• Experiment with a different grain  – have you tried whole buckwheat ? Its very similar in texture and taste to brown rice. It cooks perfect in the rice cooker too. Read more about alternative grains here 

 

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