Sunday, 16 August 2026

Classic chicken wrap

 


Ingredients
  • 2 large tortilla wraps (plain, wholemeal, or seeded)
  • 150g cooked chicken breast, shredded or sliced
  • 2 large eggs, hard-boiled and cooled
  • 1 cup iceberg lettuce, shredded
  • 1 medium tomato, diced (remove the watery seeds so the wrap doesn't get soggy)
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise (or garlic sauce)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
  • 3 tbsp Sriracha sauce 
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 
Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise (or garlic sauce) with the lemon juice (if using) and sriracha sauce. Season the sauce with a pinch of salt and a generous amount of black pepper.
  2. Chop the Proteins: Peel your hard-boiled eggs and chop them roughly. Slice or shred your cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Warm the Tortillas: Heat your tortilla wraps in a dry frying pan over medium heat for 10 to 15 seconds on each side. This makes them pliable and prevents them from tearing when rolling.
  4. Assemble the Layers: Lay the wraps flat on a clean surface. Spread half of the seasoned mayonnaise down the centre of each tortilla, leaving a 2-inch border at the bottom.
  5. Layer the Fillings: Divide the shredded iceberg lettuce evenly over the sauce. Top with the chicken pieces, chopped eggs, and diced tomatoes. Season the filling with an extra pinch of salt and pepper. 
  6. Drizzle the sweet chilli sauce over it
  7. Roll the Wrap: Fold the bottom edge of the tortilla up over the filling. Fold the left and right sides tightly toward the centre, then roll forward from the bottom to seal it completely. Cut diagonally and serve immediately.

Monday, 20 July 2026

Brown rice in rice cooker

 


Brown Basmati Rice for Two (Rice Cooker)
Here is the exact scaled-down recipe for two people using your 1-button rice cooker and your specific water formula.
  • Prep time: 5 minutes
  • Soak time: 30 minutes
  • Cook + Rest time: ~1 hour
  • Yield: 2 generous servings
Ingredients
  • 1 cup brown basmati rice
  • 3 cups cold water total (2 cups base + 1 cup extra)
  • 2 green cardamom pods (cracked open slightly)
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 1 small cinnamon stick
  • ¼ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp ghee or coconut oil
  • ¼ tsp salt
Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Rinse: Put the 1 cup of dry rice into the cooker pot. Fill with cold water, swirl with your fingers, and pour off the cloudy water. Repeat 3 times until the water runs mostly clear. Drain completely.
  2. Measure Water: Pour exactly 3 cups of fresh cold water over the rinsed rice.
  3. Soak: Leave the pot alone to soak for 30 minutes. Do not turn the machine on yet.
  4. Spice: Stir in the turmeric, salt, and ghee or coconut oil. Drop the cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon stick on top.
  5. Cook: Close the lid and press the switch down so the red light turns on.
  6. Steam Rest: When the switch clicks up and the orange light turns on, do not open the lid. Let the rice steam undisturbed for 15 minutes.
  7. Serve: Open the lid, pluck out the whole spices (cinnamon, cloves, cardamom), and fluff the yellow rice gently with a fork.
Reheating to Restore Fluffiness
Brown rice can dry out and turn hard in the fridge. To make it soft and fluffy again, you need to reintroduce moisture.
  • In the Microwave (Fastest): Put the rice in a microwave-safe bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of water over the top. Cover the bowl with a damp paper towel or a loose lid to trap the steam. Microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes until steaming hot, then fluff with a fork.
  • On the Hob (Best for texture): Place the rice into a small saucepan. Add 2 tablespoons of water or vegetable broth. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook over low heat for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until heat goes all the way through.

Zandkoekjes sprits

 


Ingrediënten:

  • 190 g zachte boter
  • 75 g poedersuiker
  • 1 eiwit (ca. 30 g)
  • 225 g bloem
  • snufje zout
  • 1 theelepel vanille-extract
  • 150 g pure of melkchocolade

Bereiding:
1. Klop de zachte boter luchtig, voeg dan het eiwit en de poedersuiker toe. Voeg zout en vanille toe en meng kort.
2. Meng de bloem erdoor tot een zacht, smeerbaar deeg ontstaat. Doe het deeg in een spuitzak en spuit kleine vormpjes op een bakplaat.
3. Bak de koekjes ongeveer 12 minuten op 180 °C, tot ze licht goudbruin zijn.



Saturday, 18 July 2026

Spicy tomato pasta sauce with beef flavour AI


Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Cooking oil
  • 1 small Onion, finely diced
  • 1 small Carrot, finely grated (melts into the sauce for natural sweetness)
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1–2 tsp Chilli flakes or 1 fresh chilli (for your spicy kick)
  • 1 tbsp Tomato purée
  • 1 cup (approx. 50g) Dried soya mince / TVP (Optional, for mince texture)
  • 1 can (400g) Chopped tomatoes
  • 1 standard Beef stock cube (like Oxo Beef Stock)
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (contains anchovies, adds massive beefy depth)
  • 1 tsp Dried Italian herbs
  • 75ml Boiling water 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Fry the Veg: Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the diced onion and grated carrot for 5 minutes until soft.
  2. Spice & Aromatic Base: Add the minced garlic and chilli flakes. Stir for 1 minute. Add the tomato purée and cook for 2 minutes until it darkens.
  3. The Beef Flavor Bomb: Crumble the real beef stock cube directly into the pan. Add the Worcestershire sauce and pour in the 75ml of boiling water. Stir well to create a thick, highly concentrated beef paste over the vegetables.
  4. Bulk it Up (Texture): If using dried soya mince, stir it in now. It will instantly drink up that rich beef stock mixture and take on the exact color and flavor of real beef.
  5. Simmer: Pour in the canned chopped tomatoes and dried herbs. Turn the heat down to low, cover, and simmer gently for 20 minutes. If it gets too thick, add a splash of your pasta water.