Pete's Recipe Book

[bilsat]

Pete’s Chicken Soup (2014)

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 Onion, finely chopped (s) (sff)
1 Carrot, finely chopped (s) (sff)
1 Celery, finely chopped (s) (sff)
1 Bouquet Garni
1 Chicken breast (s) (ff)
1 Knorr stockpot
1 Ltr cold water
Sprinkle of pepper

Method

Place the onion, carrot, celery, chicken & bouquet garni in a deep saucepan, add the cold water.
Slowly bring to the boil, add the stockpot & simmer for 1.5 to 2 hrs, remove the chicken & allow to cool, using two forks, pull the chicken to pieces then return to the saucepan, remove the bouquet garni, season the soup with the pepper & serve in warmed soup bowls.

 

[nikkin1963]

Lots of great recipes!! Thanks!

 

[bilsat]

Pete’s Sausage & Bacon Paella (2014)

Serves 2

Ingredients

1 Chilli, deseeded & finely chopped (s) (sff)
1 Lemon, zested & juiced (ss) (sff)
1 garlic clove, finely chopped (sff)
1 Tsp Turmeric
1 Tsp Paprika
2 Pre-cooked Sainsbury’s B.G.T.Y sausages, sliced thinly (2 syns/2= 1 syn per person)
4 Slices of pre-cooked bacon (ff)
100g paella rice (ff)
300ml Vegetable stock
400g baked beans (ss) (ff)

Method

Heat a large frying pan, sprayed with frylight, add the chilli, garlic, sausage & bacon, cook for a few minutes, add the rice, lemon juice & zest, stock, turmeric, paprika & baked beans. Cover when boiling & reduce the heat to a simmer, cook for about 15 mins or until all liquid has been absorbed, do not remove cover or stir until cooked.

 

[bilsat]

Pete’s Beef mince in lettuce leaves (2014)

Serves 2

Ingredients

1 Onion, finely chopped (s) (sff)
1 Chilli, finely chopped (s) (sff)
1 Beef stock cube
1 Knorr herb stockpot
1 Tomato, finely sliced (s) (sff)
1 Tbsp. Hoisin sauce (2 syns/2=1 syn per person)
1 Tbsp. Worcester sauce
2 Gem lettuce, leaves washed (s) (sff)
100g Brown rice (ff)
150g mushrooms, finely chopped (s) (sff)
250g Beef mince (ff)

Method

Cook the rice for 30 mins, drain & set aside.
In a frying pan, sprayed with frylight, cook the onion & chilli until soft, place the herb stockpot in the onions & mix until melted.
Add the mince, Worcester sauce, beef stock cube & mushrooms, cook for 20 mins then add the drained rice, mix well then add the hoisin sauce.
Prepare the lettuce leaves & plate up using the tomato as decoration.

 

[Hubz]

I'm new to Slimming World and have just come across this thread. Amazing, thank you very much Pete, I will definitely be nicking some recipes.

 

[bilsat]

Thanks to all my fans! I hope you all have a happy new year and I will be doing new recipes for 2015!

 

[moideux]

Thank you so much Pete for your incredible recipes - you're such an inspiration in so many ways. We are all so grateful for your encouragement and support, not to mention all the delicious recipes you share

 

[Hubz]

Brilliant, I will look forward to that Pete. Happy new year to you.

 

[daphne23]

Amazing thread with such variety. I have no imagination re food and Pete you have come to my rescue. Thank You. Congratulations on your very impressive weight loss and maintenance. Happy New Year! May it be a healthy and prosperous one for you and your loved ones :0)x

 

[bilsat]

Its 3 years since I started putting recipes on this site!
I would like to thank all the users for there support. Over 660000 hits is not a bad number!
Have a happy new year & enjoy your SW journey.
Pete

 

[charlotteann]

I am looking forward to trying out some of these recipes Pete.. Rejoined group today and I think this thread is exactly what I need to remind myself I can still eat yummy food and lose weight

 

[bilsat]

Pete’s (SP) Chicken & Veg (2015)

Serves 2

Ingredients

½ Broccoli head (s)
½ Cauliflower head (s)
1 Knorr Chicken stockpot
2 Skinless chicken breasts (p)
50mL Hot water
60g Strong cheddar (2 Hea/2= 1Hea per person)
100g Frozen peas (p)
Schwartz “perfect shake” chicken herb & spice blend
S & P

Method

Sprinkle the chicken breasts with the chicken blend, coat both sides then place in a frying pan, sprayed with frylight, and cook both sides of the chicken, turning over from time to time.
Add the stockpot & hot water, continuing cooking the chicken for 20 mins.
In a saucepan, filled with hot water, cook the veg for 8 mins then drain, check that chicken is fully cooked, then plate up in an oven dish, cover with the cheese & grill until the cheese has melted.

 

[Manxy64]

Pete’s (SP) Chicken & Veg (2015)

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This looked so nice I tried it tonight and it was great - thanks for the recipe!

 

[bilsat]

Pete’s (SP) Mini Beef Wellington (2015)

Serves 2

Ingredients

1 Tsp Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp. Cornflower (1 syn/2=0.5syn per person)
1 Knorr Veg. stockpot
1 Leek, finely chopped (s)
1 Egg, whisked smooth (p)
2 Tbsp. Quark (p) (c)
2 Beef steaks cut into 50mm x 50mm x20mm (p)
2 Bfree wraps (2 Heb/2= 1Heb per person)
2 Tbsp. water
50mL Dry white wine (2 syn/2= 1syn per person)
100g Mushrooms, finely chopped (s)
S & P

Method

Pre-heat the oven to 180C.
Heat a frying pan on a high heat, spray with frylight, sear the beef until browned on both sides, remove & set aside.
Reduce the heat, add the leek & mushrooms, cook until almost all the liquid has evaporated, add the wine & deglaze the pan.
In a small bowl mix the cornflower with the stockpot, mustard & 2 tbsp. water, add to the pan & liquidise with a hand blender to a smooth paste, cook until thickened, remove from the heat & allow cooling slightly, adding the quark & mixing well.
Place a wrap in the microwave & heat up until it’s pliable, put on a flat surface & add a Tbsp. of the mushroom/leek mix, place the beef steak on top, add a second Tbsp. of the mix, season well. Set the sauce to one side.
Bring the sides of the wrap over the top of the mixture & fold over, when completely covered, break an egg & beat then, egg wash all over, place in an oven-proof dish upside down so that the folds are on the bottom, place in the oven & cook for 20-25 mins until cooked & the wrap has browned. Remove the quark from the fridge & allow it to come to room temperature.
Reheat the sauce up, do not boil, remove from the heat & add the Quark slowly mixing each time, plate up with the beef wellington & veg of your choice, cover with the remaining sauce.

 

[becki2009]

That looks amazing!

 

[bilsat]

Pete’s (SP) Smoky Chicken (2015)

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 Red onion, finely chopped (s)
1 Garlic, crushed (s)
1 Tbsp. Smoked paprika
1 Tbsp. Tomato puree (s)
1 Tbsp. Worcester sauce
8 Chorizo slices (4 syns/4= 1 syn per person)
100g Mushrooms, cut into quarters (s)
200g Chicken stock
370g Tesco’s “Mix & Match” cauliflower, carrot & broccoli (s)
400g Mixed pulses (p)
400g Chopped tomatoes (s)
460g Chicken thighs cut into chunks (p)
S & P

Method

Pre-heat the oven to an “Eco” setting (90C).
In a cast casserole dish, sprayed with frylight, cook the cut up chicken thighs until all white, remove & set aside.
Cook the onion, garlic, chorizo, cook until soft.
Add the pulses, tomato, mushrooms, Worcester sauce, paprika, stock & tomato puree, mix well & return the chicken to the dish, cover & bring to the boil, cook for a few minutes then transfer to the oven, cook for several hours.
Boil a saucepan of water, cook the mixed veg for 8 mins for a firm crunch. Plate up.

 

[freakydarkstuff]

Pete’s (SP) Smoky Chicken (2015)

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 Red onion, finely chopped (s)
1 Garlic, crushed (s)
1 Tbsp. Smoked paprika
1 Tbsp. Tomato puree (s)
1 Tbsp. Worcester sauce
8 Chorizo slices (4 syns/4= 1 syn per person)
100g Mushrooms, cut into quarters (s)
200g Chicken stock
370g Tesco’s “Mix & Match” cauliflower, carrot & broccoli (s)
400g Mixed pulses (p)
400g Chopped tomatoes (s)
460g Chicken thighs cut into chunks (p)
S & P

Method

Pre-heat the oven to an “Eco” setting (90C).
In a cast casserole dish, sprayed with frylight, cook the cut up chicken thighs until all white, remove & set aside.
Cook the onion, garlic, chorizo, cook until soft.
Add the pulses, tomato, mushrooms, Worcester sauce, paprika, stock & tomato puree, mix well & return the chicken to the dish, cover & bring to the boil, cook for a few minutes then transfer to the oven, cook for several hours.
Boil a saucepan of water, cook the mixed veg for 8 mins for a firm crunch. Plate up.

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This sounds delicious! Cant wait to try it! Will get the stuff in tomorrow.

 

[bilsat]

Pete’s Chicken Curry (2015)

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 Onion, finely chopped (s)
1 Chilli, de-seeded, finely chopped (s)
1 Knorr Chicken stockpot
1 Tsp Cumin
1 Tsp Turmeric
1 Tsp Coriander
1 Tbsp. Hot madras curry powder
1 Tbsp. Tomato puree (s)
1 Handful chopped fresh coriander
2 Garlic cloves, crushed (s)
100mL water
360g Skinless Chicken thighs cut into small pieces (p)
400g Chopped tomatoes (s)

Method

In a frying pan, sprayed with frylight, cook the onions until soft, add the chilli & garlic, cook for a few mins, add the spices except the fresh coriander & mix well, cook for 5 mins, add the chicken & stockpot, cook for a few mins then add the tomatoes, water & tomato puree, bring to the boil then reduce the heat to a simmer, cover & cook for 30 mins until the chicken is cooked, remove lid, add the fresh coriander & plate up with rice of your choice.

 

[Samantha26]

Pete’s Chicken Curry (2015) Serves 4 Ingredients 1 Onion, finely chopped (s) 1 Chilli, de-seeded, finely chopped (s) 1 Knorr Chicken stockpot 1 Tsp Cumin 1 Tsp Turmeric 1 Tsp Coriander 1 Tbsp. Hot madras curry powder 1 Tbsp. Tomato puree (s) 1 Handful chopped fresh coriander 2 Garlic cloves, crushed (s) 100mL water 360g Skinless Chicken thighs cut into small pieces (p) 400g Chopped tomatoes (s) Method In a frying pan, sprayed with frylight, cook the onions until soft, add the chilli & garlic, cook for a few mins, add the spices except the fresh coriander & mix well, cook for 5 mins, add the chicken & stockpot, cook for a few mins then add the tomatoes, water & tomato puree, bring to the boil then reduce the heat to a simmer, cover & cook for 30 mins until the chicken is cooked, remove lid, add the fresh coriander & plate up with rice of your choice. <img src="http://www.minimins.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=162825"/>

This looks amazing I will be tryin it later only a veggie version, I loved your chinese curry too

 

[cmcewn]

This looks amazing I will be tryin it later only a veggie version, I loved your chinese curry too

I agree it looks so darned good this is going to be my dinner tonight, thanks Pete.