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Cooking with Abbie: Grow Cook & CrEATe

Nutritionist Abbie McFarlane shared weekly cooking videos with the Escape Arts community. They feature easy to do recipes made from store cupboard ingredients and basic equipment, encouraging family cooking, wellbeing, skill development and comfort.

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View Abbie’s BRAND NEW Digital Recipe Book here.

Happy cooking & don’t forget to send pictures of your cooking creations to info@escapearts.org.uk with the subject Cooking with Abbie!

For more information, questions or suggestions for videos, contact Abbie at abbiemcfarlane@escapearts.org.uk.

Easy Beany Enchiladas

Abbie begins her weekly video series with Easy Beany Enchiladas! These are delicious and so easy to make! You will need:

  • Ingredients: Tin of Mixed Beans – Tin of Chopped Tomatoes – Smoked Paprika – Ground Cumin – Thyme – Grated Cheese – Spring Onions – Red Peppers – Sunfower Tortillas
  • Equipment: Baking Dish – Mixing Bowl – Masher – Measuring Spoon – Sharp Knife – Fork – Cutting Board – Sieve

Don’t forget to send pictures of your cooking creations to info@escapearts.org.uk!

Overnight Oats

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, however, lots of people do not have time to make a nutritious breakfast first thing in the morning. Abbie’s Overnight Oats are prepared in the fridge overnight, giving you a lovely healthy breakfast ready made to look forward to in the morning! You will need:

  • Ingredients: Rolled Oats – Milk – Chia Seeds – Live Yoghurt – Blueberries – Vanilla Extract – Cinnamon – Maple Syrup.
  • Equipment: Big Mug – Tupperware – Tablespoon Measuring Tool.

Don’t forget to send pictures of your cooking creations made to info@escapearts.org.uk!

Hot Cross Muffins

In celebration of Easter, this week Abbie is showing us how to make these delicious Hot Cross Muffins! You will need:

  • Ingredients: Carrot – 1 Egg – Baking Powder – Flour – Cinnamon – Sugar – Sultanas – Sunflower Oil – Milk.
  • Equipment: Mixing Bowl – Rolling Pin – Whisk – Measuring Cups – Grater – Baking Tray – Mixing Spoon – Spatula.

Don’t forget to send pictures of your cooking creations to info@escapearts.org.uk!

Tin Can Curry

During the lockdown period, we’ve been trying to start organising kitchen cupboards and have been astounded by cans of food we can’t remember buying! This week, Abbie shows us how to make use of these with her delicious Tin Can Curry recipe! You will need:

  • Ingredients: Tin of Tomatoes – Tin of Chickpeas – Tin of Peaches – Mango Chutney – Onions – Celery – Carrot – Garlic – Ginger – Sunflower Oil – Salt – Coriander – Curry Powder.
  • Equipment: Cooking Pan – Sharp Knife – Chopping Board – Measuring Spoons – Mixing Spoon.

Don’t forget to send pictures of your cooking creations to info@escapearts.org.uk!

Frying Pan Pizzas

Who doesn’t love pizza? This delicious recipe uses minimal prep to get fresh pizza on the table in twenty-five minutes. What’s the secret? A frying pan! You will need:

  • Ingredients – Sauce: Olive Oil – Tin of Tomatoes – Mixed Herbs – Salt –
  • Ingredients – Pizza Base: Plain Flour – Baking Powder – Wholemeal Flour – 1 Egg – Natural Yoghurt – Cheese – Salt – Mixed Herbs.
  • Ingredients – Toppings: Your choice!
  • Equipment: Measuring Spoons – Frying Pan – Grater – Masher – Mug – Mixing Bowl – Mixing Spoon.

Don’t forget to send pictures of your cooking creations to info@escapearts.org.uk!

Bread Pudding

It’s so important during the lockdown period not to waste any food. Abbie’s latest video does all this and more, giving you the opportunity to clear out your fridge to make this delicious brunch recipe.

  • Ingredients: Stale Leftover Bread – Eggs – Milk – Onions – Mushrooms – Bacon – Thyme – Tomatoes – Cheese
  • Equipment: Pan – Mixing Bowl – Whisk – Roasting Tin – Spatula – Chopping Board – Measuring Jug – Grater – Sharp Knife

Don’t forget to send pictures of your cooking creations to info@escapearts.org.uk!

Tinned FIshcakes

This week on Cooking with Abbie, Abbie is showing us how to make her Tinned Fishcakes! Another clever way to use up the tins in the back of the cupboard!

  • Ingredients: – Chives – Tinned new potatoes – Tinned fish (Abbie used salmon) – Mayonnaise – Cornichons – Mustard – 1 Egg – Salt
  • Equipment: – Mixing Bowl – Chopping Board – Potato Masher – Sharp Knife – Fork – Dessert Spoon

Don’t forget to send pictures of your cooking creations to info@escapearts.org.uk, happy cooking!

French Omelette

In her latest video, Abbie is showing us how to make her French Omelette! Such an easy recipe to master and great fun to experiment with lots of different toppings!

  • Ingredients: – 3 Eggs – Salt – Pepper – Cheese – Herbs of your choice – Olive Oil – Butter
  • Equipment: – Frying pan – Measuring Jug – Spatula

Don’t forget to send us pictures of your cooking creations to info@escapearts.org.uk!

Waffles & Pancakes

Two delicious meals in one! This week on Cooking with Abbie, Abbie is showing us how to make a healthy batter that doubles up as both waffles and pancakes! You will need:

  • Ingredients: – Wholemeal Flour – Porridge Oats – Ground Almonds – Sugar – Salt – Vanilla Extract – Baking Powder – Milk – 2 Eggs
  • Equipment: – Measuring cup – Blender – Mixing Bowl – Frying Pan or Waffle Maker – Spatula

Happy cooking! Don’t forget to send photos of your cooking creations to info@escapearts.org.uk!

Pesto

Abbie is showing us how to make her homemade pesto, which can go a long way! From breakfast scrambled eggs, to pizza toppings, salad dressings and pasta sauce – it turns out there are few things that don’t go with pesto! You will need:

  • Ingredients: – Kale – Walnuts – Basil – Olive Oil – Lemon Juice – Salt
  • Equipment: – Lemon Juicer – Food Processor – Jar

Don’t forget to send photos of your cooking creations to info@escapearts.org.uk

One Pot Pasta

One pot = less mess! This week on Cooking with Abbie, Abbie is showing us how to make her delicious One Pot Pasta! You will need:

  • Ingredients: – Chopped vegetables of your choice (Abbie uses aubergine and pepper) – Bacon – Olive Oil – Fennel Seeds – Smoked Paprika – Chilli Flakes – 300g Pasta – Stock Cube – 800ml Boiling Water – Tomato Puree – Tin Chopped Tomatoes – Parmesan – Salt and Pepper
  • Equipment: – Scales – Chopping Board – Pestle & Mortar – Sharp Knife – Shallow Pan – Measuring Jug – Measuring Spoons – Wooden Spoon

Don’t forget to send pictures of your cooking creations to info@escapearts.org.uk! Happy cooking!

Homemade Bounty Bars

We’ve got a treat for you with this video; delicious homemade bounty bars! So easy and so yummy! You will need:

  • Ingredients: – Dessicated Coconut – Coconut Oil – Salt – Vanilla Extract – Maple Syrup – Dark Chocolate
  • Equipment: – Measuring Cups – Food Processor – Mixing Bowl – Saucepan – Spatula

Don’t forget to send pictures of your cooking creations to info@escapearts.org.uk! Happy cooking!

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