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Umami Mushroom and Truffle Pancakes ‘Umami’ can be loosely translated as ‘delicious savoury taste’ and is the latest food craze to hit the Western world. Traditionally, we have always understood that there are 4 basic tastes: sweet, sour, salty and bitter, but ‘Umami’ is thought to be the 5th taste – the epitome of savoury. ‘Umami’ rich ingredients include: truffles, Parmesan, shellfish, cured hams such as Parma ham, mushrooms, fish sauce, soya sauce and asparagus. Ingredient

Spinach and Feta Quesadillas A ‘Quesadilla’ is a kind of Mexican, stuffed pancake traditionally made using Tortillas, but we’re making them using pancakes! Ingredients: (serves 3-4) Pancakes: 1 Packet Sasko Quick Treats Pancake Mix 2 Extra-large Eggs 1 litre Water 40ml Brown Vinegar 50ml Vegetable oil Vegetable Oil for frying Filling: 300g Spinach 120g Feta cheese 120g White cheese (cheddar/mozzarella, grated) Salt and pepper Method: Make the pancakes as per the instructions

Bread and Cheese Soufflés Ingredients: (makes 4) 120g Sasko All in One White Bread (approx. 4-5 slices with crusts cut off) 180ml Milk 80g Cheese (grated) ½ tsp Salt Pinch Pepper ½ tsp Paprika ½ Tbsp. Dijon Mustard ½ Tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped) 5 Extra-large Eggs (separated) Method: Preheat the oven to 200*C. Put the bread into a mixing bowl and pour over the milk. Allow to sit and absorb for 10 minutes. Grease 4 medium-sized ramekins (approx. 10cm in diameter and 7cm high)

Miniature Spicy Patties These are great little patties that you can use to make mini burgers! Have with an array of salads and dips or with wraps. Makes 12 patties Ingredients: 2 slices Sasko Low GI White Bread 150ml Milk 500g Ostrich/lamb/beef mince 1 Onion (chopped) ½ tsp Salt ½ tsp Pepper 2 tsp Coriander powder 2 tsp Cumin powder 1 tsp Chilli (optional) Method: Soak the 2 slices of bread in the milk for 10 minutes then squeeze out the excess liquid and place the bread into

Gammon and caramelised onion quiche A delicious dish that is perfect for a nice Sunday lunch or supper. Just add a salad and you're good to go! Serves 6 – 8 Ingredients Pastry: 125g butter (at room temp) 250g Sasko Cake Flour 80ml cold water Filling: 300g onions (halved and sliced) 50g butter Pinch of salt 1tsp sugar 400g leftover gammon (chopped) 120g cheese (grated) 12 eggs 250ml cream Method Combine butter and flour in a bowl and rub together with fingers until Roll the pa

Easy, Serves 4 : Ready in 55 minutes Ingredients: 50g fresh breadcrumbs (about 2 slices bread with crust removed) 250g lean lamb/beef/ostrich mince 1 egg, beaten 2 onions, halved large handful mint , chopped 2 large potatoes, cut into wedges 2 courgettes / baby marrow, cut into batons 12 cherry tomatoes 2 tbsp olive oil 50g feta cheese, crumbled Method: Heat oven to 200C. Pop the breadcrumbs, mince, egg and plenty of seasoning in a bowl. Grate in half an onion and sprinkle in