Basic to brilliant

Ingredients (Serves 4) 300 g prepared butternut squash, cut into cubes4 tbs olive oil100 g giant couscous1 tsp vegetable stock powder400 g can green lentils, rinsed and drained2 cooked beetroot (vacuu

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■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 20 mins ■ Cook 40 mins 1 tbsp olive oil6 chicken thighs, skinless and boneless, cut into large chunks2 tbsp piri-piri seasoning1 onion, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed350g bas

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