Very Simple Bruschetta

Bruschetta is basically toasted bread with a savoury topping, ideal to have as a starter. This version of bruschetta is not only healthy, but costs very little and is very simple to make.

What you need...(for 4 people)
4 panini (you could use Ciabatta, focaccia or ASDA do a nice tomato and herb infused bread)
500g Cherry Tomatoes (on the vine)
Onion
Sauce (Passata or simply a jar of Ragu)
Sliced Cheese

Firstly, dice an onion and gently sweat in a saucepan with a touch of olive oil. Chop the cherry tomatoes into half and then half again. Add to the pan and stir before adding the sauce. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often. While you wait, slice the panini horizontally and toast both sides. Spoon the mixture onto the panini and cover with sliced cheese. Simply grill for a few minutes

How to make a very simple cheese sauce

Heat milk and butter in a saucepan and simmer gentley. Add flour to thicken the sauce and then slowly add cheese until it reaches the desired consistency

Chicken, Ham & Leek bake - (for 4 people)

A really simple and healthy meal, where we throw everything in a casserole dish, put cheese on top and then sit down, relax for half an hour and then eat. The recipe is for 4 people, so adjust the ingredients if you are cooking for a different number of people.

What you need...
4 chicken breasts (1 per person)
500g leeks (chopped)
ham (chopped into strips)
grated cheese
cheese sauce

Firstly, par-boil the leeks. Then throw everything into the casserole dish. Cover with the cheese sauce - click on sauces if you're unsure on how to make your own. Add the grated cheese on top and place the dish in the oven at 200˚C for 30 minutes. Alternatively, use turkey breasts instead of chicken. They are virtually half the price and for those on a diet, turkey contains half the fat of chicken.

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