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Welcome to VJ cooks, where you will find loads of tasty recipes the whole family will love. From easy midweek meals to desserts and baking there is something for everyone.

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Takeaway Style Potato and Gravy

Yellow Dahl served in a white bowl with white fluffy rice and coriander.

Yellow Dahl

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One portion of Black Pepper Tofu served in a blue bowl over steamed rice with broccoli and sliced onions to accompany.

Black Pepper Tofu

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ABC Muffins

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Cranberry and Dark Chocolate Bliss Balls stacked on a wooden chopping board on a marble bench top.

Cranberry and Dark Chocolate Bliss Balls

A close up of a Cheesy Monster Muffin split open showing the cheesy muffin filling.

Cheesy Monster Muffins

Apricot Bliss Balls stacked on top of one another, served on a off white square plate.

Apricot Bliss Balls

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Homemade Toasted Muesli

A close up of a banana cake with the corner piece cut out.

XL Banana Chocolate Chip Tray Cake

One serving of raspberry calfoutis on a small pink plate with a spoon of plain yoghurt and a sprig of fresh mint

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Three triple chocolate cookies on a white plate.

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Family meals

4 BBQ Bacon Cheeseburgers on a wooden chopping board.

BBQ Bacon Cheeseburgers

A close of of Skillet Sausage and Potato on a wooden chopping board.

Skillet Sausage and Potatoes

Caramelised Onion, Feta and Broccoli Tarts

Minestrone Soup served in a white soup bowl.

Minestrone

Creamy Mushroom Soup served in a blue soup bowl with a few fried mushrooms and sprig of thyme.

Creamy Mushroom Soup

BBQ Chicken Rice served in a black bowl with sour cream, spring onion and a slice of lime to garnish.

BBQ Chicken Rice Bowls

A white casserole dish filled with Haloumi Curry sitting on a green bench.

Haloumi, Broccoli and Spinach Curry

Leak and Potato Soup severed in a blue soup bowl with a few croutons and sprig of parsley on top.

Leek and Potato Soup

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A stack of Nuts and Seeds Muesli Bars on a wooden chopping board

Nuts and Seeds Muesli Bars

A stack of white chocolate and strawberry blondies on a white plate.

White Chocolate and Strawberry Blondie

Classic muesli bars on a white platter.

Classic Muesli Bar Slice

Chocolate rice bubble slice with sprinkles cut into pieces served on a white and blue oblong shaped platter

Chocolate Rice Bubble Slice

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3 pieces of red velvet brownie on a pink plate.

Red Velvet Brownie

A close up of Marshmallow Brownie Slice on a blue plate

Marshmallow Brownie Slice

A large plastic box filled with different Christmas treats and slices.

Christmas Treat Box

Slow cooker meals

Ham hock and bacon soup served in a white soup bowl with a blue napkin underneath

Slow Cooker Bacon Hock and Barley Soup

Cooked lamb and mint pie showing the pie mixture with a fork

Slow Cooked Lamb and Mint Pies

A large Pork and Apple Pie on a wooden chopping board.

Pulled Pork and Apple Pie

Slow cooked beef brisket on a large baking tray with masked potatoes on the side.

Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Brisket

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