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You know how it is, you’ve had a long and tiring day at work and the only thing you want to do when you get home is crash out on the sofa. Takeaway, anyone? You’ve no need to order food in, though, when there are plenty of tasty free online chicken recipes to be found.

Whether you’re whipping up a ten-minute stir fry or something hot and spicy like Mexican-style chicken fajitas, there are loads of herbs and spices you can bung into the pan to liven up your food.

If you’re not a fan of cooking, the chances are you won’t even know what you’ve got lurking in the back of your kitchen cupboards. Now’s the time to find out! Come over all Ready, Steady, Cook, raid the cupboards and see what you can make out of what you’ve got left.

It’s amazing what a few ingredients and a little bit of imagination can make. Got some cheese, eggs, a drop of milk and a bit of butter in the fridge? Whip it all up and make yourself a mid-week omelette, served with some fresh, crisp salad.

The good thing about omelettes is you can pretty much add whichever ingredients you have going spare. Have you got a slice or two of ham that needs using up? Throw it in the pan!

Some spring onions ready to go to waste? Or a bit of bacon? Get it all in there! You’ll be surprised how tasty you can make an omelette in just five minutes of your time.

If you’ve got a bit more time on your hands, why not prepare something a little different this summer? Experience a taste of the Caribbean with some spicy jerk chicken or prepare your own Indian curry from scratch, with a little help from Schwartz herbs and spices.

Like the sound of jerk chicken but you’re not a meat eater? Don’t worry; just substitute the chicken for some meat alternatives like Quorn or tofu. With the right herbs and spices, you’ll have a tasty mid-week meal in an instant.

Healthy eating is simple (and tasty!) when you know what you’re doing. Summer’s finally here so no doubt you’ll prefer cold, lighter food that’s quick and easy to prepare. Make yourself a fresh salad and throw in some cooked chicken and bacon. Then, put your feet up in the garden with a cool glass of white wine and a good book.

Now’s the perfect time to dig out that barbecue! Get the whole family outside for a spot of mid-week sunshine and make some simple chicken and vegetarian kebab skewers. Alternatively, fill the grill with some succulent tiger prawns, spiced with some Schwartz fajita seasoning, and pierce some skewers with some tasty veg.

There are loads of quick and fun online recipes available for free, simply type in the dish you’d like to make for handy hints and tips. If you’re a vegetarian and you’d like some help spicing up your everyday meals, there are plenty of ways you can add interest to a basic dish.

Have a look online for some free vegetarian recipes and you’ll never be short of ideas. For a tasty vegetarian starter, why not make your own carrot, orange and coriander soup?

You’ll need just over an hour to make the soup, but you could always prepare it a few days in advance and you’ll have enough to see you through the week. Take some to work and heat it up when you’re there to save your hard-earned cash.

All you’ll need to make this tasty soup is one tablespoon of olive oil, two medium onions (sliced), 450g carrots (diced), 900ml of vegetarian stock, 300ml orange juice, two teaspoons of Schwartz Coriander Ground, a pinch of Schwartz Cinnamon Ground, a pinch of sea salt, a large pinch of Schwartz Ground Black Pepper and one teaspoon of Schwartz Coriander Leaf.

This is a mouth-watering soup combining the delicious flavours of carrot and orange with a hint of cinnamon – the perfect mid-week snack or starter. To prepare, heat the oil and gently fry the onions over a low heat or until very soft. Add the carrots and fry for one to two minutes.

Next, stir in the stock, orange juice, ground cinnamon and simmer, covered, for 40 to 50 minutes or until the carrots are very tender. Finally, liquidise the soup to your desired consistency, season as you wish and serve garnished with coriander leaf and grated carrot. For a full recipe, log online for more hints, tips and serving suggestions.

Like to watch cooking demonstrations? Get online and you can watch videos on how to prepare various meals. Plug your laptop in and follow as you go in the kitchen, pausing the video when you need to. If you prefer to keep your recipes in a book, cut out guides and tips from magazines or printed online sheets and store in a display folder.

Want to stick to a healthy eating plan? Luckily for you, there is loads of inspiration to be found on the Internet. Stick to a rigid plan and you’ll be feeling the benefits in no time. Healthy food doesn’t always have to mean dull food, though – there are loads of ways to spice up even the most mediocre of dishes.

Create a weekly meal planner and ensure you stick to it. Add herbs and spices to your favourite foods to add flavour and think up new ways to liven up your favourite meals and snacks.

There are loads of great vegetarian options as well. Simply by adding or removing ingredients you can create a mouth-watering vegetarian meal the whole family will love. Experiment with your food and ask around for top tips and recommendations. New tips and recipes are to be found online daily, so make sure you take advantage of this free service.

Takeaways will soon become a thing of the past when you’ve mastered a few quick and easy recipes. Browse online for some simple chicken and vegetarian cooking ideas – you’ll never find cooking a hassle again!