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CHICKEN and BABY MARROW LASAGNE

SERVES 6/ PREPARATION & COOKING: 1 HR

▸ 500g (2 large) baby marrow

▸ 3c shredded roast chicken 800g store-bought pasta sauce

▸ 1/2c orzo or other short-cut pasta

▸ 2c grated cheddar or mozzarella cheese

Preheat the oven to 180°C.

1 Using a mandolin or sharp knife, cut the baby marrow diagonally into thin slices (about 5mm wide).

2 Place the chicken in a bowl and stir in 1⁄2 cups pasta sauce.

3 Sprinkle the orzo or other pasta over the base of a rectangular, ovenproof dish (about 10-cup capacity).

4 Top with half the chicken mixture.Sprinkle over half the cheese.Arrange half the baby marrow over the cheese.Repeat layering with the remaining chicken mixture and baby marrow.

5 Pour the remaining pasta sauce over the last layer of baby marrow.

Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and cover tightly with oiled foil.

6 Bake for 45 minutes. Discard the foil and bake uncovered for a further 10 minutes until the cheese is golden brown.

7 Allow to stand for 15 minutes before serving.

APRICOT LAMB CHOPS with PEARL COUSCOUS

SERVES 4/PREPARATION & COOKING: 30 MINS

▸ 8 mid-loin lamb chops, trimmed

▸ pepper

▸ 40g store-bought brown or French onion soup

▸ 375ml (1/2c) apricot jam

▸ 250ml (1c) boiling water

▸ 1/2c dried apricots

▸ 80g baby spinach leaves

TO SERVE

▸ cooked pearl couscous (optional)

Preheat the oven to 180°C.

1 Season lamb chops with pepper.