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Ikea

The Swedish furniture maker has decided to give the world just what it needs – their famous Swedish meatball recipe for you to make at home!

“We know that some people might be missing our meatballs, which is why we’ve released an at-home alternative which, using easily accessible ingredients, will help those looking for some inspiration in the kitchen,” an Ikea press release says.

“Staying at home can be hard, but we want to help make everyone’s lives that little bit easier and more enjoyable.

“Bon appétit or, smaklig måltid, as we say in Sweden!”

IKEA’S SWEDISH MEATBALLS WITH CREAM SAUCE:

Meatball Ingredients:

• 500 grams beef mince.
• 250 grams pork mince
• 1 onion finely chopped
• 1 clove of garlic (crushed or minced)
• 100 grams breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 5 tablespoons of full cream milk
• Salt and pepper to taste

IKEA’S SWEDISH MEATBALLS WITH CREAM SAUCE:

Cream Sauce Ingredients:

• Dash of oil
• 40 grams butter + 40 grams plain flour
• 150 ml vegetable stock + 150 ml beef stock
• 150 ml thick double cream
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

And for the Cream Sauce:

1. Melt the butter in a frying pan. Whisk in the plain flour and continue cooking, stirring continuously for 2 minutes.
2. Add the vegetable stock and beef stock and continue to stir. Add the cream, soy sauce and Dijon mustard.
3. Bring to a simmer and allow the sauce to thicken. Continue to stir.
4. When ready to eat, serve with your favourite potatoes – either creamy mash or mini new boiled potatoes.

McDonalds in the UK have released a special recipe card with instructions on how to make your own Sausage and Egg McMuffin (plus a Hash Brown!) at home during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Here’s what you need:

75g sausage meat: Season with a pinch of salt and pepper then shape into balls. Flatten into patty shapes and cook under a pre-heated grill for six to seven minutes on each side (or as per instructions on packaging). Or, just cook bacon in a pan if you prefer that to sausage.

Eggs: Brush the inside of a metal ring with a little oil and place in a small frying pan. Pour in just enough water to cover the base then bring to the boil. Crack the eggs into the rings, cover the pan and cook for two to three minutes.

Cheese Slice: Assemble your McMuffin by layering the patty and egg on top of a slice of cheese.

Potato:  To make a hash brown, grate the potato into a bowl. Mix in an egg then season with salt and pepper. Heat a glug of oil in a pan then add a spoonful of the mix. Flatten and cook until golden brown on both sides. Voila!