Speedy Microwave Syrup Sponge Pudding

I felt all Jamie last night as I managed to get a two course meal on the table in under 30 mins. Go me...

For 4-5 portions you need:
125g margarine, self raising flour and sugar
2 eggs
splash milk
3 tbsp golden syrup

Blitz together the marge, milk, flour, eggs and sugar. Place the golden syrup in the bottom of a pudding basin/pyrex bowl and scrape the batter on top. Cover with cling film and nuke on high for 3 mins 30 secs. Serve with lashings of custard.

Slow Cooked Spanish Beans (v)

This was so delicious I can't even begin to describe it. What the slow cooker does to tomatoes is amazing. Me like. Lots.

For 4-6 portions you need:
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tin tomatoes
1 tin chickpeas
1 tin butterbeans
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried and chopped ancho chillies
1 tbsp olive oil

Fry off the onion and garlic in the oil for 4-5 mins. Put everything into the slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours. Sigh in contentment.