Balagan Recipes ← Steven's meanderings in a world of food ← Page 17

Sun Dried Tomato Sauce

Feb

21

2001

Sun Dried Tomato Sauce Print Recipe Ingredients 2 tablespoons sun dried tomatoes chopped1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 lemon juice only Instructions Blend

Porridge for one in a microwave

Feb

21

2001

For a while I was making myself porridge every morning in a microwave. This is a “Steven” sized portion. The Scots serve porridge with salt. In New Zealand we prefer it sweet. Porridge for one in a microwave Steven Thomas Print Recipe Ingredients 1/2 cup rolled oats1 1/4 cups hot water Instructions MixMicrowave 3-5 minutes (stir once) NotesServe with milk and ...

Tarte Tatin (French Apple Tart) 1

Feb

21

2001

Imagine going out to the pub and when you get home your new flatmate had left an exquisite homemade French apple pastry for you to sample. This was my introduction to Bernard’s cooking and to Tarte Tatin. Yum. I tweaked Bernard’s recipe a bit to cope with my 28 cm Tarte Tatin pan and with ...

Broccoli Stacks

Feb

21

2001

A solid meal from my vegetarian days. Also when microwaves were newish. Now I’d go for something lighter and baked in the oven. Broccoli Stacks Fiona Masters Print Recipe Ingredients 1 tablespoon oil2 tablespoons flour1 tablespoon Sunflour seeds3 tablespoons parmesan cheese1 cup Milk1/2 cup Water2 cups veges6 pre-cooked Crepes. Instructions Blend oil, flour, seeds and cheese. Gradually add milk and water to flour. Stir until smooth. Microwave for 3-5 min, stirring once. ...

Cheese Enchiladas

Feb

21

2001

This is a variation of a recipe I’ve been using for years. The result is tasty, simple and looks good. Although enchiladas are meant to be made with tortillas I usually use crepes. The filling and sauce can all be made before hand; just leave the assembly to the last moment. The quantities given below ...

Citrus Salad

Feb

21

2001

My mum makes this salad when she putting on a buffet. Citrus Salad Lorraine Alston Print Recipe Ingredients 3 oranges sliced1 small onion sliced1 tablespoon white wine vinegar1 tablespoon oil1 tablespoon chivesblack pepperwater cress Instructions layer slices of orange and onionmix vinegar, oil, chives and pepperpour dressing over oranges and oniongarnish with water cress

Roast Potatoes with Herbs and Onions

Feb

21

2001

Fab. First had it at Reviva-im-Cilia in Ramat HaSharon alongside Chicken in Mustard Sauce. Roast Potatoes with Herbs and Onions Steven Thomas Print Recipe Ingredients 1 kg potatoes chunks1/2 cup olive oil4 garlic cloves cut thin1 sprig of thyme1 sprig of rosemaryRock saltBlack pepper2 Onions sliced Instructions Mix in a big panRoast for 60-90 minutes at 180°C, turning

Feta Quiche

Feb

21

2001

Good for a heavy main. Accompany with fresh salad. Note, it doesn’t require salt because of the Feta. Feta Quiche Print Recipe Ingredients Ingredients for base2 cups self-raising flour175 grams salted butterIngredients for filling250 grams Feta cheese170 ml Sour Cream small container250 grams Cottage Cheese2 eggsOther ingredientsup to 250 grams of tasty cheddar cheese or Parmesan Instructions chop the butter into the flour and mix until you get a ...

Chicken Henny Penny Pie

Feb

21

2001

Tasty chicken and vegetable pie that Marian served up a few times. Yum. Chicken Henny Penny Pie Marian McKenzie Print Recipe Ingredients Water300 g chicken bits1 sliced onion4 big bits of parsleyBay leaf1 carrot sliced30 g butter400 g spinach chopped2 leeks chopped250 g cottage cheeseCouple handfuls grated tasty cheesePastry Instructions Poach chicken, onion, parsley, bay and carrot until everything cooked and softishStrain, retain liquid for stockStore chicken stuffMelt butterAdd spinach and leeksCook ...

Pumpkin Soup

Feb

21

2001

Pumpkin soup is very common in New Zealand. Pumpkin Soup Steven Thomas Print Recipe Ingredients 1 Pumpkin peeled, cubed1 1/2 cups water from pumpkin1 1/2 cups milk1 cup cheese1 teaspoon nutmeg2 onionsGarlicSalt and pepper Instructions Boil pumpkin for 20 min. Drain.Mash.Mix cooking water, milk, cheese and nutmeg in bowl. Add pumpkin to bowl. Sauté onions and garlic. Add pumpkin mixture to onions. Blend to smooth mixtureSeason with salt ...