Balagan Recipes ← Steven's meanderings in a world of food ← Page 20

Marian’s Fish Pie

Feb

21

2001

Solid. Tasty. Marian's Fish Pie Marian McKenzie Print Recipe Ingredients PastryCheese saucePepperBasil400 g can fishOnion + garlic - optionalEggs - boiled sliced Instructions Place pastry in greased pie dishMix cheese sauce, pepper, basil, fish, onion and garlicThickenPour into pastryPlace eggs on top of mixtureAdd lidCook

Bolanee – Afghani Green Vegetable Fried Pie

Feb

21

2001

As with all my Afghani recipes, this one came from Roqiah. Serve with any kind of meat, or fried eggs. To be honest it was too oily for me. Bolanee - Afghani Green Vegetable Fried Pie Roqiah Akrami Print Recipe Ingredients 2 cups flour can have all white flour, or 3 quarters white and 1 quarter whole meal1 teaspoon yeast1/4 teaspoons saltwarm water not ...

Fish with Tomato Sauce and Cheese Topping

Feb

21

2001

I stayed with Sue and Sean for a while and Sue served up a delightful range of dishes. This is an example of one of Sue’s dishes. Healthy and tasty. X Fish with Tomato Sauce and Cheese Topping Sue Dick Print Recipe Ingredients Tomato pasta sauce pre-prepared 11 cup fresh breadcrumbs1/2 cup grated cheese1-2 tablespoons oil750 g fish fillets – skinned & boned Instructions Mix breadcrumbs ...

Grilled Fish + Crisp Lemon Cheese Topping

Feb

21

2001

Another fish with cheese offering from Sue. This time with a lemon flavour. Grilled Fish + Crisp Lemon Cheese Topping Sue Dick Print Recipe Ingredients Ingredients for sauce1 egg1/4 cup Olive oil1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind1 tablespoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon Mustard1 tablespoon chopped parsleyIngredients for topping1 cup fresh breadcrumbs1/2 cup cheese grated1 tablespoon parsley chopped1/2 teaspoon lemon rind finely grated2 tablespoons gherkins finely chopped (optional)Ingredients for fish1-2 tablespoons oil750 g fish fillets skinned & boned Instructions Whisk eggs in a small bowlSlowly beat the oil, lemon ...

Montego Surprise – Otherwise Known as “Joan’s Ruin”

Feb

21

2001

A fabulous cocktail which was the highlight of my leaving party from New Zealand. Joan Prentice was serving it all night. We called it “Joan’s Ruin” and “Joan’s Revenge” but Joan told me its real name is “Montego Surprise”. The recipe and words are Joan’s. Montego Surprise - Otherwise Known as "Joan’s Ruin" Joan Prentice ...

Chocolate Slice

Feb

21

2001

Fast, easy and yummy. Dates from when I sometimes needed to knock up a treat for friends at short notice. Chocolate Slice Steven Thomas Print Recipe Ingredients 150 g butter1 Cup coconut1 cup flour3 weetbix or weetabix or whatever it is called where you live, crushed1 teaspoon baking powder2 tablespoon cocoa1/2 cup brown sugar1/3 cup walnuts1/3 cup sultanas Instructions Melt butter in large bowlAdd remaining ingredients to butter.Mix thoroughly.Press into flat slice tray.Bake at 180º ...

Tchaika Chocolate Cake (Gateau au Chocolat la Tchaika)

Feb

21

2001

I’ve no idea what “Tchaika” means. Tchaika Chocolate Cake (Gateau au Chocolat la Tchaika) Print Recipe Ingredients Ingredients for cake6 egg yolks retain whitescup 100 g confectioner’s sugar295 to 395 g bittersweet chocolate3 tablespoons water1 cup 140 g almonds, ground to a fine powder1 tablespoon cornflour3/4 cup 170 g unsalted butter at room temp6 egg whites from abovepinch of saltIngredients for icing1/2 cup 125 ml crème fraiche100 g bittersweet chocolate broken into small bits Instructions Instructions for CakePreheat ...

Hotcakes, Pikelets, and Scotch Pancakes 2

Feb

21

2001

Growing up in New Zealand I discovered the joys of Pikelets – small, thick pancakes we used to eat with butter and honey for afternoon tea. Later I discovered Hotcakes, which are served up for breakfast in the US with butter and maple syrup. Much later still, when I started making my own Hotcakes and ...

Sweet and Sour Sauce

Feb

21

2001

I love a sweet and sour combination. This recipe is an Asian sweat and sour sauce that I’ve been making forever. Serve on steamed fish and vegetables with rice. For an American style sweet and sour recipe see my Bone Sucking Sauce. Sweet and Sour Sauce Steven Thomas Print Recipe Ingredients GingerGarlic2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons sherry or port1/3 cups Tomato sauce3/4 cups Malt ...

Almond Tart (Pinolata)

Feb

21

2001

I quite like Italian tarts. This was is “almond” flavoured. Almond Tart (Pinolata) Print Recipe Ingredients 125 g butter softened150 g caster sugar25 g flour2 eggs2 egg yolks175 g ground almonds150 g pine nuts in 50 gram and 100 gram batchesRolled out Pastry6 tablespoons apricot jam or conserve Instructions Beat butter in warmed bowl until light and creamyBeat sugar into butterSprinkle flour over butterLightly eggs and egg yolks beat togetherBeat eggs into butter ...