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Spaghetti alla Puttanesca

Feb

21

2001

“Spaghetti as a whore would make it”. Yum. Sharp. We make it a lot. Wendy recommends serving it with beans fried in cheese. Wendy Evans Spaghetti alla Puttanesca Print Recipe

Chile Con Queso (Chilli with Cheese)

Feb

21

2001

Manolito’s was a Tex-Mex restaurant in my home town. Sue Dempsey smuggled out a couple of recipes. Chile Con Queso literally means chilli with cheese. This recipe is yum, but rich. Very rich. Chile Con Queso (Chilli with Cheese) Chile Con Queso literally means chilli with cheese. Delicious but rich. Print Recipe

Crepes – French Style Pancakes

Feb

21

2001

I like crepes – there is something special about the texture. They differ from other pancakes by not having baking powder or baking soda – eggs provide the only rising. I sometimes use them in place of tortillas. This recipe makes 24 x 18 cm crepes, or up to 32 smaller ones. Crepes freeze well ...

Gooey Chocolate Pecan Pie

Feb

21

2001

Pecan pie but gooey, with chocolate. 🙂 Gooey Chocolate Pecan Pie Print Recipe

Afghani Chicken

Feb

21

2001

Roqiah explained some traditional Afghani dishes to me – including this one. Roqiah Akrami Afghani Chicken A traditional Afghani chicken dish. Print Recipe

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. Roqiah Akrami Bolanee - Afghani Green Vegetable Fried Pie Print Recipe

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. Joan Prentice Montego Surprise - Otherwise Known as "Joan’s Ruin" ...

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. Steven Thomas Sweet and Sour Sauce Print Recipe

Almond Tart (Pinolata)

Feb

21

2001

I quite like Italian tarts. This was is “almond” flavoured. Almond Tart (Pinolata) Print Recipe

Coq au Vin – Chicken in Wine

Feb

21

2001

This recipe came to me via Teresa’s son Bernard . It is best to serve with steamed or boiled potatoes. Bernard Laevens Coq au Vin - Chicken in Wine Print Recipe