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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 Ingredients Method Notes Ingredients 100 g Pork rindsButter 40gRooster or old hen 1.5-2kg1 Small carrot2 Onions3 cloves Garlic2 Shallots750 ml Strong red wine250 ml water1 tablespoon Tomato pasteCognac 1 small glassFlour 40gParsleySalt/pepper1 Bouquet garni (a bay leaf a few ...

Fish with Avocado Salsa

Feb

21

2001

I like the idea of fish with a salsa. Swashbucklers, my favourite Friday night haunt in Auckland, did a great Tuna steak with an Avocado Salsa. Delicious and even tastier because we then followed up with a night of Salsa dancing. The recipe below is similar to what Swashbucklers served up. I flatted with a ...

Courgette Salad

Feb

21

2001

Simple courgette (i.e. zucchini) salad. Courgette Salad Print Recipe Ingredients Method Ingredients 2 tablespoons oil3 small courgettes in 1/2 inch slices1 shallot chopped1 tablespoon white wine vinegar1 teaspoon paprikaSalt and Pepper Method Sauté courgettes and shallots in oilAdd vinegar, paprika, salt and pepperCook until tenderChill to serve

Marian’s Marvellous Mexican Meat – well Chicken actually

Feb

21

2001

Yum. This actually isn’t Mexican – it is just something that Marian whipped up one evening – but it seemed to have a Mexican flavour and the name stuck. Serve with rice. Marian McKenzie Marian’s Marvellous Mexican Meat - well Chicken actually Print Recipe Ingredients Method Ingredients OnionGarlicChicken bitsRosemaryOreganoCuminPepperSalt optionalChicken stockCan tomatoes -chopped Method Fry onion and ...

Chicken with Spicy Rice and Yoghurt

Feb

21

2001

Kath knocked this up one evening. Yum. Nice blend of flavours. And simple. Kath Large Chicken with Spicy Rice and Yoghurt Nice blend of flavours. And simple. Print Recipe Ingredients Method Notes Ingredients Ingredients for chicken2 tablespoons oil3 teaspoons garlic1 teaspoon ginger1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon chilli1/3 teaspoon each cumin coriander, cardamomBlack pepperChicken piecesIngredients for rice1 tablespoon oil1/2-1 tablespoon black mustard seedssalt1/4 teaspoon turmeric1/2 teaspoon cuminRiceMint leavesWater 2 x amount of riceIngredients for yoghurt sauce1 cup yoghurt1 tablespoon mayo1 teaspoon mustard Method Instructions for chickenmix ...

Middle Eastern Baked Fish

Feb

21

2001

I think a whole fish looks grand when served up to guests. This is one I’ve made a couple of times. Middle Eastern Baked Fish A tasty whole fish. You can either season the fish or marinade it. You can also choose accompany the fish with Tarator sauce, Hot Spicy sauce or with Tahina sauce. ...

Karen’s Muffins

Feb

21

2001

I was doing some courses for a while where the caterer (Karen) made fab muffins. Muffins are really simple to make. Mix the dry ingredients. Mix the wet. Mix the two together (briefly). Cook. With only 1/2 cup of sugar these are not very sweet, so you might want to use more. Makes 12. Karen ...

Chocolate Macaroons (Macarons Creoles)

Feb

21

2001

We’re rather fond of Macaroons in our family. Chocolate Macaroons (Macarons Creoles) Print Recipe Ingredients Method Notes Ingredients 150 grams bittersweet chocolate1 teaspoon vanilla2 large egg whites1 cup 140 g almonds, toasted and ground3/4 cup 150 g sugar50 grams bittersweet chocolate.2 tablespoons crème fraiche or heavy cream Method Preheat oven to 135º CMelt 100 grams chocolate with vanilla over very low heatIn the bowl of an electric mixer on slow ...

Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Feb

21

2001

This is a variation on a pasta sauce recipe that Wendy Evans gave me. Steven Thomas Creamy Mushroom Sauce Print Recipe Ingredients Method Notes Ingredients Olive oil1/2 teaspoon sage1/2 teaspoon rosemary500 g mushroomsblack pepper1/2 ThymeTin tomatoes1 Onion chopped300 ml cream Method Cook sage and rosemary until fragrantAdd mushrooms, black pepper, thymeCook 10 minutesAdd tomatoes and onionCook 20 minutes. Add cream to mixture. NotesAdding the onion later gives ...

Tortillas – Mexican Pancakes

Feb

21

2001

These are great. Soft and resilient. The only tortilla recipe I’ve ever used where the tortillas hung together once stuffed full of goodies. Marie Bray Tortillas - Mexican Pancakes The only tortilla recipe I’ve ever used where the tortillas hung together once stuffed full of goodies. Print Recipe Ingredients Method Ingredients 1/4 cup cornmeal fine1/2 cup cold water1/2 cup hot water1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon olive oil1 cup plain ...