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Minestrone Soup

Feb

21

2003

I adapted this from an Israel cookbook, translated from Hebrew. Then tweaked – as I do. The quantity is a meal for 6-8 people. The original recipe used dried beans, but I’m lazy, but not so lazy that I use bought stock – made my own. Steven Thomas Minestrone Soup Print Recipe

Mascarpone and Tomato Sauce

Feb

21

2003

Fantastic and so simple to make. When used with Gnocchi it serves about 3, in which case also serve with with Rocket Salad and fresh Bread. Steven Thomas and Galit Haviv-Thomas Mascarpone and Tomato Sauce Print Recipe

Pumpkin and Kumara Soup

Feb

21

2003

This is a bit of a mash up on an Israeli and a couple of New Zealand Pumpkin soup recipes. Seems to work. Steven Thomas Pumpkin and Kumara Soup Print Recipe

Vegetable Soup

Feb

21

2003

Galit loves soup. This one is simple but tasty. Galit calls it a “light” meal. Vegetable Soup Simple but tasty vegetable soup. Print Recipe

Guacamole (Avocado Dip)

Feb

1

2003

Manolito’s was a Tex-Mex restaurant in my home town and Sue Dempsey smuggled out a couple of recipes. Their Guacamole was okay, but not great, which I blame on the sour cream they added (300 grams of it). Without the sour cream it was better. With a bit more garlic and a dash of lemon ...

Chicken in Orange Marinade with Sweet Potato

Feb

21

2002

It was Rosh Hashanah again so we had to make something sweet … very sweet. Steven Thomas Chicken in Orange Marinade with Sweet Potato Print Recipe

Palms Bread

Feb

21

2001

Sue Dick passed on this recipe. It is from the Dunedin restaurant calls “Palms”. Palms Bread "Palms Bread" From the Dunedin restaurant. Makes 3 loaves. Print Recipe

Potato and Corn Soup

Feb

21

2001

Simple but tasty soup. Steven Thomas Potato and Corn Soup Solid and quick. Print Recipe

Chunky Tomato Soup or Perhaps Salsa

Feb

21

2001

If I’m on my own I often make a really thick mixture of tomatoes, onion, and chilli. It is chunky it was almost a salsa but I call it a soup and eat it with Bread. It is a 10 minute meal. Steven Thomas Chunky Tomato Soup or Perhaps Salsa Print Recipe

Beans Fried In Cheese

Feb

21

2001

Interesting combination of cheese and beans. Serve with Spaghetti alla Putanesca. Wendy Evans Beans Fried In Cheese Print Recipe