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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. Minestrone Soup Steven Thomas Print Recipe Ingredients 2 tablespoons oil2 onions chopped small2 cloves garlic500 g prepared small ...

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. Mascarpone and Tomato Sauce Steven Thomas and Galit Haviv-Thomas Print Recipe Ingredients 1 Tablespoon of butter or margarine1 garlic and parsley stock cube or fresh equivalent250 grams Mascarpone Italian Cream Cheese2-3 tablespoons milk3 tablespoons of finely grated parmesan cheeseBlack pepperSmall ...

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. Pumpkin and Kumara Soup Steven Thomas Print Recipe Ingredients 1 kg Pumpkin peeled, chopped1/2 kg Kumara Sweet Potato, peeled, chopped2 Medium Onions peeled, quartered2 cloves garlic peeled1 litre water1 tablespoon chicken stock powder1/2 - 1 teaspoon nutmeg250 mls creamSalt and pepperFresh Thyme leaves Instructions Add pumpkin, kumara, onions, garlic, stock powder ...

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 Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil2 onions chopped small2 cloves garlic8 cups stock – home made is best but I add a "Parsley and Garlic" flavoured stock cube for extra flavour1 1/2 to 2 1/2 cups* slow cooking vegetables eg potatoes, carrots, celery, cauliflower, ...

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. Chicken in Orange Marinade with Sweet Potato Steven Thomas Print Recipe Ingredients Ingredients for the chicken4 chicken breast fillets1 cup fresh orange juice2 tablespoon orange ginger marmalade St. Dalfour1 tablespoon root ginger grated roughly1/2 cup semi-dry white wine1/2 cup olive oil2 teaspoons wholegrain mustard2 tablespoons of teriyaki sauce2 tablespoons orange liquorsaltblack pepper3/4 cup flourVegetable oil e.g. canola for shallow fryingIngredients for the potatoes6 small ...

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 Ingredients 5 teaspoons dry yeast1 teaspoon sugar1/2 cup warm water2 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons molasses3 1/2 cups very warm water but not hot4 cups white flour4 cups wholemeal flour1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup sesame seeds1/2 cup poppy seeds1/2 cup sunflower seeds1 teaspoon caraway seeds Instructions Mix yeast, sugar and water in bowlSet aside for a good 10 min until ...

Potato and Corn Soup

Feb

21

2001

Simple but tasty soup. Potato and Corn Soup Steven Thomas Solid and quick. Print Recipe Ingredients 500 g potatoes diced1 onion chopped1.5 cups stock2 cans corn 800 ml total1 tablespoon flour or corn flour1/2 teaspoon thyme or nutmeg1/2 cup of milk Instructions Mix potatoes, onion and stock.Bring to boil.Simmer until potatoes are cooked.Add corn, flour, herbs and milk.Bring back to boil.Remove from heat.Remove 3/4 of soup, blend and pour back with the ...

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. Chunky Tomato Soup or Perhaps Salsa Steven Thomas Print Recipe Ingredients 1 onion chopped3-4 cloves garlic minced2 cans 400 grams each ...

Beans Fried In Cheese

Feb

21

2001

Interesting combination of cheese and beans. Serve with Spaghetti alla Putanesca. Beans Fried In Cheese Wendy Evans Print Recipe Ingredients Fresh/Frozen beans1 tablespoon olive oil3 tablespoons grated cheese Instructions Cook beans quickly, stop while still crunchyMelt oil and cheese in panTurn up heat and throw in beansStir franticallyThrow out of pan after 3 minutes