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Hot and Sour Sauce

Feb

21

2001

Good, simple, sharp. Serve on steamed fish and vegetables, with rice. Hot and Sour Sauce Print Recipe Ingredients 1/2 tablespoons ginger4 chillies2 tablespoons soy sauce4 tablespoons vinegar4 tablespoons wineBlack pepper Instructions Mix. NotesServe on steamed fish and vegetables, with rice.

Hints for Making Pancakes

Feb

21

2001

Making pancakes of any type is fairly simple: mix the liquid ingredients into the dry ones. But there are a few guidelines that are worth bearing in mind. Lumps can be okay Ignore lumps for thick mixtures like Hotcakes but for thin pancake mixtures like Crepes you have to strain the batter or use a ...

Carrot and Mushroom Loaf

Feb

21

2001

Good, but once again, mine is too sloppy. Team with mashed potatoes, broccoli and baked tomatoes. Carrot and Mushroom Loaf Print Recipe Ingredients 1 Onion2 cloves garlic200 g mushrooms3 cups carrot grated1/2 cup bread crumbs dry1/2 cup cheese grated1 teaspoon basil1/4 teaspoons thymeblack pepper1/2 cup milk2 eggs2 teaspoons bread crumbs2 teaspoons cheese gratedPaprika. Instructions Cook onions and garlic.Add mushrooms and cook.Add carrot, bread crumbs, cheese, basil, thyme, pepper, milk and eggs.Mix.Pour into greased loaf tin.Mix together 2 teaspoons of bread crumbs and 2 ...

Mushroom Ragu

Feb

21

2001

Galit likes mushrooms and this one has them in spades. You can use any mixture of mushrooms that takes your fancy. Mushroom Ragu Print Recipe Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil2 Garlic cloves15 Dried Porcini soaked for 10 min, squeezed, sliced10 Dried Shitake soaked for 10 min, squeezed, sliced10 Portobello sliced10 Champignon quartered3 tablespoons Madera wine1/2 teaspoon salt3-4 leaves fresh tarragon or basil or thyme Instructions Add oil to frying pan and heatFry garlic, remove from ...

Thai Pumpkin Soup

Feb

21

2001

A delicious variation on Pumpkin Soup from a one time flatmate of mine called Ange. Yum. Thai Pumpkin Soup Ange Print Recipe Ingredients 1 tablespoon oil2 cloves garlic crushed1 large onion chopped1 teaspoon sambal oelek or 2 fresh chillies2 tablespoons lemon grass chopped1 kg pumpkin in 1.5 cm cubes3 1/2 cups water1 teaspoon chicken stock powder1 tablespoon fish sauce3 tablespoons lime juice1 cup coconut cream2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped2 tablespoons fresh coriander chop Instructions Cook garlic, onnion, sambal oelek and lemon grass until onion is softAdd pumpkin ...

Naan Bread that Works Every Time

Feb

21

2001

Here’s a good one for naan bread provided by Sharon P. Sharon says “it’s really easy and seems to work every time!” Naan Bread that Works Every Time Sharon P. A really easy Naan bread recipe that "work every time!" Print Recipe Ingredients 750 g strong White Floursalt90 g butter3 teaspoons dried yeast30 g caster sugaroptional Onion seeds (I haven’t managed to find onion ...

Apple and Pumpkin Soup

Feb

21

2001

Apple and pumpkin soup. Sound interesting and Amanda Thomas-Griffiths recommended the recipe highly. I have to admit my attempt wasn’t flash. Apple and Pumpkin Soup Amanda Thomas-Griffiths Print Recipe Ingredients Half pumpkinOne decent apple granny smith is the bestOne large carrot2 cups chicken stock1 teaspoon mixed spice1 teaspoon nutmegFreshly grounded pepperKnobs of butter - as required depending on how fat you want to get!Cream/milk/waterParsley ...

Fiona’s Yummy Rice

Feb

21

2001

Tasty, but need to put it with something when I do it again. Fiona’s Yummy Rice Fiona Masters Print Recipe Ingredients 1 cup rice2 teaspoons curry powder1/4 cup crushed pineappleJuice of pineapple tinWater to make up 2 cups Instructions Microwave on high for 12 minutes

Broccoli Stacks

Feb

21

2001

A solid meal from my vegetarian days. Also when microwaves were newish. Now I’d go for something lighter and baked in the oven. Broccoli Stacks Fiona Masters Print Recipe Ingredients 1 tablespoon oil2 tablespoons flour1 tablespoon Sunflour seeds3 tablespoons parmesan cheese1 cup Milk1/2 cup Water2 cups veges6 pre-cooked Crepes. Instructions Blend oil, flour, seeds and cheese. Gradually add milk and water to flour. Stir until smooth. Microwave for 3-5 min, stirring once. ...

Cheese Enchiladas

Feb

21

2001

This is a variation of a recipe I’ve been using for years. The result is tasty, simple and looks good. Although enchiladas are meant to be made with tortillas I usually use crepes. The filling and sauce can all be made before hand; just leave the assembly to the last moment. The quantities given below ...