Apple and Pumpkin Soup

Apple and pumpkin soup. Sound interesting and Amanda Thomas-Griffiths recommended the recipe highly. I have to admit my attempt wasn’t flash. Amanda Thomas-Griffiths Apple and Pumpkin Soup Print Recipe Ingredients Method 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 ...

Naan Bread that Works Every Time

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

Fiona’s Yummy Rice

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

Broccoli Stacks

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

Cheese Enchiladas

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 ...

Pumpkin Soup

Pumpkin soup is very common in New Zealand.  Steven Thomas Pumpkin Soup Print Recipe Ingredients Method Ingredients   1 Pumpkin peeled, cubed1 1/2 cups water from pumpkin1 1/2 cups milk1 cup cheese1 teaspoon nutmeg2 onionsGarlicSalt and pepper Method Boil pumpkin for 20 min. Drain.Mash.Mix cooking water, milk, cheese and nutmeg in bowl. Add pumpkin to bowl. Sauté onions and garlic. Add pumpkin mixture to onions. Blend to smooth ...

Feta Quiche

Good for a heavy main. Accompany with fresh salad. Note, it doesn’t require salt because of the Feta. Feta Quiche Print Recipe Ingredients Method Ingredients   Ingredients for base2 cups self-raising flour175 grams salted butterIngredients for filling250 grams Feta cheese170 ml Sour Cream small container250 grams Cottage Cheese2 eggsOther ingredientsup to 250 grams of tasty cheddar cheese or Parmesan Method chop the butter into the flour and mix until ...

Rich Potato Pie

Rich Potato Pie Print Recipe Ingredients Method Notes Ingredients   1 kg waxy potatoes3 1/3 cups Flour1 1/2 teaspoons salt200 g butter2 eggs4 tablespoons water175 g finely chopped shallots4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley2 tablespoons chopped fresh chervil or 2 teaspoons dried chervilSaltBlack pepper1 egg yolk1 tablespoon water150 ml double cream lightly whipped Method Cook potatoes for 5 minutes in large pan of boiling salted water.Drain well.Cool until comfortable to handle.Cut into slicesSift flour and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt into ...

Spaghetti alla Puttanesca

“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 Ingredients Method Ingredients   4 tablespoons olive oil3 cloves garlicTin tomatoes + juice1 tablespoon capers - chopped small16 black olives - chopped large1 small chilli - chopped fine1 tablespoon fresh oregano - chopped fine You can ...

Afghani Salad

As with all my Afghani recipes, this one came from Roqiah. Roqiah Akrami Afghani Salad Print Recipe Ingredients Method Ingredients   LettuceTomatoesCucumberCeleryFresh coriander can replace with parsley and/or a tiny bit mintNatural yoghurtSmall amount white vinegar Method Chop vegetables small like coleslaw.Mix in yoghurt and vinegarServe on big flat plate.