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. 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 ...

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!” 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 ...

Fiona’s Yummy Rice

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

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

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.  Pumpkin Soup Steven Thomas Print Recipe Ingredients  1 Pumpkin peeled, cubed1 1/2 cups water from pumpkin1 1/2 cups milk1 cup cheese1 teaspoon nutmeg2 onionsGarlicSalt and pepper Instructions 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 mixtureSeason with salt ...

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  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 Instructions chop the butter into the flour and mix until you get a ...

Rich Potato Pie

Rich Potato Pie Print Recipe 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 Instructions 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 bowlRub butter into flour ...

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.   Spaghetti alla Puttanesca Wendy Evans Print Recipe 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 substitute 1 teaspoon ...

Afghani Salad

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