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  • Grandma Julie’s Egg Salad

      Grandma Julie's Egg Salad is a absolute must have at any family BBQ that we have. It has the delicate bite of shallots and sweetness and crunch of little pieces of apple. Mmmm I think it might be time for another visit to grandmas house! Ingredients 12 hard boiled eggs 2 shallots 1 green apple diced 4 long sticks of celery and leaves 2 tablespoon curry 2 -3 dessert spoons mayonnaise (we use egg free mayo) 1 tablespoon chopped parsley Method Peel eggs and cut into quarters....

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  • How to Make Bean Salad

    How to Make Bean Salad Way back when I was in high school, I worked for KFC and they used to have the most delicious bean salad in the world.  Sadly they don't sell it anymore, but I've always wanted to learn how to make bean salad and  this version is even fresher, healthier and lighter than the bean salad I used to know and love.  Bean Salad: Ingredients: 3 cups assorted beans (red kidney, white kidney, pinto or chickpeas) 1...

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  • Tuna Salad for Lunches

    Who is a fan of Tuna Salad for lunches? I'm not a huge fan of tuna on it's own, kinda reminds me of cat food.  However quite often I buy those little tins of 'tuna salad' with tuna, corn kernels and mayonnaise and I love it smothered on fresh bread with butter and it is totally divine.  But at $1.50 or so a can - it can really add up - here's how to make it easily at home (I bulk it up...

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  • Tropical Rice Salad

    Tropical Rice Salad  Tropical Rice Salad is a refreshing dish to go on your table either Christmas Day or for the Christmas Bar-B-Q at home or work. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups basmati rice 2 1/2 cups cold water 1 red capsicum, finely diced 1/2 fresh pineapple, skin removed and diced 4 spring onions, thinly sliced 400g ham, diced 1/4 cup olive oil 1 cup mint, roughly chopped zest of 1 orange 2 Tbsp orange juice Place rice and water in...

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  • Prawn and Mango Cocktail

    Prawn and Mango Cocktail Prawn and Mango Cocktail is a delicious entrée for Christmas time - and best of all - it doesn't require any cooking (hooray!!!!!).  Buy your prawns as close to serving time as you possibly can - fresh is best for this recipe to work! Ingredients: 1 red onion 1 ripe mango 2 medium avocados 500 grams cooked tiger prawns, tails intact 50 grams baby rocket 1/4 red capsicum 1/2 cup whole egg mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon tomato paste 1.5 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce...

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  • Mayonnaise Lots of Ways

    Mayonnaise Lots of Ways Mayonnaise tastes sooo much better home made - here we have Mayonnaise Lots of Ways for every taste - even a no-egg version! Basic Mayonnaise Ingredients: 2 egg yolks 2 -3 teaspoons white vinegar pepper 1 cup olive oil In a food processor, add the egg yolks, vinegar and pepper.  Process for 10 – 15 seconds or until well combined.  With the motor still running slowly add the cup of olive oil until the mixture is thick...

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  • Caprese Salad Bites

    Caprese Salad Bites Salad on a stick!  Caprese Salad Bites are really easy and are a great finger food idea for your next barbecue!  Plus a fun way to get the kids eating salad! Ingredients: 1 punnet cherry tomatoes 1 bunch fresh basil leaves 250 grams fresh baby bocconcini, drained salt and pepper to taste Balsamic vinegar for dipping Try and choose cherry tomates that are about the same size as the baby bocconcini - if not, cut them in...

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  • Simple Greek Salad

    Simple Greek Salad Simple Greek Salad is easy to prepare and bursting with delicious flavours that will have everyone wanting more. Ingredients: 1/2 lettuce of your choice 1  cucumber 1/2 Spanish onion 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 very ripe tomatoes 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted 75 grams feta cheese (Danish is nice) Wash the lettuce leaves well.  Lettuces such as rocket or Mesclun are good choices.  Rip them gently with your hands and lay them on...

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  • Cold Rice Salad

    Cold Rice Salad Cold Rice Salad is perfect for hot summer days. its refreshing crunchy and very simple to prepare. Ingredients: 1 cup white or brown rice (uncooked) 4 green shallots finely chopped 1 red capsicum chopped finely 310 grams (or one small tin) corn kernels, drained 450 grams pineapple pieces, drained 1/3 cup sultanas or raisins or cranberries 1/3 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons white vinegar 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder 1/4 teaspoon sugar Cook the rice in salty water until tender....

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  • Egg Salad

    Egg Salad This is a very American traditional style Egg Salad.  Fantastic on fresh white bread or rolled in lavash bread.  A great way to use up excess eggs, and delicious! Ingredients: 1 dozen eggs 1 onion diced finely 150g diced bacon 1.25 cups of mayonnaise 1 tablespoon of curry powder 1 teaspoon of crushed garlic 1 chicken stock cube 1x 300ml bottle of cream (whipped) salt and pepper parsley flakes (optional) Boil eggs till hard boiled and cut into slices...

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