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  • Bacon and Zucchini Pasta

    Bacon and Zucchini Pasta I love recipes that require the least amount of washing up. So Bacon and Zucchini Pasta is terrific. One pot for pasta and one frying pan. That means a fast washing up and get to the lounge chair with Ingredients: 1 zucchini, sliced 2 slices of bacon 2 cups of cooked pasta ¼ cup of thickened cream ¼ cup of chicken stock 1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh basil Freshly ground black pepper Freshly grated Parmesan cheese In...

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  • Seafood Sauce

    Seafood Sauce Fancy a prawn cocktail?  This simple zesty Seafood Sauce is easy to whip up and makes fresh prawns even tastier! Ingredients: 2/3 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 tablespoons tomato sauce 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce few drops Tabasco sauce (optional) Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl, cover and refrigerate until needed.  Will keep for up to two days in the fridge. Recipe Hints and Tips: Add a couple of teaspoons of fresh herbs for...

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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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  • White Wine Sauce

    White Wine Sauce White Wine Sauce is delicious served over fish, seafood and chicken.  It's a great way to liven up a plain meal! Ingredients: 3/4 cup white wine (dry) 1 1/2 tablespoons butter 1 chicken stock cube 3/4 cup boiling water 1 1/4 cups cream 1 teaspoon mustard powder 1 shallot (finely diced) 1 red chilli (finely diced) optional Melt the butter in a frypan until bubbling.  Cook the shallots and chilli's together with the mustard powder until softened.  Add the white wine...

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  • Lemon Aioli

    Lemon Aioli Lemon Aioli is a garlic mayonnaise.  It makes a great sauce for meats such as chicken and seafood, and is also a very versatile dip.  Perfect for the warmer weather - and something a little bit fancy! Ingredients: 1/2 cup whole egg mayonnaise (or make your own!) 2 garlic cloves 1 teaspoon lemon zest 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice salt and pepper to taste Peel and crush the garlic cloves well.  Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well...

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  • Cheese Fondue

    Cheese Fondue Have you ever had a Cheese Fondue or wanted to try one?  They are so much fun - and so easy, and delicious! Ingredients: 4 cups grated cheese (you can use cheddar, Gruyère or any tasty cheese) 1/4 cup cornflour 2 cups white wine 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg salt and pepper to taste To Dip: cubes of fresh crusty bread Heat the white wine gently in a medium saucepan over a low heat.  Mix together the cornflour and grated cheese, and gradually...

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  • Creamy Mustard Sauce

    Creamy Mustard Sauce This creamy mustard sauce recipe is a great sauce over baked chicken breasts or pork chops.  Just bake or pan fry your meat, and spoon the sauce over the top!  Yum! Ingredients:  1 teaspoon crushed garlic 1 teaspoon butter 2 tablespoons wholegrain mustard 1/4 cup white wine (or chicken stock) 300ml cream 1 teaspoon dried thyme Cook the meat you plan on serving with the mustard sauce first in a frypan.  Remove the meat and keep warm....

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  • Homemade Red Curry Paste

    This homemade Red Curry Paste recipe is nice and simple and great if you keep lots of herbs and spices at home. This mixture keeps for up to a week sealed in an airtight container in the fridge.  It can also be frozen into ice cubes. Ingredients 6 dried chillies, seeded 2 medium brown onions, chopped 3 teaspoons crushed garlic 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons ground turmeric 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon lemon zest...

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  • Chocolate Fudge Sauce

    Chocolate Fudge Sauce This deliciously rich Chocolate Fudge Sauce is perfect over ice-cream.  This is an adults only version - but you can leave out the brandy for the kids if you have to! Ingredients:  150ml double cream 4 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup caster sugar 175 grams good quality chocolate (dark or milk) 2 tablespoons brandy 3/4 fill a saucepan with water and bring to the boil.  Place a metal bowl on top and carefully heat the cream, butter and...

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  • Caramel Sauce

    Caramel Sauce This rich Caramel Sauce is quick and easy to make. Hmmm serve this delicious Caramel Sauce over some vanilla ice cream or some toasted waffles.... delicious! Ingredients: 1 cup cream 1 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoons golden syrup 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Place all ingredients in a saucepan and stir over heat until sugar has dissolved. Boil for 5 minutes or until mixture is slightly reduced and has a rich brown colour Recipe Hints and Tips: Makes...

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