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{ butter chicken}
valerie schamehorn - canada
ingredients...
150ml natural yogurt
50g ground almonds
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp crushed bay leaf
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp garam masala
4 green cardamoms (i have never put these in as i have none)
1 tsp gingerroot
1 tsp garlic, minced
1 (400g) can tomatoes
1 1/4 tsp salt
1 kg chicken, skinned, boned and cubed
75g butter
1 tbsp oil
2 medium onions, sliced
2 Tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
4 Tbsp single cream
method...
1. Place the yogurt, ground almonds, all the dry spices, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and salt in a large mixing bowl and blend together thoroughly.
2. Add the chicken to the yogurt mixture and set aside.
3. Melt together the butter and oil in a large heavy based pot, add the onions and saute for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the chicken and boil/stir-fry for approximately 20 minutes.
5. Stir in the coriander and cream.
6. Bring to the boil again and then you're ready to serve.
7. Garnish with a little fresh coriander if you wish.
Serves 4
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{ trebilco's favourite lasagne }
ingredients...
Meat sauce:
1 lb beef mince
1 (25oz) jar pasta sauce -tomato and basil
1 onion (small)
1-3 cloves crushed garlic (to your taste)
salt and pepper (to your taste)
Cheese sauce:
2 cups milk
1/2-3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/3 cup flour
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese [Costco Cabot Brand (US)/Tasty (NZ)]
Note: if you use a milder cheese then you may need more to make it taste cheesier/sharper.
Approximately 6 uncooked pasta sheets.
method...
1. Saute onion and garlic in fry-pan in a little olive oil (approx. 2mins). Remove from pan.
2. Brown the beef mince in the fry-pan.
3. Add the pasta sauce, the onion, garlic, and salt and pepper to your taste. Let simmer for a couple of minutes. Set aside meat sauce.
2. Brown the beef mince in the fry-pan.
3. Add the pasta sauce, the onion, garlic, and salt and pepper to your taste. Let simmer for a couple of minutes. Set aside meat sauce.
4. Make the cheese sauce by putting all the ingredients except the cheese in a microwaveable jug/bowl.
5. Whisk well.
6. Microwave for 1 minute. Remove and whisk well.
7. Repeat for another minute and then whisk well.
8. Repeat until sauce thickens, which is approximately 4-5 minutes.
9. Once sauce has thickened, add the cheese and mix. Set aside cheese sauce.
5. Whisk well.
6. Microwave for 1 minute. Remove and whisk well.
7. Repeat for another minute and then whisk well.
8. Repeat until sauce thickens, which is approximately 4-5 minutes.
9. Once sauce has thickened, add the cheese and mix. Set aside cheese sauce.
10. Grease a dish that is approximately 12 by 8 inches. Place 1/2 the beef sauce in the dish, cover with the pasta sheets, then follow that by 1/2 the cheese sauce. Repeat with another layer of the remaining meat sauce, pasta sheets and cheese sauce. Sprinkle some additional cheese and breadcrumbs (optional) on top and then place in a moderate oven (350 F/180 C) for 45 minutes.
Serves 4.
Serves 4.
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{ applesauce }
 method... |
| Every Autumn/Fall it is family tradition to go and visit a fruit orchard or two! Storing up like the squirrels do for the winter. Just peel, cut and place the apples in a large pot. Cover the bottom of the pot with water (approx. 1-2 cups). Cook on medium heat for 45minutes (or until soft). Use a whizz stick or a sieve to make the applesauce texture. Leave the applesauce to cool before storing in plastic bags to freeze. |
[Tip: Thaw the applesauce out of the plastic bag, as much sauce will cling to the sides of the bag when thawed].
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{ natural yogurt and honey salad dressing }
ingredients...
3 Tbsp Natural Yogurt
3 Tbsp Natural Yogurt
1 Tbsp liquid Honey
1 tsp Apple Cidar Vinegar (or any other vinegar you might have)
1 tsp Dill
1/4 tsp crushed garlic (optional)
Pinch of salt
method...
method...
Mix all the ingredients in a small jug (to your taste) and pour over your salad. Done :)
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{ cinnamon buns - wow!! }
I've had these buns a number of times while being here in the states and absolutely loved them. Thought I'd try them out myself. Love them, love this recipe. It gets even better though...prepare them the night before, cover and put in the fridge, and cook em when you need em! So good :)
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{ french lentil soup }
ingredients...
1 cup dried lentils
2 Tbsp butter or margarine
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 carrots, shredded
4 cups beef broth
1 cup water
1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup diced ham/chicken (precooked)
Salt and pepper to taste
method...
1. Melt the butter in a large, heavy saucepan
2. Saute the onion, celery and carrot until softened
3. Stir in the broth and water
4. Rinse the lentils, sort over. Add to the soup. Bring to the boil
5. Lower heat to a simmer. Cover. Cook for about 1 hour.
6. Stir in the worcestershire sauce, red-pepper sauce, half and half and diced meat. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
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{strawberry marbled cheesecake }
ingredients...
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 Tbsp sugar
24 ounzes cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
3 eggs
10 ounces frozen/fresh strawberries
1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
method...
1. Puree the strawberries and cornstarch in blender, then heat in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened, allow to cool
2. Combine melted butter, graham cracker crumbs and sugar, press into bottom of 9 inch springform pan. Bake at 350F for 10 minutes
3. Combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla, mixing at medium speed until well blended
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each one
5. Pour half the batter over the crust then add half of the strawberry mixture by spoonfuls to the batter.
6. Pour remaining batter into the pan, then remaining strawberry mixture. Swirl with a knife until it resembles a marbled effect.
7. Bake at 300F for 50-60 minutes or until set. Chill overnight before serving.
Serves 10
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