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Antipasto…Roasted Bell Peppers on Melba Toast
“There is no love sincerer than the love of food.” George Bernard Shaw, “The Revolutionist’s Handbook,” Man and Superman A great appetizer made from roasted bell peppers, preserved in olive oil...and served on Melba toast. Ingredients:Yellow bell pepper – 1Red bell pepper – 1Garlic – 1 clove/smashedOlive Oil – 1/2 cupSalt if requiredHot dog buns – 2Basil leaves – 4-5/chopped fineMethod: Roast the peppers on the grill till the skin blisters and gets charred , turning a couple of times. Put into a baggie and allow to cool. Once cool, remove the skin and wash seeds out . Cut the peppers into strips. Put them into a clean jar with…
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BUTTERSCOTCH ALMOND SHORTBREAD (Eggless)
“I’ve been on a constant diet for the last two decades. I’ve lost a total of 789 pounds. By all accounts, I should be hanging from a charm bracelet. “ Erma Bombeck BUTTERSCOTCH ALMOND SHORTBREAD (Eggless) Butterscotch shortbread is the sort of thing that goes perfectly with the cuppa coffee…or tea, of course. Its got a slightly chewy feel to it, and tastes surprisingly different from the regular shortbread, which I love very much indeed. What would we do without butter?? Ingredients:Butter – 125gms/at room tempWhite Sugar – 2 TbspsBrown Sugar – 3 TbspsAlmond essence – 1 tspFlour – 1 ½ cups Salt-1 pinchBaking Powder – ½ tsp Method:Preheat the…
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Kiwi Fruit Dessert Cake with Orange Marmalade & Fresh Cream
“One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating.” Luciano Pavarotti and William Wright, Pavarotti, My Own Story Here’s a mouthwatering, scrumptious and totally refreshing combination. An almond sponge cake,sandwiched with orange marmalade and chopped kiwi-fruit tossed in whipped cream. Then it gets better. Smother it with an icing of whipped almond cream, shower with ground almonds, top with sliced kiwi-fruit, and drizzle with melted white and dark chocolate!!! ….IngredientsSpongeEggs – 5 (250gms)Almonds – 100gms (grind in dry grinder with skin; be careful it doesnt get pasty)Flour – 2 tbs ( almonds…
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With apples in season here…it’s time for ‘APPLE CRUMBLE’
“I know the look of an apple that is roasting and sizzling on the hearth on a winter’s evening, and I know the comfort that comes of eating it hot, along with some sugar and a drench of cream… I know how the nuts taken in conjunction with winter apples, cider, and doughnuts, make old people’s tales and old jokes sound fresh and crisp and enchanting.” Mark Twain APPLE CRUMBLEIngredients: Apples- 6-8 / 1 kg (crisp ones, a bit tart are ok)Juice of 1 lemon (increase if apples are sweet)Sugar (granular) – 2 TbspsRaisins – 1 handfulCinnamon – 1 tspWalnuts – ¼ Cup/ choppedToppingFlour – 1/3 cupSugar- 2 TbspsCinnamon –…
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Penne in Cream Mushroom Sauce..for Presto Pasta Nights.
“The trouble with eating Italian food is that five or six days later you’re hungry again.” George Miller PENNE IN A CREAM MUSHROOM SAUCE Here’s my entry for Presto Pasta Nights hosted by a great blog ‘Once Upon a Feast’ which I enjoy reading tremendously. You will find some great meal ideas here. A versatile, simple recipe. I like to make this with penne because the sauce holds on better, though find it works well with even spaghetti. I have got great reviews on this, and always get a recipe request whenever I serve it. This is the vegetarian version. For a non-vegetarian version, toss in grilled/ chopped chicken when…
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Devil’s Food Mini Muffins
This is a nice and easy recipe I browsed off the net ages ago. It’s a staple item on our kids birthday party menu, and I attempt to colour code it with the colours of the cake. The good thing is that these make good finger food, and allow for less wastage as compared to cupcakes, as is often the case with excitable kids that grab more than they can eat!! ( Sorry…am still trying to locate the picture.) Makes approx 4 dozen mini-muffins Preheat the oven to 180deg C. Line 2 mini-muffin tins with liners. Alternatively, grease them well…but lining is always an easier, cleaner and no-fuss method. Flour…
