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Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Dipping Sauce
2008-06-06 13:35:00
This is another recipe I have made for the recipe swap I am in this month. I loved this one, wonderful spring rolls, I don't like vermicelli noodles so I softened some bean sprouts and used these instead. I made the suggested dipping sauce that went with these which was lovely, but I think they would also go well with a sweet chili sauce. If you would like to see the original recipe or more recipes by this chef click here.If you have been keeping up with the progress of my beautiful handcrafted camphor laurel chopping, cheese boards and Mezzaluna Boards. My official site is finally finished and live so to see my full collection please click here.Ingredients1lb ground lean pork1 Cup carrot (finely grated)1/2 Cup rice vermicelli (cooked)1 Tablespoon soy sauce1 Tablespoon oyster sauce1 Minced garlic clove (or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder)1 Teaspoon finely chopped gingerroot (or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger)2 Green onion (finely chopped)1 Large egg (fork beaten)25 Spring roll wrappers (6 i...
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Beef Kofta with Hummus
2008-06-05 19:00:00
These are great little things that can be served as a main with hummus and a side salad with bread or as little appetizer sticks, they also make a great finger food for a party. They are very quick and easy to put together with hardly any prep this makes them a perfect last minute meal. You can be creative with the herbs and change out or add more it is up to you.If you have been keeping up with the progress of my beautiful handcrafted camphor laurel chopping, cheese boards and Mezzaluna Boards. My official site is finally finished and live so to see my full collection please click here.Ingredients500g Ground beef1 Tablespoon parsley1 Teaspoon finely grated lemon rind1 Teaspoon ground cumin1 Teaspoon ground coriander1/2 Teaspoon onion powder3/4 Teaspoon garlic powder1/2 Teaspoon paprikaPepper to taste1 Egg, lightly beaten10-12 Skewers, presoaked1 Cup hummusPinch paprikaMethod1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl, divide into 10-12 portions (whichever you prefer) Roll each portion...
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Spicy Chicken Roast or Breast with Stir-Fried Vegetables
2008-06-04 08:22:00
This is a great quick recipe to do with a lovely end result, this dish can either be done with chicken breasts or with a whole roast chicken. I served my chicken over Asian vegetables I have listed the recipe for that below, but you could serve with rice or your favourite vegetables and potato whatever you prefer.If you have been keeping up with the progress of my beautiful handcrafted camphor laurel chopping, cheese boards and Mezzaluna Boards. My official site is finally finished and live so to see my full collection please click here.Ingredients4 Chicken breasts or 1 whole chicken (about 1.5kg)2-2 1/2 Tablespoons honey (depending on the size of breasts)2 Teaspoons sesame seedsSpice Mixture4 Cloves garlic, crushed1 Teaspoon grated fresh ginger2 Teaspoons soy sauce3 Teaspoons curry powder1 Teaspoon garam masala21/2 Tablespoons lemon juiceMethod1. Coat chicken breasts all over with spice mixture, cook, until browned on both sides and cooked through. Just before cooking is complete p...
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Uncle Tom's Appetizer Meatball Sauce
2008-06-03 10:17:00
I am in yet another recipe swap so expect to see a few more zaar members recipes posted again this month. I really have a lot of fun in these and it also gives me a chance to get some of my recipes reviewed. I made this the other night and it was a great meatball sauce, you can either buy store bought meatballs, make your own recipe or I have listed a recipe below for meatballs. I you would like to read more reviews or see more photos of this recipe please click here.If you have been keeping up with the progress of my beautiful handcrafted camphor laurel chopping, cheese boards and Mezzaluna Boards. My official site is finally finished and live so to see my full collection please click here.Ingredients2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 Tablespoons white vinegar1 Cup ketchup1/2 Teaspoon onion salt1/4 Teaspoon garlic powder1 Tablespoon white sugarMethod1. In a medium sauce pan mix ingredients and simmer til blended, add your prepared meatballs and simmer about fifteen minutes.Looks e...
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Salt and Pepper Calamari
2008-06-02 08:20:00
This is a very quick recipe, that makes for a great starter, you can turn this into a main meal by upping amount of squid and serving over Asian vegetables and adding a couple of red chillies to really spice it up. There are so many versions of this very simple dish, I prefer not to add too much flour as I do not like my calamari to be to batter coated in this recipe. I prefer it to be more salt and peppery as I only like it battered when I am deep frying it and serving it with my favourite plum chili sauce.If you have been keeping up with the progress of my beautiful handcrafted camphor laurel chopping, cheese boards and Mezzaluna Boards. My official site is finally finished and live so to see my full collection please click here.Ingredients500g Prepared squid2 Tablespoons of sea salt1 Tablespoon Szechuan peppercorns1 Tablespoon black peppercorns1/2 Teaspoon dried chili flakes1 Tablespoon corn flour1 Tablespoon oil2 Teaspoons sesame oilMethod 1. Combine salt and peppercorns in a fr...
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Spicy Eggplant Fritters with Yogurt Dip
2008-06-01 09:55:00
This is a wonderful dish when you have a crowd of people over, it makes a great dish, if making several like a buffet style meal or it also is a great appetizer to present while you are finishing up on the main affair. I prefer to serve it like this as they are really the best, eaten straight away, whilst crunchy and hot. It also gives your guests something to pick at, while they are chatting amongst themselves before a meal. These are also great to make as a snack, to sit and munch on, on a lazy Sunday afternoon whilst watching your favourite team play (don't forget your cold beer). I love the dip that goes with these and I feel it compliments all the flavour in the fritters very well. These are also excellent for vegetarian guests even the most strictest ones. I have had guests that can not even eat egg, these work really well as you just use egg substitute instead, I have been asked on more than one occasion for the recipe for these, so I hope you enjoy.If you have been keeping ...
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Florentine Pork Medallions
2008-05-31 18:56:00
I made this a few nights ago from a zaar member's recipe, they had entered a competition where you had to come up with recipes only using certain listed ingredients. I thought this was an excellent recipe I altered a couple of things as I didn't have to stick the ingredients. My pork loin was very lean so I added 1/2 teaspoon beef stock granules to the sauce as I did not get enough juice from the meat. I also used 4 tablespoons of grated Gruyere and Parmesan, added half to the sauce and saved the other 2 to sprinkle over the top. A great recipe that is very easy to make if you want to read other reviews or see more photos please click here.If you have been keeping up with the progress of my beautiful handcrafted camphor laurel chopping, cheese boards and Mezzaluna Boards. My official site is finally finished and live so to see my full collection please click here.Ingredients1lb Pork tenderloin2-3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour1 Cup dry white wine1 Cup milk2-3 Tablespoons chopped s...

Beef Fillet Steaks with Pepper Thyme Sauce
2008-05-30 10:33:00
I decided to have a treat the other night and buy some nice thick fillet steaks as we have not had a good steak in awhile. With all the food prices going up so dramatically this one-two time a week enjoyed cut of beef has now become one-two time a month affair, here's hoping food prices come down again soon. This is a simple recipe that pairs well with steak and does not require lots of effort, feel free to serve this with a cheaper cut of beef or with your favourite cut.If you have been keeping up with the progress of my beautiful handcrafted camphor laurel chopping, cheese boards and Mezzaluna Boards. My official site is finally finished and live so to see my full collection please click here.Ingredients1 Tablespoon olive oil4 Steak fillets1 Celery stalk, finely chopped2 Cloves garlic, crushed1 Brown onion, chopped finely1/2 Cup dry white wine1 Teaspoon beef stock granules300ml Double cream1 Teaspoon ground mixed peppercorns, or more if you like1 Tablespoon fresh thyme leavesMeth...
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Mustard Stuffed Chicken
2008-05-29 09:28:00
This is the post, for the second Zaar members recipe I made last night, I served this with Roasted Parmesan Asparagus which was perfect. This was so yummy with the cheesy mustard filling I did not make with the cheese stated instead I used two types of Gruyere, a stronger and a milder one, as this is what I had on hand and I thought it had a wonderful flavour. I also made a lemon mustard sauce to accompany, whilst this was a nice touch the chicken was perfectly moist and tasty as is. To see more photos and reviews of this recipe please click here.If you have been keeping up with the progress of my beautiful handcrafted camphor laurel chopping, cheese boards and Mezzaluna Boards. My official site is finally finished and live so to see my full collection please click here.Ingredients(I used 2 types of Gruyere 1 string 1 milder instead of mozzarella and cheddar.)125g Ball mozzarella cheese, torn into small pieces50g Strong cheddar cheese, grated1 Tablespoon coarse grain mustard4 Bonel...
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Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan
2008-05-29 09:03:00
I made two Zaar member recipes last night one as a main and one as a side dish both were very good and paired well together, I will post as two separate posts. The first one was the side dish I made to go with a stuffed mustard cheesy chicken. I love asparagus and this is a super simple, quick recipe that tastes good and still leaves the asparagus with that nice crunch which I like. If you would like to read more reviews of this recipe please click here.If you have been keeping up with the progress of my beautiful handcrafted camphor laurel chopping, cheese boards and Mezzaluna Boards. My official site is finally finished and live so to see my full collection please click here.Ingredients1 1/2lbs Asparagus 1 tablespoon olive oilCoarse saltGround pepper1/4 Cup Parmesan cheese, finely gratedMethod1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.2. Trim and/or peel tough ends from asparagus.3. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss asparagus with olive oil.4. Season with salt and pepper.5. Arrange asparagus in...

Thai-Style Chicken Soup
2008-05-28 10:46:00
This is a wonderful quick and easy soup that has some wonderful flavours and smells delicious while cooking. It makes for a wonderful lunch or serve as a dinner with some bread or you could add noodles to make it more substantial. It sounds like a lot of ingredients but they all come together with ease and in all it only takes about 30-35 Min's to get on the table.If you have been keeping up with the progress of my beautiful handcrafted camphor laurel chopping, cheese boards and Mezzaluna Boards. My official site is finally finished and live so to see my full collection please click here.Ingredients2 Tablespoons peanut oil500g Chicken fillet, sliced thinly1 Medium leek (350g), sliced thinly3 Cloves garlic, crushed1 Teaspoon mild curry powder1 Teaspoon ground cumin1 Teaspoon ground coriander4 Cups chicken stock1 Stem fresh lemon grass, halved500ml Coconut milk2 Teaspoons sambal oelek1 Tablespoon cornflour1 Tablespoon water1 Teaspoon fish sauce1 Red capsicum (200g), sliced thinly4 Gr...
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Prawn and Salmon Stir Fry with Lemon Grass and Mint
2008-05-27 10:08:00
I have really been enjoying stir fry's lately, they really are great and are so easy to do without a lot of fuss. You can have a fantastic tasting meal on the table in about 30 Min's that is not only healthy but tastes wonderful and because your not slaving over the stove for hours, you get to sit down and enjoy your meal. This is one I made the other night as I fancied some fish. I have been cooking a lot of chicken lately, as with all the food price hikes, it is just too expensive to eat all the variety I used to cook and I fancied a change. It was definitely worth it I really enjoyed this one as did my hubby.If you have been keeping up with the progress of my beautiful handcrafted camphor laurel chopping, cheese boards and Mezzaluna Boards. My official site is finally finished and live so to see my full collection please click here.Ingredients700g Salmon fillets, skinned and cut into cubes400g Green prawns (I buy them already shelled you may want to up the weight if you are bu...
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Thai Style Chicken Stir Fry
2008-05-26 09:56:00
This came out of having some vegetables I wanted to use up before they needed throwing out. It is super simple and easy to make without having a huge prep time. Although if you don't cook a lot of Asian style food like me, then a lot of people would not always have some of these ingredients on hand all the time. I love Chinese, Japanese, Indonesian, Malaysian etc.. So I have herbs and spices sitting in my cupboard that most people would have never heard of. The ingredients in this though are very common and with Asian becoming more popular to cook at home now days, rather getting a take out. The ingredients listed below are available at just about all regular supermarkets now.If you have been keeping up with the progress of my beautiful handcrafted camphor laurel chopping, cheese boards and Mezzaluna Boards. My official site is finally finished and live so to see my full collection please click here.Ingredients1kg Chicken breasts, sliced thinly2 Teaspoons fresh ginger, grated3 Clov...
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Gerry's Sauced Hamburgers
2008-05-25 09:36:00
I made this to go with some burgers I had the other night the sauce is excellent and makes a nice change to the usual mustard and ketchup that we usually top our burgers with. It is really quick and easy to make and just an all round good edition to the good old fashioned beef burger. Feel free to buy store bought or make your own if you would like to make my recipe for burgers click here. We like our burgers quite meaty so I always make my own. If you would like to read other reviews or see other photos from the sauce recipe click here.If you have been keeping up with the progress of my beautiful handcrafted camphor laurel chopping, cheese boards and Mezzaluna Boards. My official site is finally finished and live so to see my full collection please click here.Ingredients12 hamburger patty (purchased patties or your favorite recipe made up into 12 patties.)12 hamburger bunSauce1 1/4 cups catsup1/2 cup water1/4 cup brown sugar2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon dry mustard...

Shrimp/Prawns with Sweet Corn Sauce
2008-05-23 21:49:00
I made this delicious dish for dinner last night it was so good and had a wonderful combination of sweet and spice to it. It is yet another zaar member recipe, I have to get back to making some more of my own, but I have saved so many good recipes and I have been really enjoying making them. I did add some snow peas to this as I had some to use up it is a very versatile dish in that you could through left over veg, like capsicum, bean sprouts green beans etc.. all would pair well. I also added red chili instead of jalapeno as I could not get one at the store that day and it was still wonderful.If you have been keeping up with the progress of my beautiful handcrafted camphor laurel chopping, cheese boards and Mezzaluna Boards. My official site is finally finished and live so to see my full collection please click here.Ingredients1-2lb Shrimp , peeled and deveined (depending on how "saucy" you want the end result to be, I have also used cubed, boneless chicken.)Garam masala, for dustin...
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Pork Aux Champignons (French Pork With Mushrooms)
2008-05-22 18:41:00
This was another recipe I made from a zaar member for the swap I am in this month. I was so concerned with the cooking time for this recipe without adding liquid, but by cooking the meat slow all the juices run out and this is sufficient liquid to cook the pork with a tender outcome. I loved the sauce it was really good and paired excellently with the pork. I served mine with kumara zucchini fritters with was yummy. If you want to read more reviews on this recipe please click here.If you have been keeping up with the progress of my beautiful handcrafted camphor laurel chopping, cheese boards and Mezzaluna Boards. My official site is finally finished and live so to see my full collection please click here.Ingredients800g Pork tenderloin (2 tenderloins, ea weighing 400 gm)Olive oil (for frying)Salt & freshly ground black pepper500g Button mushroom2 Garlic clove (minced)1 Bay leaf2 Whole cloves3 Shallot (med size)8 Baby onion (use cocktail, pearl or sml boiler size onions ~ your ch...
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Saffron Scented Fruity Yellow Rice
2008-05-21 09:22:00
This is another zaar members recipe another one made for this months recipe swap I made this go with my Sesame Chili and Parsley Crusted Lamb fillets and it was the perfect side dish. The saffron gives it a wonderful colour, the flavour is really nice without being overpowering and I love cardamom pods. It is lovely side dish and would pair well with most types of stews, casseroles, curries & tagines.If you have been keeping up with the progress of my beautiful handcrafted camphor laurel chopping, cheese boards and Mezzaluna Boards. My official site is finally finished and live so to see my full collection please click here.Ingredients3 Cups basmati rice, rinsed3 Cups water, to the rice cooker level1 Pinch powdered saffron or 1 saffron strand2 Tablespoons fruit chutney2-4 Cardamom pod, split & use seedsSaltPepper1 Ounce butter2-4 Sprigs fresh coriander (optional)MethodImportant Note: This is a recipe for a standard Rice Cooker - please adjust the fluids if cooking in a pan t...
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Sesame Chili and Parsley Crusted Lamb Fillet
2008-05-21 08:55:00
This is another really quick recipe to make with the end resulting in a lovely tender lamb fillet. I cooked this in a frying pan but this could also be cooked on the BBQ. I do not like my lamb overcooked and like it pink in the centre. I cook mine about 5-8 Min's a side depending on the thickness. I then cover it and let it stand for a further 5 Min's, this additional standing time cooks the lamb just the way I like, but cook as you prefer.If you have been keeping up with the progress of my beautiful handcrafted camphor laurel chopping, cheese boards and Mezzaluna Boards. My official site is finally finished and live so to see my full collection please click here.Ingredients4 Lamb fillets (about 200g each)3/4 Cup sesame seeds1 Teaspoon dried chili flakes3 Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped finely3 Tablespoons olive oilMethod1. Combine sesame seeds, chili flakes and parsley in a bowl.2. Combine lamb fillets in a large bowl with the oil.3. Place lamb one at a time in sesame seed mix...
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Salt and Sichuan Pepper Tuna with Wasabi Mayonnaise
2008-05-20 16:34:00
This is a wonderful recipe that is so quick and easy to prepare and is great either on the grill, if it is BBQ weather or just done in the frying pan as I cooked it the other night. Depending on how you like your tuna cooked it is on the table in about 15-20 Min's. I like my tuna pink in the middle as tuna should be undercooked, otherwise it gets quite tough.If you have been keeping up with the progress of my beautiful handcrafted camphor laurel chopping, cheese boards and Mezzaluna Boards. My official site is finally finished and live so to see my full collection please click here.Ingredients2 Teaspoons sea salt2 Teaspoons Sichuan (szechuan) pepper60-80ml olive oil (depending on the size of your steaks Mine were huge)4 Tuna steaks1/2 Cup mayonnaise2 Teaspoons wasabi powder (mixed with a small amount of water to form a paste)1 Tablespoon fresh coriander, finely chopped1 Teaspoon lemon juiceMethod1. Using mortar and pestle or pepper grinder, grind salt and pepper until fine.2. Combi...
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Chicken with Garlic Cream
2008-05-20 07:42:00
This is another zaar recipe I tried during my May recipe swap. This was very tasty and super quick and easy to prepare which I think we all love. I did add about a 1/4 cup of dry white wine and some more garlic cloves just my personal preference. I also found the sauce to be a little thin so I thickened it up with a little cornflour at the end. I found it to be a very flavoursome sauce for such few ingredients and sometimes I think simple actually works better than over complicating a recipe. If you would like to read more reviews or see more photos of this recipe click here.f you have been keeping up with the progress of my beautiful handcrafted camphor laurel chopping, cheese boards and Mezzaluna Boards. My official site is finally finished and live so to see my full collection please click here.Ingredients4 Chicken fillet, pounded2 Garlic clove, crushed1 Tablespoon grainy mustard300 ml Thickened cream1 Cup chicken stock2 Tablespoons parsley, choppedMethod1. Cook fillets until bro...
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Baked Chicken Breast Supreme
2008-05-19 10:08:00
I found this one on zaar and made it last night it was very good although I will say it definitely needed something to go with as a dipping sauce. It is supposed to be served as is and whilst the coating was crispy and the chicken super tender My family and I prefered it with the accompanied garlic mayonnaise, I made.I only did this on the back of some of the other reviews which had said it was great but next time they would serve it with a salsa or somthing to dip. I also used four large chicken breasts and cut them up like chicken tenders this made the cooking time less. I did use panko flakes (Japanese breadcrumbs) as they crisp up really well and I much prefer them to regular breadcrumbs both in taste and texure. If you want to read more reviews or see more photos on this recipe please click here.If you have been keeping up with the progress of my beautiful handcrafted camphor laurel chopping, cheese boards and Mezzaluna Boards. My official site is finally finished and live so...
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Pan-Fried Pork Fillet Pear Chips and Mashed Kumara and Carrot
2008-05-18 11:56:00
This is a wonderful tasting dish it is a little more time consuming because of frying the pear slices, but the end result is well worth it. The entire meal can still be on the table in 40-45 Min's, so it not that huge of a recipe either. My hubby really enjoys this one and you will be surprised how tender the pork comes out cooking on the stove in this manner, as I usually marinate and roast pork or have a basting sauce.If you have been keeping up with the progress of my beautiful handcrafted camphor laurel chopping, cheese boards and Mezzaluna Boards. My official site is finally finished and live so to see my full collection please click here.Ingredients800g Pork fillet2 Red chilies, finely chopped (add as few or as many seeds as you like)1 Cup pear juice2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 Teaspoon chicken stock granules2 Teaspoons cornflourPepper to taste2 Medium pears1/4 Cup vegetable oilKumara and Carrot Mash750g Kumara, roughly chopped (sweet potato)200g Carrots, roughly chopped4...
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Tandoori Chicken Legs with Coconut Rice
2008-05-17 17:29:00
This is a very simple recipe which tastes great and smells wonderful while cooking as you get the spicy smell from the tandoori and the sweet smell from the coconut rice. It does not take long to prepare you can either toss chicken in yogurt and tandoori paste and get cooking or if you want to infuse marinate for a few hours. So it is a great after work fast meal or throw it all in zip lock bag in the morning before you leave and just pop it in the oven when you get in.If you have been keeping up with the progress of my beautiful handcrafted camphor laurel chopping and cheese boards. My official site is finally finished and live so to see my full collection please click here.Ingredients8-12 Drumsticks (depending on whether you want to serve 2 or 3 per person.)1/2 Cup tandoori paste1/2 Cup yogurt1 3/4 Cups white long grain rice1 1/4 Cups water400ml coconut cream2 Tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped roughly3 Green onions, sliced thinlyMethod1. Preheat oven to 200c2. Either combine ta...
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Lamb Racks with Mustard Maple Glaze and Roasted Vegetables
2008-05-16 10:12:00
This is a super simple meal just throw it all in a roasting pan and roast until done, so it is a wonderful no fuss meal. Depending on how thick you cut the vegetables, if you cut into thicker chunks you will have to par boil or they will not be cooked when the lamb is done. Make sure to keep them in about the 2cm cube size and it can all go in together and will all come out cooked beautifully.If you have been keeping up with the progress of my beautiful handcrafted camphor laurel chopping and cheese boards. My official site is finally finished and live so to see my full collection please click here.Ingredients4 x 4 French trimmed lamb cutlet racks2 Cloves garlic, sliced thinly2 Medium parsnips (500g), cut into 2cm cubes2 Medium kumara (500g), cut into 2cm cubes1/2 Cup fresh parsley, roughly choppedMustard Maple Glaze50g butter80ml Maple Syrup2 Tablespoons wholegrain mustardMethod1. Preheat oven to 200cMake mustard maple glaze1. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan, cook, stirring,...
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Asian Stir-Fried Mussels and Prawns
2008-05-15 20:06:00
This is a quick and easy meal to do, it tastes great and is a nice light meal. Please note: I cooked this in a wok so if you are using a large frying pan, cooking times will vary as woks get very hot. I love mussels, but please make sure you do remove beards and scrub thoroughly as you will end up with a not nice fish smell in your food if you don't. I find if your mussels are very dirty with lots of barnacles on them, than you can not remove, it is often better to boil them separately and add at the end to warm. This way any grit or dirt that remains, ends up in your water not your stir-fry I have done this before, my mussels I bought yesterday were very clean so this was not necessary.If you have seen my recent post on my cheese and cutting boards you will know I am about to go live with my official website shortly. So I am going to be posting pictures of some of the range of boards I currently have in stock, just to give you an idea on the beauty of them until I can post my web ...
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Miso Salmon
2008-05-15 11:43:00
I found this during my recipe swap it was from another zaar member who was not in my group, so I tagged it try and it was excellent. I made a couple of changes, I did the ingredients the recipe stated, then when the fish was just about cooked I removed and topped with the panko flakes. I then placed under the grill for a couple of minutes to crisp them even better, and to give a more golden brown colour than just from the pan. I poured sauce on the plate and then topped it with the salmon. So I could enjoy the crispness of the flakes as well as the taste of the fabulous sauce. If you want to read more reviews or see more more photos of this recipe click here.If you have seen my recent post on my cheese and cutting boards you will know I am about to go live with my official website shortly. So I am going to be posting pictures of some of the range of boards I currently have in stock, just to give you an idea on the beauty of them until I can post my web address. If you want more info...

Peppered Fillet Steaks with Creamy Bourbon Sauce
2008-05-14 08:40:00
This is a lovely recipe it is easy to make and the sauce goes so well with the steaks. I have not cooked steaks a lot recently as they have put the price of fillet up so much at the grocery store. I found some the other day that was still the same price as usual so I thought I would have a treat. They were so good I did buy a big chunk of fillet, so I could cut it into really thick steaks as I love them. I served mine over spinach and cauliflower mash and it was just right, you can find a recipe for cauliflower puree under alternative mash recipes, that I served with trout.If you have seen my recent post on my cheese and cutting boards you will know I am about to go live with my official website shortly. So I am going to be posting pictures of some of the range of boards I currently have in stock, just to give you an idea on the beauty of them until I can post my web address. If you want more information on them go to Chopping and Cheese board Ingredients 4 Beef fillet steaks (I am...
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Spice Rubbed Trout with Cauliflower Puree
2008-05-01 08:31:00
This is super simple, quick and easy recipe to make yet it tastes great, is low is carbs and high in protein. I love fish but have not made trout often, I always thought I just didn't like it. That is until my hubby made a mistake one day and purchased smoked trout instead of the smoked salmon I had asked for. When I tasted it I could not believe how close to smoked salmon it was just a bit saltier and a little stronger in taste. I figured if smoked trout was not dissimilar, then surely fresh would be the same and it was. I still prefer salmon as trout is a more bonier fish, so you get a lot of small bones left in, but not so much that it is annoying.If you have seen my recent post on my cheese and cutting boards you will know I am about to go live with my official website shortly. So I am going to be posting pictures of some of the range of boards I currently have in stock, just to give you an idea on the beauty of them until I can post my web address. If you want more informati...
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Chicken Breast in Parmesan
2008-05-01 08:09:00
This is recipezaar members recipe and it was so good, you will see a few posts for zaar member recipes this month as I am in another recipe swap. They are good fun and gives me the chance to try other peoples recipes as well as them try mine. I served mine over wild rice but this would also be great over pasta. If you would like to read all the reviews or see more photos of this one please click hereIf you have seen my recent post on my cheese and cutting boards you will know I am about to go live with my official website shortly. So I am going to be posting pictures of some of the range of boards I currently have in stock, just to give you an idea on the beauty of them until I can post my web address. If you want more information on them go to Chopping and Cheese boards under my categories.Ingredients2 Tablespoons unsalted butter4 Boneless skinless chicken breast half1 Tablespoon fresh oregano, minced or 1teaspoon dried oregano3/4 Cup dry vermouth2 Garlic clove, minced1 Cup heavy c...
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Japanese-Style Marinated Duck Breast
2008-04-30 07:21:00
This takes a little longer to make than some of the recipes I have been posting lately but it is well worth the effort. It has a wonderful flavour and smells great while cooking.If you have seen my recent post on my cheese and cutting boards you will know I am about to go live with my official website shortly. So I am going to be posting pictures of some of the range of boards I currently have in stock, just to give you an idea on the beauty of them until I can post my web address. If you want more information on them go to Chopping and Cheese boards under my categories.Ingredients 4 Duck breasts, skin onMarinade1/2 Cup chicken stock1/2 Cup Sake1/2 Cup mirin1/2 Cup soy sauce3 Cloves garlic, crushed2 Teaspoons fresh ginger, grated2 Tablespoons teriyaki sauce1/2 Cup brown sugarVegetables Olive oil150g Carrot, cut into match sticks250g Red cabbage, sliced thinly400g Chinese cabbage, sliced thinly4 Green onions, sliced thinly1 Red chili, sliced thinly (add as many or few seeds as you wa...
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