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Raspberry Hazelnut Cake

Raspberry Hazelnut Cake
My favorite nuts are hazelnuts. They go well with so many ingredients, in this case with raspberries. I made this cake for a house warming party. Everyone was delighted by the taste.Ingredients:6 eggs2 cups caster sugar250 g butter, melted2/3 cup sour cream, warmed1 cup plain flour1/2 cup SR flour1 cup hazelnuts, roasted and processed into meal300 g raspberries, fresh or frozenIcing-250 g cream cheese2/3 cup icing sugar2/3 cup milk powderMethod:Preheat oven to 180*C (160* fan forced). Prepare 22...

Oven Baked Rainbow Trout

Oven Baked Rainbow Trout
I was born far away from any sea, but we had (still have) beautiful rivers full of this lovely fish. This is a simple way to prepare and enjoy it.Ingredients:2 Rainbow Trouts (1-1,5 kg)1/3 cup olive oil2 cloves garlic, crushedcorn flour (fine polenta) for dustingsalt and pepperMethod:Wipe (scaled) trouts, salt and pepper inside and out. Mix oil and crushed garlic; brush fish with with this, leaving most of the garlic inside. Dust well with fine polenta, pour some more olive oil on top, and bake...

Corn Bread

Corn Bread
This recipe is used in many countries of Balkan. Ingredients:3 small eggs, beaten1 teas salt3 tbsp oil1 cup yogurt1/2 cup mineral sparkling water1 cup corn flour (fine polenta)1 cup SR flourMethod:Mix all ingredients well, pour into greased / dusted bread tin, and bake 35-40 min on 180*C.Proja / kukuruzni hljebPotrebno:3 manja jaja, umucena1 kasicica soli3 kasike ulja1 solja gustog jogurta / kiselog mlijeka1/2 solje kisele vode1 solja kukuruznog brasna, sitnije od palente1 solja samodizajuceg brasna(ako...

Slimming World - Roasted Haddock with spinach-filled peppers

Slimming World - Roasted Haddock with spinach-filled peppers
Serves 4 Original - Free Ingredients 2 red peppers, halved and seeded 2 yellow peppers, halved and seeded Fry light salt and freshly ground black pepper 425g bag spinach, washed 2 garlic cloves, crushed 142g quark 20g pack fresh basil, chopped 1 level tsp Dijon mustard 4 haddock fillets 2 ripe vine tomatoes, thinly sliced Method 1. Preheat the oven to 190c/375f/Gas 5. Place the pepper halves onto a roasting tray, cut side up. Spray with fry light and season. Roast for 15 minutes. 2. Meanwhile...

Slimming World - Roasted Beef with a Mixed Peppercorn and Mustard Crust

Slimming World - Roasted Beef with a Mixed Peppercorn and Mustard Crust
Serves 4-6 Ready in about 2 hours Original - Free Ingredients 1.5kg sirlion of beef joint, all visable fat removed 2 tbsp English mustard powder 6-8 tbsp mixed peppercorns, crushed Method 1. Preheat the oven to 190c/375f/Gas 5 and place the joint of beef in a roasting tin. Make up the mustard following instructions on the tin and spread over the joint. Sprinkle over the crushed mixed peppercorns to form an even crust. 2. Place the joint in the oven and cook for 20 minutes per 1lb/454g, plus...

Slimming World - Chilli and Soy-Glazed Steak with Stir-Fried Vegetables

Slimming World - Chilli and Soy-Glazed Steak with Stir-Fried Vegetables
Serves 4 Original - Free Ingredients 454g Sirlion steak, all visible fat removed 3 red chillies, deseeded and finely chopped 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 2.5cm piece fresh root ginger 1 tbsp artifical sweetener 57ml light soy sauce 1kg stir-fry vegetables Method 1. Cut the steak into finger width strips and place in a bowl. Mix two thirds of the chopped chillies with the red wine vinegar, ginger, sweetener and soy sauce. Pour over the steak and leave to marinate for 30 minutes. 2. Drain the steak,...

Slimming World - Chicken Pasanda Sizzler with Roasted Cauliflower and Broccoli

Slimming World - Chicken Pasanda Sizzler with Roasted Cauliflower and Broccoli
Serves 4 Syns - Original half a syn Ingredients 1 tbsp medium curry powder 150g total 0% fat greek yogurt juice of 1 lemon 1in piece fresh root ginger, grated 4 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 head of cauliflower cut into florets 1 head of broccoli, cut into florets 2 tsp cumin seeds fry light Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 large onion, chopped 1 cinnamon stick 2 level tbsp tomato puree A handful of fresh coriander, chopped 1 green chilli, sliced Method 1. Mix the curry...

Slimming World - Butternut Squash Stew with Couscous

Slimming World - Butternut Squash Stew with Couscous
Serves 4 Syns - Green 1 Ingredients 454g butternut squash, diced 420g can butter beans, drained 125g pack button mushrooms 2 tomatoes, chopped A small handful of fresh thyme leaves, chopped 1 level tbsp cornflour 198ml hot vegetable stock salt and freshly ground black pepper 255g couscous 4 spring onions, thinly sliced A small handful of fresh parsley, finely chopped Juice of 1 lemon, plus 4 lemon wedges to serve Method 1. Preheat the oven to 200c/400f/Gas 6. In a large casserole dish, mix the...

Slimming World - Boston Baked Beans Brunch

Slimming World - Boston Baked Beans Brunch
Serves 4 Syns - Green half a syn Ingredients 2 x 400g cans haricot beans, drained 270g jar silverskin baby pickled onions 400g can chopped tomatoes 1 level tbsp wholegrain mustard 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce 2 level tbsp tomato puree 2 tbp artifical sweetener salt and freshly ground black pepper A handful of fresh parsley, finely chopped 227g pack portobello mushrooms 4 tomato, halved fry light 1 tsp dried thyme 4 large eggs Method 1. Preheat the oven to 180c/350f/Gas 4. In a large casserole...

Chocolate Roses

Chocolate Roses
Easy way to decorate any cakeSacher Torte decorated with dark chocolate roses.Ingredients:100 g Chocolate, melted50 g Glucose syrup(or less - amount is always 2 : 1)Method: Melt chocolate. If you want to make leaves, you have to do it at this stage. Brush rose leaves with melted chocolate, and leave to set.Add glucose into chocolate, warm a bit more, and mix well. When still warm, but stiff enough to handle, shape little balls with your hands. Decide how many roses you want to make; that many centres...

'From Russia With Love' Cake

'From Russia With Love' Cake
Recipe found on a Russian cooking website.Ingredients:-Cheese balls:250 g cream cheese1 egg50 g sugar50 g coconut, desiccated1 tbsp corn flour2 tbsp plain flour-Chocolate sponge:5 eggs (or 4 large)60 g sugar50 g dark chocolate2 tbsp flour2 tbsp corn flour3 tbsp cocoa-Ganache:80 g chocolate40 ml Method:Preheat your oven to 175*C. Prepare 22 cm cake tin; oil and dust with flour.Mix all the ingredients for balls, form them and place on bottom of the tin.Separate eggs; Make a stiff foam out of egg...

Sushi...The way I make it

Sushi...The way I make it
This is not a traditional recipe; it's been adapted to my skills and preferences.Ingredients:1 cup Jasmine rice1,5 cups water1 teas vegetable stock powder (or other)4 sheets of roasted seaweedSalmon (smoked)/Tuna/PrawnsLebanese cucumber, sliced lengthwiseAvocado, sliced lengthwise(or other vegetables)Sushi matWater and brush for wettingMethod:Cook rice - absorption method- with 1,5 cups of water, add vegetable powder. Let it cool completely.Place a seaweed sheet on a sushi mat. Spoon 1/4 of rice;...

Mississippi Mud Slice

Mississippi Mud Slice
Ingredients:250 g butter, chopped150 g dark chocolate, chopped2 cups caster sugar1 cup hot water1 tbsp instant coffee1 3/4 cups flour1/4 cup cocoa powder2 eggs, beatencocoa powder for dusting, or melted chocolateMethod:Preheat oven to 160*C. Line a baking tray (19X30cm) with silicone paper.Combine first 5 ingredients in a heatproof bowl. Stir over low heat until chocolate melted and smooth. Cool mixture slightly, then add sifted flour and cocoa; add eggs and stir until well combined. Pour into...

Indian Beef Koftas

Indian Beef Koftas
Quick, tasty, aromatic and satisfying!Ingredients:750 g minced beef1,5-2 tbsp curry powder (Madras preferably)2 gloves garlic, crushed2 teas grated ginger2/3 cup yogurt2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped2 tbsp ghee, or oil1 large onion, chopped1/2 cup coconut milk1 cup water (or less)1 tbsp tomato paste1/2-1 teas saltextra yogurt to serveMethod:Combine mince, 1/2 curry garlic, ginger and 1 tbsp of yogurt. Mix well, and shape into balls, dusting hands with flour. Set aside.Heat ghee or oil, fry onion,...

Chorbanac - Bosnian 'Soupy' Meat Stew

Chorbanac - Bosnian 'Soupy' Meat Stew
Traditionally it's made in a big cauldron, outdoor on open fire.Ingredients (10+ servings)1 kg chuck steak1 kg lamb, preferably on the bone1 kg pork, or chicken - your choice1 kg onion, chopped2-3 tbsp oil2-4 garlic cloves, chopped1 bay leaf1 chilli, chopped or chilli powder2 tbsp paprika1/2 -1 teas black pepper, freshly grounded2 medium potatoes, grated1 bunch of parsley leaves1-2 tbsp flour2-3 tbsp vegetable stock powder (Vegeta)200-250ml white vinesalt to tasteMethod:Heat oil, fry onion until...

Persian Chicken with Walnuts and Pomegranate (Fesenjan)

Persian Chicken with Walnuts and Pomegranate (Fesenjan)
Ancient dish...Still popular around the World!Ingredients:2 tbsp oil/ghee1 onion, chopped1 large garlic clove, crushed800 g Chicken meat, bite size (or 1 kg with bones in)1,5-2 cups walnuts, ground3/4 cup pomegranate molasses (or 1,5 cups pomegranate juice)2 bay leavespinch of cinnamon, turmeric and nutmegWater (if necessary)Salt and pepper to taste5-8 (dried) rose petals (optional, but recommended - has to be fragrant-one)Method:Fry onions in oil, add chicken and other spices - brown well. Add...

Slimming World - Strawberry ice cream

Slimming World - Strawberry ice cream
Serves 4Preparation Time - 5 minutes plus 2-3 hours freezing timeSyns - 1 and half on all choicesIngredients454g strawberries, tops hulled (reserve a couple with the tops on, cut in half to decorate)312g fat free natural fromage frais3 tbsp artificial sweetenera few drops of vanilla essenceMethod1. Put the strawberries in a food processor and blend until smooth. Add the fromage frais, sweetener and vanilla essence and blend again. Pour into a freezer proof container and place in the freezer for...

Slimming World - Mango Ripple Ice Lollies

Slimming World - Mango Ripple Ice Lollies
Makes 6Preparation time - 10 minutes, plus 6-8 hours freezingSyns - All choices 1 and half Ingredients340g fresh mango, peeled, stoned and cut into bite size cubes2 tbsp artificial sweetener2 x 200g pots fat free natural yogurtMethod1. Put the cubed mango in a food processor and blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl, mix in 1 tbsp of the sweetener and set to one side. Place the yogurt in a separate bowl and stir in the remaining sweetener.2. Spoon the mango puree and then yogurt, in layers, into...

Spanish Chorizo Sausages

Spanish Chorizo Sausages
I often make the mixture and use it without casing.Ingredients:1 kg pork mince3 1/2 teas salt1 teas chilli powder1 tbs paprika powder4-6 garlic cloves2 teas oregano powder2 teas cumin powder1 teas black pepper, freshly grounded1 1/2 teas sugar3-4 tbs white vine vinegar2 1/2 tbsp waterCasings Method:Mince should be cool; add all dry spices and mix well with 2 forks. Add fluids, and then you can use hands to blend ingredients. Fill casings with meat mixture, or use it without casings (couple of weeks...

Caramel, Macadamia and Hazelnut Slice

Caramel, Macadamia and Hazelnut Slice
'True Blue' Aussie slice! Macadamias are Australian native nuts, but instead of them you can use almonds, walnuts or other species.Ingredients:Base-1 cup flour1/2 cup hazelnut meal1/2 cup brown sugar90 g dark chocolate, melted80 g butter, melted1 egg beatenTopping-400 g can condensed milk2 tbsp golden syrup50 g butter100g hazelnuts, baked and skinned100 g macadamia nuts, halved if big100 g melted dark chocolateMethod:Preheat your oven to 180*C; grease an 18X28 cm tin (silicon paper will help).Using...

Slimming World - Oriental Chicken and Vegetable Noodle Salad

Slimming World - Oriental Chicken and Vegetable Noodle Salad
Serves 4Ready in about 40 minutesSyns - Extra Easy FreeIngredients397g skinless and boneless chicken breastsFry lightSalt and freshly ground black pepper250g pack dried thick egg noodles198g mangetout, cut in half lengthways4 spring onions, finely sliced1 large carrot, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks1 red and 1 yellow pepper, deseeded and thinly sliced57g beansproutsA large handful of fresh coriander leaves, choppedFor the dressing4 tbsp light soy sauce142ml fat free vinaigrette dressingjuice...