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Spicy Chicken on a Bed of Rice

Spicy Chicken on a Bed of Rice
Ingredients:2-2,5 cups rice2 teas chicken stock powder2 tbs oil1 cup frozen peaswhite pepper8 Chicken pieces1 teas paprika1/4 teas white pepper1/4 teas garlic powder1 teas mustard powder1 teas chicken stock powder1 tbs plain flourolive oil sprayMethod:Mikrowave or cook rice, leaving it al-dente. Mix with peas, oil and stock powder. Preheat oven to 180*C.Place rice in an oven proof dish. Pour 1/2 cup water on top of it.Mix all dry spices with flour, place in a plastic bag and shake chicken pieces...

'Lazy' Apple Pie

'Lazy' Apple Pie
Another recipe from my first cookbook, which is more than 30 years old.Ingredients:'Lazy' dough-280 g flour200 g butter, cold small pieces1/3 cup warm milk1 teas sugar1 teas yeastpinch of salt2 egg yolks2 tbs sour creamzest of 1/2 lemonFilling-7-8 apples, grated1/2 cup sugar1 teas cinnamon1 tbs semolinaDusting-1/3 cup icing sugar1 teas cinnamonMethod:Dough-First mix milk, sugar, salt and yeast. Set aside.Rub flour and butter (or use food processor) with your fingers, add milk mixture, and the rest...

Thai Spicy Peanut Sauce ( Salad with Pork)

Thai Spicy Peanut Sauce ( Salad with Pork)
Ingredients:Sauce-1 tbs (peanut) oil1,5 tbs red curry paste1 clove garlic, crushed1/2 teas ginger, grated/minced1/2 can coconut milk3 tbs peanut butter1 teas sesame oil2 tbs peanuts (roasted and crushed)1 tbs fish sauce2 tbs lime juice1 tbs brown sugar1 tbs chili sauce (or less)Salad-1 large carrot, grated1 large Spanish onion, cut into very thin wedges1 small bunch coriander leaves, chopped2 cups bean sproutsMeat-Pork cutlets (or rump steak)Method:Sauce-Heat the oil in a pan. Add the curry and...

Pull-apart Herb Bread

Pull-apart Herb Bread
Ingredients:1 cup water, skin warm3 cups flour1,5 teas salt1 teas sugar2 tbsp oil, or melted butter1 teas yeastMilk for glazeFor filling-60 g Cheddar, or Tasty cheese, grated2 tbs chopped parsley2 tbs chopped chives1 tbs chopped thymeMethod:Make a dough as you would for bread, either by hand or by machine. Let it double.Prepare filling; combine all ingredients together.Roll out the dough to 1 cm thicknes, take out circles (8cm). On every other circle put some filling, cover with another circle...

Pink Ravioli

Pink Ravioli
Homemade pasta coloured with beetroot juice.Ingredients:Pink pasta-3 cups (+) flour1/2 cup fine semolina3 eggs, beaten1/3 cup beetroot juice (grate beets and squeeze juice or use juicer)1/2 teas saltFilling-500 g Ricotta1 egg1 teas saltMint leaves, chopped (optional)Olive oil and Parmesan to serveMethod:Mix all ingredients for pasta, knead until soft and pliable. Let it rest for 20 min(dusted with flour and covered).Prepare filling; mix all ingredients until smooth.Roll out pasta on a floured surface...

Pineaple Torte

Pineaple Torte
Ideal Summer dessert - No baking involved!Ingredients:250 g butter200 g icing sugar100 g roasted hazelnuts, processed 100 g plain biscuits, processed1 can pineaple (440g)6 egg yellows0,5 l milk1 teas vanilla3 tbs corn starch (or other)400 ml thickened cream + 1 tbs icing sugarMethod: Bottom layer-Beat 110 g butter with 100 g sugar. Add hazelnut meal, biscuit crumbs. Pour 1/4 cup pineaple juice (from can), mix well. Spoon into cake tin (22-24cm), refrigerate.Custard cream-Put 400 ml of milk into...

Marinara Macaroni

Marinara Macaroni
Ingredients:1/4 cup olive oil1 medium onion, diced3 garlic cloves, crushed500 g Marinara mix5 medium tomatoes, diced (or 1 can - drained)1 tbs tomato paste1/2 cup white wine2 tbs parsley leaves, sliced3-5 Basil leaves, thornsalt, pepper to tasteTo serve- 300 g Macaroni pasta, cookedMethod:Heat oil, saute onions until translucent. Add garlic, vine, tomatoes and paste. Mix well and bring to boil. Add Marinara mix and cook for 10 minutes. Season to taste and add herbs. Serve with Macaroni (or other...

Chicken Liver and Mushroom Crepes

Chicken Liver and Mushroom Crepes
Great recipe for those who don't admire Chicken Livers! Ingredients:For Pancakes-2 eggs1 cup milk1,5 cups flourpinch of salt water (to thin down the batter)Filing-2 tbs oil2 medium onions, chopped200 g mushrooms, sliced3 garlic cloves, crushed500 g chicken livers1,5 tbs tomato paste1/2 cup water1 tbs oregano, freshsalt and white pepper1 cup yogurt2 tbs bread crumbsDressing-1 tbs olive oil1 tbs butter5-10 sage leavesMethod:Make crepes- beat eggs with a pinch of salt, add milk and flour mix well....

Concorde Torte

Concorde Torte
WARNING! - For serious chocoholics ONLY! DO NOT overdose - could be FATAL!Ingredients:Chocolate meringue- 5 large egg whites150 g icing sugar30 g cocoa powder150 g caster sugar Chocolate mousse-8 egg whites60 g caster sugar375 g bittersweet chocolate6 egg yolks225 g butter120 g icing sugarMethod:To make the meringues:Preheat the oven to 150*C.Line baking trays with silicone paper. Whip the egg whites until stiff (about 5 minutes). Halfway through, add 60 grams of sugar to help them keep their shape....

Parmigiana Meal ( Pork and Eggplant)

Parmigiana Meal ( Pork and Eggplant)
You can use this recipe for veal, chicken or pork. Meat should be thinly sliced, and flatened.Ingredients:4 boneless pork chops1 large eggplantSalt and pepper2 large eggsflour and bread crumbs for coatingTomato sauceParmesan + Mozzarella for sprinklingMethod:Cut eggplant into 1 cm slices, sprinkle with salt, leave aside to sweat(10-15 min). Rinse and squeeze them between 2 paper towels. Season pork chops.Prepare 3 bowls: for eggs (beat slightly), flour and bread crumbs.Heat oil in a pan. Dip eggplant...

Best Bolognese Sauce

Best Bolognese Sauce
There is a secret ingredient in this recipe; it makes big impact on final taste...but - shhh - don't tell anyone!Ingredients:1 large onion or 2 small, diced 1 large carrot, diced 2 stalks celery, diced 3 cloves garlic, crushed2 tbs extra-virgin olive oil 500 g minced chuck steak 1 cup tomato paste 1 cup water 2 bay leaves +small bunch thyme, tied in a bundle1 tbs Vegetable stock powder Salt, pepperPinch of cinnamon (secret ingredient)Method:Heat the oil, add vegetables. Stir-fry for 5 minutes....

Curried Potato Bake

Curried Potato Bake
Favorite in my family!Ingredients:1 kg potatoes, peeled750 g sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into chunks2 teas Madras Curry300 ml sour cream1,5 cups grated tasty cheesesalt and pepperOil spray1 cup frozen peaschives for garnishingMethod:Boil or microwave potatoes (separately) until tender. Leave to cool slightly. Cut into slices.Combine sour cream and curry, season. Layer 1/2 of potatoes into a large baking dish. Pour 1/2 of sour cream, sprinkle with 1/2 cheese and peas. Repeat layering: potatoes,...