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One Way To Use Up Leftover Easter Chocolate. Brownies with Ginger, Turkish Delight and Easter Eggs
Easter may be over but at our house there seems to be a mountain of chocolate waiting to be devoured. Somehow between them my three children have managed to accumulate an impressive stash of eggs, bunnies and filled chocolate. A … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, Chocolate, What I Love to Cook
Tagged Baking, Brownies, Chocolate, Easter, Easter Eggs, Food, Ginger, Turkish Delight
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From the Vietnamese Imperial Court. Spring Rolls With Pork, Crab and Prawns.
Something substantial to serve with drinks. From the Vietnamese Imperial Court. Spring Rolls with pork, prawn and crab no less. Fit for an emperor. Crisp, crunchy and delicious. And so easy to prepare. All the work is in the preparation … Continue reading
Posted in Pork, Seafood, To Serve with Drinks, What I Love to Cook
Tagged Cabbage, Carrot, Crab, Food, Garlic, Ginger, Mushroom, Pork, Prawns, Spring Rolls, Vietnamese
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It’s Beginning to Taste a Lot Like Christmas. Brownies with Ginger, Cranberry, Pecan and White Chocolate Chunks
Here I am baking again. For my son. Last day of school. Last day of exams. He’s off to rowing camp for a week at 6 am in the morning. I won’t get to see him tonight as it’s Speech … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, Chocolate, Sweet Treats, What I Love to Cook
Tagged Baking, Brownies, Chocolate, Christmas, Cranberries, Food, Ginger, Pecans
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Takeaway at Home.Thai Green Chicken Curry with Zucchini and Red Capsicum.
Thai chicken curry. Our favourite takeaway. Its just as easy to make at home with a well stocked pantry. I make this so often my pantry staples include small cans of coconut cream, packets of Mae Ploy green curry paste, … Continue reading
Herbed Couscous Salad with Leek, Sweet Potato and Red Capsicum.
Couscous. Sounds exotic. Contrary to popular opinion its a pasta, not a grain. Made by mixing semolina with water, and then shaping it into little “grains”. Pasta or grain. It doesn’t really matter. This Moroccan staple is extremely versatile and pairs well … Continue reading
Posted in Salads, Vegetarian, What I Love to Cook
Tagged Capsicum, Chilli, Couscous, Food, Garlic, Ginger, Herbs, Lemon, Recipe, Rocket, Summer, Sweet Potato, Vegetarian
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My Fifteen Minute Meal? Lamb Stir Fry with Spring Garden Vegetables.
I’m a big fan of Jamie Oliver. I love his energy. His style. His food philosophy. I don’t mean to be overly critical but the concept of a fifteen minute meal is seriously doing my head in. When I hear … Continue reading
Posted in Lamb, What I Love to Cook
Tagged Asparagus, Beans, Chilli, Food, Garlic, Ginger, Gluten free, Lamb, Mushrooms, Recipe, Snow peas, Stir Fry, Vegetables
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Spicy Corn and Ginger Soup with Chillies, Shallots and Home Made Chicken Stock.
Chicken Soup. Medicine for the soul. The ultimate comfort food and oh so very versatile. Here’s another of my family’s favourite soups. Spicy Corn and Ginger Soup with Chillies and Shallots. This soup is fresh, light and very moreish. Its … Continue reading
Posted in Poultry, Soup, What I Love to Cook
Tagged Chicken, Chilli, Corn, Food, Garlic, Ginger, Gluten free, Recipe, Soup, Stock, Vegetables
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Slow Roasted Beef Short Ribs with Orange, Star Anise and Cinnamon. Chinese Style
I think of Slow Roasted Beef Ribs and two words spring to mind. Rich and unctuous. This is a gorgeous dish. Meltingly rich, flavoursome beef perfumed with orange, cinnamon and star anise. And so easy to prepare. Sear the ribs … Continue reading
Posted in Beef, What I Love to Cook
Tagged Beef, Chilli, Chinese, Cinnamon, Dinner, Food, Garlic, Ginger, Orange, Recipe, Slow Roasted, Star Anise
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Pork, Prawn and Shiitake Mushroom San Choi Bau with Roasted Peanuts
I had forgotten about this little gem of a recipe, until reminded by my daughters last week. Chinese Pork, Prawn and Shiitake Mushroom San Choi Bau. Served in lettuce cups with a sprinkling of chopped roasted peanuts for crunch. I used to make … Continue reading
Posted in Pork, Seafood, What I Love to Cook
Tagged Chilli, Food, Garlic, Ginger, Gluten free, Lettuce, Mushrooms, Peanuts, Pork, Prawn, Recipe, San Choi Bau
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What’s for Dinner? Karaage! Fried Chicken Japanese style!
ばんごはんなんですか？日本チケーンからげ！ Mmm, I love this recipe, and so does my family. Its quick. Its easy. It’s absolutely delicious. Crunchy, tender morsels of chicken thigh fillets. Marinated in soy, garlic and ginger. Drenched in cornflour. Shallow fried to perfection. Garnished with … Continue reading
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